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Iran: US failed to achieve goals in Gaza war

The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the United States has failed to achieve its declared objectives during the large-scale Israeli war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and is now resorting to political means to make up for its losses and mistakes.

Yemen fires ballistic missiles toward US destroyer in Gulf of Aden: CENTCOM

The US military announced that Yemeni Armed Forces have fired two ballistic missiles in the direction of USS Mason, an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer, in the Gulf of Aden.

Hamas attack originally planned for April: Report

The Gaza-based Palestinian armed group, Hamas, originally sought to carry out its October 7 attack on the Jewish holiday of Passover, which fell on April 5 this year, sources in Israel's military intelligence say.

US cannot make decisions for Gazans: Iran president

Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says as an accomplice in the Israeli regime’s crimes against the people of Gaza, the United States has no right to be part of any decision-making process for Palestinians in the besieged enclave.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Qatar says Gaza Truce extended by two days

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

White House moves to lift all restrictions on Israel’s access to US weapons stockpile: Report

US President Joe Biden has requested the removal of nearly every restriction on Tel Aviv’s use of the stockpiles of weapons and ammunition stored by Washington in Israel, according to a report.

Israel dropped 40,000 tonnes of explosives on Gaza: Hamas govt.

Gaza's government media office announced on Sunday that during the seven weeks of bombardment, Israel has dropped 40,000 tonnes of explosives on the besieged enclave.

Iran defense chief urges U.S., other Western countries to leave region

The Iranian defense minister has urged Western countries to leave the region and avoid fueling tensions there.

Iran calls for stronger measures by Muslim states to support Palestinians against Israel’s atrocities

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Muslim countries must take more powerful steps to support the Palestinian people in the face of the Israeli regime's atrocities.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Israeli soldiers carry out deadly raids in West Bank amid Gaza truce

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iran confirms mediation for release of Thai nationals by Hamas

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has confirmed reports that Tehran mediated the release of Thai hostages by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.

US troops in Iraq, Syria under fresh attack, 73 times since mid- October: Report

The US forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 73 times since October 17, Fox News reported citing a Pentagon source.

Israel couldn’t have continued Gaza war without US support: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Israel would not have been able to continue its war on the besieged Gaza Strip if it were not for the United States’ support.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: 42 Palestinians, 14 Gaza hostages to be freed

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iran says to keep supporting Palestinian nation, resistance groups

The Iranian foreign minister has reaffirmed Tehran’s full support for the Palestinian nation and resistance groups fighting Israeli occupation.

Temporary truce begins in Gaza Strip

The four-day humanitarian pause between the Israeli army and the Palestinian group Hamas came into effect on Friday morning in all areas of the Gaza Strip, temporarily stopping attacks for prisoner exchange and relief.

Iran warns of regional implications if Israel prolongs war on Gaza after truce

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned that the regional situation will significantly change should Israel press ahead with the war on Gaza and expand its scope after the implementation of a temporary ceasefire.

Iranian FM: Time not on Israeli regime’s side 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the 6-week resistance of Gaza heroes against Israel showed that time is not on the Zionist regime’s side.

Iran Leader: Israel knocked out by Hamas military operation

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said Israel was “knocked out” in Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, the largest military operation by Palestinian resistance groups against the Zionist regime.

Iran foreign minister calls for prosecution of Israeli officials over their “crimes in Gaza”

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called on the international community to hold “Israeli war criminals” to account over the ongoing conflict in the besieged Gaza Strip. At least 14,000 people, mainly women and children, have been killed in the blockaded enclave since early October due to Israel's relentless military campaign.

Iran asks BRICS states to designate Israel as terrorist entity, sever ties with Tel Aviv

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies to designate Israel as a terrorist entity because of the extensive crimes it has committed in the Gaza Strip over the past weeks.

US troops attacked 66 times since uptick in ME violence: Pentagon

US forces have been attacked 66 times in the Middle East since the uptick in violence that began in mid-October, Defense Department deputy spokesperson Sabrina Singh has confirmed.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: UN says 1.7 million people displaced in Gaza Strip

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Over 10 million Iranians sign up to go to Gaza to fight Israel

In a striking show of solidarity with Palestine, over 10 million Iranians have come forward, announcing their readiness to go to the Gaza Strip to fight Israel, according to recent statistics.

US denying permission to Israel for ceasefire in Gaza: IRGC Chief

The United States has forbidden Israel from striking a ceasefire which it craves desperately as it has been mired in a crisis in the Gaza Strip, Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Tuesday.

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