US says looking into alleged Israeli human rights abuses in Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated Washington is looking into allegations of human rights abuses by Israel in its war on the besieged Gaza Strip. More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's carnage in Gaza over the past seven months.

Biden assures Zelensky US will ‘quickly provide’ security package

US President Joe Biden on Monday spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to assure him Washington will provide more aid as soon as the Senate passes the national security package, the White House announced.

Iranian daily censures ‘disregard for widespread corruption’ in Iran

Establishment of justice has remained elusive in Iran over four decades after the Islamic Revolution due to the authorities’ failure, or reluctance, to deal with major corruption cases, an Iranian daily argues.

US forced Israel to abandon larger-scale attack on Iran: Report

Israeli leaders planned a “much more extensive counterstrike on Iran” after Tehran launched a drone and missile barrage on Israel last weekend, but were pressured to pare down the operation by the US and its allies, the New York Times has claimed in a report.

First batch of Iranian hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia after decade of hiatus

A group of hajj pilgrims departed on Monday from the Iranian capital Tehran for the Saudi city of Mecca for Umrah (lesser) hajj pilgrimage after a ten-year interval.

Olfati wins 2024 Olympics spot, makes history in Iran’s gymnastics

The World Gymnastics Federation announced on Monday that Iranian athlete Mehdi Olfati has secured a berth for the 2024 Paris Olympic.

Iran warns of ‘stronger response’ to another Israeli act of aggression

Iran has vowed to give a “stronger response” to any further Israeli act of aggression against the country or its interests.

Iran, Pakistan set to promote ties during Raisi’s visit to Islamabad

The Iranian president says Tehran and Islamabad need to implement their capacities in various political, economic, and cultural areas in order to fulfill the interests of both sides.

Global military expenditure reaches all-time high of $2,443bn in 2023: Report

World military expenditure increased by 6.8% in 2023 year-over-year and reached a new record high of $2,443 billion, with the three largest spenders being the US, China and Russia, according to new data published on Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Tehran, Islamabad open new chapter in relations with $10bn trade exchange deal goal

Iran and Pakistan are set to deepen their strategic ties by setting a 10-billion-dollar objective in their trade exchange and investment, IRNA news agency reported.

Israel’s organized crimes against Palestinians in Gaza clear examples of genocide, war crimes: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the massacre and mass burial of civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip by Israeli soldiers as blatant examples of genocide and war crimes.

IRNA: No direct talks ongoing between Iran and US

Iran’s IRNA news agency has said there are currently no direct talks between the US and Iran on the lifting of sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Leader lauds armed forces for displaying might following operation against Israel

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the Iranian armed forces for showing their might to the world.

Iran displays home-made drone at Iraq defense expo

Iran has showcased its Mohajer 6 drone at a defense expo in the Iraqi capital Baghdad with military representatives of 22 countries taking part in the event.

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report

Tehran is exporting more oil than at any time for the past six years, giving its economy a $35bn-a-year boost, the Financial Times has reported.

Washington to pay for confiscating Moscow’s assets: Kremlin

Russia will not leave the US decision to hand over its frozen assets to Ukraine unanswered, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. His words came after the US Congress greenlighted a potential transfer.

Palestine President Abbas says he will “reevaluate” U.S. relations after UN veto

President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas has stated that the authority will "reevaluate its relations with the U.S." after Washington vetoed the Palestinians' bid to become a full member state at the United Nations.

US House approves aid for Ukraine, Israel

US House lawmakers in both parties have joined forces to send a massive package of foreign aid to the Senate, ending a long and bitter stalemate over the fate of the legislation and all but ensuring the delivery of billions of dollars in new help to embattled allies across the globe.

Tourist village in Iran’s Kurdistan hosts huge number of people for historical festival

The Hezar (1,000) daf ceremony was held on Friday evening in the presence of a large number of people and officials as well as daf players from all over Iran in the tourist and historical village of Palangan, in the western Iranian province of Kurdistan.

Iranian MP calls situation in flood-hit areas of Iran’s southeast as “catastrophic”

An Iranian MP has warned of what he has called the catastrophic situation in the south of the country's Sistan and Baluchestan province following heavy flooding there.

Over 14k kids killed in Israel’s war on Gaza Strip: UNICEF

A spokesman for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has stated more than 14,000 Palestinian children have so far been killed in Israel’s ongoing war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

Report: Iran to receive first batch of Russian Su-35s

The Iranian air force will receive a number of Russian Su-35 fighter jets next week amid the confrontation between Tehran and the Israeli regime, Iran’s Students News Agency (ISNA) reported on Saturday.

Aerial attack caused no damage: Iran foreign minister

Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollaian has stated the shooting down of micro aerial vehicles by the Iranian air defense over the central city of Isfahan has not resulted in any damage or casualties. He also derided the Israeli regime’s desperate attempt to misrepresent its new failure.

Iran says its military reaction to Israel will be ‘immediate, widespread’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned in case the Israeli regime commits folly again and decides to take a measure against Tehran, the Islamic Republic’s reaction would be “immediate and at a maximum level”.

Iran refutes claim air defense system in Isfahan partially damaged in face of flying objects

An informed source has played down reports that a part of the air defense system in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged after an explosion on Friday involving a few micro drones, Nour News agency reported Saturday.

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