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NAM condemns Israeli violation of Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has strongly censured Israel’s attack against Iran that killed five people as a serious violation of the Islamic Republic's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

UN warns of humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has cautioned that Israeli authorities have significantly limited humanitarian access in Gaza, allowing it only on an exceptional basis to Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoon over the past month.

Iran FM urges EU to ‘make up for mistakes’, reverse airline sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called on the European Union to go back on its decision to sanction Iranian airlines, describing the move as unethical and a clear mistake based on unfounded allegations.

UNRWA ban ‘will not make Israel safer’: WHO chief

The chief of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has denounced Israel’s decision to cut ties with the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees, UNRWA, adding the move will not keep Israel safe.

IRGC: 10 terrorists eliminated, arrested in southeastern Iran

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday it has killed four terrorists and arrested six others in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Russian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit

A Russian rocket carrying a payload of satellites into orbit – including two from Iran – blasted off successfully, Russia’s Roscosmos space agency has announced.

Moscow claims US, UK pushing ‘continental Europe’ to fight Russia

The United States and the United Kingdom are setting up continental Europe for a military face-off with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed.

Iran FM: Tehran reserves right to respond to territorial integrity breaches

Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic reserves the right to respond to any violation of its territorial integrity and national security.

Iranian president to fly to Baku to attend UN Climate Change Conference 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is going to Visit the Republic of Azerbaijan next week to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference.

Tehran denies hiring Iranians in Israel to kill Zionist officials 

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has flat-out rejected the Israeli regime’s allegation that the Islamic Republic is hiring Iranians living in occupied Palestine for the assassination of Israeli officials.

Pezeshkian says Iran’s missiles aimed at deterring aggressors, not unleashing war

Iran’s missiles are aimed at deterring those seeking to potentially target the country, and are not meant to be used towards waging acts of aggression against other states, President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted Monday.

All hospitals in northern Gaza out of service: Report

Gaza’s Government Media Office has announced that all hospitals in northern Gaza are out of service, amid relentless Israeli bombardment and a military siege that prevents access to humanitarian aid including medical supplies.

Iran vows to employ ‘anything necessary’ for defense

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has stated that the Islamic Republic will definitely respond to Israel’s act of aggression against Iran, vowing that Tehran will be fully equipped to defend itself.

Israel informs UN of decision to withdraw from deal with UNRWA

Israel has officially informed the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from an agreement with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Two members of IRGC killed in gyroplane crash in SE Iran

An ultralight aircraft flown by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force crashed during a military exercise in southeastern Iran on Monday, killing the pilot and a general.

Iranian commander: Enemy spy agencies task terrorists with destabilizing region

The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour, announced that enemy intelligence services have been orchestrating terrorist groups to destabilize the region.

Iran says Chamran 1 research satellite functioning properly, announces new launches

The head of the Iranian Space Agency announced on Monday the successful completion of a strategic mission by the Chamran 1 satellite, which was launched into orbit mid-September.

Dozens of countries press UN for arms embargo on Israel amid Gaza war

Dozens of countries have issued a joint letter calling on the United Nations to impose an arms embargo on Israel as the regime presses ahead with a military campaign across the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran’s foreign trade hits $100b

The value of Iran’s foreign trade has reached $99.7 billion during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said in a report.

Iran planning ‘strong and complex’ response to Israel’s attack: WSJ

Tehran is planning a counterattack on the Zionist regime involving more powerful warheads and other weapons, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing Iranian and Arab officials briefed on the plans.

WFP warns of looming famine in Gaza amid Israeli siege

The World Food Programme has warned that the lack of food and other vital humanitarian supplies entering the Gaza Strip could soon escalate into famine unless immediate action is taken.

Pezeshkian says ceasefire ‘could affect’ Iran’s response to Israel’s attack

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated a truce in the Gaza Strip and an end to Israel’s massacre of civilians "could affect” Tehran’s response to Tel Aviv's recent strikes on the Iranian military sites.

Iranian president’s aide hails ‘breaking taboos’ with consensus

The Iranian president’s aide in social affairs highlighted on Monday significant strides in breaking long-standing taboos in various areas, including appointment of minorities as governors.

Iran, Azerbaijan conduct joint naval exercise in Caspian Sea

Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan are conducting a joint naval exercise, focusing on search and rescue operations in the Caspian Sea.

Former official: Iran president has sufficient momentum for FATF approval

The debate over the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) continues to intensify in Iran, with key political figures expressing divergent views.