Amnesty slams US for hosting Israeli PM despite ICC warrant

Amnesty International has criticized the US for hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with his army's genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.

Syria, Turkiye presidents talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s newly-appointed President Ahmed al-Sharaa have discussed deepened security ties – including a response to Kurdish fighters in the war-torn country – during a meeting in Ankara.

Lebanon files UN Security Council complaint against Israel over ceasefire violations

Lebanon lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council against Israel over its continued violations of a ceasefire accord and UN Resolution 1701.

Iranian security official denies New York Times’ nuclear weapon claims

An Iranian security official has dismissed the latest New York Times report alleging that Iran is secretly working on a faster method to develop nuclear weapons, calling it baseless and a fabrication.

PHOTO: Fajr film festival – highlights

The fifth day of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival continued on Tuesday with the screening of Ashk-e Hour (Tears of Hor), directed by Mehdi Jafari. The event is taking place at the festival’s main venue, Milad Tower in Tehran.

Legal case filed against two Iranian actors for ‘violation of norms, religious principles’

The Judiciary of Iran has announced that a legal case has been opened against actors Reza Babak and Marzieh Boroumand following what was deemed an “act contrary to social and religious norms” during the opening ceremony of the 43rd Fajr Film Festival.

Iran working on faster method to create nuclear bomb: US intelligence sources

Iranian scientists are working on a faster way to develop nuclear weapons, the New York Times has reported, citing "US intelligence sources."

Biden Administration failed to track arms sent to Ukraine: Reuters

The U.S. weapons and military equipment deliveries to Ukraine, worth tens of billions of dollars, were plagued by a chaotic tracking system, with officials unsure whether certain weapons had been delivered or not, Reuters has reported, citing sources.

Controversial citizenship law sparks debate in Iranian parliament

A controversial citizenship law has drawn significant attention in Iran’s Parliament, following a letter written by senior political figure Seyyed Kamal Kharazi to the Leader.

Gov’t spokesperson on FATF: Iran needs to prove non-association with terrorist groups

The Iranian government spokesperson addressed the issue of Iran's adherence to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regulations, stressing the need for Iran to demonstrate that it does not engage with global terrorist groups and pave the way to improve the economic situation.

Trump floats new $1 billion weapons sale to Israel: WSJ

US President Donald Trump’s administration has asked congressional leaders to approve new transfers of roughly $1bn worth of bombs and other military hardware to Israel, the Wall Street Journal has reported. The planned weapons sales include 4,700 1,000-pound bombs, and armored bulldozers built by Caterpillar CAT.N, the report added, citing sources.

Israel building military bases in Syria buffer zone: Al Jazeera

The Israeli military is building military bases in the demilitarised buffer zone with Syria, according to satellite images seen by Al Jazeera’s Sanad verification unit.

Turkey seeking to establish military bases in Syria: Report

Turkey has outlined a plan to set up military bases in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, according to a report

Trump wants rare earth elements from Ukraine in exchange for military assistance

US President Donald Trump has indicated that he wants a deal for rare earth elements and other items from Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid in the nation’s war against Russia.

PM says UK to provide more military aid to Ukraine

Britain will provide more military support to Ukraine in 2025 than ever before, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated.

20 killed in Syria’s car bombing

A car bomb has killed at least 20 people and injured many others on the outskirts of the city of Manbij in northern Syria, the Syrian presidency has announced.

President Pezeshkian urges formation of inclusive Syrian government

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for the formation of an inclusive government in Syria and endeavours to prevent partitioning of the Arab country.

Iran launches second phase of air defense exercise in southwest

The second phase of Iran's large-scale air defense exercise commenced on Tuesday in the southwestern region of the country, aimed at bolstering the country’s defensive capabilities and combat readiness.

Iranian VP says Tehran needs new strategy in ‘war of narratives’ with Israel

Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has stressed that the world is currently embroiled in a “war of narratives”, where international diplomacy often overlooks factual realities. This war, he warned, has been perfected by Israel, especially in its ongoing conflict with Tehran.

Five Arab states oppose removing Palestinians from Gaza in letter to US

Five Arab foreign ministers and a senior Palestinian official have sent a joint letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opposing plans to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, as suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump in late January.

Trump plans to target UN Human Rights Council, UNRWA

US President Donald Trump is expected to stop Washington’s engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and continue a halt to funding for the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, a White House official has stated.

70 killed in West Bank by Israel since January: Health Ministry

According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, at least 70 people, including 10 children, have been killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of 2025.

Former British soldier sentenced to 14 years for ‘spying for Iran’

A former UK soldier who sparked a manhunt after escaping from prison before his trial has been sentenced by a court in Britain to 14 years of imprisonment for "espionage for Iran".

President Pezeshkian: Iran’s policy is to defend territorial integrity of regional countries 

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has told the Azerbaijani president's aide for foreign policy Hikmat Hajiyev that a fundamental principle of Iran's foreign policy is to support the regional countries’ territorial integrity.

Iran musical group of artists with disabilities to hold concert in Tehran 

An Iranian musical group consisting of individuals with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy will hold a concert in Tehran soon.

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