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Reports and views published in the Media Wire section have been retrieved from other news agencies and websites, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website. The IFP may change the headlines of the reports in a bid to make them compatible with its own style of covering Iran News, and does not make any changes to the content. The source and URL of all reports and news stories are mentioned at the bottom of each article.

Iran says ready for talks with world powers, never left negotiating table

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed Tehran’s readiness for talks in a fair manner with world powers on the removal of sanctions.

Iran’s oil exports ramped up in second half of December: Report

Iran’s oil exports rebounded sharply in the second half of December after a slump reported earlier in the month, according to an announcement by a major international tanker tracking service.

Israel seeking to occupy Gaza City: Report

Tel Aviv is considering ordering the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to occupy Gaza City, local media has reported.

Tehran summons Riyadh envoy to protest execution of 6 Iranian nationals

Iran has summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Tehran to strongly protest the execution of six Iranian nationals convicted of drug trafficking in the Kingdom.

Palestinian Authority temporarily bans Al Jazeera, citing “inciting material”

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has temporarily suspended Al Jazeera's operations in the occupied West Bank over 'inciting material,' according to the news agency Wafa.

Ex-Israeli defense chief resigns from Knesset

Israel's former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced his resignation from the Knesset in a televised statement. It comes nearly two months after he was removed from his post by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Ukraine’s Navy claims destroyed 37k Russian drones in 2024

Ukrainian naval units have destroyed over 37,000 Russian drones in the year 2024, the European country's Navy has reported.

Iran says new round of talks with E3 to be held in mid-January

An Iranian official has announced that a new round of talks between Tehran and the European troika will be held on January 13.

Ayatollah Khamenei honors Lieut. Gen. Soleimani ahead of martyrdom anniversary

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised as “unique” the sacrifices of Iran’s top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated alongside his companions in a 2020 US drone attack in Iraq.

US has spent $22bn supporting Israel’s army since start of Gaza War: SIPRI

Since early October 2023, the United States has spent more than $22 billion on supporting Israel’s military operations, including in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, a report says.

Official: There’re 23k victims of terrorism in Iran

The Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that there are 23,000 victims of terrorism in the country. Kazem Qaribabadi has emphasized that Iran is the largest victim of terrorism in the world.

Russia ceases gas supplies to EU via Ukraine

Russia has officially stopped gas transit through Ukraine as of 8am Moscow time on January 1, confirming the expected end of contracts that have been in place since 2019. Russian energy giant Gazprom has announced the halt after negotiations to extend the transit agreements with Ukrainian companies Naftogaz and the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine fell through.

Israeli settler violence in West Bank reached record levels in 2024: UN

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that 2024 saw the highest number of Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since the agency began keeping records nearly two decades ago.

Over 82k Israelis left occupied territories in 2024: Official data

More than 82,000 Israelis have left the occupied territories in 2024 amid Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, official figures show.

Houthis claim US military drone shot down over Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have announced they have shot down a US military MQ-9 Reaper drone in the airspace over the Yemeni central governorate of Marib

Latest Gaza ceasefire negotiations stalled: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported that the Gaza ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have “hit an impasse in recent days”.

Doctors from around world ask for release of Gaza hospital director

Healthcare workers and social media users from around the globe have demanded the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of the Kamal Adwan hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip, who is currently being detained by Israel's military.

US sanctions IRGC entity over ‘election interference’

The United States has imposed sanctions on an entity it claims is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) over its "interference in the 2024 US presidential elections".

Bahrain says continues cooperation with Iran aimed at restoration of diplomatic relations

Bahrain has announcement that it is continuing coordination with Iran aimed at reconciliation between Manama and Tehran and the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two Middle Eastern countries.

Syria de facto leader holds meeting with Christian clerics

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has met senior Christian clerics amid calls for the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to guarantee minority rights after seizing power in late 2024.

Gaza population drops by 6% amid Israel’s war: Report

Gaza’s population has declined by 6% as a result of Israel’s war on the besieged enclave, official figures showed on Tuesday.

UN denounces Israeli military operations targeting Gaza hospitals

The United Nations has slammed Israel’s military operations targeting medical centers in the Gaza Strip, including Kamal Adwan Hospital, now rendered non-operational.

Syrian rebels give foreign mercenaries key roles in military: Reuters

The new rulers in Syria have reportedly installed certain foreign militants, including Uyghurs, a Jordanian, and a Turk, to their military apparatus.

US announces $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine

United States President Joe Biden has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine worth nearly $2.5 billion.

Ukraine can help restore stability, security in Syria after years of ‘Russian interference’: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Kiev has a chance to contribute to restoring stability and security in Syria after years of Russian interference, emphasizing that this endeavour will also bolster Ukraine’s own pursuit of peace.

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