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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

More than 4.5M people remain displaced in Yemen: UN

Over 4.5 million people remain displaced in Yemen amid a years-long conflict in the war-ravaged country, the United Nations humanitarian office has announced.

Ukraine rejects Pope’s appeal for negotiations with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply rejected an appeal by Pope Francis for peace negotiations with Moscow.

No deal before full cessation of Israeli offensive, withdrawal of its forces: Hamas leader

The head of the political bureau of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has stressed there will be no agreement with the Israeli regime before full cessation of its aggression against the Gaza Strip and withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from the enclave.

Netanyahu hits back at Biden over Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that his maximalist war aims are supported by “the overwhelming majority” of the Israeli citizens, and that US President Joe Biden was “wrong” to suggest that his actions in Gaza are “hurting Israel".

Trump reelection not to hinder Iran’s oil sales: Minister

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji says that Tehran’s oil exports won’t be hampered if Donald Trump wins the US presidential elections in November. He also added that sanctions and acts of sabotage have failed to stop the country’s progress in the oil sector.

Revival of lake Urmia welcomes tourists as water levels reach new highs

In a significant turn of events, Lake Urmia, a once-depleted natural wonder in Iran, is making a remarkable comeback, attracting tourists with its improved conditions. Recent measures implemented in the catchment area and satellite wetlands, coupled with favorable rainfall, have led to a substantial rise in the lake's water levels.

Interpol issues red notice for Iranian iPhone sales co. owner amid fraud allegations

In a recent development, Interpol has issued a global "red notice" for Amirhossein Sharifian, the owner of Korosh Company, following allegations of fraudulent activities involving iPhone sales.

Revved rivalry: Drag derby sets stage for Tehran’s Persepolis vs. Esteghlal showdown

On the eve of the football derby between Tehran's old rivals Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C., fans of the blue and red teams held a derby car race in the Iranian capital.

Gaza death toll tops 31k

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from the ongoing Israeli attacks has exceeded 31,000, the health ministry in the besieged enclave said in a press statement on Sunday.

US dispatches 1st ship with equipment to build temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza

The United States has sent the first ship with equipment to establish a sea corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the US Central Command announced on Sunday.

Death toll from malnutrition, dehydration in Gaza reaches 25

The Palestinian death toll from malnutrition and dehydration in the besieged Gaza Strip has risen to 25, following the deaths of two more victims, including an infant, the Ministry of Health in the enclave has confirmed.

Britain pressures Germany on long-range missile for Ukraine

Western nations should enhance their military support to Ukraine and “invest” more in NATO, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron told Germany’s Sueddeutsche Zeitung daily in an interview. London is ready to work with Berlin on “solving the issues” preventing Germany from providing Kiev with its long-range Taurus missiles, he added.

France gathering alliance of countries capable to dispatching forces to Ukraine: Report

France is gathering an alliance of countries that may send troops to Ukraine in theory, the Politico has reported, commenting on a visit of French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne to Lithuania.

Iranian daily blasts Raisi administration’s handling of major fraud case

An Iranian newspaper as accused the administration of incumbent Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi of seeking to cover up a recent financial corruption case involving billions of dollars.

Israelis rally near Tel Aviv, demanding early elections

With Israel facing growing international isolation due to the Gaza war, hundreds of people demonstrated on Saturday near Tel Aviv to demand early elections.

Iranian official: Morality police replaced with cash fines to enforce Islamic Dress Code

An Iranian official says Parliament has replaced operations by morality police with cash fines in order to deal with those refusing to observe the Islamic Dress Code (hijab).

“Trump could chock off all economic lifelines of Iran if elected in Nov.”

A political analyst warns against the notion that anti-Iran sanctions have been neutralized.

Biden makes contradictory comments on ‘red lines’ for Netanyahu in Gaza war

United States President Joe Biden has warned that there are “red lines” Israel should not cross in its war in the Gaza Strip while insisting he would never abandon Washington's ally.

Gaza’s post-war reconstruction cost estimated at $90bn

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has stated that rebuilding the Gaza Strip after the end of the war could cost more than $90bn.

Hamas leader calls for immediate halt to Gaza war ahead of Ramadan

Head of the politburo of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has urged immediate action across the Muslim world to force an end to the war in Gaza in the days remaining to the holy month of Ramadan.

Diplomats say NATO should prepare for US to leave amid Ukraine war

NATO could face a serious risk of the US leaving the alliance if Donald Trump is re-elected as the US president in November, the Telegraph has reported, citing several diplomats from the bloc’s member states. Europe’s NATO countries should develop some strategy to deal with the consequences of such an eventuality and reconsider the bloc’s defense capabilities, they warned.

Iranian scientist wins American Physical Society’s award

An Iranian graduate of Tehran's Sharif University of Technology has won the annual award of the America Physical Society (APS) for the year 2024.

US pier plan to deliver aid to Gaza ‘step in right direction’: Hamas

A spokesperson for the Palestinian group Hamas has told Al Jazeera that the US plan to build a temporary port off Gaza's coast to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave “is a step in the right direction”.

Yemen’s Hothis say struck US vessel, destroyers with naval missiles, drones

The Yemeni Houthi movement said on Saturday it has targeted a US vessel and several destroyers with naval missiles and drones in the Red Sea in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Two women to referee Tehran’s 103rd Derby match from VAR room

The second female referee for the Wednesday football Derby of Tehran was picked by the Committee of the Referees of Iran.
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