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Fire at industrial unit in northeastern Iran injures 17 

An early morning fire at a tomato paste factory's warehouse in the northeastern Iranian city of Farouj, in North Khorasan province, on Friday resulted in 17 injuries, according to official figures. 

German Envoy recalled to Iran ministry  Following FM’s “interventionist” remarks 

Following a decision by Germany’s Foreign Minister to close Iran's consulates  Germany, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned German Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires in Tehran, Hans Peter Jugel, denouncing the European country's foreign minister's decision as offensive, interventionist and unprofessional.

Iran Leader: Collapse of Western Civilization Greater than Defeat of Zionists 

The Leader of Iran' Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that in the ongoing conflict in the region, the Zionist regime has been defeated, but an even greater defeat has been suffered by Western civilization and Western culture. 

IRGC cmdr. reaffirms Iran’s enduring support for Hezbollah

Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, extended his congratulations to Sheikh Naim Qassem on his appointment as the Secretary General of Hezbollah. In a powerful assurance, Qaani affirmed that the Quds Force remains resolute in its support, standing with Hezbollah until the “eradication of the Zionist entity” and the full liberation of Palestine and Al-Quds.

Germany closes Iran’s consulates after execution of terror group’s ringleader

Berlin announced on Thursday that it would shut down Iran’s consulates in Germany, in response to the execution of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd.

Upcoming Russia-Iran treaty to include closer defense collaboration: Moscow

A treaty that Moscow and Tehran intend to ink shortly will include closer defense cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated.

One child killed, 10 injured every day in Lebanon since October 4: UNICEF

At least one child has been killed and 10 have been wounded every day in Lebanon since October 4, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said in a statement on Thursday, as Israel continues its military campaign in the country.

Hamas official dismisses short-term Gaza truce

A senior Hamas official said on Thursday that the Palestinian group dismisses any proposal for a temporary halt to more than a year of Israeli wat on the Gaza Strip and insists on a lasting ceasefire.

Israeli police say detained couple accused of spying for Iran

Israeli police say they have arrested a couple accused of spying on Israeli intelligence sites and collecting information on an Israeli academic on behalf of Tehran.

Trump told Netanyahu to end Gaza war by January if he wins election: Report

Former US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he wants the war in Gaza over before he takes office in January, assuming he wins next week’s presidential election, the Times of Israel has reported.

Iranian Air Defense commander: Israeli aggression will not affect Army’s resolve

The Commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force, Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, has expressed gratitude to the Iranian people for their participation in the funeral ceremonies of the martyrs of the Air Defense Force, who lost their lives in Israeli strikes.

North Korean soldiers with Russian uniforms, equipment moving toward Ukraine: US

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called on North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia after its forces were observed wearing Russian uniforms and carrying its equipment en route to the Kursk border region.

Iran should not respond to Israel’s attack: US

Tehran should not respond to Tel Aviv’s strikes on Iran's territory this past weekend, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Wednesday.

US imposes sanctions on hundreds of Russian individuals, legal entities, including Putin’s relative

Washington has imposed sanctions against nearly 400 entities and individuals directly or indirectly involved in supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine, the State Department has announced.

UN Security Council expresses “grave concern” over Israel’s ban on UNRWA

United Nations Security Council members have expressed “grave concern” over legislation adopted by the Israeli parliament that bans the main UN agency providing aid to Palestinians from operating in Israel.

Lebanese PM “optimistic” about Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire “within the next few hours or days”

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati has stated he feels optimistic about a potential Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire to be struck “within the next few hours or days”, after speaking with US envoy Amos Hochstein, who is expected to be in the region on Thursday.

Iran atomic chief: Russia commits to cooperation on phases 2 and 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant

Iran's nuclear energy organization has confirmed that Russia is committed to collaborating on the construction of phases 2 and 3 of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Iran’s tourism minister announces development projects in Abu Musa island, other regions

Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri has announced extensive reconstruction and development projects in various regions of the country, including Abu Musa Island, which has made headlines in recent days over its ownership dispute with the UAE. 

US tracking hundreds of incidents of civilian harm during Israel’s war on Gaza: Report

US State Department officials have identified nearly 500 potential incidents of civilian harm during Israel's aggression against the Gaza Strip involving American-furnished weapons, but have not taken further action on any of them, three sources, including a US official familiar with the matter, announced.

Iran says smashed Israel-linked terrorist outfit

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced it has nabbed a separatist terrorist group linked to the Zionist regime that intended to infiltrate the country.

UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Iran’s Taftan

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in southeastern Iranian Taftan County in Sistan and Baluchestan province last week that claimed the lives of ten border guards.

Iran to give “definitive and painful” response to Israeli attack: High-ranking source

Israel’s recent strikes on Iran will be met with a “definitive and painful” response that will likely come before the US presidential vote, a high-ranking source told CNN on Wednesday.

Iranian athletes visit Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf

In a symbolic move to emphasize Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a group of Iranian athletes visited Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian Army coordinator: Zionists fired missiles at Iran from distance of 100km from border 

Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has said before the recent attack on Iran, the Zionist regime and its supporters had access to the Iraqi airspace for 25 days as they waited for an opportunity to harm Iran.

Netanyahu plans to delay his son’s wedding amid Hezbollah drone attack: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to postpone his son's wedding, fearing drone attacks amid the ongoing military onslaught against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, according to local media on Wednesday.