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Iran’s Leader urges legal action over recent Israel-US aggression, praises national resolve

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the country’s judiciary to seriously pursue legal action, both domestically and internationally, against recent US-Israeli “criminal” acts.

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.

Chine reaffirms support for Iran’s territorial integrity, national sovereignty

Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, reaffirmed Beijing’s firm support for Iran’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national security following the recent aggression by Israel and the US against Iran.

Iran’s Gas company denies sabotage behind recent blasts, cites domestic causes

In its first official response to a series of explosions in recent days, the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) dismissed any possibility of sabotage or terrorism, attributing the incidents to domestic causes and improper gas usage.

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.

US believes Russia will win: Politico

US President Donald Trump believes that Russian victory in the Ukraine war is inevitable, Politico has reported, citing a senior White House official.

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.

Iran urges formation of security mechanism in Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has called for the establishment of a “Shanghai Regional Security Assembly” with the participation of the defense and intelligence agencies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

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.

Iran gov’t spokesperson: No specific timeline for lifting Telegram ban; internet access must balance security, freedom

Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that the Iranian government currently has no specific timeline for lifting the ban on Telegram social media app but emphasized that restricting internet access is not a core policy of the administration.

Lavrov says time for dialogue with Iran has come, emphasizes diplomatic solution to nuclear issue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the importance of resolving Iran’s nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

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.

Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow: FT

U.S. President Donald Trump asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Ukraine could strike Moscow if provided with long-range American weapons, the Financial Times has reported, citing two undisclosed sources familiar with the discussion.

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.

Recent explosions in Iran: Annual gas incident statistics offer crucial context

In recent days, amid intense media coverage and news campaigns surrounding explosions in various cities across Iran, there has been speculation about the origins of these incidents. However, Iran’s official institutions largely attribute these explosions to gas leaks in the buildings.

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.

Gas leaks blamed for recent explosions across Iran, officials deny security threat

A series of recent explosions and fires across several Iranian cities have been attributed to gas leaks and negligence in safety protocols without any Israeli involvement following the 12-day war in June nixed, according to Iranian officials.

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.

Senior Iranian MP: No return to nuclear talks without UN condemnation of Israeli attacks

A senior member of Iran’s Parliament has said the country will not resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unless the agency abandons its “double-standard approach” toward the Islamic Republic.