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PM condemns wave of Israeli air attacks on Lebanon

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has denounced a wave of Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon, calling on the international community to pressure Tel Aviv to respect a ceasefire reached in November with Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Almost 95%% of Gaza hospitals partially or completely destroyed: WHO

At least 94% of all hospitals in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed, and people in the north of the besieged enclave have practically lost the opportunity to receive any medical care, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced in a report.

Putin says Russia set on creating ‘buffer zone’ in Ukraine

The Russian military has been tasked with creating a “security buffer zone” along the border with Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has stated.

FM Araghchi: New round of Iran-US talks held professionally

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi says the 5th round of indirect talks between Iran and the US was held in a calm and professional atmosphere.

Fifth Round of Iran-US Nuclear Talks Begins in Rome

The fifth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, chaired by the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi and US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkowsky, with Oman mediating, began on Friday in Rome, Italy.

Fifth round of Iran-US talks ends, with “with progress without final conclusion”

The fifth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States concluded with Oman's Foreign Minister, who mediated the talks, reporting some progress but no final agreemen

Iran Deputy Foreign Minister: US Insistence on Zero Enrichment to Lead Talks Nowhere

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the Iranian senior nuclear negotiator and deputy foreign minister for political affairs, emphasized that if the US position in negotiations with the Islamic Republic is "zero enrichment for Iran," the talks will not lead anywhere.

Over 21 million liters of smuggled fuel seized in southern Iran port, equal to daily output of refinery

The head of Hormozgan Province's judiciary has revealed the discovery of more than 21.5 million liters of smuggled fuel stored in the southern Iranian port of Kolahi, equating the volume to the daily output of a refinery.

Iranian officials urge action as Afghan markets exploit carpet heritage

Iranian carpet officials have raised concerns over the unauthorized reproduction of Iranian carpet designs in Afghanistan, warning that sanctions have led to a surge in counterfeiting and mislabeling of Iranian products abroad.

Iran’s armed forces warn US against miscalculations amid regional tensions

Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement on the anniversary of the liberation of southern city of Khorramshahr, warning that the US has once again made a “strategic miscalculation” regarding Iran.

Caspian Sea water levels dropping at alarming rate, Iran’s environment chief warns

Iran’s Vice President and Head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, has warned that the Caspian Sea is facing an “unprecedented ecological threat” as its water levels continue to decline at an alarming rate.

Iran FM warns Europe against snapback revival

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, emphasized that if Europeans activate the snapback mechanism in Iran’s nuclear case and revive UN sanctions against Iran, they will plunge the non-proliferation regime into a crisis.

Iran warns of “special measures” following reports of Israeli attack plans

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has condemned recent revelations by U.S. officials regarding Israeli plans to launch strikes on Iranian territory and nuclear facilities, calling them "alarming" and demanding urgent international action.

Ukraine to pitch harsher Russian sanctions to EU as US bans fall through: Reuters

Ukraine is set to pitch a larger number of recommendations to the European Union next week as to how the bloc can continue to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow through sanctions, Reuters has reported.

President Pezeshkian performs heart surgery during trip to Tabriz

In a rare and symbolic gesture, Iranian President Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian, a renowned heart surgeon, donned his surgical gown once again and performed open-heart surgery at Shahid Madani Hospital in Tabriz during his provincial visit to East Azarbaijan.

US says classifying Taliban as ‘foreign terrorist organization’ under review

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is reviewing whether to designate Afghanistan’s rulers, the Taliban, as a “foreign terrorist organization”.

Mass Ukrainian drone attack targets Moscow, multiple airports closed

Russian air defense systems shot down 105 Ukrainian drones overnight on May 22, including 35 intercepted over Moscow Oblast, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced.

Iran urges WHO to address refugee health amid regional crises

At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Iran’s Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to give greater attention to the healthcare needs of over 4.5 million refugees residing in Iran.

Removal of West sanctions on Syria ‘long overdue’ but ‘positive’ step: Iran UN envoy

Iran has described a decision by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom to lift unilateral sanctions on Damascus as a "long overdue" but "positive" step.

US admits Russia is an aggressor, declines to label Putin war criminal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Russia is an aggressor toward Ukraine, but declined to label President Vladimir Putin a war criminal.

Iran-Saudi model: Zarif calls for regional cooperation in ‘post-polar world’

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has pointed to the recent Iran-Saudi rapprochement as a model for future cooperation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Iranian doctors remove 47 metal screws from man’s stomach without surgery

In an extraordinary medical case, Iranian doctors have successfully removed 47 sharp metal screws from the stomach of a 60-year-old man, without the need for surgery.

Former Iran president Khatami: Negotiation is not surrender; hope for reform must be preserved

Former Iranian President Seyyed Mohammad Khatami emphasized the importance of negotiation and reform in a message delivered to the sixth congress of the Isargaran (Devotees) Party, asserting that dialogue does not equate to surrender but serves the public good.

US claims ‘progress’ on ending Russia-Ukraine war

Washington has achieved "a lot of progress" toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated during a press briefing at the White House.

Two Israeli embassy staff in US shot dead

Two staff members of Israel’s embassy in the United States have been killed in an attack outside a Jewish museum in Washington, DC.

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