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Ex-FM Zarif: JCPOA shielded Iran from huge repercussions

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2231 that approved the 2015 nuclear deal with the West, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saved Iran from a grave risk.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Israeli bombardment of Gaza Strip continues overnight, dozens killed

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 1,400 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 4,700 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

US, Israel mulling interim government in Gaza Strip: Report

The United States and Israel are mulling the creation of an interim administration in the Gaza Strip that would be backed by the United Nations and Arab governments, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing sources.

US advises Israel to avoid striking Hezbollah: Report

US President Joe Biden and his aides advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to launch pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a move that could risk widening the current unrest to another front, the New York Times daily has reported.

Iran vehemently denies having sent arms to Palestinian resistance groups

A senior Iranian military commander has dismissed allegations that Iran has dispatched weapons to Palestinian resistance groups.

Report: US pressures Israel to delay Gaza ground operation

The US government and some European allies are pushing Israel to postpone its ground attack on the Gaza Strip in order to negotiate the release of more hostages held by Hamas, Bloomberg has reported.

Hamas releases 2 American hostages

Hamas has released two American captives, a spokesman for the Palestinian group said on Friday. The group added that it freed the hostages to prove US President Joe Biden’s “fascist” administration is wrong.

Iran FM slams Israeli attack on Gaza church

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on an ancient church in the Gaza City.

Biden admin. asks Congress for $106bn to support Ukraine, Israel, other matters

The White House has released a sweeping set of proposals to bolster Israel and Ukraine in the midst of two wars in the Middle East and Europe as well as invest more in domestic defense manufacturing, humanitarian assistance and managing the influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Survey: Most Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas conflict

As many as 56% of US citizens are critical of the way President Joe Biden is handling the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas, while 44% are of the opposite view, according to a new poll.

Russia blasts Biden attempt to link Putin with Hamas

US President Joe Biden’s comments linking Russian leader Vladimir Putin and the atrocities committed by Palestinian group Hamas were unworthy of his office, the Kremlin has announced. Hamas says its recent military operaiotn inside Israel, was a reaction to Tel Aviv's relentless violence against Palestinians and desecraton of the Al-Aqsa mosque.

Iran says attack on Gaza church another page of Israel’s history of crimes against humanity

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry condemned an Israeli deadly attack on a church in Gaza, saying this strike proves Israel does not feel obliged to any international law.

US confirms American contractor died during drone alert on Iraqi base

A US civilian contractor suffered a “cardiac episode” and died while personnel were taking cover from a suspected drone attack on al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on Wednesday, Pentagon Press Secretary Brg. Gen. Patrick Ryder told reporters on Thursday night.

Iranian mothers, children stage massive rally in support of Gaza kids

Large gatherings were held by mothers and children earlier on Friday in many Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran to denounce the ongoing mass killing of children in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli regime.

US to divert artillery shells for Ukraine to Israel for Gaza war: Report

Washingtin will give Israel tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells that were originally set aside for Ukraine, Axios has reported. The Israeli military reportedly told the Pentagon that it needed the shells to prepare for a ground invasion of Gaza.

Over 4.7 million Iranians express willingness to go to Gaza to fight Israel

In a striking show of solidarity with Palestine, over 4.7 million Iranians have come forward, announcing their readiness to go to the Gaza Strip to fight Israel that has intensified steikes against the Gazans, according to recent statistics.

Russia-North Korea relations have reached ‘strategic level’: Lavrov

Relations between Russia and North Korea have now soared to new heights, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated during his landmark two-day trip to Pyongyang.

Iran president calls on Egypt, OIC to provide for reopening of Gaza Rafah crossing

The Iranian president has called on Muslim nations to take action to make it possible for humanitarian assistance to reach residents of Gaza, urging for the immediate reopening of the Rafah crossing on Gaza-Egypt border.

Berlin readies German elite forces for possible Gaza operation: Report

The German government has decided to deploy some of the nation’s top Special Forces units to Cyprus as it prepares for potential crisis situations in Israel, Gaza and the whole Middle East, the tabloid Bild has reported, citing security sources.

White House’s Muslim staff afraid to discuss Israel: Report

Several staff members of the administration of US President Joe Biden, in particular those with Muslim backgrounds, are worried about retaliation if they question Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip, HuffPost has reported.

Report: Biden tells Netanyahu US “fully supports Israeli ground operation in Gaza”

US President Joe Biden has reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington is “fully in support” of Tel Aviv’s plans to launch a ground invasion of the besieged Gaza Strip.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators invade US Capitol

Scores of pro-Palestinian protesters staged a sit-in protest in the US Capitol, demanding that the US back a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Police have arrested multiple demonstrators who refused to leave the building.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: ‘Dozens of deaths, injuries’ reported as Israeli jets hit central, northern, southern Gaza

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 1,400 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 3,700 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

US vetoes UNSC resolution for humanitarian pause in Gaza war aimed at relief delivery

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution proposing a humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict for the delivery of aid to the enclave. The American ambassador to the UN said more time was needed for on-the-ground diplomacy to take place.

President Raisi says every drop of Palestinian blood brings Israel closer to downfall

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has stated the Israeli regime is only accelerating its demise by killing innocent Palestinian women and children in the Gaza Strip.

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