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Hezbollah fires ‘340 missiles’ at Israel, casualties reported

Hezbollah announced it has targeted the Ashdod naval base in southern Israel “for the first time”, adding that it conducted an operation against a “military target” in Tel Aviv using advanced missiles and strike drones.

Iran denies involvement in rabbi’s murder in UAE

The Iranian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has firmly denied any involvement in the murder of Zvi Kogan, an Israeli rabbi, in the emirates.

Iranian men’s team secures silver at Karate World Cup

Iran's karate team emerged on Sunday as the runner-up at the Karate World Cup, held in Spain, after a tough final against Egypt.

Iran preparing response to Israel: Senior advisor to Leader

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has revealed that military and governmental officials are preparing a precise response to Israel's aggression.

Analyst: Leader advisor’s recent interview signals shift in Iran’s diplomatic approach

A political analyst believes that Ali Larijani, a seasoned Iranian politician, has recently indicated a potential shift in Iran's diplomatic strategy in an interview with a prominent news website.

Former Iranian diplomat warns of potential US-Europe collaboration against Iran

A former Iranian diplomat in New York has expressed concerns that the issue of ties with Iran might be one of the few common grounds between Europe and the Trump administration, but the two sides have the potential to unite against Iran.

Over 1,000 doctors, nurses killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since start of war: Report

More than 1,000 doctors and nurses have been killed in Israeli attacks in the besieged Gaza Strip since last year, local authorities reported on Sunday.

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany, UK to meet for talks on various issues

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei announced that the deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will hold a meeting on Friday to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues.

Another Lebanese soldier killed in Israel’s strike

A Lebanese soldier was killed and 18 others were injured in an Israeli air raid on a military post in southern Lebanon, the army announced on Sunday.

Israeli rabbi who went missing in UAE found dead

An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been murdered, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has confirmed.

Iran’s navy commander: Core US Naval units leaving region

The Commander of the Iranian Navy, Admiral Shahram Irani, gave on Sunday an update on the presence of US naval ships in West Asia, saying they are fading away from the region.

North Korean ballistic missiles with Western parts fuel Russian attacks on Ukraine: Report

Russia has ramped up its use of North Korean ballistic missiles in strikes against Ukraine, with approximately a third of its 2024 attacks involving these weapons, Ukrainian military officials and public records analyzed by CNN have claimed.

Iran foreign minister to attend UNAOC Forum in Portugal

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will visit Portugal to take part in the 10th Global Forum of UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilizations).

Brown bear spotted in Iran’s Oshtorankuh protected area

A brown bear has been photographed in the Oshtorankuh Protected Area and Gahar Lake in central Iran, the acting head of the Lorestan Province’s Department of Environment announced on Sunday.

Pictures: Tehran hosts 2nd Music Industry Exhibition

The 2nd Music Industry Exhibition opened in Tehran on Tuesday at the landmark Milad Tower’s Exhibition Center in the Iranian capital Tehran and closed on Friday.

Iran’s economy minister to visit Saudi Arabia for annual investment meeting

Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnasser Hemmati is set to travel to Saudi Arabia to attend the 28th annual meeting of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) on Monday.

Over 80 killed in three days of violence in northwest Pakistan

Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in northwestern Pakistan have killed more than 80 people and wounded dozens more, a local official stated Sunday.

Advisor to Iran Leader: West sacrificed Europe’s largest country for political gains

The advisor to Iran’s Leader in international affairs says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky governs irresponsibly over Ukraine, while the West uses the prosperous country as a pawn in its political games.

Comprehensive partnership deal between Moscow, Tehran to cover defense, security sphere: Russian Deputy FM

The agreement on all-encompassing partnership between Moscow and Tehran will cover the defense and security sphere, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has told TASS in an interview.

Iran further increases its oil prices for Chinese refiners: Report

Tehran has further increased its oil prices for deliveries to private buyers in China despite a regime of Washington's sanctions that restrict normal exports, according to a report.

Majority of Israelis support Lebanon ceasefire: Survey

As much as 54% of Israelis favor reaching an agreement to end the conflict in Lebanon, while 24% oppose such a move, a new poll conducted by Israel's Channel 12 has showed.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges prosecution of Israeli officials

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for prosecution of all the political and military officials of the terrorist Israeli regime over their crimes in West Asia.

Parl’t speaker: Iran launches advanced centrifuges in response to IAEA’s ‘political move’

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament announced on Sunday that Iran has begun the operation of a series of new and advanced centrifuges in response to the ‘political maneuvering’ by the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA).

Iran must convince Europe it does not intend to disrupt balance in favor of Russia: Ex-diplomat

A retired Iranian diplomat has underscored the importance of convincing European countries that Iran does not intend to disturb the balance within Europe in favor of Russia in order to reduce the tensions caused by the perception.

Hamas says captive killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza

Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian group Hamas, has announced that an Israeli female captive was killed in an attack by the regime on northern Gaza Strip.