Journalist: Iranian parl’t reportedly considers Hormuz Strait closure amid Western pressure

A senior Iranian journalist noted that members of parliament are reportedly reviewing a proposal to consider the strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against hostile actions by Western governments and Israel.

EU demands US pay for Ukraine-bound arms

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s promise to send more weapons to Ukraine, but argued he can’t really call it American aid if European NATO states are fully bankrolling the initiative.

At least 875 Palestinian killed near Gaza aid sites: UN

The United Nations human rights office has announced it has documented at least 875 Palestinians killed over the past six weeks near aid delivery points across Gaza, most of them in areas tied to the Israeli- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).

Israel bombs Syria’s Suwayda hours after ceasefire accord

Israel has launched air attacks on Suwayda in southern Syria, as fighting returned to the predominantly Druze city hours after the Syrian government declared a ceasefire there

Israeli air attacks kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli air attacks have killed at least 12 people, including five Hezbollah fighters, in eastern Lebanon, according to Lebanese state media reports, in what Israel said was a warning to the armed group against trying to re-establish itself.

West Bank witnessing largest displacement since 1967: UN

The United Nations warned on Tuesday that mass displacement in the West Bank has reached levels not seen since the beginning of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory nearly 60 years ago.

Russia responds to Trump’s 50-day ultimatum

Moscow needs time to assess US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose severe sanctions on Russia’s trading partners if the Ukraine conflict is not resolved within 50 days, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Israeli ultra-Orthodox party leaves Netanyahu government over conscription

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox party, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), has announced it is quitting the fractious right-wing coalition due to a long-running dispute over mandatory military service, threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power.

Syria DM announces ceasefire in Sweida

Syria's defence minister announced a ceasefire in the Druze-majority city of Sweida on Tuesday after government troops entered the city to end deadly clashes with Bedouin tribes.

Two drones fell in Iraqi Kurdistan’s oilfield: Counter-terrorism service

Two drones fell in the Khurmala oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan, the regional counter-terrorism service has announced in a statement.

SCO expanding global presence: Iranian FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is steadily expanding its global presence and moving beyond its regional framework.

Israel seeks to weaken Islamic world: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that the Zionist regime seeks to weaken Muslim nations and sow division among them.

43 Israeli soldiers committed suicide after returning from Gaza war: Report

Nearly four dozen Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives in recent months due to the profound psychological trauma and exposure to unspeakable violence amid Tel Aviv's war in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Tehran committed to utilizing diplomatic means to prevent war, protect Iranians’ rights: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that his administration will support diplomacy and constructive engagement to prevent war, utilizing all political and diplomatic resources to defend the natural rights of the Iranian people.

Iran’s president calls Israel project of imperial hegemony in region

President Masoud Pezeshkian referred to the destructive role of the Zionist regime in disrupting peace, security and stability in the region, stating that Israel is a project of the hegemonic system aimed at weakening, occupying, and plundering the resources of countries and fragmenting the region.

Families of Israeli hostages reach out to Hamas over fate of ceasefire negotiations: MEE

The families of Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip reached out to Hamas through a representative to ask about the fate of stalled ceasefire talks, Middle East Eye has reported.

Over 700 Palestinians killed by Israeli military fire while collecting water in Gaza: Report

More than 700 Palestinians, mostly children, have been killed by Israeli army fire while collecting water since October 2023, local authorities announced on Monday.

Former Israeli PMs slam Netanyahu’s plans for ‘concentration camps’ in Gaza

Two prominent Israeli politicians have criticised plans by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to set up what it calls a “humanitarian city” in southern Gaza Strip, stressing the proposal would amount to interning Palestinians in a “concentration camp”.

German president urges universal military conscription

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for a nationwide debate about reinstating military conscription, stressing that Berlin needs to strengthen its armed forces amid escalating security threats in Europe.

Macron says France to speed up increase in defense spending, to 64 billion euros in 2027

Paris intends to accelerate the increase in defense spending in the coming years, so that in 2027 they will amount to 64 billion euros, which is twice as much as in 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron has stated in an address to the country’s military.

E3 tarnished their credibility over support for Israeli aggression: Iran’s deputy FM

Deputy Iranian foreign minister for legal and international affairs has stated that the European troika – France, Germany and Britain – tarnished their own credibility by supporting the Israeli regime’s assault against Iran.

President Pezeshkian assigns task force to tackle dust pollution

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the formation of a specialized task force to come up with solutions to address the growing threat of dust storms.

Palestinian groups say Gaza talks must lead to ending war

The Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have stressed that any indirect negotiations with Israel must lead to a complete end to the war in the Gaza Strip, a full Israeli withdrawal, the reopening of border crossings, and the reconstruction of the war-torn enclave.

Iran, UAE security chiefs call for collective efforts for regional security

Senior security officials from Iran and the United Arab Emirates chave urged collective cooperation among regional countries to ensure security in the region.

Over 30 killed in sectarian clashes in Syria

More than 30 people were killed and 100 injured in armed clashes in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, the Syrian interior ministry announced early on Monday, in the latest bout of sectarian clashes in the war-ravaged country.

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