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Iran says entitled to defend itself following Israeli deadly attacks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on some military centers in Iran, calling the hostile action a clear violation of international law, and stressing that Tehran is entitled and obligated to defend itself.

Iranian Army: Two personnel killed in Israeli attacks on Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Army announced in a statement on Saturday that two of its staff were killed in Israel’s strikes on military sites in the country.

ICC replaces judge in Netanyahu arrest case on health grounds

The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it has replaced one of the judges deciding on a prosecution request for an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war, a move that could lead to further delays in the case.

US, UK urge end to Israel, Iran retaliatory attacks

The United States and the United Kingdom have called for an end to retaliatory strikes between Tehran and Tel Aviv after Israel attacked several positions in three Iranian provinces.

Russia provided Yemen’s Houthis with satellite data to attack ships in Red Sea: Report

Yemen's Houthis have been using Russian satellite data to attack vessels in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing what it called a person familiar with the matter and two unnamed European defense officials.

Flights return to normal in Iran after brief suspension over Israeli raids

Flights returned to normal across Iran on Saturday morning, according to the country’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO). Tehran temporarily halted all flights in the aftermath of Israeli strikes targeting three Iranian provinces.

Patients, staff trapped in Gaza’s hospital amid Israeli siege

At least 600 patients along with their companions, and staff members, are trapped at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military besieges the medical facility, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave has announced.

Israel says 10 soldiers killed in Lebanon over 2 days

Ten Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon between Thursday and Friday, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) data.

Iranian military source dismisses Israeli claims of attacking 20 sites in Iran

The Israeli military's claim of targeting 20 sites in Iran in its early Saturday strikes is “false and part of a psychological operation,” an informed military source told Tasnim News Agency.

Russia to deploy North Korean forces in Ukraine in days: Zelensky

Russia is expected to deploy North Korean troops to the front lines of its war against Ukraine within days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.

Israeli military confirms Iran raids finished

Israel’s top military spokesperson confirmed Saturday morning that Tel Aviv has concluded its military attacks against Iran.

Iran Air Defense Base: Israeli provocation caused ‘limited damage’

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base has issued a statement regarding Israel's strikes early on Saturday on military sites, saying the provocative move caused ‘limited damage.’

Report: Informed source says Iran ready to respond to Israeli aggression

An informed source has told the Tasnim News Agency that the Islamic Republic is prepared to respond to the Israeli aggression against Iran that occurred on Saturday.

Multiple explosions heard in Tehran

Several explosions were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran in the early hours of Saturday, which were reportedly caused by Israeli attacks.

Iran govt. spokeswoman says Israel killing of journalists in Lebanon state terrorism 

The spokeswoman for the Iranian government says the Israeli regime’s airstrike that killed the reporters of al-Mayadeen and al-Manar news channels in Lebanon is an act of state terrorism.

Friday prayers leader assassinated in southern Iran 

The Friday prayers leader of the city of Kazeroun in the southern Iranian province of Fars died in an assassination on Friday. 

Iran condemns Israel’s deadly targeting of journalists in Lebanon as war crime

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has condemned Israeli’s "deliberate targeting" of a journalists’ residence in southeastern Lebanon, calling it yet another example of the regime's war crimes and brutal actions.

Iran’s UN Envoy Calls for UNSC Action on Killing of Iranians in Lebanon

Following the deaths of two Iranian citizens in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for its crimes.

Governor: 2 to 3 million Afghan migrants add to Tehran’s complications

The governor of Tehran says 2 to 3 million Afghan migrants are currently living in the Iranian capital, adding to the city's already strained infrastructure and resources. 

Iran’s President lauds BRICS efforts against US unilateralism

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian stated that the recent BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, addressed three primary challenges: security, economic, and social issues facing the global community.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Hezbollah Alive, thriving, strongest defender of Lebanon

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has praised the Lebanese movement of Hezbollah in countering the Zionist regime's aggressive crimes, saying the movement is alive, thriving, and fulfilling its historic role. 

Tehran bids farewell to Iranian Dr. Ali Heydari, victim of Israeli regime’s drone strike

Thousands of people gathered in the Iranian capital city of Tehran to hold a ceremony for Iranian martyr, Dr. Ali Heydari recently killed in Israel's air strike in southern Lebanon.

Iran parliament national security, foreign policy commission members visit Persian Gulf island

Members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission arrived in Abu Musa Island, in the Persian Gulf, this Thursday afternoon, welcomed by provincial officials.

Zarif: Israel seeks to sacrifice Azerbaijan, not support it

Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, emphasized that the Israeli regime's presence in Azerbaijan, like its presence in some Persian Gulf countries, serves to create a protective shield for itself, sacrificing these nations rather than supporting or defending them.

3 soldiers killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon

Three Lebanese Army soldiers were killed in an Israeli air raid while trying to rescue injured people from the regime's earlier attack on southern Lebanon, according to an official statement issued Thursday.