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Washington offers to oversee disputed Armenia-Azerbaijan corridor: US envoy

The United States has proposed taking over the planned transport corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan in an effort to advance long-stalled diplomatic negotiations between the two Caucasus nations, American ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, has told journalists.

Trump to slam Russia with ‘severe’ 100% tariffs if no agreement is made on Ukraine in 50 days

President Donald Trump has stated that the US is ready to implement 100% tariffs on Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin's lack of interest in ending his war in Ukraine, which could begin in 50 days.

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”.

Iran leader’s advisor reiterates red line on uranium enrichment

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, says uranium enrichment remains a red line for the Islamic Republic and any negotiations conditioned on halting enrichment will not take place.

Iranian MP warns European troika against activating snapback mechanism

Head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Ebrahim Azizi has warned the European troika - Germany, France, and the UK - against triggering the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA).

Iran’s president calls for inclusive role of universities in solving challenges

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underlined the need to move beyond "narrow-minded and arbitrary behaviors" in universities, urging greater inclusion of academic elites, even those critical of the system.

Iranian official warns senior figures against using WhatsApp

The director general of the Technology Development Office at Iran’s Ministry of Communications has advised senior government and military officials should avoid using the WhatsApp messaging app. amid tensions with Israel and its supporters.

Top Iranian commander warns of stronger response if Israel strikes again

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has warned that Iran's military is fully prepared to deliver a “more decisive and regret-inducing” response if Israel launches another attack.

Iran Red Crescent chief: 126 women, 41 children martyred in Israeli aggression; over 8,200 homes destroyed

The head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society, Pirhossein Kolivand, revealed that during the 12-day Israeli military aggression last month, the majority of victims were civilians, including 126 women and 41 children who lost their lives.

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 spox: Resorting to snapback against Tehran has no legal basis; Europe failed in own duties

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, responding to the threat by the three European countries to invoke the so-called snapback mechanism and reimpose international sanctions on Iran, pointed out that the UK, France, and Germany are fully aware that this measure has no legal basis or justification.

Top Iranian commander says military prepared for a decade of war

A senior Iranian military official has declared that Iran possesses the capacity to engage in sustained conflict for up to a decade, emphasizing the country's stockpile of equipment and strong morale among its armed forces.

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.

IRGC reports discovery of suspected Israeli drone components near Tehran

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the discovery of drone components reportedly linked to Israeli operatives in the Parand Industrial Zone, southwest of Tehran.

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.

US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, adding they are necessary to defend the country because Russian President Vladimir Putin "talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening."

Iran FM rebukes Israeli PM in strongly worded tweet: “What exactly is Netanyahu smoking?”

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has launched a sharp verbal attack on Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu in a tweet posted Sunday, questioning his policies and mental clarity over recent Middle East developments.

Parliamentary commission approves bill to bolster Iran’s military capabilities

The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved the general outlines of a draft bill aimed at strengthening the country’s armed forces in response to  the “crimes and aggression” of the Zionist regime.

President Pezeshkian: Iran belongs to all citizens—no room for division into ‘insiders’, ‘outsiders’

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized inclusivity, social cohesion, and the importance of mutual respect in governance.

Ex-lawmaker: Iran open to talks with U.S.—but only on own terms

Former Iranian lawmaker Ali Motahari has stated that while Tehran should not rule out the possibility of future negotiations with the United States, any such engagement must be based on clear and dignified preconditions in light of the recent twelve-day war.