Saturday, February 28, 2026

World

Israeli crimes in Gaza challenge legal status of humanitarian law: Iran FM

Israel’s relentless onslaught against the Gaza Strip in the last 48 days has seriously challenged the legal status and moral credibility of international humanitarian law, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian stressed on Saturday.

Israel planning global assassination campaign against Hamas: Report

Israeli spies are preparing to assassinate Hamas leaders living in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar once the war with the Palestinian group is over in Gaza, officials have told the Wall Street Journal. The operation was reportedly planned more than a month ago, but postponed so that hostage negotiations could take place.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Qatar says negotiations to secure another pause in Gaza fighting continue

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 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 15,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iran leaves COP 28 summit in protest against Israel’s participation 

The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian, voiced objections to the presence of Israeli officials at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai aaqqon Friday and left as a form of protest. 

Iran FM: Stop Gaza strikes before it’s too late

The Iranian foreign minister has called for the continuation of the truce in the Gaza Strip and massive delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged territory and a prisoner swap deal between Palestinians and the Israeli regime.

Iran slams resumption of Israeli raids on Gaza

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has blasted the Israeli regime for resuming its “US- atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Friday after a temporary truce. 

Yemen’s Ansarullah warns will continue to target Israeli ships

The Ansarullah movement in Yemen has renewed its warning that Israeli ships are legitimate targets in the Red Sea in retaliation for the Israeli regime’s resumption of attacks on the Gaza Strip. 

Iran FM calls on Islamic states to pressure Israel into stopping “war crimes” in Gaza 

The Iranian foreign minister, in a telephone conversation with his Emirati counterpart, has called for more united efforts aimed at stopping Israeli crimes in Gaza.

Israel must be brought to justice for Gaza war: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for more effective measures to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza, lift the blockade of the territory, and end the occupation of Palestine.

Iran Leader: US’ New Middle East scheme completely failed

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the US failed to implement its “New Middle East” plot amid the recent developments in the Gaza Strip.

US ‘blind’ to Ukrainian terrorism: Russia

The US created the regime of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as such it is expected that Washington will ignore Kiev’s terrorist tactics in its conflict with Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated in an interview with RT.

Iran calls on ICC to prosecute Israeli officials over Gaza war

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian penned two letters to the International Criminal Court's president and prosecutor, emphasizing the need for the ICC to initiate judicial proceedings for the recent Israel's crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Russia says talks with US unlikely

Meaningful negotiations with the United States are impossible under the current circumstances, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said.

Washington weaponizing dollar for global trade wars: Moscow

The United States is using the dollar to unleash trade wars worldwide, while international economic cooperation is also being weaponized, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Iran’s missile, space programs in compliance with int’l law: Envoy

Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has stated Tehran’s missile and space programs are fully in compliance with its legitimate rights under international law.

Iran: US failed to achieve goals in Gaza war

The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the United States has failed to achieve its declared objectives during the large-scale Israeli war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and is now resorting to political means to make up for its losses and mistakes.

Yemen fires ballistic missiles toward US destroyer in Gulf of Aden: CENTCOM

The US military announced that Yemeni Armed Forces have fired two ballistic missiles in the direction of USS Mason, an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer, in the Gulf of Aden.

Hamas attack originally planned for April: Report

The Gaza-based Palestinian armed group, Hamas, originally sought to carry out its October 7 attack on the Jewish holiday of Passover, which fell on April 5 this year, sources in Israel's military intelligence say.

US cannot make decisions for Gazans: Iran president

Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says as an accomplice in the Israeli regime’s crimes against the people of Gaza, the United States has no right to be part of any decision-making process for Palestinians in the besieged enclave.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Qatar says Gaza Truce extended by two days

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 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

White House moves to lift all restrictions on Israel’s access to US weapons stockpile: Report

US President Joe Biden has requested the removal of nearly every restriction on Tel Aviv’s use of the stockpiles of weapons and ammunition stored by Washington in Israel, according to a report.

Israel dropped 40,000 tonnes of explosives on Gaza: Hamas govt.

Gaza's government media office announced on Sunday that during the seven weeks of bombardment, Israel has dropped 40,000 tonnes of explosives on the besieged enclave.

Russia sets new record for gas supplies to China

Russia’s energy giant, Gazprom, has set a new record for daily gas deliveries to China through the Power of Siberia mega pipeline, the company announced on Saturday.

Iran defense chief urges U.S., other Western countries to leave region

The Iranian defense minister has urged Western countries to leave the region and avoid fueling tensions there.

Iran calls for stronger measures by Muslim states to support Palestinians against Israel’s atrocities

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Muslim countries must take more powerful steps to support the Palestinian people in the face of the Israeli regime's atrocities.

Latest news