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Beijing slams EU for including Chinese firms in anti-Russia sanctions

The EU’s decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in the latest round of sanctions against Russia is baseless, China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced, stressing that Beijing will protect the targeted companies.

Gaza death toll surges past 59,000 as Israel continues war on Palestinians

At least 59,029 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.

Iran’s Lake Urmia on brink of total desiccation

For the first time in recorded history, Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, may be facing complete desiccation by the end of this summer.

Iran prioritizes strengthening defense capabilities and post-war recovery

Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization Hamid Pourmohammadi says enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and repairing the damage caused by the recent US and Israeli aggression against Iran are top priorities for the government.

Iran to host three-way talks with Russia and China amid efforts to prevent snapback sanctions

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a trilateral meeting with Russia and China will be held on Tuesday in Tehran with a focus on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran leader’s advisor: National unity requires tangible change and public satisfaction

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has underscored the importance of national unity in a post on the social platform X.

More Mossad-linked agents captured in Iran

Iranian security agents have captured two terrorist elements linked to Israel’s Mossad spy agency in the northeastern province of North Khorasan.

Israel seeking to fund tour for MAGA and pro-Trump influencers: Report

The Israeli foreign ministry will fund a tour by right-wing social media influencers from the United States, according to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

Starvation kills 86 Gazans, including 76 children, since start of war: Health Ministry

At least 86 Palestinians, including 76 children, have died from hunger and malnutrition due to Israel’s deliberate blockade preventing aid from entering the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry has announced.

Iran says European trio has lost legal standing in nuclear deal

Iran has told the United Nations that France, Germany and the United Kingdom no longer count as participants in the 2015 nuclear accord, charging that they backed Israel’s recent 12‑day assault and Washington’s “maximum‑pressure” campaign against Iran.

Iranian Leader’s aide meets Putin in Kremlin to discuss nuclear, regional issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have discussed the latest issues regarding Tehran's nuclear program and tensions in West Asia.

Israeli attacks in Syria raise US concern over Netanyahu: Report

Israeli attacks in Syria have led to “growing skepticism inside the Donald Trump administration” regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with a sense that his policies in the Middle East are “too disruptive,” the US-based Axios news site reported Sunday.

Iran’s intelligence minister: Crucial Israeli targets exposed to Iranian armed forces

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib said on Monday his ministry provided the Iranian armed forces with “critical intelligence” on Israeli targets during the 12-day conflict last month, calling it a major achievement in the country’s security operations.

Iran agrees to new round of talks with European trio in Istanbul on Friday

The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson announced Monday that nuclear negotiations involving Iran, the UK, France, and Germany will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday at the deputy foreign ministers level.

#GazaIsStarving trends on social media

Hashtag #GazaIsStarving is trending across social media as Palestinians face a worsening hunger crisis caused by Israel’s relentless bombardment of the besieged enclave and allowing limited aid.

Tehran to shut down on Wednesday amid soaring temperatures, water crisis

Iran's Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that Wednesday, July 23, will be a public holiday in Tehran Province due to the continuation of extreme heat and the urgent need to conserve water and electricity.

Iran’s army commander says Tehran replaced air defenses damaged in Israeli attacks

The Iranian Army's deputy for operations has announced that the country managed to replace the air defenses, which were damaged during the recent US-supported Israeli aggression, with the new systems.

President Pezeshkian: Tackling Iran’s water crisis requires structural, region-specific solutions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stressed that addressing the country's growing water crisis demands a fundamental shift in national strategy, calling for root-level, comprehensive, and regionally tailored approaches.

Over 1,000 dead in week of fighting in Syria’s Sweida

More than a thousand people are believed to have been killed in a week of fighting in Syria's Sweida, even as an uneasy truce reigned across the province on Sunday.

Iranians told to use less water amid shortages

Iranian authorities have called on citizens to limit water consumption as the country grapples with severe shortages amid an ongoing heatwave.

Iran’s interior minister: Security indicators improved since war with Israel

Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni announced that Iran’s overall public security has improved in the aftermath of the 12-day conflict with the US and Israel in June.

Israel holding talks with Hamas for first time on possibility of ending Gaza war: Report

An Israeli political source familiar with negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has stated that Tel Aviv is, for the first time, conducting talks with Hamas on the possibility of ending the war in the besieged enclave.

Iran, EU3 agree to resume nuclear negotiations: Tasnim

Tehran and the European troika –the UK, France and Germany- have agreed to resume their nuclear talks, a source told Tasnim.

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv demanding Gaza ceasefire

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in central Tel Aviv to demand an accord that would secure the release of all hostages in the Gaza Strip.

Iranian paramedic succumbs to injuries weeks after Israeli airstrike

Iranian relief worker Kourosh Beyranvand has died from injuries sustained during an Israeli aggression amid a 12-day conflict in late June.

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