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US, Israel clueless on Gaza conflict: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated the United States and Israel are clueless about how to either continue the war in the besieged Gaza Strip or negotiate a ceasefire.

Yemen says to strike all ships in Red Sea en route to Israel

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree has warned that the military units will prevent the passage of all ships bound to the occupied Palestinian territories in the Red Sea, stressing that they will become a legitimate target if they pass the country’s territorial waters.

Over 5k Israeli soldiers wounded and ‘disabled’ in Gaza fighting: Report

More than 5,000 Israeli soldiers have been wounded in fighting in Gaza since 7 October, while Israeli officials are warning of a looming mental health crisis, according to a report.

UNICEF warns Israeli restrictions on aid delivery death sentence for Gaza children

The United Nations children's agency has strongly slammed Israel's complete blockade of the Gaza Strip, which is under a war since early October, calling it a death sentence for children in the coastal territory.

‘People are starving’: WFP says humanitarian operation in Gaza Strip ‘collapsing’

The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced its ability to supply basic necessities to the people in Gaza is on the verge of collapse amid escalating Israeli attacks.

Iran says US veto of ceasefire resolution showed Washington’s role in Gaza genocide

Tehran has strongly condemned the US veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, stressing that the move once again showed Washington’s leading role in the genocide of Palestinians in the besieged enclave.

Hamas condemns US veto at UNSC, describing it as “immoral and inhumane position”

Hamas has condemned the United States' decision to veto the Gaza ceasefire draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council on Friday, describing it as an “immoral and inhumane position".

Hamas says over 100 mosques, three churches destroyed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza

More than 100 mosques and three Christian churches have been destroyed as a result of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian movement Hamas has announced.

UN chief: Gaza facing humanitarian disaster, ceasefire a necessity

Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip which he says is grappling with a disastrous situation due to Israeli blockade and bombardments.

US vetoes UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza Strip

The US has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate "humanitarian ceasefire" in the besieged Gaza Strip which has been under massive Israeli siege and bombardments since early October.

Israel even outdoes Daesh: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Israel’s genocide, use of banned weapons and continuation of the blockade on the Gaza Strip are proofs the Zionist regime outdoes the Daesh terrorist group.

Russia says US making billions at cost of Ukrainian lives

Kiev needs to understand that Washington earns billions on the war in Ukraine while ordinary Ukrainians die, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stressed.

Saudi Arabia rules out Arab military intervention in Gaza conflict

Arab nations will not consider military intervention in the Gaza war as a means to persuade Israel to end its military operation, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated on Friday.

Putin says to run for Russian presidency in 2024 election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he will seek reelection. Should he win, it will be his fifth term as the Russian head of state.

Hamas says resistance to last until cessation of Israeli aggression, occupation

Hamas' Politburo Chief, Ismail Haniyeh, has said resistance is going to last until the cessation of Israel's crimes and complete elimination of Palestine's occupation.

Saudi crown prince canceled UK trip before welcoming Russian leader: Report

Saudi Arabia scrapped plans for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit London earlier this month, days before he hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Riyadh, the Financial Times has reported, citing UK government officials.

Iran tourism: Iran’s Kish Island enjoying clean air 

With many cities in the industrial world choking in suffocating air pollution, living in clean air is a luxury many people cannot afford. 

Iranin knowledge-based company indigenizes production of cancer treatment medicine 

Iran has started production of a drug internationally used for treatment of cancer at home which will save the country five million dollars annually. 

Iran’s Esteghlal, Sepahan ranked among top ten football teams in Asia 

A global football statistics website has picked Iranian soccer teams Esteghlal and Sepahan FC among the top ten in its latest ranking in Asia. 

Sour tea harvest season in southern Iran

The harvest of sour tea started early November in the southern Iranian city of Karun and will continue until the end of December.

Rockets reportedly fired towards US embassy in Iraq

Rockets have been fired at the US embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, according to unconfirmed reports. The US troops and installations in Iraq and Syria have come under regular attacks since the Israeli onslaught against Gaza, fully supported by Washington.

Kremlin says Putin and Raisi talked for over five hours

A meeting in the Kremlin between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, lasted  more than five hours and was over just before midnight Moscow time, the Russian president’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters.

US says can’t give Ukraine guarantees over funding

Ukraine can’t expect additional funding from the US until it is approved in the Congress, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has stated.

IMF warns Gaza war to ‘severely depress’ Palestinian economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern warning about the economic impact of Israel’s Gaza war on the regional economic outlook, and stressed that the onslaught on the besieged enclave is expected to "severely depress" the Palestinian economy.

Iranian president back home from Moscow trip

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi returned home earlier on Friday after a one-day trip to the Russian capital, Moscow and following inteinsive talks with President Putin of Russia about Palestine and other issues of mutual concern.