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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.

Arab, Muslim nations refute Israel exit-only plan for Gaza’s Rafah crossing

Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority countries have raised the alarm over Israel’s stated plan for a one-way opening of the Rafah border crossing, which would allow Palestinians to leave their territory, but not to return, and block the entry of humanitarian aid.

Asia floods death toll exceeds 1,750

Rescue teams and volunteers have been struggling to assist millions of people affected by floods and landslides in parts of Asia, as the official death toll from the ongoing, climate-fuelled disaster climbs to more than 1,750 in the worst-affected countries of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

UN sounds alarm over repeated Israeli attacks near peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations has warned Israel again over the latest airstrikes against southern Lebanon, calling the repeated raids "clear violations" of Security Council Resolution 1701.

Iranian rock pioneer Kourosh Yaghmaei announces retirement from music

Kourosh Yaghmaei, the legendary Iranian singer, composer and guitarist widely regarded as the father of Iranian rock, has announced his retirement from music at the age of 79.

Four civilians killed in border clash between Afghanistan, Pakistan

An overnight exchange of fire at one of the main Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings killed four civilians, an Afghan official stated on Saturday, in the latest flare-up since deadly clashes in October.

US lobbying against Europe plot to steal Russian assets: Bloomberg

The US is lobbying several EU member states to block a plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a €140 billion loan to Ukraine, in hopes of using the funds as leverage for a potential peace deal, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources.

US-Ukraine meeting produced no serious breakthrough: Bloomberg

The December 4 and 5 meetings between the delegations of the United States and Ukraine in Florida have not produced any serious breakthrough in the settlement process, Bloomberg has reported.

US sets 2027 deadline for Europe to lead NATO defence: Reuters

The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO’s conventional defence capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials have told diplomats in Washington—a tight deadline that struck some European officials as unrealistic.

Iran versus Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Iran's National Football Team has been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup finals alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.

Lebanese president meets UN delegation in Beirut, urges pressing Israel to enforce ceasefire

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met with a visiting delegation of UN Security Council ambassadors on Friday, urging them to press Israel to enforce the ceasefire and comply with international resolutions, the presidency has announced.

EU leaders fear US ‘betrayal’ on Ukraine peace negotiations: Report

President Volodymyr Zelenskly's key European backers "harbor profound distrust of" Washington’s attempts to help end the Ukraine conflict, Der Spiegel has reported, citing a transcript of a recent phone call it has obtained.

IRGC arrests armed team linked to terrorist group near Tehran

The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Pardis, in eastern Tehran, announced the arrest of an armed operational team affiliated with the anti-Iran terrorist group Mojahedin-e Khalq (MKO) by the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran says US must be held accountable for “crimes against humanity” over unilateral sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the United States must be held accountable for committing crimes against humanity by imposing illegal and inhumane unilateral coercive measures on the peoples of developing countries, including Iran.

IRGC navy conducts 2nd phase of major drill, launches long-range precision missiles

In the second phase of the IRGC Navy's "Power" exercise, a multitude of long-range precision ballistic and cruise missiles were launched, destroying their targets.

Army Chief: Iran Armed Forces Stand Ready to Defend Islamic System at Any Cost

Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief, Major General Amir Hatami, said the country’s armed forces remain steadfast in defending the Islamic Republic under any circumstances, stressing that even the slightest harm to the Islamic system is viewed as a direct blow to Iran’s independence and territorial integrity.

Iran Warns UN That Unilateral Sanctions Violate Intl. Law

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, told the UN General Assembly that unilateral coercive measures — including sanctions — blatantly breach international law, the UN Charter, and core principles such as sovereign equality and non-intervention.

Putin says Russia will “liberate” all of Donbass

Moscow will drive Ukrainian soldiers from Donbass and fully liberate the region, whether through military action or diplomatic efforts, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated.

IRGC says it issued warning to US warships in Iran’s southern waters

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said it has delivered firm warnings to US warships operating off Iran’s southern coasts, instructing them to keep clear of the area where a major naval exercise is currently underway.

Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza ‘fundamentally wrong’: UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has sharply criticized Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war, calling it “fundamentally wrong” and saying there are “strong reasons” to believe Israeli forces have committed war crimes in the Palestinian territory.

Gaza militia leader accused of working with Israel killed

Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of a gang in the Gaza Strip that was accused of working with Israel to counter Hamas and of looting humanitarian aid, has been killed, his group has confirmed.

Baghdad withdraws terror designation of Hezbollah, Houthi groups

Iraq has retracted a decision to classify Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis as “terrorist organizations”, announcing the listing was “mistakenly” issued.

UN Security Council delegation visits Damascus after 14 years of isolation, meets Syrian president

A delegation representing all members of the UN Security Council arrived in Damascus on Thursday, for the first visit to the Middle Eastern country in 14 years.

Advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei warns Persian Gulf bloc not to play with Iran’s ‘red lines’

Ali Shamkhani, the representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei at the Defense Council, has warned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) against “unconstructive” claims regarding the three Iranian islands and the Arash gas field.

China raises Iran oil import: Bloomberg

Beijing has increased its purchases of Iranian oil after Chinese authorities issued new quotas allowing private refiners to import crude stored on tankers waiting offshore, according to a new report.

Trump says path to peace in Ukraine unclear

The path ahead for Ukraine peace talks is unclear, American President Donald Trump has satted, after what he called “reasonably good” talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoys which nonetheless failed to achieve a breakthrough.

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