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Trump claims Venezuela to give 30-50 million barrels of oil to U.S.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the interim authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States on the heels of the U.S.’s dramatic ouster of the South American country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro.

Israel, Syria agree to dedicated communication line in US-brokered negotiations

Tel Aviv and Damascus have agreed to set up a joint mechanism for sharing intelligence and coordinating military de-escalation under the supervision of the United States.

Iran condemns Israeli FM’s Somaliland visit as violation of Somalia’s sovereignty

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned the illegal entry of the Israeli regime’s foreign minister into the Somaliland region, describing it as a blatant violation of Somalia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran’s army chief warns enemies of severe response to any threat

Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami has issued a stern warning to hostile powers, stressing that any mistake by the enemies would be met with a decisive response, and stating that protests in Iran are none of the business of the US or Israel.

Britain and France ‘ready to deploy military forces’ to Ukraine after ceasefire

Britain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the aftermath of a peace accord, a major new commitment that has been under discussion for months, although one which Russia is likely to block forcefully.

Iran Judiciary chief warns of no leniency for rioters, their supporters

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said there would be no tolerance or leniency for those involved in recent protests, stressing that neither rioters nor their supporters could claim they were misled.

U.S. officials assess Venezuela raid killed about 75

The U.S. government assesses that about 75 people were killed during Saturday’s military raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, including dozens of fatalities that resulted from a gun battle at his compound in Caracas, according to American officials familiar with the matter.

“No external agent” is running Venezuela: Acting president

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has stressed that “no external agent” is running the country.

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad

The Iranian Judiciary has carried out the death sentence of a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service, after the verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court and all legal procedures were completed.

Israeli FM visits Somaliland

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar arrived in Somaliland for the first high-level diplomatic visit after Tel Aviv recognised the breakaway region’s independence, triggering condemnation and concerns that Palestinians may be forcibly expelled by Israel there.

Field reports on Tuesday gatherings in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar

According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and several central commercial districts witnessed scattered gatherings on Tuesday, some of which prompted police intervention.

Over 70% worried US will become too involved in Venezuela: Poll

Most Americans say they worry the U.S. will become too involved in Caracas, according to a survey conducted just after the operation that ousted Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from power.

Five killed in clashes between Syria govt troops, Kurdish forces in Aleppo

Clashes between government troops and Kurdish-led forces in the north Syrian city of Aleppo killed at least five people on Tuesday, with both sides trading blame over who started the fighting.

Father of slain Tehran university student pardons killer

The father of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a talented student of the University of Tehran, has pardoned his son’s killer.

Iranian Armenian community welcomes 2026 with festivities, traditions

During the days of the Christmas season and celebrations for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Armenian community in Iran is preparing to welcome the year 2026 with a blend of religious, cultural, and social traditions.

US military operation in Venezuela undermined international law: UN

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law".

US attack on Greenland would be end of NATO: Danish PM

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that any bid by the United States to take over Greenland will result in the end of the NATO military alliance, as reverberations from Washington’s military attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its leader Nicholas Maduro are felt across the globe.

Iran vows firm response to hostile acts

Iran’s Defense Council has warned that the continuation of hostile behavior and threatening rhetoric against the country would be met with a proportionate and firm response, stressing that Tehran’s security, independence, and territorial integrity are inviolable red lines.

US putting Venezuela’s interim leader on ‘short leash’: Politico

The administration of US President Donald Trump is demanding that Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, adopt a series of pro-American measures and then expects her to be removed once she complies, Politico has reported, citing sources.

Iranian parliament speaker criticizes Trump over remarks on Venezuela’s oil

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump over his comments regarding Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources, accusing him of openly pursuing plunder without shame.

Syrian president appears in public after shootout reports

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appeared in a video widely circulated using the country's new currency, after his interior ministry denied reports of a shooting incident at his palace.

Iran sends special delegation to probe attack on Hospital in Ilam

Iran’s Interior Minister has ordered the deployment of a special investigative delegation to Ilam province to examine recent unrest, including an attack on a hospital, following a directive from President Massoud Pezeshkian.

Israeli military vehicles enter Quneitra countryside village in Syria

Twelve Israeli military vehicles have entered the village of Saida al-Golan in the Quneitra countryside, southern Syria, according to an Al Jazeera.

Iranian daily criticizes FM Araghchi over ‘snapback’ sanctions, calls diplomacy ineffective

The Iranian daily Ettela’at has sharply criticized the country’s foreign minister and diplomatic team, accusing them of failing to deliver tangible results amid mounting international and domestic pressures.

Ukraine’s European, US allies meet on security guarantees: AFP

Key Ukrainian allies were to huddle with top US envoys in Paris to discuss security guarantees, as they press ahead on Washington-brokered plans to end the war with Russia.