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US military officials involved in European plan to send 10,000 forces to Ukraine: WSJ

Top US military officials have been involved in drawing up a plan for “security guarantees” for Kiev advocated by Britain and France that includes a massive troop deployment to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing a European diplomat.

Iranian Reform Front leader files complaint against state TV

The head of Iran’s Reform Front, Azar Mansouri, has formally filed a complaint against the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), accusing the state broadcaster of misrepresentation and unfair coverage of a recent statement issued by the political coalition.

US Navy killed North Korean civilians during botched mission: NYT

United States Navy Seals shot and killed several North Korean civilians during a botched mission in 2019 to plant a listening device in the Asian country, reportedly approved by US President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported on Friday.

Putin says western forces deployed to Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine amid the war would be considered “legitimate targets” by Moscow.

Trump signs executive order rebranding Pentagon as US Department of War

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, a callback to the department’s original name used from 1789 to 1947.

Nearly 19,500 children killed in Gaza by Israel as genocide marks 700th day

Children in Gaza account for more than 30 percent of deaths since Israel began its genocide nearly two years ago, as the besieged Strip remains the "most dangerous place to be a child".

US cutting military funding to NATO countries bordering Russia: FT

The United States has started to phase out foreign funding programs for NATO countries bordering Russia in an effort to push its European allies to pay for their own security, Financial Times has reported.

Iran’s Abadan declared hottest city worldwide with 46°C  Temperature             

Abadan in southern Iran has been named the hottest city in the world, recording a temperature of 46°C.

Iran FM: Misunderstanding with Qatar over Al-Udeid base attack resolved

Iranian Foreign Minister described his talks with Qatari officials as highly productive, serious, and useful, stressing that “fortunately, there are no disputes between the two countries, and the misunderstanding regarding Iran’s attack on the US Al-Udeid base in Qatar has been fully resolved with this visit.”

Iran secures two golds, one silver at Asian Youth Karate Championships in China

Iranian athletes claimed two gold medals and one silver on the opening day of the Asian Youth Karate Championships, marking a strong start for the national team in Shaoguan, southern China.

Eight killed in family dispute in Iran’s Sarab County

A violent family dispute in Sarab County, East Azarbaijan Province, left eight people dead late Thursday, local police confirmed.

Iranian deputy FM warns of high risk of war with Israel

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has warned that the likelihood of a new conflict between Iran and Israel is “very high,” despite Tehran’s efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.

Iran FM: E3 Snapback Move Illegal, Unjustifiable

Iranian foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasized the illegality and lack of justification behind the actions of the European troika in triggering the snapback mechanism to restore UN sanctions against Iran.

Iran’s FM: Supporting Palestine Resistance Principled Stance of Islamic Republic

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, reaffirmed the principled stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran in supporting the legitimate and lawful resistance of the Palestinian nation against occupation until their full rights are realized.

Gen. Abdollahi appointed as new cmdr. of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters

Major General Ali Abdollahi has been officially appointed as the commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the highest operational military command in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran govt. clarifies position on cancellation of Shajarian’s Azadi Square Concert

Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has addressed the widespread criticism following the cancellation of Homayoun Shajarian’s planned open-air concert in Tehran’s iconic Azadi Square.

Australia’s envoy leaves Iran amid diplomatic rift

Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Australia’s ambassador has left Tehran following Canberra’s decision to downgrade diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic.

Not for Russia to ‘decide’ if west can deploy forces to Ukraine: NATO

NATO chief Mark Rutte has stated that Russia did not have a veto on whether Western powers can deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees if a truce is reached.

Iran’s ex-resident Rouhani warns against snapback sanctions, urges Europe to return to dialogue

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has strongly criticized European efforts to trigger the “snapback” mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, warning that it would return Iran to the era of six pre-2015 sanctions resolutions.

Iran’s defense minister: Shanghai Cooperation Organization could form security alliances

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has the potential to expand its activities and establish robust security alliances in the future.

Israeli military database indicates 25% of Gaza detainees are fighters

Only one in four detainees from the Gaza Strip are identified as fighters by Israel’s military intelligence, classified data indicated, with civilians making up the vast majority of Palestinians held without charge or trial in abusive prisons.

Iran denies use of smartphones in tracking slain commanders, stresses civil defense priorities

The head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization, Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali, dismissed speculation that smartphones or apps were used to track senior Iranian commanders who were killed in Israeli strikes earlier this year.

Google involved in $45mn contract with Netanyahu’s office to amplify propaganda: Report

Google is in the middle of a six-month $45 million contract with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to promote government messages and downplay the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, according to a report Wednesday by Drop Site News.

Iran’s FM says Tehran unafraid of talks or war, rejects speculation on SCO membership

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared that Tehran has no fear of negotiations and, if necessary, no fear of war either.

Kiev refutes Putin-Zelensky meeting in Moscow

Kiev has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal that he meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow.