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Iran FM calls on Islamic states to pressure Israel into stopping “war crimes” in Gaza 

The Iranian foreign minister, in a telephone conversation with his Emirati counterpart, has called for more united efforts aimed at stopping Israeli crimes in Gaza.

Iranian rapper rearrested for “spreading falsehoods”

Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, recently released following a Supreme Court decision to re-examine his case within the Judiciary, was rearrested on charges of spreading falsehoods and causing public unrest.

IAEA head calls for resumption of dialogue with Tehran on Iran’s nuclear program

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi urged the world’s leaders to resume dialogue with Iran on the country’s nuclear program.

Top cmdr.: Iran ready to improve military ties with Saudi Arabia

The Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says Iran is ready to upgrade its military relations with Saudi Arabia.

Three killed, several wounded in Jerusalem shooting

At least three people have been killed and several others injured after two gunmen opened fire at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Israeli police have confirmed. The attackers were also killed.

Israel must be brought to justice for Gaza war: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for more effective measures to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza, lift the blockade of the territory, and end the occupation of Palestine.

Israel considering Gaza government backed by Saudi Arabia and UAE: Report

Israel is considering how to create a new government in the Gaza Strip that would be backed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Hamas frees 14 more captives in sixth phase of swap deal with Israel

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has released 14 more hostages it had been holding since an operation staged against Israel in early October.

Aid to Gaza residents “remains completely inadequate”: UN chief

The level of aid and fuel entering the Gaza Strip remains insufficient, even with the truce between Israel and Hamas in place, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the UN Security Council on Wednesday.

NATO says Russia has huge winter missile stockpile for Ukraine war

The Russian military has amassed a large stockpile of missiles in preparation for strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure over the winter, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has stated.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Hamas, Israel agree to extend Gaza truce for a seventh day

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 15,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iranian interior min. backs hijab protectors in public places 

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has underlined the need for authorities to support those who promote good and prevent vices in the country’s public places like subway stations.

NATO makes new Ukraine announcement

NATO has promised to develop a roadmap toward Ukraine’s “full interoperability” with the bloc’s militaries. While Kiev has welcomed the announcement, it fell dramatically short of the membership invitation that Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought earlier this year.

Israel kills two Palestinian children in West Bank refugee camp

Two Palestinian children, including a nine-year-old boy, have been shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the Jenin refugee camp, according to the local media.

Iranian interior minister: Hundreds of thousands of refugees deported

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says Tehran has deported some 400 thousand illegal migrants to their own countries.

Famous Iranian actress Parvaneh Masoumi laid to rest in Tehran 

A group of people on Wednesday held a funeral ceremony for famous Iranian actress Parvaneh Masoumi in Tehran’s Emamzadeh Aboutaleb cemetery.

Israeli army, settlers killed more Palestinians in West Bank since early October than in 2022: Report

The number of Palestinians killed by the Israeli army in the occupied West Bank since October 7 has exceeded those perished in the last year, the Palestinian Health Ministry has reported.

Iran Leader: US’ New Middle East scheme completely failed

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the US failed to implement its “New Middle East” plot amid the recent developments in the Gaza Strip.

Kiev says Russia attacked Ukraine with 21 drones, three missiles

Russia launched 21 drones and three cruise missiles at Ukraine overnight, but all the drones and two of the missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets, Ukraine's air force announced on Wednesday.

Over 50k houses in Gaza Strip destroyed in Israel strikes

More than 50,000 residential buildings in the Gaza Strip were razed to the ground as a result of the Israeli air raids, the Maan news agency reported citing the enclave’s government.

Non-Aligned Movement calls on OPCW to bar Israel’s use of chemical weapons

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has shed light on the crimes being committed by Israel during its onslaught on Gaza and supported the Palestinian Authority’s request to launch a probe into the possible use of chemical weapons by Tel Aviv.

Iran asks IAEA to deal with Israeli regime’s nuclear threats

Iran has written a letter to the United Nations’ atomic agency to verify Israel’s possession of nuclear weapons after several Israeli regime officials openly made threats to nuke the Gaza Strip.

Kremlin says NATO ‘slaughtering’ Ukrainians to fight Russia

NATO is sticking to its plan to contain Russia by sacrificing countless Ukrainian lives, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated after the military bloc’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg argued that the alliance was trying to prevent further escalation of tensions with Russia.

Hamas frees 12 more captives as Gaza truce holds for fifth day

Palestinian group Hamas has released 12 more hostages, the Israeli military and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have confirmed, as a shaky truce continues to hold in the Gaza Strip.

US ‘blind’ to Ukrainian terrorism: Russia

The US created the regime of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as such it is expected that Washington will ignore Kiev’s terrorist tactics in its conflict with Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated in an interview with RT.