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Russia expresses concerns over ‘explosive escalation’ after Israeli raid on Iran

Moscow voiced concerns about an “explosive escalation” in hostilities between Israel and Iran, after Tel Aviv carried out airstrikes on some military targets in Iran.

Analyst: Iran’s potential response to Israel strikes will have far-reaching implication

In the wake of Israel's recent military strikes on Iranian military bases in Tehran, Ilam, and Khuzestan provinces, political analyst Ahmad Zeidabadi has highlighted the complex implications of Iran's potential responses.

ICC replaces judge in Netanyahu arrest case on health grounds

The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it has replaced one of the judges deciding on a prosecution request for an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war, a move that could lead to further delays in the case.

US, UK urge end to Israel, Iran retaliatory attacks

The United States and the United Kingdom have called for an end to retaliatory strikes between Tehran and Tel Aviv after Israel attacked several positions in three Iranian provinces.

Russia provided Yemen’s Houthis with satellite data to attack ships in Red Sea: Report

Yemen's Houthis have been using Russian satellite data to attack vessels in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing what it called a person familiar with the matter and two unnamed European defense officials.

Patients, staff trapped in Gaza’s hospital amid Israeli siege

At least 600 patients along with their companions, and staff members, are trapped at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military besieges the medical facility, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave has announced.

Israel says 10 soldiers killed in Lebanon over 2 days

Ten Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon between Thursday and Friday, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) data.

Israeli military confirms Iran raids finished

Israel’s top military spokesperson confirmed Saturday morning that Tel Aviv has concluded its military attacks against Iran.

Multiple explosions heard in Tehran

Several explosions were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran in the early hours of Saturday, which were reportedly caused by Israeli attacks.

Iran govt. spokeswoman says Israel killing of journalists in Lebanon state terrorism 

The spokeswoman for the Iranian government says the Israeli regime’s airstrike that killed the reporters of al-Mayadeen and al-Manar news channels in Lebanon is an act of state terrorism.

Iran condemns Israel’s deadly targeting of journalists in Lebanon as war crime

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has condemned Israeli’s "deliberate targeting" of a journalists’ residence in southeastern Lebanon, calling it yet another example of the regime's war crimes and brutal actions.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Hezbollah Alive, thriving, strongest defender of Lebanon

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has praised the Lebanese movement of Hezbollah in countering the Zionist regime's aggressive crimes, saying the movement is alive, thriving, and fulfilling its historic role. 

3 soldiers killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon

Three Lebanese Army soldiers were killed in an Israeli air raid while trying to rescue injured people from the regime's earlier attack on southern Lebanon, according to an official statement issued Thursday.

Iran, China urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The presidents of Iran and China, Masoud Pezeshkian and Xi Jinping, have expressed concern over the current crisis in West Asia, saying the immediate establishment of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon is the key to reducing tensions in the region.

Pezeshkian says martyrdom of Safieddine opening new chapter in resistance against Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has paid tribute to the head of Executive Council of Hezbollah Seyyed Hashem Safieddine whose martyrdom was confirmed on Wednesday, saying his loss would mark yet another new chapter in the anti-Israeli fight.

Over 770 killed in 19 days of Israeli siege on Gaza’s Jabalia: Gov’t media office

The Government Media Office in Gaza has reported that more than 770 Palestinians were killed and over 1,000 wounded after 19 days of Israeli military attacks on Jabalia in the northern part of the blockaded enclave.

Iran dismisses claim of embassy involvement anti-Israeli attack by Hezbollah

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baghaei has refuted the claims made by Tel Aviv that Tehran’s embassy in Beirut has been involved in a military operation by Hezbollah against Israel.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s assassination of Nasrallah successor

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Zionist regime's assassination of head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Seyyed Hashem Saffiedine, in an air attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

At least 4 killed, several injured in attack on aerospace firm in Turkey

At least four people have been killed and 14 others wounded in an attack on the headquarters of Turkey’s aerospace and defence company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near the capital Ankara. Two terrorists were neutralised in the incident.

Ayatollah Khamenei says struggles of Hezbollah, Hamas leaders changed fate of region

Leader of the Islamic Revoluiton Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that the struggles of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, Yahya Sinwar and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, served to change the fate of West Asia.

WHO says Israeli bombardment stopped Gaza polio vaccinations

The World Health Organization announced Wednesday that "intense bombardment" and "escalating violence" in northern Gaza had forced it to halt the final phase of a child polio vaccination drive.

President Pezeshkian warns Israel of firm response to any attack against Iran

President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that if Israel makes an uncalculated mistake and attacks Iran, it will face a firm response from Tehran, one that would be beyond imagination.

Blinken meets Israeli leaders amid regional tensions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to revive ceasefire negotiations to end the war in the Gaza Strip, pressing for more aid to be allowed into the besieged enclave.

Iran seeking to prevent expansion of regional conflict: President Pezeshkian to India’s Modi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed Iran’s endeavor towards preventing the expansion of regional tensions, calling for an end to Israel’s genocide and crimes in West Asia.

Poverty rate in Palestine rockets as war knocks Gaza development back to 1955: Report

The poverty rate across the Palestinian territories will almost double in 2024 to 74.3% after months of relentless attacks by Israel on the Gaza Strip, according to a new report by the United Nations development agency that announced the impacts of the war have set back development in the enclave by as much as 69 years.

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