Kabirkouh forests in western Iran burning in fire

A video has been posted online showing the heights of Kabirkouh Mountain ablaze toward the end of summer. Kabirkouh is in the city of Abdanan in Iran’s western province of Ilam .

More details emerge from autopsy of dual national activist killed by Israel in West Bank

An autopsy of the body of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish American activist who was killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank, has revealed a bullet entry from a firearm in the lower ear area, sources familiar with her case said on Saturday.

US confirms Daesh leaders killed in joint operation in Iraq

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that its forces and Iraq conducted a raid in Western part of the Arab country that resulted in the deaths of 14 Daesh operatives in late August.

UAE to restart F-35 talks with US if Trump elected as president: Report

The United Arab Emirates would aim to restart talks on purchasing F-35 warplanes from the US if Donald Trump wins the 2024 Presidential election, according to a report by Reuters.

Iranian man who saved 150 pilgrims in Iraq hotel fire succumbs to injuries

An Iranian man who rescued at least 150 pilgrims after fire devoured a hotel in Iraq’s shrine city of Karbala last month, died of injuries on Saturday.

Senior Saudi royal calls on US to cut financial and military support to Israel

Prince Turki al-Faisal, a senior Saudi royal, has urged the US and the UK to do more to pressure Israel into ending its war on the Gaza Strip.

Ex-Iranian diplomat: No strategic alignment between Iran, Russia

A former Iranian envoy to the UN has hit out at Russia for ‘always blocking the path’ to Iran, despite the fact that the two countries are believed to be strategic allies.

Iran vows harsh punishment for perpetrators of terror attack in southeast

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has warned that the perpetrators of a recent deadly terrorist attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan will be dealt with "severely".

Football fan dies of heart attack during match in Iran stadium

A football fan passed away on Friday due to a heart attack during an Iran Pro League match between Sepahan and Malavan in the Fooladshahr Stadium in central Isfahan province.

Iran new research satellite launched, successfully put into orbit

Iran on Saturday successfully launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into space using Ghaem-100 carrier, a new milestone in the country’s aerospace achievement.

US claims Russia’s RT conducting intelligence activities overseas

Countries should treat the activities of Russian state broadcaster RT as they do covert intelligence operations, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has claimed as he unveiled new sanctions aimed at alleged Russian overseas influence campaigns.

UK MPs say London has ‘no legal justification’ to continue licensing parts for Israeli F-35s

The UK government is justifying the continued sale of F-35 fighter jet parts which could end up in Israel through a legal provision that “has never been formally relied on” and one which likely requires parliamentary oversight, 37 British MPs have stressed.

NATO risks ‘war’ over Ukraine long-range missiles: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow would be “at war” with the United States and its allies if they lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range Western weapons.

25% of Gaza wounded have ‘life-changing injuries’: WHO

The World Health Organization has announced that one-quarter of the Palestinians wounded during the ongoing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip have suffered “life-changing injuries".

UN warns of ‘staggering’ economic devastation in West Bank, Gaza amid Israeli war

Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip has devastated the Palestinian enclave’s economy, reducing it to less than one-sixth of its 2022 size, while there has also been a “significant downturn” in the occupied West Bank, according to a United Nations report.

President Pezeshkian: Iran to follow any path that brings closer ties with Iraq 

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, who chose Iraq as his first foreign trip destination after taking office on July 30, says Iran is ready to take any path that brings it closer to its western neighbor, Iraq.

Senior Iranian diplomat: International borders are inviolable

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs has reiterated Iran’s stance that the international borders cannot be violated. 

Iran’s female rowers grab gold medal in Asian competitions in China

The Iranian national rowing team has secured the gold medal in the women's U23 and youth four-person rowing competitions at the Asian Rowing Championship in China. 

Data: Dengue fever cases in Iran rise to 184

Iran’s Health Ministry has released a new update on the number of people infected with dengue fever in the country, saying 184 cases have been registered as of September 8.

Iran’s Aghapour nominated for 2023 world’s best futsal player 

Iranian futsal superstar Salar Aghapour and the winner of the world’s best young player in 2022, has been shortlisted by Futsal Planet as the world's best player in 2023. 

Putin: Iran-Russia ties strategic

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the relationship between Moscow and Tehran as strategic, reaffirming Russia’s support for Iran’s key transportation routes.

Iran FM: Ties with Saudi Arabia on positive track

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, announced that relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have entered a promising phase, with economic cooperation between the two nations now underway.

Iran: Gaza tents main targets of Israel’s bombardments

Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on another school-turned-shelter in the Gaza Strip, which killed at least 18 people, warning that refugee tents in the besieged enclave have turned into the main targets of the regime’s daily strikes.

Chinese FM urges strategic alliance with Iran, Russia to counter challenges

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the strengthening of the strategic alliance between Iran and China.

Turkey says will seek international arrest warrants over Israeli shooting of activist

Ankara announced on Thursday it has opened an investigation into the death of a Turkish-American activist by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank and will request international arrest warrants.

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