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US intelligence suggests Israel preparing attack on Iranian nuclear sites: CNN

The United States has obtained new intelligence indicating that Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as negotiations continue between Tehran and Washington, according to a report by CNN.

Iran weighs participation in next round of nuclear talks, says enrichment will continue with or without deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that the Islamic is still evaluating whether it will participate in the next round of nuclear negotiations, asserting that uranium enrichment will continue regardless of the outcome.

Analyst blames Israeli pressure for disruptions in Iran-US nuclear talks

As indirect talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program face mounting obstacles, former Iranian diplomat Seyed Jalal Sadatian has attributed the recent disruptions to pressure from Israel.

Iran parliament emphasizes peaceful nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment

The Iranian parliament members, in a statement, stressed the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program and reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic will never relinquish its nuclear rights.

Five, including three children killed, in Pakistan school bus blast

At least five people, including three children, were killed and several others injured in an explosion that targeted a school bus in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Wednesday, the Pakistan army announced.

Iranian parliament reapproves reduced working hours, Thursday closures to address Guardian Council concerns

In a renewed effort to address objections raised by the Guardian Council, Iran’s Parliament has once again passed legislation reducing weekly working hours and instituting Thursday closures for government offices, this time with amendments.

Further expansion of Tehran-Ashgabat ties to benefit both nations: Iran’s President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the Islamic Republic is eager to expand ties with Turkmenistan across various fields.

Iran executes attacker convicted in deadly assault on Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran

Iranian authorities on Wednesday morning carried out the execution of a man convicted of launching a deadly armed attack on the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran over two years ago.

US not ruling out reopening embassy in Damascus

The US Secretary of State indicated on Tuesday that the reopening of the US embassy in Damascus is possible if interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa can quell security concerns stemming from armed factions not aligned with his government.

Britain summons Israeli envoy,  suspends free trade agreement talks with Tel Aviv

The United Kingdom has announced it is summoning the Israeli ambassador in London and suspending its free trade deal with Israel in a landmark move that tears up friendly relations between the two sides.

14k Gaza babies could die within days without aid: UN

The United Nations’s humanitarian chief warned on Tuesday that up to "14,000 babies" in the besieged Gaza Strip could die "within the next 48 hours" if humanitarian aid doesn't reach them promptly.

Convicted killer of Kurdish woman executed in Iran

The Justice Administration of Kurdistan Province in western Iran announced that the death sentence for Goran Ghaderi, convicted of the murder of a Kurdish woman Shalir Rasouli, was carried out in the central prison of the provincial capital of Sanandaj.

Tasnim: Report on cancellation of Iran nuclear talks attributed to Foreign Ministry ‘fabricated’

According to Tasnim on Tuesday, a quote attributed to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei regarding the alleged cancellation of diplomatic talks is “not authentic.” The...

Deputy Foreign Minister: Contradictory US positions affect atmosphere of talks with Iran

The Political Deputy of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that contradictory statements by US officials on issues such as uranium enrichment in Iran show that the Americans themselves don’t know what they are really seeking.

EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

The European Union has formally approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia over its aggression in Ukraine, including measures targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet vessels, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday.

EU reaches initial deal to lift Syria’s economic sanctions: Report

European Union countries have given the green light to lifting economic sanctions on Damascus in a bid to help the war-torn country recover following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, according to diplomats speaking to news agencies.

More than 20 countries urge Israel to allow full resumption of aid into Gaza immediately

More than 20 countries and the EU have called on Israel to lift blockade of aid delivery into the Gaza Strip and enable the UN and humanitarian organizations to work independently and impartially.

3 more UNRWA staff killed in Gaza, total surpasses 300

Three more staff members of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) were killed in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of staff killed to over 300, the global organization has announced.

More Saudi airlines set to fly to Iran: Official

A Saudi aviation official has announced that additional Saudi airlines will soon begin flights to Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after the first Saudi flight landed in the Iranian capital following diplomatic rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh.

Majority of Americans believe Putin stalling peace talks, back sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate: Survey

More than 60% of Americans believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is "stalling" peace talks involving the United States, and back weaponry shipments to Ukraine and additional sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate a peace deal, according to a Harvard CAPS Harris poll.

Yemen’s Houthis announce naval blockade on Israeli Haifa port

The Yemeni Houthi group has announced a naval blockade on the Israeli port of Haifa on the Mediterranean coast, in response to Israel’s ongoing offensive and blockade of Gaza.

Suspect arrested in theft of priceless manuscripts, artifacts from Iranian shrine

Iranian police have arrested a suspect accused of stealing valuable historical items, including coins and Qur’anic manuscripts, from the Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine in the southeastern city of Mahan, Kerman Province.

Co-operative Group members vote to ban Israeli products from British supermarkets

Members of the Co-operative Group, one of the UK's biggest supermarket chains, have voted to remove Israeli products from its shelves over the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

‘It’s our land’: Zelensky responds to Putin’s phone call with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Vladimir Putin's demand to withdraw Ukrainian soldiers from four partially occupied regions, after the Russian president held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump and once again failed to agree to a full ceasefire.

FM says perspective of regional states on Iran has changed

Iran's Foreign Minister has stressed that the perspective of regional countries, particularly those in the Persian Gulf, toward Iran has significantly shifted compared to the past—a change evident in their positive stance on Iran-US negotiations.