Monday, March 2, 2026

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran says has right to respond to any Israeli act of aggression

Iran told the United Nations it reserves the right to respond to any assault by Israel, following an unprecedented retaliatory strike by the Iranian armed forces that hit targets deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories last month.

Over 1,700 arrested so far in demonstration on U.S. college campuses nationwide

Over 1,700 pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested in recent days in the U.S. according to media reports, as the anti-war rallies at more than 20 American universities continued on Wednesday.

US imposes sanctions on hundreds of individuals, firms over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The United States has put new sanctions on hundreds of individuals and firms linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, accusing Moscow of illegally using chemical weapons against Kiev forces.

Iran says welcomes talks with EU to enhance mutual cooperation

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with the European Union foreign policy chief, said Tehran welcomes continuation of talks with the bloc to further advance mutual cooperation.

Ukrainian official says F-16s could arrive in Kiev this month

US-made F-16 fighter jets could start arriving in Ukraine as early as this month, a senior Ukrainian military official has stated.

US increases pressure on Israel over Gaza aid as truce negotiations continue

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Israeli officials to improve the facilitation of humanitarian aid supplies to the Gaza Strip amid warnings from the United Nations and aid agencies of a looming famine in parts of the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave.

Russia says attacked Ukrainian military HQ

Russia has carried out a strike on the Ukrainian military headquarters commanding troops in the southern sector of the front, the Defense Ministry in Moscow announced Wednesday.

Turkey says to join S. Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza war before ICJ

Ankara will join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Wednesday.

Colombia says to break diplomatic relations with Israel amid Gaza war

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has stated he will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in the Gaza Strip which has so far killed over 34,500.

PA says US support behind Israel’s disregard for warnings against Rafah invasion

The Palestinian Authority  (PA) has blamed the US bias for Israel’s disregard for growing opposition to launching a military offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.

IRGC cmdr.: Iran used 20% of what prepared to respond to bombing of embassy by Israel

The aerospace commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says during the recent Operation True Promise against Israel, the Islamic Republic only used 20 percent of what it had prepared in order to take action against the Zionist regime.

US claims Russia ties embolden North Korea

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has raised the alarm over North Korea’s increasing strategic cooperation with Russia. He stated the burgeoning alliance has boosted leader Kim Jong-un’s confidence.

Iran says has not barred IAEA inspectors

The head of Iran’s atomic agency says the country is cooperating with the inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), adding over 130 inspectors with the UN nuclear agency are allowed to check Iran’s nuclear sites based on the safeguards.

Blinken ceasefire comments meant to acquit Israel: Hamas official

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri stated that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments on the Gaza ceasefire talks are an attempt to put pressure on the Palestinian group and acquit Israel.

Iran Leader: Gaza first issue of world

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Gaza has now turned into the first and foremost issue of the world, and not just the Muslim world.

Several arrested at Columbia University as NYPD clear Gaza protest

Hundreds of New York City police officers entered the campus of Columbia University, taking multiple people into custody, in the latest escalation in the Gaza demonstrations that have swept college campuses, mostly in the United States.

Renowned Iranian sports commentator Oskoui succumbs to disease

Prominent Iranian sports commentator Massoud Oskoui, dubbed the ‘eternal voice of radio’, died on Wednesday at the age of 85.

Creation of Palestinian state ‘has got harder’ due to Israeli settlements in West Bank: UK

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has addressed key issues concerning the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, emphasizing the impact of Israel's settlements on the viability of a Palestinian state.

US considers accepting Gaza refugees: Report

The administration of US President Joe Biden is considering bringing some Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the US as refugees, CBS News has reported. The US remains Israel's staunch supporter in its "genocidal campaign" against Gaza.

Iran inaugurates world’s highest bungee jumping platform

Iran has opened the highest bungee jumping platform at an adrenaline-pumping height of 280 meters in the capital, Tehran.

UN chief calls for independent investigation into Gaza mass graves

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated he is “deeply alarmed” by reports of mass graves in several locations in the Gaza Strip, calling for independent probe into the matter.

Interior minister: Iran can take no more Afghan refugees

The Iranian interior minister says Iran is overwhelmed with the influx of Afghan refugees who are a burden on the country’s already-strained resources and sanctions-hit economy.

WHO chief: Rafah invasion would be ‘humanitarian catastrophe’

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has taken to X to plead with Israel not to proceed with its planned invasion of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah.

UN says law enforcement action at US universities ‘disproportionate’

The United Nations has voiced concerns regarding the police treatment of pro-Palestine protesters at US universities.

Official: All crew members of Portuguese ship safe, one freed

The deputy director of the Maritime Affairs Office of Iran’s Ports and Shipping Organization says 24 crew members of seized container ship MCS Aries are in good health and there is no need to be worried about their safety.