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Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs solidarity concert at Azadi Tower

The Tehran Symphony Orchestra held a special outdoor performance at Azadi Tower on Wednesday, under the baton of conductor Nasir Heydarian.

Poll finds most Israelis believe Hamas rule in Gaza will persist after war

Most Israelis believe Hamas will remain in power in the Gaza Strip after the current war, a new survey showed on Thursday.

Iranian education minister confirms death of 20 students in Israeli attacks

Iran’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that 20 school students across the country were killed during recent Israeli attacks.

EU warns Europe must be ready to build ‘millions of drones’ to defend itself against possible Russian attacks

The EU's defence commissioner has warned Europe must be capable of building a drone army in case Moscow attacks.

Iranian security forces arrest Israel spy in Tehran metro

A suspicious individual arrested by Tehran Metro Police while transiting through a station was found out to be spying for Israel, according to Iranian authorities.

Atatollah Khamenei: Iran will never surrender, Israel crushed under blows of the Islamic Republic

In his third televised address to the Iranian nation following the recent Zionist aggression, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the Iranian people and armed forces for their steadfastness and unity saying Iran will never surrender, referring to the US president's remarks.

50 percent say US attacks on Iran make Americans less safe: Poll

Half of registered voters say they think U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program would make Americans less safe, according to a new Quinnipiac University survey conducted in the days after President Donald Trump bombed the Middle Eastern country.

Iran’s envoy to UN refutes ‘arbitrary’ US interpretation to justify aggression

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected the US’s arbitrary interpretation of Article 51 to justify its assault against the country’s peaceful nuclear facilities.

Right groups say Gaza Humanitarian Foundation may be ‘complicit in war crimes’

A group of 15 human rights and legal organisations has called for the suspension of aid operations by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), warning that the initiative, backed by Israel and the United States, may be complicit in international crimes.

Zelensky urges trial for ‘war criminal’ Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he accused of being a “war criminal” for launching Moscow’s attack on Kiev.

Iran’s government to fund reconstruction efforts after Israeli assault: MP

The Iranian government would fund all reconstruction projects related to the recent Israeli aggression on the country, a member of the Iranian parliament has announced.

World Bank approves $146mn for recovery of Syria’s power sector

The World Bank has approved $146 million for the recovery of electricity sector in Syria.

Iranian airspace opens to intl. flights after 12-day war

Iran has reopened its airspace to international flights a day after the end of the Israeli-American onslaught against the country, which disrupted aviation activities for nearly two weeks.

Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial

United States President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu, or grant him a pardon, describing the case against the prime minister as a “witch-hunt”.

Source: Possible use of depleted uranium in recent Israeli strikes on Iran

A well-informed source has indicated the possible use of depleted uranium munitions by Israel in its recent attacks on sensitive sites in Iran, according to a report by Fars News Agency.

627 Killed, 4,870 Injured in Zionist regime’s attacks on Iran

The Iranian Health Ministry has announced that a total of 627 people have been martyred and 4,870 injured in the Zionist regime’s attacks with Tehran and Kermanshah provinces reporting the highest numbers of casualties.

Iran condemns NATO head’s admiration for US assault

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has taken a swipe at Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte for congratulating the US president for a recent American act of military aggression against Iran.

US will meet with Iran “next week”: Trump

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the US will meet with Iran next week about a potential nuclear deal, though he stated repeatedly that he doesn’t believe such an agreement “is that necessary".

President Pezeshkian: Iran ready to cooperate for regional peace and security

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to cooperate in enhancing regional security and promoting peace and stability.

Foreign Ministry: Iran under most stringent IAEA inspection regime

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei says the Islamic Republic remains under the most rigorous inspection and monitoring regime enforced by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

IAEA Director-General: Returning to Iranian sites is top priority

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has stated that his top priority is getting the agency's inspectors back to Iran's nuclear facilities to assess the impact of U.S. and Israeli military strikes and verify its stocks of enriched uranium.

Crushing’ Russia with sanctions would jeopardize Ukraine peace talks: US

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated in an interview with Politico that President Donald Trump will resist European pressure to escalate sanctions on Russia, arguing that doing so could close the door to potential peace negotiations with Moscow.

EU says may take action against Israel if conditions in Gaza do not improve

The EU may take action to increase pressure on Israel unless there are “concrete” improvements for the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip, the bloc's foreign policy chief has stated.

Iran spox: Attack on Al Udeid not an act against Qatar

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry responded to the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) statement by saying that the strike on Qatar’s Al Udeid base was an act of legitimate self-defense in response to US aggression against Iran, and should in no way be interpreted as an action against the friendly and brotherly nation of Qatar.

Iran detained 700 “mercenaries” working for Israel throughout 12-day war: FNA

Iranian authorities have arrested 700 people accused of being “mercenaries of Israel” throughout its 12-day war, Fars News Agency reported Wednesday.