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Palestinians say US proposal for multinational force in Gaza aims to impose external control

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Palestinian factions have warned that a US draft resolution to deploy an international force in the Gaza Strip amounts to an attempt to impose foreign guardianship over the territory and sideline Palestinian decision-making.
Foreign Policy

Iran neither opposes negotiations nor intends to abandon uranium enrichment: Ex-FM

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Head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharazi has stated that Iran does not reject negotiations over its nuclear energy program, but will not abandon its defensive capabilities or its peaceful uranium enrichment activities.
Middle East

Lebanese military says working with ‘friendly states’ to halt Israeli violations

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The Lebanese army has announced that it is coordinating with “friendly countries” to halt the ongoing Israeli violations of last year’s ceasefire accord.
Europe

EU defence chief says Europe ‘not ready’ for Russian drone attack

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Europe is not ready to deal effectively with a Russian drone attack and must integrate Ukraine's "battle-tested" capabilities to better protect itself, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius has stated.
Environment

Iran conducts first cloud-seeding operation of year in Urmia basin

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Iran has carried out its first cloud-seeding operation for the current water year, targeting the Urmia Lake basin in the country’s northwest.
Photo of the Day

Tehran Symphony Orchestra features first female conductor in historic performance

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The Tehran Symphony Orchestra has been led by a woman for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone in Iran’s classical music landscape. The orchestra performed a program titled “Land of the Simorgh” under the baton of Paniz Faryousefi at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall this week.
Views

Iranian daily accuses Taliban minister of “deceit” over Helmand river water rights

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An Iranian newspaper has accused a senior Taliban official of making contradictory and misleading statements regarding Afghanistan’s obligation to release Iran’s share of water from the Helmand River.
Cinema

Lawyer says actor Pejman Jamshidi returned to Iran voluntarily, alleged rape case still under investigation

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The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi said his client returned to Iran of his own accord and has not been summoned by judicial authorities, while his case regarding sexual assault accusation remains in the investigation stage.
Americas

Trump says supports bill to sanction Russia’s trading partners, including Iran

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US President Donald Trump has stated that proposed Senate legislation to sanction countries conducting business with Russia would be “okay with me”, his strongest indication yet that he would support a monthslong push to strangle Moscow’s funding.
Europe

Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries driving price hikes in US, Europe: Bloomberg

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Ukrainian aerial attacks on Russian energy facilities are contributing to rising oil prices in the US, Europe, and Asia, Bloomberg has reported.
Middle East

Israeli man indicted for handing over intelligence to Tehran

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Israel’s Haifa District Court indicted Shimon Azarzar from Kiryat Yam, on charges of transmitting sensitive military information to the Iranian intelligence.
Europe

Moscow says US and Russia ‘actively discussing’ settlement of Ukraine war

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Moscow and Washington are continuing their dialogue on resolving the Ukraine conflict in line with the understanding reached during the Alaska meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump in August, Putin’s aide Yury Ushakov has stated.
Middle East

UN peacekeepers say Israel fired on them in Lebanon

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has announced that Israeli soldiers have shot at its peacekeepers in their latest targeting of UNIFIL as Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Foreign Policy

US not prepared for results-oriented talks: Iran’s deputy foreign minister

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has censured the United States for lacking readiness for any “real, results-oriented negotiations”, stressing that Washington relies on pressure, threats and theatrical diplomacy rather than genuine dialogue.
Europe

Ukraine renews calls for more air defence after deadly attack on Kyiv

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his plea for more air-defence systems a day after Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv killed seven people.
Nuclear

Iran warns of “fundamental review” of ties with IAEA if new resolution passes

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Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs warned on Sunday that Tehran will carry out a “fundamental review” of its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the agency’s Board of Governors adopts a new resolution against Iran.
Environment

Iran starts cloud seeding operations amid severe drought

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Iranian authorities began seeding operations to induce rainfall as the country faces its worst drought in decades, according to reports.
Foreign Policy

Iranian VP to attend SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Russia

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Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref will take part in the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Russia.
Foreign Policy

More forceful response awaits repeated onslaught: Iran govt. spokesperson

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Iran’s government spokeswoman has asserted that Tehran would respond “even harsher and more forcefully” compared to the previous time if faced with fresh foreign aggression.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s FM says requests for new talks have begun after military aggression

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that fresh requests for negotiations with Tehran have emerged in the aftermath of the military strikes by Israel and the US on Iran earlier this year, which he slammed as “an assault on diplomacy itself.”
Middle East

7,000 tons of unexploded Israeli ordnance in Gaza pose great danger to civilians: The Economist

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The Gaza Strip may now contain the highest concentration of unexploded ordnance of any conflict zone in the world, posing a significant and enduring threat to civilians even after Israel's bombardment campaign against the besieged coastal area has ended, according to a report.
Foreign Policy

FM: Iran response to 12-day war lawful act of self-defense under UN charter

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The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that during the recent 12-day war, the Islamic Republic, acting in legitimate defense of its land and people against an unlawful act of aggression, not only halted the aggressors but also dealt them heavy blows—demonstrating that while the Iranian nation is peace-seeking, it will stand firm to the end in times of war and force the aggressor to regret its actions.
Europe

NATO member states to pay over €400mn for Ukraine’s US weapons

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Several NATO members will jointly provide a €430 million ($500 million) military package for Ukraine, Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated.
Americas

Washington working to corner EU energy market: FT

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The United States is moving to push Russian energy out of the European Union market and position itself to fill the gap, the Financial Times has reported.
Foreign Policy

Zarif: Israel was the main opponent of JCPOA because peace threatens its survival

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Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Israel was the principal opponent of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) because “the only existential threat to the Zionist regime is peace and stability”.
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