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Iran expresses deep concern over Gaza humanitarian catastrophe

The Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian catastrophe caused by the Zionist regime's horrific crimes in Gaza, strongly condemning the continued killing of Palestinians alongside the deliberate deprivation of Gaza residents of food, water, medicine, and other basic necessities.

Number of Gaza aid seekers killed by Israel tops 1,000: UN

Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians as they were trying to access food in the Gaza Strip since the United States- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) began operations at the end of May, according to the United Nations.

EU warns Israel of action over Gaza war

The European Union has warned Israel of action over a worsening starvation crisis in the Gaza Strip, where the number of Palestinians who have died from hunger has risen to at least 101.

Massive fire forces closure of Iran’s Anzali free zone

A major fire broke out in the Venus Complex within the Anzali Free Zone in the northern Iranian province of Guilan, forcing authorities to shut down the entire area and restrict public access until further notice.

Pre. Pezeshkian meets reform front members, emphasizes steady path to reform

President Massoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with members of Iran’s Reform Front, reiterating the importance of national unity and the need to avoid divisive discourse.

Palestinian girl who lost her arms in Israeli strike dreams of becoming doctor

In the war-ravaged streets of Gaza, the heartbreaking story of a ten-year-old Palestinian girl named Sarah Al-Barsh has emerged as a symbol of resilience and stolen childhood.

Dozens of British MPs and peers call for full arms embargo on Israel

Nearly 60 British MPs and peers have urged a full embargo on arms exports to Israel and for the government to be more transparent about the licences it grants for military exports.

Trump ‘caught off guard’ by Israeli attacks on Syria: White House

US President Donald Trump was "caught off guard" by Israel’s bombing of Syria, the White House has announced, signalling a potentially new sour point in his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli military bombs WHO’s staff residence in Gaza

The Israeli army raided a World Health Organisation (WHO) staff residence in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah on Monday, detaining staff and family members and forcing them to flee on foot, the agency’s chief has reported.

War against Iran ‘not over’: Israel’s army chief

Israel’s Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced that the war against Iran is not over.

Iran reports 1,062 deaths in Israeli invasion; even prison attack deemed war crime

Iran’s Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Tuesday that 1,062 Iranians were killed during the 12-day aggression by Israel last month, including 102 women and 38 children.

Judiciary spokesperson: Tehran Friday Prayers leader Seddiqi has no role in relatives’ legal case

Iran’s Judiciary spokesperson, Asghar Jahangir, clarified on Tuesday that Kazem Seddiqi, Tehran's Friday Prayers leader, holds no judicial or administrative authority within the judiciary and has no involvement in the legal proceedings related to his relatives.

Over 87% of Gaza Strip under Israeli military orders, militarized zones: UN

The UN has announced that 87.7% of the Gaza Strip is within Israeli militarized zones, under displacement orders or in areas where the two overlap.

Iran’s ICT minister warns against ‘blind confrontation’ with technology amid network challenges

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, warned that confronting technological developments without a strategic approach is ineffective and potentially damaging.

US can’t ‘compel’ Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon: Trump envoy

US special envoy Tom Barrack has stated that the White House "can't compel Israel to do anything" in Lebanon after he was asked whether Washington would guarantee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the country's embattled south.

Azerbaijan president accuses EU observers in Armenia of spying on Iran

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has accused European Union observers stationed in Armenia of engaging in espionage activities against Iran, particularly during the conflict between Iran and Israel in June.

US calls on Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil

The United States hopes European allies will join potential secondary tariffs on Russia, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told CNBC in an interview.

Israel says attacked Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah port

Israel’s military has launched new air attacks on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, targeting what it described as Houthi-linked sites used to stage drone and missile attacks against Israel and its allies.

Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations set for July 23: Zelensky

The third round of direct talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will take place on July 23 in Istanbul, President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed.

Nuclear enrichment will continue, but Iran still open to talks: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment programme, which was severely damaged by waves of US and Israeli air attacks last month.

Tehran air quality reaches hazardous levels amid extreme heat

The Tehran Air Quality Control Company has announced that the capital’s air quality index (AQI) reached 192 on Monday evening, placing it in the “unhealthy for all groups” category and bordering on “hazardous'.

Iranian official urges sun protection as UV radiation levels rise

An Iranian official has warned the public about increasing levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation across Iran, especially during the summer months.

Israeli soldiers arrested in Belgium after Gaza war crimes complaint by rights groups

Belgian federal police have detained two Israeli soldiers facing accusations of war crimes in Gaza following a complaint by two rights groups.

Israeli army admits major manpower shortfall amid Gaza war for 1st time: Report

The Israeli military has acknowledged for the first time a major depletion in its ranks amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, local media reported on Monday.

25 states, EU condemn Israel ‘inhumane killing’ of civilians in Gaza

More than two dozen countries along with the EU on Monday condemned Israel's 'inhumane killing' of civilians in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate end to the war in the besieged enclave.

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