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Turkish MPs approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid

The Turkish parliament has voted to approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid, bringing the Nordic country one step closer to joining the military alliance after months of delays amid the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Iran to face Syria at AFC Asian Cup knockout stage

The National Iranian football team has defeated the UAE 2-1 in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup and advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Iran has bagged all the possible nine points from its first three games and will play with Syria at the playoffs.

Hamas official hails South Africa for calling Israel to account “Gaza crimes”

The representative of Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in Tehran has hailed South Africa for dragging the Israeli regime before the International Court of Justice in the Hague over its "crimes in the Gaza war."

Official: Iran’s non-oil exports hit $36bn

Iran’s non-oil exports have reached $36bn over the past nine months.

Iran’s Leader urges Muslim countries to cut off Israel’s vital arteries

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Islamic states to severe their political and economic ties with Israel, and cut off Tel Aviv's vital arteries.

Iran’s Army receives giant fleet of indigenous drones

The Iranian Army has taken delivery of a large number of strategic combat, reconnaissance, destruction and radar drones.

Iranian FM expresses hope Tehran, Moscow will sign strategic partnership treaty soon

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian voiced satisfaction with the level of Iran-Russia relations, expressing hope that the two countries will ink a long-term strategic cooperation agreement during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Tehran.

UN says Taliban enforcing restrictions on Afghan women

The United Nations has published a quarterly report detailing concerns about the human rights situation in Afghanistan, specifically focusing on the limited rights women are awarded under the Taliban rule.

21 Israeli soldiers killed in biggest single loss during Gaza conflict: Army

Twenty-one Israeli soldiers were killed and several others injured in combat in southern Gaza on Monday, Israel's military confirmed on Tuesday, marking the biggest single loss of life for Israeli troops during the war on Gaza.

Iranian FM to UN chief: Israel should bear consequences for assassination of IRGC military advisors

The Iranian Foreign Minister, in a letter addressed to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, issued a stern warning to Israel following the assassination of a number of Iran's military advisors in Syria, stressing Tel Aviv must bear the consequences of such terrorist acts.

Israel proposes new hostage agreement to Hamas: Report

The Israeli government has offered Hamas a pause in the fighting of up to 60 days so all the remaining captives can be released, Axios has reported, citing two unnamed officials.

Over half a million Gazans at risk of death from starvation due to Israeli attacks: Hamas

A senior official of the Palestinian movement Hamas has warned that more than half a million people face the risk of death from starvation in the besieged Gaza Strip after more than three months of Israeli genocide in the territory.

Russia says US sees Ukraine as a ‘business project’

Recent statements from the US suggest it regards Ukraine as nothing but a “lucrative business project", one that it is profiting from, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the United Nations Security Council on Monday.

Iranian man convicted in connection with 2022 unrest and deadly riots, executed

An Iranian man, sentenced to death for involvement in the 2022 protests and deadly riots in Iran, was hanged to death on Tuesday after his stay of execution was repealed, Nour News website affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council reported.

EU agrees on naval mission in Red Sea against Yemen

Foreign ministers of the European Union have reached a tentative deal to start a naval mission in the Red Sea, EU foreign policy head Josep Borrell has announced, after a ministerial meeting in Brussels.

Iran’s president due in Turkey on Wednesday

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Turkey on Wednesday on an official visit to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations.

US, UK announce new strikes on Yemen’s Houthis over Red Sea shipping attacks

The United States and the United Kingdom have carried out a new round of air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as the armed group continues to target commercial shipping in the Red Sea in support of Palestine.

95% of those facing starvation across world are in Gaza: Report

Of the 600,000 people facing starvation globally, only five percent live outside of the Gaza Strip, according to figures from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).

PA official rejects Israel’s artificial island proposal for Palestinians

Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Riyad Al Maliki has dismissed a proposal by his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz to create an artificial island off the coast of Egypt as an alternative homeland for Palestinians.

Iranians hold funeral for IRGC military advisors killed in Syria

People have held a funeral for three military advisors with Iran's Islamic Revolution Gaurds Corps (IRGC) who were assassinated during an airstrike by Israel in Syria on Saturday.

Iran says road map outlined on restoration of Tehran-Cairo diplomatic ties

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has described as “positive” the atmosphere of talks between Iran and Egypt on restoration of diplomatic relations, stressing that the two states have outlined a road map to resolve existing disputes.

Report: Iran FM to visit Egypt in coming days

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian plans to visit Egypt in the coming days amid Israel’s concern over the strengthening of diplomatic ties between Tehran and Cairo, according to a report.

Death toll among Hezbollah fighters rises to 165 in cross-border clashes with Israel

Lebanese group Hezbollah announced on Monday that one of its fighters lost his life during clashes with the Israeli army on the southern border of Lebanon, bringing the death toll among its forces to 165.

Iran, Pakistan agree to reinstate envoys following tit-for-tat attacks

The Iranian and Pakistani Foreign Ministries announced in a joint statement on Monday that Tehran and Islamabad have agreed to send back their ambassadors to the capitals of the two countries within days.

Source: Loud noise in Iran’s Garmsar city heard after sound barrier breached

Some massive noise was heard in the central Iranian city of Garmsar on Monday after a fighter jet crossed the sound barrier, according to an informed source, quoted by IRNA.