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Senior Iranian journalist calls for closure of German Embassy in Iran

Following Brlin’s move to close Iranian consulates in Germany, the managing director of Farsi-language Kayhan newspaper has called for the closure of the German Embassy in Iran, labeling it as the “Israeli Consulate.”

Israel ‘not serious’ in Gaza cease-fire talks: Hamas

Palestinian resistance group Hamas has announced that the Zionist regime does not take Gaza cease-fire negotiations "seriously".

Leader’s advisor says Iran likely to increase range of its missiles

An advisor to Iran's Leader has stated Tehran will likely extend the range of its missiles, warning that the country can change its entire military doctrine, if it faces an existential threat.

Ex Iran FM: Israeli-Palestinian conflict should not be framed as an Iran-Israel dispute

A senior Iranian politician has stressed the importance of framing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict correctly in global public opinion, stating that Iran must ensure that the issue of Palestine is not perceived as a conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

Official: Lifting internet filtering will save billions for Iranian households, businesses

The lifting of internet filtering  in Iran could return several trillion tomans to household and business budgets, the president of the Tehran Electronic Commerce Association was quoted as saying by ILNA news agency.

Emirates, Turkish Airlines resume flights from Iran’s int’l airport 

Starting Friday, Turkish Airlines has resumed their flights from Tehran-based Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul. 

Saudi foreign minister: Iran on Path to de-escalate tensions with Israel

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan announced that Iran is taking steps to restore calm to the region, including through de-escalation with the Israeli regime.

Fire at industrial unit in northeastern Iran injures 17 

An early morning fire at a tomato paste factory's warehouse in the northeastern Iranian city of Farouj, in North Khorasan province, on Friday resulted in 17 injuries, according to official figures. 

German Envoy recalled to Iran ministry  Following FM’s “interventionist” remarks 

Following a decision by Germany’s Foreign Minister to close Iran's consulates  Germany, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned German Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires in Tehran, Hans Peter Jugel, denouncing the European country's foreign minister's decision as offensive, interventionist and unprofessional.

Iran Leader: Collapse of Western Civilization Greater than Defeat of Zionists 

The Leader of Iran' Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that in the ongoing conflict in the region, the Zionist regime has been defeated, but an even greater defeat has been suffered by Western civilization and Western culture. 

IRGC cmdr. reaffirms Iran’s enduring support for Hezbollah

Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, extended his congratulations to Sheikh Naim Qassem on his appointment as the Secretary General of Hezbollah. In a powerful assurance, Qaani affirmed that the Quds Force remains resolute in its support, standing with Hezbollah until the “eradication of the Zionist entity” and the full liberation of Palestine and Al-Quds.

Germany closes Iran’s consulates after execution of terror group’s ringleader

Berlin announced on Thursday that it would shut down Iran’s consulates in Germany, in response to the execution of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd.

Upcoming Russia-Iran treaty to include closer defense collaboration: Moscow

A treaty that Moscow and Tehran intend to ink shortly will include closer defense cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated.

One child killed, 10 injured every day in Lebanon since October 4: UNICEF

At least one child has been killed and 10 have been wounded every day in Lebanon since October 4, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said in a statement on Thursday, as Israel continues its military campaign in the country.

Hamas official dismisses short-term Gaza truce

A senior Hamas official said on Thursday that the Palestinian group dismisses any proposal for a temporary halt to more than a year of Israeli wat on the Gaza Strip and insists on a lasting ceasefire.

Israeli police say detained couple accused of spying for Iran

Israeli police say they have arrested a couple accused of spying on Israeli intelligence sites and collecting information on an Israeli academic on behalf of Tehran.

Trump told Netanyahu to end Gaza war by January if he wins election: Report

Former US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he wants the war in Gaza over before he takes office in January, assuming he wins next week’s presidential election, the Times of Israel has reported.

Iranian Air Defense commander: Israeli aggression will not affect Army’s resolve

The Commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force, Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, has expressed gratitude to the Iranian people for their participation in the funeral ceremonies of the martyrs of the Air Defense Force, who lost their lives in Israeli strikes.

North Korean soldiers with Russian uniforms, equipment moving toward Ukraine: US

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called on North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia after its forces were observed wearing Russian uniforms and carrying its equipment en route to the Kursk border region.

Iran should not respond to Israel’s attack: US

Tehran should not respond to Tel Aviv’s strikes on Iran's territory this past weekend, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Wednesday.

US imposes sanctions on hundreds of Russian individuals, legal entities, including Putin’s relative

Washington has imposed sanctions against nearly 400 entities and individuals directly or indirectly involved in supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine, the State Department has announced.

UN Security Council expresses “grave concern” over Israel’s ban on UNRWA

United Nations Security Council members have expressed “grave concern” over legislation adopted by the Israeli parliament that bans the main UN agency providing aid to Palestinians from operating in Israel.

Lebanese PM “optimistic” about Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire “within the next few hours or days”

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati has stated he feels optimistic about a potential Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire to be struck “within the next few hours or days”, after speaking with US envoy Amos Hochstein, who is expected to be in the region on Thursday.

Iran atomic chief: Russia commits to cooperation on phases 2 and 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant

Iran's nuclear energy organization has confirmed that Russia is committed to collaborating on the construction of phases 2 and 3 of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Iran’s tourism minister announces development projects in Abu Musa island, other regions

Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri has announced extensive reconstruction and development projects in various regions of the country, including Abu Musa Island, which has made headlines in recent days over its ownership dispute with the UAE.