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President Pezeshkian: Missile strike only a portion of Iran’s power

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's missile strike on Israel was carried out in defense of its interests and citizens, warning that the military operation was “only a portion" of the Islamic Republic's power.

IRGC says 90% of missiles hit targets in Israel

In a second official statement, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) elaborated on their recent operation, which targeted several Israeli air and radar bases, saying 90 percent of the missiles successfully hit their targets.

At least seven killed in Tel Aviv shooting

Two gunmen have opened fire at a light rail station in Tel Aviv, killing at least seven people and injuring 10 others, local media reported.

Iran says launched dozens of ballistic missile into Israel

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced they have targeted the heart of Israel with dozens of ballistic missiles.

Iran-China relations “sustainable and strategic”: Pezeshkian to Xi

Highlighting the “sustainable and strategic” ties between Tehran and Beijing, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his Chinese counterpart that Iran is ready for the expansion of all-out relations with China.

Hezbollah dismisses Israeli soldiers crossed into Lebanon

Hezbollah has denied that Israeli troops crossed into southern Lebanon after Tel Aviv claimed its forces were carrying out “limited” raids in the country.

At least 6 killed in two separate terrorist attacks in Iran

At least six people, including a local commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), have been killed in two separate terrorist attacks in southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran’s First VP in Armenia for economic forum

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref landed in Armenia to attend the third edition of the Eurasian Economic Forum and a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.

Israeli attacks kill three civilians in Damascus

Three civilians have been killed and nine others wounded in Israeli strikes on Syria’s capital Damascus, according to the state-run media.

Russia plans to increase defence budget by 25% to highest level on record

Moscow is to raise its spending on defence by 25% to its highest on record, as Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to continue his war efforts in Ukraine and further escalate his standoff with the west.

66% of Gaza buildings damaged since onset of war: UN

The UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) reported that very high-resolution imagery collected on September 3 and 6 showed two-thirds of the total structures in the Gaza Strip have been damaged in the Israeli war.

Death toll from floods in southern Iran rises to 15, including 7 children

The death toll from the flooding of the Halilrud River in southeastern Iranian city of Jiroft has risen to 15, with seven children among the victims.

Houthis claim downing another American drone

The military spokesman for the Houthis has claimed that the Yemeni group has successfully shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone while it was conducting hostile activities in the airspace over the northwestern province of Sa'ada.

Tehran-Moscow projects key to countering US sanctions: Iran president to Russian PM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the implementation of major projects between Tehran and Moscow will produce a huge capacity to counter cruel Western sanctions against the two countries.

Israel says launched ground offensive in Lebanon

Israel announced it has conducted a "targeted and demarcated" ground invasion of southern Lebanon Monday night, on the heels of last week's aerial bombardment of southern Beirut which resulted in the assassination of Hezbollah's chief, Seyyed Hassan Nasrullah.

Ukraine president met with ‘tepid reception’ in US: Report

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was unable to secure a major boost in American support in the conflict with Russia during his latest visit to the US and failed to impress Washington with his “victory plan”, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Israel tells US it’s planning ‘imminent ground operation’ in Lebanon

Israel has told the United States it is planning a “limited” ground operation in Lebanon that could start “imminently”, the Washington Post newspaper has reported, citing a US official.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: No need for Iranian volunteer forces to be sent to Lebanon or Gaza

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that Tehran does not have any proxies in the region, and the regional governments and nations are capable of defending themselves against Israel.

Putin claims Western elites colonized Ukraine

Moscow tried to resolve tensions with Kiev and its Western backers peacefully, but the other side did not negotiate in good faith, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed.

Deputy chief says Hezbollah ready for a ground confrontation with Israel

Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed that the group's fighters are prepared in case Israel decides to launch a ground invasion of Lebanon.

Lebanon says ready to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701 amid Israel attacks

Beirut is ready to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which involves deploying the Lebanese army south of the Litani River, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated on Monday.

Iran refutes engaging in nuclear negotiations under West pressure

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated that Tehran will not hold nuclear talks with world powers under pressure, referring to reported preconditions set by French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Around 17k kids killed in Israeli war on Gaza: Report

Around 17,000 Palestinian children have been killed in Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip since last October, according to local authorities.

100,000 flee Lebanon for Syria amid Israeli attacks: UN

Some 100,000 Syrian and Lebanese nationals have fled Lebanon to Syria amid the ongoing Israeli attacks, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said on Monday.

Iranian president criticizes Western double standards on human rights

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has slammed the US and some European countries for their double standards on human rights, highlighting their silence regarding the atrocities committed by the Zionist regime in Gaza and Lebanon.