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Pentagon chief orders “additional capabilities” to Middle East

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that he directed “the deployment of additional capabilities” to the Middle East region amid the war between Israel and Iran.

Republican lawmaker pushes measure to block US involvement in Israeli war on Iran

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has stated that he would lead a push in the Republican-led House of Representatives to prohibit US involvement in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

IRGC launches new wave of missile strikes in Operation True Promise 3

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a new and intensified wave of missile attacks as part of its ongoing military campaign, codenamed "True Promise 3."

FM: Israel sabotaging US-Iran nuclear talks by attacking Islamic Republic

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attacking Iran to deliberately derail nuclear negotiations with the United States.

G7 leaders call for resolution of Iran-Israel crisis in joint statement joined by Trump after earlier resistance

Group of 7 leaders urged a resolution to the crisis in the Middle East in a joint statement Monday that an official familiar with the matter said had gained the support of US President Donald Trump after language in the draft was adjusted.

Trump directs his team to attempt meeting with Iranian officials as quickly as possible

US President Donald Trump has directed members of his team to attempt a meeting with Iranian officials as quickly as possible, according to a person familiar with the matter and a US official, as he urgently works to determine whether Tehran is serious about diplomacy to resolve its conflict with Israel.

Pezeshkian calls on US to restrain Israel or face Iran’s painful response

President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Iran will respond more forcefully if the United States fails to curb the destabilizing actions of Israel.

Iran vows proportional response to any attacks by Israel

President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran did not initiate the conflict; however, it will respond proportionately to the attacks by Israel.

IAEA warns Israel-Iran war threatens nuclear facilities, diplomacy

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has warned that escalating hostilities between Tel Aviv and Tehran, now in a fourth day, pose grave dangers to diplomacy and nuclear safety, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint.

US aerial tankers headed to Middle East amid Iran-Israel conflict

The US has reportedly deployed more than 30 aerial refueling tankers across the Atlantic toward the Middle East, Military Watch Magazine reported on Monday. The outlet has described the buildup as “unprecedented,” claiming it could suggest broader Washington involvement in the ongoing war between Tel Aviv and Tehran.

Trump says believes Iran would “like to talk, but they should’ve done that before” war with Israel

US President Donald Trump told reporters at the G7 summit in Canada on Monday that he believes Iran wants to de-escalate its conflict with Israel, noting that Tehran was “not winning this war".

US Navy strike group heading toward Middle East “without delay”: Official

The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is moving to the Middle East “without delay” amid the growing conflict between Tel Aviv and Tehran, a US official told CNN.

American senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Tehran

A prominent Democratic senator has introduced a bill requiring United States President Donald Trump to first seek authorisation from Congress before ordering military attacks against Iran.

US will not sign joint G7 statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran

US President Donald Trump does not intend to sign a joint statement calling for de-escalation between Tel Aviv and Tehran drafted by G7 leaders in Canada, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Iran says two more Mossad operatives captured

Over 200 kilograms of explosives, and equipment for 23 drones, launchers, as well as other equipment were seized from two Mossad operatives, according to an Iranian Police spokesperson.

Spokesman says Iran attacked with US weapons

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei has highlighted the US’ complicity with the Israeli regime in attacking Iran, saying the Zionist regime has taken the act of aggression using American arms.

Iran has fired 370 ballistic missiles since Friday: Israel

Iran has fired 370 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel over four days of conflict, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced in a statement.

Iran executes Mossad spy

Iranian authorities executed Esmaeil Fekri on Monday morning following his conviction on charges of espionage and collaboration with Israel’s Mossad spy agency, according to official reports.

Iran says dismantled Mossad drone workshop near Tehran

Tehran announced that the Iranian authorities raided a three-story residence on the outskirts of the capital, uncovering a covert Mossad-operated facility for assembling drones and explosives.

Iran’s parliament approves Madanizadeh as new economy minister

Iran’s Parliament has approved Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as the country’s new Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, making him the second person to hold the position in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration.

Iran warn residents of occupied territories to evacuate area

Following Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran warned residents of the occupied Palestinian territories to leave the area, stating that it will no longer be habitable in the future.

Israeli attacks on Iran kill at least 224: Health Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed that at least 224 people have been killed since Israel began launching attacks on the country.

Israeli violation of Iraqi airspace reflects disregard for international law: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the violation of Iraqi airspace by Israel to conduct airstrikes on Iran, describing it as a clear indication of the regime’s criminal behavior and lack of respect for international law.

Iran says arrested Mossad team members

Iranian security forces announced they detained two terrorist elements of Israel’s Mossad spy agency in northwestern Iran.

Israeli attacks killed civilians, mostly women and children: Iran’s health minister

Iranian Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarghandi has stated that the majority of the victims of Israeli attacks on Iran in recent days are civilians, including a significant number of women and children.