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Iran calls for speeding up of legal processing of Israel’s genocide, war crime cases

The Iranian foreign minister has urged the international community to accelerate legal and criminal proceedings against Israeli officials at international courts for genocide and war crimes against Palestinians.

Jaish al-Adl terror group claims responsibility for bomb attack in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

The Jaish al-Adl terrorist outfit claimed responsibility for a bomb attack in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province that targeted the office of a major foundation responsible for providing housing for the deprived and construction of urban housing units.

Hamas frees six Israeli captives in Gaza as part of ceasefire accord

Hamas has released six Israeli captives from the Gaza Strip ahead of the release of hundreds of Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons in the final swap under the first phase of the ceasefire between the Palestinian group and Tel Aviv.

US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine: Reuters

The United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach an agreement with Washington regarding critical mineral resources, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the negotiations.

Two Palestinian children killed in West Bank by Israeli army

Two Palestinian children were shot in the back and killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

Satellite images reveal Saudi Arabia may be quietly expanding ballistic missile force

Saudi Arabia may be quietly modernising and expanding its long-range missile capabilities, newly published satellite imagery disclosed.

Over 24,000 tons of medicinal plants produced annually in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran produces more than 24,000 tons of medicinal plants annually, according to Alireza Dahmarde, head of the province's Agricultural Jihad Organization.

Hamas releases remains of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas after ‘mix-up of bodies’

Bibas family in Israel has confirmed that the remains of Shiri Bibas have been returned by Hamas. It comes a day after it announced that the Palestinian group had returned an unidentified body.

Trump says Zelensky ‘not very important’ for meetings

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is actually “not very important” to have at meetings, US President Donald Trump has said, adding he only makes negotiations difficult.

Iran launches major joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403

The main phase of the Iranian Army's joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403 commenced on Saturday morning, across the Makran coasts, the Sea of Oman, and the northern Indian Ocean.

Arab leaders discuss alternatives to US plan for Gaza

The leaders of seven Arab states have held talks in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to hash out a plan for the future of the Gaza Strip.

US opposes use of ‘Russian aggression’ in upcoming G7 statement on Ukraine: FT

The US is objecting to use of the term ‘Russian aggression’ in an upcoming G7 statement marking the third anniversary of the Ukraine war, the Financial Times has reported, citing Western officials familiar with the matter.

US could withdraw military forces from Central, Eastern Europe: Bild

Western security services and politicians are worried about a potential exit of US troops from NATO member states in Central and Eastern Europe, Bild has reported, citing unnamed sources. The tabloid suggests that Russia is trying to get the US to radically downgrade its military presence on the continent.

Iranian president visits International Fair of Trade with Eurasia

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday afternoon visited different sections of the 3rd International Fair of Trade with Eurasia where more than 100 Iranian companies and trade delegations from Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Belarus have put their products on display.

Iranians urged to reduce energy consumption as tough weather conditions loom

Iranian Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has urged citizens and authorities to take some necessary measures  so that the country will overcome the special weather conditions ahead.

Iran to launch large-scale military exercise Zolfaghar 2025

The Iranian Army is to commence its large-scale joint military exercise, dubbed Zolfaghar 2025, spanning from the Makran coast in southern Iran to the northern Indian Ocean.

Iranian MP announces plans to lift ban on Telegram, Instagram within six months

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Social Committee, has announced that the ban on popular social media platforms Telegram and Instagram is expected to be lifted within the next six months.

Iran bids farewell to legendary voice actor Manouchehr Valizadeh

The Iranian art community gathered on Friday at the House of Artists in Tehran to bid farewell to the late Manouchehr Valizadeh, a legendary voice actor and dubbing artist who passed away on Wednesday.

Israeli military targets West Bank after bus blasts near Tel Aviv

The Israeli army is gearing up for an intensive operation in the occupied West Bank after bombs detonated on "three empty buses" in a parking depot near Tel Aviv.

Iran’s interests section in Washington condemns deportation of Iranian nationals to Panama

The Iranian Interests Section in Washington, D.C., has strongly criticized the US government for deporting a group of Iranian nationals to Panama without prior notification or consular access.

British PM to present plan to Trump for deploying 30,000 European peacekeepers in Ukraine: Telegraph

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will present US President Donald Trump a plan to deploy up to 30,000 European peacekeepers to monitor a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, the Telegraph has reported, citing undisclosed Western officials.

Germany hits out at Trump over ‘dictator’ jibe at Zelensky

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused US President Donald Trump of making “wrong and dangerous” remarks after the US leader branded his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky “a dictator.”

President Pezeshkian says Palestinians shattered illusion of grandeur of world powers

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the Palestinian resistance in a meeting with Islamic Jihad head Ziyad al-Nakhalah, stressing it shattered the illusion of the grandeur of the world powers.

Iran’s atomic energy organization rejects IAEA chief remarks as politically motivated, repetitive

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), in response to recent comments made by Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that he is expected to maintain neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality in his statements and actions.

Unveiling Picasso’s works in Tehran: 26 rare pieces on display

A special exhibition featuring over 60 works by Pablo Picasso from various stages of his career will open in Tehran in early March.