Wireless device attacks in Lebanon ‘war crime’: UN human rights chief

The United Nations human rights chief has strongly denounced a series of deadly explosions of pagers and communication devices in Lebanon, calling it "a war crime".

Iran UN envoy urges Security Council decisive action against Israel “evil crimes” in Lebanon 

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations condemned the Israeli regime’s “evil” activities in Lebanon, calling for the UN Security Council action against the regime's crimes. 

At least 14 killed, dozens wounded in Israel attack on Beirut

Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced at least 14 people have been killed and 66 wounded in an Israeli air strike on Beirut on Friday.

Taliban official apologized to Iranian people for refusing to respect national anthem

A Taliban official who refused to stand up while Iran’s anthem was being played at a ceremony in Tehran, has apologized to the Iranian people.

Wetlands in Iran parched into deserts 

The unprecedented heatwave in August this year turned nine wetlands, including internationally known northern Anzali, in Iran dry plots of land.

Renowned Iranian football commentator criticizes officials over “poor condition” of stadiums  

Iranian football commentator and TV show host Javad Khaibani has severely criticized officials over the bad condition of football stadiums. 

Iran’s Armed Forces warn Israel: Revenge for assassination of Haniyeh ‘definite’

Iran's Armed Forces stressed Tehran's resolve to avenge the blood of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran in July, warning Israel that the passage of time will not block the retaliation.

Hezbollah chief says Lebanon explosions declaration of war

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has stressed that pager and walkie-talkie blasts by Israel on Tuesday and Wednesday which killed 37 people and wounded nearly 3,000 in Lebanon are a declaration of war.

Death toll in Lebanon device detonations rises to 37

In the latest news briefing in Beirut on Thursday, Lebanon’s Health Minister Firass Abiad announced that the death toll from the two waves of attacks across the country has risen to 37.

Iran calls for Muslim unity to counter threats

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged a unified stance among Muslim nations to safeguard their interests and repel external threats.

Iran president says unity key to foreign policy success, calls for expanding global ties based on mutual respect

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with members of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, emphasized that national unity and cohesion are essential for foreign policy success.

Japanese company dismisses making exploding walkie-talkies: Report

The Japanese maker of the brand of walkie-talkies linked to the recent deadly explosions in Lebanon, announced it could not have made the exploding devices. 20 people were killed and thousands injured in the pager blasts.

Shin Bet says Israeli man charged with aiding ‘Iran-backed’ plot to kill Netanyahu

An Israeli man has been charged with spying on Iran’s behalf, including allegedly demanding $1mn to carry out surveillance for an assassination plot against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or other senior figures, the Shin Bet security agency has said.

Iranians express solidarity with Lebanon over deadly pager blasts

A group of Iranians gathered outside Lebanon's embassy in Tehran, in solidarity with the Lebanese people following the recent deadly explosions across the Arab country that saw more than two dozen killed and thousands injured.

Iran UN mission denies FBI claims about interference in US elections

The Iranian representative to the United Nations has denied the FBI claims regarding Iran's interference in the US elections.

Putin agrees to ink Russia-Iran strategic partnership deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the country's foreign ministry’s proposal to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Tehran, according to Putin’s order published on the state website.

No diplomatic ties with Israel without Palestinian state: MbS

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has stressed that Riyadh won't establish diplomatic relations with Israel without the formation of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Iran gov’t spokesperson: Israel’s terrorism disgusting

Iran’s Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has condemned pager and walkie-talkie detonations in Lebanon, saying that the Zionist regime’s terrorism is disgusting.

Iran airlifts dozens of injured people from Lebanon for medical treatment

Ninety-five people injured in the device explosions in Lebanon are being transferred to Iran for further treatment, Pirhossein Koulivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, has said.

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly supports Palestinian resolution to end Israeli occupation

A majority of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted in favour of a Palestinian resolution demanding an end to Israel's occupation of the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank within a year.

US defense contractors struggling to replenish Ukraine’s stockpiles: Report

Ukraine is receiving less military aid from the US because the Pentagon finds itself short on equipment and ammunition that it can export without compromising national security, CNN has reported, citing unnamed officials.

Germany stopped approving arms exports to Israel: Report

Berlin has put a hold on new exports of weapons of war to Tel Aviv while it deals with legal challenges, according to the Reuters news agency.

More explosions reported in Lebanon a day after mass pager blasts, casualties reported

At least 20 people have been killed and 450 were wounded in Lebanon in a new wave of blasts related to communication devices, the Health Ministry confirmed on Wednesday. The explosions came a day after thousands of pagers exploded across the country.

Report: Cultural embezzlement in Tehran Municipality involving precious paintings

An Iranian newspaper reported 30 famous paintings of Imam Ali Museum affiliated with Tehran Municipality have been secretly transferred to Dubai.

Army source dismisses claims of Iran’s involvement in training Russian soldiers on drone-related issues

An informed source in the Iranian Armed Forces has dismissed the Ukrainian prosecutor's claim about Tehran's involvement in training members of Russia's army on drone-related matters, calling it a conspiracy by some Western and European countries to justify their direct interference in the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.

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