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Daily: Afghanistan’s Taliban withholds Helmand river water share, Iran faces dual crisis of water shortage, illegal migration

The Jomhuri-e Eslami newspaper has criticized the Taliban's refusal to release Iran's rightful share of water from the Helmand River, exacerbating Iran's water crisis while the country grapples with a surge in illegal migration from Afghanistan.

Iran, China, Russia to stage joint naval exercise soon

The joint maritime drill of Iran, China, and Russia, aimed at ensuring security in the Northern Indian Ocean and enhancing regional interactions, will begin on Tuesday, hosted by the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Chabahar region, in Southern Iran.

1 killed, another injured in Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, an Israeli air strike on Lebanon killed one person and injured another in a vehicle in the southern city of Bint Jbeil on Saturday, according to official media reports.

Hundreds killed as Syria forces battle Assad loyalists

Intense battles between Syrian transitional government troops and fighters loyal to removed leader Basher al-Assad continue in northwestern Syria. Hundreds of people, including civilians, have been reportedLy killed in the deadliest violence since Assad’s fall last year.

Iranian political analyst: US not trustworthy for negotiations

An Iranian political analyst has published an op-ed in The Hamshahri Newspaper on why the US is not trustworthy and why Iran should avoid holding talks with Washington.

European states welcome Arab League’s plan for reconstruction of Gaza

The UK, France, Italy, and Germany have welcomed the Arab League's reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip.

Israel repeating Gaza scenario in West Bank: UN

A high-ranking United Nations human rights official warns that Tel Aviv has turned the West Bank into the scene of the atrocities that it has been committing as part of its war against the Gaza Strip.

Iran wins runner-up position in Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship

Iran has won the runner-up position in the final match of the sixth Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship.

Former Iran top diplomt, nuclear chief: War between Washington, Tehran to have unknown consequences

The former director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has warned against any war between the US and Iran, adding that the likelihood of war between the two countries is very low.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran will not give in to demands of bullies

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has said repeated calls for talks with Iran from some bullying governments is not for resolving issues, but rather for domination and imposing their will.

Iran dismisses any demographic change in Palestine

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has condemned a recent US plan for the forced relocation of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, expressing opposition to any measure aimed at altering the demographic and cultural fabric of Palestine.

Source to al-Mayadeen: Iran will not hold talks with US under Trump’s conditions

Reports say Iran has welcomed a Russian proposal to advance negotiations between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear program.

3 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on southern Gaza despite ceasefire

Three Palestinians were killed and seven others injured in Israeli air attacks targeting southern and northern Gaza Strip, according to medical sources on Saturday.

US maximum pressure against Tehran tantamount to crime against humanity: Iranian spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baqaei has condemned the US government’s policy of maximum pressure against Iran as law-breaking and crime against humanity.

Russia may consider conditional truce in Ukraine: Bloomberg

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly considering a truce in Ukraine if certain conditions are respected, Bloomberg has reported.

Iran voices deep concern over Syria clashes, urges security for all

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baqaei has voiced deep concern over the recent developments in Syria, urging its new rulers to provide security for all Syrians.

Iranian newspaper criticizes Russia’s patronizing stance, questions silence of officials

The Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has sharply criticized recent remarks by Russian officials, who claimed that the “US and Russia consulted on Iran during talks in Riyadh and plan further discussions.”

Winter rain unveils the soul of Iran’s Persepolis

In the final days of the Iranian year, as winter’s last whispers lingered in the air, the heavens opened above Persepolis, bathing the ancient stones in a gentle, life-giving rain.

Trump says he considers sanctioning Russia over Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering imposing sweeping banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until there is a ceasefire and peace accord in the Ukraine war.

Yemen’s Houthis give Israel ultimatum over Gaza aid blockade

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have given Israel a four-day deadline to lift its blockade on food, medicine and aid into the Gaza Strip, threatening to resume “naval operations” against Tel Aviv otherwise.

Tension erupts between US, Israel over Washington’s direct talks with Hamas: Report

Tensions have erupted between Israel and the administration of President Donald Trump over US talks with Hamas, culminating in a heated phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top aide and a senior American official, according to a report on Friday.

Iran’s UN mission denies Trump’s claim over sending letter to Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has dismissed the claim made by US President Donald Trump about sending a letter to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, proposing negotiations on a new nuclear agreement.

Iran denies Macron’s claim of Ukraine war involvement

Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed remarks by the French President Emmanuel Macron who accused Tehran of involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Iran summons UK ambassador over anti-Tehran positions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the British envoy to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, over the anti-Iran positions recently adopted by senior British officials.

IAEA chief: Sanctions not working against Iran’s nuclear program

Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has stated that the United States-led sanctions against Iran’s nuclear program have been ineffective.