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Iranian President: Saudi Arabia is our brother nation

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has expressed satisfaction with the growing relationship between Tehran and Riyadh, referring to Saudi Arabia as a brother nation.

Flights resume at Iranian airports after temporary suspension

The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran has lifted temporary restrictions that had been imposed due to safety concerns,  announcing that flights at all airports across the country have returned to normal.

Hamas armed wing claims responsibility for Israel shooting attack

The armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas has claimed responsibility for a shooting attack in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, which killed seven people and injured many others.

Iran tells UN Human Rights Council Israeli killing machine should be stopped

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has called on the international community to work earnestly and relentlessly towards stopping the Israeli regime’s atrocities in West Asia.

President Pezeshkian says Iran not seeking war

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Tehran is not after war, stressing that peace and stability in the West Asia region is the security of all Muslims.

Biden says not to support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites

US President Joe Biden has stated that he does not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites.

Iranian daily censures ‘radicals for targeting both IRGC and gov’t’ amid tensions

In a significant development, a video of a phone conversation between the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami and President Massoud Pezeshkian was released shortly after a massive missile strike on Israel on Tuesday.

Iran dismantles terrorist network in Sistan and Baluchestan

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, Iranian security forces have successfully dismantled a terrorist network based in the southeastern border province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

G7 leaders considering new sanctions against Iran following attack on Israel: White House

World leaders are considering new sanctions against Tehran in the aftermath of Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to the White House. Those moves, the White House announced in a readout, were discussed during a call between President Joe Biden and his G7 counterparts.

Hezbollah kills at least eight Israeli soldiers in Lebanon

Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military has confirmed in a statement.

Gov’t spokeswoman says Iran “absolutely” not interested in a broader war

The Iranian government spokeswoman says Tehran has “absolutely no interest in a broader war" hours after Iran's Armed Forces fired dozens of missiles at Israel in response to the assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders as well a military advisor with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

Israel labels UN chief ‘persona non grata’ over Iran military operation

Tel Aviv declared United Nations chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata" on Wednesday, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel.

IRGC says destroyed Israeli fighter jets in cyber operation

In a major military operation on Tuesday night, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says it successfully targeted and destroyed several Israeli fighter jets and military installations.

Iran’s Reformist party hails missile operation against Israel

In the wake of Iran’s missile strikes against Israel on Tuesday evening, the leader of Iran’s Reformist Front issued a strong message of unity and support for the punitive military measure.

IRGC says 200 missiles fired in aerial attack on Israel

Two hundred missiles were fired during Iran’s Tuesday attack on Israel, according to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran’s defense chief vows ‘far more severe’ reprisal if Israel decides to respond

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has vowed that Tehran would serve Israel with a “far more severe” reprisal if Tel Aviv chose to respond to the Islamic Republic’s recent retaliation against the regime’s acts of aggression.

Hezbollah reports first direct clash with Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah announced Wednesday that its fighters clashed with the Israeli soldiers trying to infiltrate the town of Odaisseh in southern Lebanon.

US, some European countries root cause of regional problems: Iran’s Leader

Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that the root cause of troubles in West Asia lies in the presence of countries like the United States and some European nations, which falsely portray themselves as advocates of peace.

Iran extends nationwide flight cancellations following missile attacks on Israel

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has extended the cancellation of all flights across the country until 5 am local time on Thursday (01:30 GMT, Wednesday) to ensure safety and address regional conditions following a missile operation against Israel.

Iran FM Araghchi says no coordination made with US prior to missile attack on Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has dismissed reports that Tehran had made coordination with Washington ahead of firing a salvo of missiles against Israeli targets in occupied territories on Tuesday evening.

IRGC military operation targeted 3 main Israeli bases: Chief of Staff of Iran Armed Forces

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri has stated the missile attack launched Tuesday against Israel has targeted three of the regime’s main military and espionage bases, and served as a response to the Zionists’ crimes.

US says helped Israel thwart Iranian aerial attack

The United States announced it helped Israel thwart an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, with a senior White House official telling reporters that the American military “coordinated closely” with its Israeli counterparts to shoot down the projectiles.

Iran FM warns E3 diplomats against interference in Tehran’s military operation against Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in telephone conversations with his British, French, and German counterparts, has warned against any third-party meddling following Tehran's punitive missile strikes on Israel.

President Pezeshkian: Missile strike only a portion of Iran’s power

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's missile strike on Israel was carried out in defense of its interests and citizens, warning that the military operation was “only a portion" of the Islamic Republic's power.

IRGC says 90% of missiles hit targets in Israel

In a second official statement, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) elaborated on their recent operation, which targeted several Israeli air and radar bases, saying 90 percent of the missiles successfully hit their targets.