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Death toll from Israeli raid on Lebanon rises to 37

The death toll from Israel's Friday airstrike on a Beirut suburb has risen to 37, Lebanon's health minister announced on Saturday.

UN: Escalating violence between Israel and regional armed groups risks devastating conflict

A senior United Nations official has told the UN Security Council that further violence between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and Hezbollah in Lebanon risks igniting a far more damaging conflict.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s airstrike on Beirut residential area

Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s latest air attack on a residential building in a densely populated area in Beirut, which resulted in the killing and wounding of many people.

President Pezeshkian: No foreign power dares to invade Iran thanks to deterrent power

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that the country's defense capabilities and deterrent power have grown so much that no vicious force dares even to imagine attacking Iran.

Footage of Israeli soldiers pushing bodies of Palestinians off roof ‘deeply disturbing’: US

The White House has announced it has seen “deeply disturbing” footage of Israeli soldiers pushing three apparently lifeless bodies of Palestinians from a rooftop during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Thursday.

Israel crossed “red line” in communication devices attack in Lebanon: Iran’s UN envoy

Amir Saeed Iravani, the Iranian envoy to the United Nations, has stated that Israel crossed a “red line” by targeting the Iranian ambassador in Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, during the pager blasts hitting Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Iran showcases new missile, drone during nationwide military parades

Iran has unveiled its newest domestically-manufactured long-range precision-guided missile and drone during a military parade in Tehran.

British officials warned of criminal liability over export of F-35 parts to Israel amid Gaza war

Top UK officials have been warned they could face criminal liability if they continue to export British-made components for F-35 fighter jets that might end up in Israel while the regime is engaged in a full-fledged war against Gaza.

Sources say no IRGC personnel targeted by Israel in Beirut

No member of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) was present at the location in Beirut targeted by Israel on Friday, informed sources have told Tasnim news agency

Wireless device attacks in Lebanon ‘war crime’: UN human rights chief

The United Nations human rights chief has strongly denounced a series of deadly explosions of pagers and communication devices in Lebanon, calling it "a war crime".

Iran UN envoy urges Security Council decisive action against Israel “evil crimes” in Lebanon 

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations condemned the Israeli regime’s “evil” activities in Lebanon, calling for the UN Security Council action against the regime's crimes. 

At least 14 killed, dozens wounded in Israel attack on Beirut

Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced at least 14 people have been killed and 66 wounded in an Israeli air strike on Beirut on Friday.

Taliban official apologized to Iranian people for refusing to respect national anthem

A Taliban official who refused to stand up while Iran’s anthem was being played at a ceremony in Tehran, has apologized to the Iranian people.

Wetlands in Iran parched into deserts 

The unprecedented heatwave in August this year turned nine wetlands, including internationally known northern Anzali, in Iran dry plots of land.

Renowned Iranian football commentator criticizes officials over “poor condition” of stadiums  

Iranian football commentator and TV show host Javad Khaibani has severely criticized officials over the bad condition of football stadiums. 

Iran’s Armed Forces warn Israel: Revenge for assassination of Haniyeh ‘definite’

Iran's Armed Forces stressed Tehran's resolve to avenge the blood of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran in July, warning Israel that the passage of time will not block the retaliation.

Hezbollah chief says Lebanon explosions declaration of war

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has stressed that pager and walkie-talkie blasts by Israel on Tuesday and Wednesday which killed 37 people and wounded nearly 3,000 in Lebanon are a declaration of war.

Death toll in Lebanon device detonations rises to 37

In the latest news briefing in Beirut on Thursday, Lebanon’s Health Minister Firass Abiad announced that the death toll from the two waves of attacks across the country has risen to 37.

Iran calls for Muslim unity to counter threats

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged a unified stance among Muslim nations to safeguard their interests and repel external threats.

Iran president says unity key to foreign policy success, calls for expanding global ties based on mutual respect

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with members of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, emphasized that national unity and cohesion are essential for foreign policy success.

Japanese company dismisses making exploding walkie-talkies: Report

The Japanese maker of the brand of walkie-talkies linked to the recent deadly explosions in Lebanon, announced it could not have made the exploding devices. 20 people were killed and thousands injured in the pager blasts.

Shin Bet says Israeli man charged with aiding ‘Iran-backed’ plot to kill Netanyahu

An Israeli man has been charged with spying on Iran’s behalf, including allegedly demanding $1mn to carry out surveillance for an assassination plot against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or other senior figures, the Shin Bet security agency has said.

Iranians express solidarity with Lebanon over deadly pager blasts

A group of Iranians gathered outside Lebanon's embassy in Tehran, in solidarity with the Lebanese people following the recent deadly explosions across the Arab country that saw more than two dozen killed and thousands injured.

Iran UN mission denies FBI claims about interference in US elections

The Iranian representative to the United Nations has denied the FBI claims regarding Iran's interference in the US elections.

Putin agrees to ink Russia-Iran strategic partnership deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the country's foreign ministry’s proposal to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Tehran, according to Putin’s order published on the state website.