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Ayatollah Khamenei attends commemoration for martyrs of Israel’s recent war

A solemn and powerful ceremony marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of those fallen in the Zionist regime of Israel’s imposed war was held at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah in Tehran, with the presence of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iranian wushu fighter bags silver at Asian Championships in China

Amir Mehdi Shirdel, a promising young wushu athlete from Iran’s Ardabil Province, secured a silver medal in the 75kg weight class at the ongoing Asian Junior Wushu Championships in China.

MP says Iran rejected European proposal to delay snapback mechanism

Alaeddin Boroujerdi, senior member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, revealed that during recent negotiations in Istanbul, European countries sought a six-month extension on the snapback mechanism under the JCPOA framework — a request firmly rejected by Iran.

Gaza death toll surges past 60,000 amid Israel’s war

At least 60,034 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Palestinian activist who worked on Oscar-winning film ‘No Other Land’ killed by Israeli settler in West Bank

Awdah Hathleen, a Palestinian activist who was part of the crew on the Academy Award-winning documentary No Other Land, was shot dead by an Israeli settler on Monday, the film's co-directors announced.

Iran’s Parliament chief: Israel’s actions in Gaza reminiscent of Nazi crimes

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has described Israel’s actions in Gaza as reminder of Nazi crimes, warning that every moment of delay in confronting Israel is tantamount to complicity in the crimes of the “Nazis of the 21st century.”

Iran’s president orders broad consultation on controversial internet regulation bill

Iran’s government spokesperson announced on Tuesday that President Massoud Pezeshkian has issued a firm directive to ensure that public and expert opinions are heard regarding the recently proposed internet regulation bill.

The Leader: Iran displayed strength during war with Israel, US

Marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of Iranians in the 12-day war with Israel last month, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, declared that the conflict revealed the full power, resolve, and unity of the Islamic Republic.

IPC warns ‘worst-case scenario of famine’ unfolding in Gaza

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global hunger monitoring system, has warned that "the worst-case scenario of famine" is currently unfolding in the Gaza Strip amid intensified conflict, displacement, and plummeted access to food.

‘Peace through strength is possible’: Zelensky welcomes Trump’s new Ukraine peace accord deadline

President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's new 10- to 12-day deadline for Russia to reach a peace accord with Ukraine.

Iranian delegation to Chengdu games pays military salute in tribute to war martyrs

The Iranian delegation heading to the Chengdu international sports event in China performed a military salute during their send-off ceremony on Tuesday, coinciding with the national commemoration of the martyrs of the war with the Israeli regime in June.

Iranian documentary filmmaker Mehran Zinatbakhsh passes away

Acclaimed Iranian documentary filmmaker, director, and cinematographer Mehran Zinatbakhsh passed away on Monday after a period of illness.

Iran rejects Trump’s allegation of interference in Gaza ceasefire talks

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry refuted the accusation made by the US president that Tehran has been intervening in the latest round of negotiations aimed at ending Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.

Top military chief: Iran fully prepared to counter any new US or Israeli aggression

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, declared that Iran is fully prepared to respond decisively to any renewed aggression by the US or Israel, emphasizing a deep distrust in their promises or commitments.

Netherlands bans Israeli ministers, calls for EU sanctions over Gaza

The Dutch government has barred two Israeli far-right ministers from entering the European country, citing their incitement of violence and support for ethnic cleansing.

Iran urges UN to condemn terror attack in Zahedan, calls for firm stance against all forms of terrorism

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations has called on the UN Security Council and Secretary General to strongly condemn a deadly terrorist attack in southeastern Iran and to adopt a firm, principled position against all forms of terrorism, regardless of perpetrators' identity or affiliation.

Trump confirms Gaza suffering ‘real starvation’, pledges to open US food hubs

US President Donald Trump has stated that Gaza is experiencing "real starvation" as he urged Israel to get people food, seemingly recalibrating his stance on the humanitarian situation in the Strip as images of emaciated children have sparked renewed worries about hunger in the enclave.

UN chief urges ‘viable two-state solution’ to Israel-Palestine conflict

Dozens of ministers have gathered at a United Nations conference to call on the world to work towards a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians, but the United States and the Zionist regime have boycotted the event.

Two major Israeli rights groups say Tel Aviv committing genocide in Gaza

Two major Israeli human rights groups have stated that the Zionist regime is committing genocide against Palestinians in the besieged and bombardment Gaza Strip.

Iran’s FM warns of Tehran’s tough response to fresh assault

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has cautioned that any new act of aggression against Tehran will draw its decisive reaction, the extent of whose impacts would be impossible to hide.

Tehran opposes any attempt meant to disintegrate Syria: Iran’s envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has stressed that Tehran strongly opposes any attempt aimed at undermining Syria’s sovereignty and disintegrating the conflict-ridden country.

Iran’s president criticizes inaction of human rights advocates in addressing Israeli crimes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the inaction and even complicity of those who falsely claim to advocate for human rights in the face of atrocities committed by the Zionist regime.

Iran not seeking war, but to respond firmly to potential onslaught: President Pezeshkian

President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is open to dialogue and does not seek war; however, Tehran's response to any potential recurrence of aggression will be firm.

Senior Iranian delegation meets Masoud Barzani in Erbil to discuss bilateral cooperation

Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iraq Masoud Barzani has met with an Iranian delegation headed by Governor of Iran's West Azarbaijan Province Reza Rahmani.

Education Dept. official: 26 Tehrani students martyred in 12-day war

The director general of Tehran’s Education Department has confirmed the martyrdom of 26 students during the recent 12-day imposed war, along with 4 kindergarten children and five teachers.

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