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President Pezeshkian slams US-Israeli attacks against Iran at UN speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the US and Israeli air attacks on Iranian territory during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Iran announces seizure of massive Israeli weapons intelligence archive

Iran’s Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib says a substantial cache of Israeli weapons-related intelligence has been successfully transferred to the country.

Syria, Israel close to ‘de-escalation’ agreement: US envoy

US Special Envoy Tom Barrack has stated that Syria and Israel are close to signing a “de-escalation” deal, according to local media.

Spox condemns US restrictions on Iranian diplomats in NY

Foreign Ministry spokesman has rebuked “cheap” restrictions imposed by the US administration on Iranian diplomats in New York, describing the systematic harassment of Iran's delegates as yet another indication of Washington’s animosity toward Iranians.

Activists say Gaza aid flotilla hit by drone attacks and explosions

Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a Gaza-bound flotilla with pro-Palestinian activists on board carrying aid, reported hearing blasts and seeing multiple drone attacks from their boats situated off Greece from late Tuesday to the early hours of Wednesday.

Advisor to Iran’s leader: Trump following in Hitler’s footsteps

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor on international affairs to Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has strongly denounced the recent decision by three European states to activate the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran, calling it evidence of the West’s weakness and hostility.

Kremlin brushes off Trump’s ‘paper tiger’ comment on Russia

The Kremlin on Wednesday brushed off a comment by U.S. President Donald Trump describing Russia as a "paper tiger", and announced that President Vladimir Putin valued his efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

Iranian parliament speaker says Tehran supports resistance groups to protect national security

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the country provides support to Palestinian and Lebanese resistance groups fighting Israel, framing the assistance as a defense of Iran’s own national security and regional stability.

Iran nuclear chief rules out direct talks with US, vows to rebuild damaged facilities

Iran’s nuclear chief has ruled out any direct negotiations with the US and pledged to rebuild nuclear facilities damaged in recent attacks, despite international pressure and the risk of further strikes.

Meeting with Muslim nations on Gaza was ‘very successful’: US

US President Donald Trump has praised a "very successful" multilateral meeting on the Gaza Strip he held with select leaders of Muslim-majority nations.

Israel-US aggression against Iran nuclear sites ‘dark, dangerous chapter’ in non-proliferation history: FM

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called the Israeli regime’s and the United States’ unprovoked attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June “a dark and dangerous chapter” in the history of the non-proliferation regime.

Netanyahu dreams of turning Arab region into Israeli sphere of influence: Qatar’s emir

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to turn the Arab region into “an Israeli sphere of influence.”

Lebanon urges end to Israeli attacks, withdrawal from its territory

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for an immediate halt to Israeli attacks, the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from Lebanese territory and the release of Lebanese prisoners.

US: Ukraine can win war against Russia, restore ‘original borders’

US President Donald Trump has argued Ukraine could win its war against Russia and regain the land it has lost and “maybe even go further than that,” suggesting the Russian army is a “paper tiger.”

Israel shuts crossing that connects West Bank to Jordan

Israel has ordered the indefinite closure of the King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Allenby Bridge, stopping the passage of goods and people through the only gateway between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, Palestinian authorities announced.

NATO member states should shoot down Russian jets breaching airspace: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated that NATO nations should shoot down Russian warplanes violating their territory, as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a UN summit.

Israel seeks permanent Gaza control, Jewish majority in West Bank: UN Report

Israeli soldiers have “systematically destroyed” civil life across the Gaza Strip since October 2023, while demonstrating a “clear intent” to forcibly remove Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, effectively preventing any possibility of a future Palestinian state, according to a new UN report released on the opening day of the annual General Assembly meeting.

Trump urges Gaza war to end ‘immediately’

United States President Donald Trump has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that the war in the Gaza Strip must stop immediately, while calling the recent recognition of Palestinian statehood by several Western countries a “reward” for Hamas.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Negotiation with US a complete dead end

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the US failed to uphold its commitments under the nuclear agreement with Iran signed a decade ago.

UN principles ‘under siege’: Secretary-General

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the principles of the United Nations are "under siege," as he opened the 80th session of the General Assembly in New York.

NATO’s chief to Russia: We’re ready for you

NATO acted "quickly and decisively" in response to several recent airspace violations by Russia, alliance chief Mark Rutte stated Tuesday, batting away criticism that the organization is ill-equipped to deal with growing provocations from Moscow.

Iran’s President congratulates Saudi King, Crown Prince on National Day

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended congratulations to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi people on the Kingdom’s National Day.

Ali Larijani: U.S. demanded Iran cut missile range to below 500 km

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, revealed that Washington once attempted to impose a condition requiring Iran to reduce the range of its missiles to less than 500 kilometers.

Iran confirms arrival of Russian MiG-29 jets, announces upcoming delivery of Su-35 fighters

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has confirmed the arrival of Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets in Iran, saying the aircraft are now stationed in Shiraz as part of a short-term defense solution.

Kayhan: shadow of war to never disappear via negotiations

The Iranian daily Kayhan wrote that the experience of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran proved negotiations with the United States not only failed to prevent military aggression but also facilitated deception and surprise attacks.