US doing everything possible to prevent wider war breaking out in Middle East: Biden

US President Joe Biden told reporters Sunday he remains concerned about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East amid fears that escalating attacks between Hezbollah and Israel may lead to a wider regional conflict.

Iran president denounces West’s double standards as root cause of bloodshed and warfare

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has slammed the double standards adopted by the West that he said have resulted in the spread of bloodshed, conflict and massacre worldwide.

40,000 settlers left Israel in 2024: Report

New data show more than 40, 000 settlers have left Israel since the beginning of the year, and have never returned.

Lebanon orders school closures in areas affected by conflict

Lebanon’s education ministry has ordered school closures in areas affected by the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

At least 7 killed in Israeli attack on another Gaza school compound

At least seven people were killed Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a school compound in Gaza one day after a similar raid in the enclave that left 22 dead.

Russia says not to participate in second Ukraine ‘peace summit’

Moscow does not plan to attend the second Ukrainian-promoted “peace summit” later this year, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has confirmed. She argued that the event would be based on President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “peace formula” and seek to impose an ultimatum on Russia.

Death toll from Israel attack on Beirut rises to 45: Lebanon health ministry

The death toll from an Israeli strike on southern Beirut that targeted several Hezbollah commanders on Friday has risen to 45, Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced Sunday.

US support for Israel main obstacle to Gaza ceasefire: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the support of the US and some other Western countries for Israel is the primary obstacle to establishing a ceasefire and stopping the war in the Gaza Strip which has so far claimed the lives of more than 41,000.

‘In the Arms of the Tree’ picked as Iran’s official Oscar entry

'In the Arms of the Tree', written and directed by Iranian film-maker Babak Khajeh-Pasha, has been selected to represent Iran at the 2025 Academy Awards.

President Pezeshkian calls on UN to fulfill duties in order to end Israel’s crimes

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that if the United Nations properly fulfilled its duties, Israel would not be able to target women, children, hospitals, and residential homes in Palestine, while human rights claimants defend the Zionist regime.

Hezbollah says attacked deep inside Israel

Hezbollah has announced that it launched dozens of rockets at Israel’s Ramat David Airbase, east of Haifa, in response to a series of Tel Aviv's raids that killed dozens of civilians in Lebanon.

Spate of Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah may lead to ‘cessation of hostilities’: US

United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has stated that the risk of further escalation in West Asia is “acute” following the targeting of senior Hezbollah leaders and the detonation of communication devices across Lebanon.

82 people killed in Israeli strikes and device detonations in Lebanon: Health minister

At least 82 people have been killed in Lebanon over the past few days as a result of Israeli attacks and the explosion of communication devices, Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad told Al Jazeera.

Over 22 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza school sheltering displaced Palestinians

At least 22 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli strike that hit a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City, according to the enclave ministry of health.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges Muslim states to boycott Israel

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that the catastrophic situation in West Asia stems from the Islamic society's failure to utilize its full potential. He called on Islamic countries to sever economic ties with Israel.

No UK, US go-ahead to use long-range missiles against Russia: Ukraine

The United States and United Kingdom have not authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia possibly fearing an "escalation", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

Israel submits legal challenge to ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

In two legal briefs filed on Friday, Tel Aviv announced it is challenging both the legality of the International Criminal Court’s request for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as the court's jurisdiction. The death toll from Israel's onslaught against Palestinians in Gaza has reached 41,300.

Death toll from Israeli raid on Lebanon rises to 37

The death toll from Israel's Friday airstrike on a Beirut suburb has risen to 37, Lebanon's health minister announced on Saturday.

UN: Escalating violence between Israel and regional armed groups risks devastating conflict

A senior United Nations official has told the UN Security Council that further violence between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and Hezbollah in Lebanon risks igniting a far more damaging conflict.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s airstrike on Beirut residential area

Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s latest air attack on a residential building in a densely populated area in Beirut, which resulted in the killing and wounding of many people.

President Pezeshkian: No foreign power dares to invade Iran thanks to deterrent power

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that the country's defense capabilities and deterrent power have grown so much that no vicious force dares even to imagine attacking Iran.

Footage of Israeli soldiers pushing bodies of Palestinians off roof ‘deeply disturbing’: US

The White House has announced it has seen “deeply disturbing” footage of Israeli soldiers pushing three apparently lifeless bodies of Palestinians from a rooftop during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Thursday.

Israel crossed “red line” in communication devices attack in Lebanon: Iran’s UN envoy

Amir Saeed Iravani, the Iranian envoy to the United Nations, has stated that Israel crossed a “red line” by targeting the Iranian ambassador in Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, during the pager blasts hitting Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Iran showcases new missile, drone during nationwide military parades

Iran has unveiled its newest domestically-manufactured long-range precision-guided missile and drone during a military parade in Tehran.

British officials warned of criminal liability over export of F-35 parts to Israel amid Gaza war

Top UK officials have been warned they could face criminal liability if they continue to export British-made components for F-35 fighter jets that might end up in Israel while the regime is engaged in a full-fledged war against Gaza.

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