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President Raisi says negotiations, missiles two necessary coping strategies

It is imperative for Tehran to possess missiles for defense in tandem with the continuation of talks in order to deal with problems, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said at a live televised interview on Tuesday.

Washington delays report on whether Israel violated international law with US weapons

The White House has delayed sending a report to Congress ruling whether Israel has violated US and international humanitarian law during its war on Gaza, Politico reported, citing unnamed Congressional sources.

Iranian FM: Ground ready for lasting ceasefire in Gaza

The Iranian minister of foreign affairs says the conditions are on the ground for a permanent truce in the Gaza Strip in case the US and the West hold their end of the bargain.

US says completed humanitarian pier construction off Gaza shore

The US military has finished building a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, the Pentagon has announced. Washington has been Israel's staunch supporter in its war on the Gaza Strip that has so far killed around 35,000 Palestinians.

US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel amid Gaza war: Report

The United States government has delayed the sale of thousands of precision weapons to its ally Israel amid its war on the Gaza Strip, a report claimed quoting current and former US officials.

French-German network Arte acquires, dubs Iranian series “Actor”

Arte, the French-German cultural television network, has recently secured the Iranian series “Actor” for broadcasting.

Ukraine detains two officials for treason over alleged Russian plot to kill Zelensky

Ukraine has arrested two security officials allegedly involved in a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky, which Kyiv’s state security service (SBU) claimed it foiled.

Hamas says Israel sabotaging ceasefire negotiations

Palestinian group Hamas has stressed in a statement Israel’s military incursion into the Rafah crossing in Gaza is aimed at thwarting the continuing ceasefire talks.

Tehran’s influence at stake as Iran’s parliamentary election enters 2nd round

The upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran on May 10 will determine the fate of 45 remaining seats across 22 constituencies nationwide.

EU says “no safe zones in Gaza”

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has added his voice to mounting criticism against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for ignoring international demands against an attack on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which has become a new focal point in the seven-month war.

Mazandaran regional water co. completes largest solar power plant in northern Iran

The Mazandaran Regional Water Company has completed the installation of a solar power plant on the roofs of its office complex buildings in northern Iran, providing a sustainable energy source for the company.

Putin inaugurated for fifth term as president of Russia

The inauguration of Vladimir Putin, who is taking the oath of office for his fifth term as president, took place at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday. He stated during his inauguration speech it is up to the West to decide if it wants to engage in dialogue with Russia or pursue endless aggression in an attempt to hamper the country’s development.

Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing

Israeli soldiers have seized control of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital route for humanitarian aid and potential sanctuary for civilians.

Students stage pro-Palestine protests at five more UK universities

Students at five UK universities have become the latest demonstrators to stage protest rallies to pressure their institutions into divesting funds from and ending partnerships with Israel.

US senators threaten ICC with sanctions if they seek Netanyahu’s arrest

A dozen US senators threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) with sanctions if the body moves forward with an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or other Israeli leaders over the war in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s nuclear chief says talks with IAEA chief constructive

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says he had constructive and progressing talks with visiting Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.

Senior Iran general says US seeks targeting all Muslim world

The Commander in Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says the US has targeted all Muslim world, and Iran will reciprocate the move by expanding its war front beyond geographical borders.

White House confirms US soldier detained in Russia

A US soldier was arrested in Russia last week, the US Army and the National Security Council confirmed Monday.

Ground invasion of Rafah would be “intolerable”: UN chief

A ground attack against the Southern Gaza city of Rafah would be "intolerable", United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday.

IAEA chief tours Iran’s historic Khaju Bridge

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, who is in Iran to hold technical talks with Iranian officials and attend a nuclear conference, visited the historic Khaju Bridge in Iran’s central city of Isfahan.

Israel declines Gaza ceasefire proposal, continues Rafah attack

The Israeli war cabinet has unanimously decided to continue military operation in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas on the issue of releasing the hostages, the government’s press office announced on Monday.

Iran FM calls for IAEA impartiality, welcomes close cooperation

The Iranian foreign minister, in a meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, has called for the impartiality of the agency in dealing with Iran's nuclear program and tackling the remaining issues between the two sides.

US says reviewing Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal, opposes Rafah invasion

The United States has announced it is reviewing Hamas's response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal, while refusing to provide any details about the deal or what exactly the Palestinian group has agreed to.

Russia summons British, French ambassadors

The UK and French envoys in Moscow were summoned by the Russian Foreign Ministry amid rising tensions over the Ukraine conflict.

Hamas says accepted Qatari-Egyptian proposal for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has accepted a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza war put forward by mediators Qatar and Egypt, the Palestinian group announced Monday, although Israel has yet to comment on the proposal.