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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.

At least seven killed in Tel Aviv shooting

Two gunmen have opened fire at a light rail station in Tel Aviv, killing at least seven people and injuring 10 others, local media reported.

Iran says launched dozens of ballistic missile into Israel

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced they have targeted the heart of Israel with dozens of ballistic missiles.

Iran-China relations “sustainable and strategic”: Pezeshkian to Xi

Highlighting the “sustainable and strategic” ties between Tehran and Beijing, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his Chinese counterpart that Iran is ready for the expansion of all-out relations with China.

Hezbollah dismisses Israeli soldiers crossed into Lebanon

Hezbollah has denied that Israeli troops crossed into southern Lebanon after Tel Aviv claimed its forces were carrying out “limited” raids in the country.

At least 6 killed in two separate terrorist attacks in Iran

At least six people, including a local commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), have been killed in two separate terrorist attacks in southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran’s First VP in Armenia for economic forum

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref landed in Armenia to attend the third edition of the Eurasian Economic Forum and a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.

Israeli attacks kill three civilians in Damascus

Three civilians have been killed and nine others wounded in Israeli strikes on Syria’s capital Damascus, according to the state-run media.

Russia plans to increase defence budget by 25% to highest level on record

Moscow is to raise its spending on defence by 25% to its highest on record, as Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to continue his war efforts in Ukraine and further escalate his standoff with the west.

66% of Gaza buildings damaged since onset of war: UN

The UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) reported that very high-resolution imagery collected on September 3 and 6 showed two-thirds of the total structures in the Gaza Strip have been damaged in the Israeli war.

Death toll from floods in southern Iran rises to 15, including 7 children

The death toll from the flooding of the Halilrud River in southeastern Iranian city of Jiroft has risen to 15, with seven children among the victims.

Houthis claim downing another American drone

The military spokesman for the Houthis has claimed that the Yemeni group has successfully shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone while it was conducting hostile activities in the airspace over the northwestern province of Sa'ada.

Tehran-Moscow projects key to countering US sanctions: Iran president to Russian PM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the implementation of major projects between Tehran and Moscow will produce a huge capacity to counter cruel Western sanctions against the two countries.