Israeli troops kill two Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli forces have killed two Palestinians in the West Bank in a further escalation of their aggression in the occupied territories.

Iran’s president congratulates Iraqi premier on election

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Mohammed Shia' Sabbar al-Sudani for his election as Iraq’s prime minister. Raisi expressed Iran's readiness to expand Tehran-Baghdad ties in all areas.

COVID-19 in Iran: 3 deaths, 110 new infections

Iran’s health ministry on Thursday announced that 3 patients had lost their lives to coronavirus over the past 24 hours.

Russia: Calls for probe into drone use in Ukraine set dangerous precedent

Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya has stated that the West’s calls for a probe into Russia's alleged use of Iranian-made drones against Ukraine would “create a very dangerous precedent for the United Nations’ work.”

Israel attacks Syria for third time in days

Israeli air strikes have hit targets in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus, marking the third such attacks in a week, Syrian state media reported.

Sunni Iranian MP: Terror attack on Shia shrine part of enemy plot to split Iran

A Sunni Iranian lawmaker says the deadly terror attack that targeted a holy Shia shrine in the city of Shiraz was part of a “great conspiracy” being pursued by enemies with the goal of provoking a sectarian conflict and setting the stage for the Islamic Republic’s disintegration.

COVID-19 kills 4 more patients in Iran over past 24 hours

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,559 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Wednesday.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan says to launch nationwide march, calls for early elections

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that he would begin a march with his supporters from the eastern city of Lahore to Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Friday to call for early elections.

Analyst: Russia tries to take Iran’s foreign policy hostage by dragging it into Ukraine war

A political observer says Russia sought from the start to drag Iran into its own war on Ukraine so that it will not have to endure all the pressure alone, but the Islamic Republic’s national interests require the Tehran administration to maintain neutrality in the conflict.

Qatari emir says Doha facing criticism over hosting World Cup

Qatar has faced unprecedented criticism since winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, the Persian Gulf state's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has revealed.

Israeli bank head to speak at Saudi investment event

The chairman of Israel's Bank Leumi is due to speak at Saudi Arabia's flagship investment conference in Riyadh on Thursday. It's the latest sign of a potential thawing in relations between the kingdom and Tel Aviv.

Russia seeking to carve out in Iran a partner to its aggression against Ukraine: Former MP

A former Iranian parliamentarian says Russia has sought to carve out a partner in Iran to its military aggression against Ukraine and that the Islamic Republic has been “duped.”

COVID kills 7 patients, infects more than 200 over 24 hours in Iran

The Iranian health ministry figures on Tuesday showed that more than 200 people had tested positive for the Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic also increased to 144,555 with 7 more patients killed by the deadly disease.

Amnesty urges ICC to investigate possible war crimes in Gaza

Amnesty International has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate possible war crimes during Israel’s deadly raids on the Gaza Strip in August.

Iranian dailies: Blocking internet to silence protests ineffective, irrational

Two Iranian dailies have questioned the government’s move to put a chokehold on the internet following the protests and deadly riots over the death of a young Iranian woman in police custody over a month ago.

Six Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in West Bank

At least six Palestinians have been killed and 21 others wounded after Israeli forces raided several areas in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials have confirmed.

Tehran-based Etemad Daily: Ukraine war worryingly pivoting against Iran

Iranian daily Etemad, in an article, has raised concerns about how “the war in Ukraine is pivoting against Iran.”

Iran announces readiness to work closely with Indian Ocean bloc

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed Tehran’s readiness to work closely and share its experiences with the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member states.

Coronavirus kills one person in Iran

The Iranian health ministry reported on Sunday Covid has killed one person in the country over the past 24 hours.

China says against putting sanctions on Iran

Spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wang Wenbin has announced that Beijing is against the imposition of any unilateral and illegal sanction on Iran.

MbS not attending Arab summit on doctors’ advice

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will not attend an upcoming Arab summit in Algeria in compliance with doctors’ recommendations to avoid travel, the Algerian presidency has announced.

Taliban say efforts underway to form new constitution

Taliban Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid has said that work is underway on the formation of a new constitution that will replace the previous one.

Expert says Iran nuclear deal ‘dead’

An Iranian expert on international issues says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is “dead,” but none of the signatories to the agreement are willing to announce that.

Covid-19 in Iran: Over 130 patients in critical condition

The death toll from the coronavirus in Iran reached 144,543 on Saturday, according to official figures. More than 130 patients are in intensive care units nationwide.

Iran says regards Armenia’s security as its own

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has highlighted the significance of bilateral ties with Armenia. The top diplomat insisted that Tehran considers Armenia’s security as its own.

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