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Two police officers killed in armed attack in southeastern Iran

Two Iranian police officers were killed and another was injured on Tuesday after armed assailants opened fire on a patrol vehicle in southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province, local authorities reported.

Doha summit slams Israel’s attack against Qatar

An emergency summit of Arab and Islamic countries' leaders held in Doha has condemned Israel’s “cowardly” aerial attack on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, but the participants made no promises of concrete action.

Iran president stresses Saudi Arabia’s role in fostering Islamic unity

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the crucial responsibility of major Muslim countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, in strengthening unity among Islamic nations.

President Pezeshkian advocates for enhanced Iran-Lebanon relations

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has expressed his hope that Tehran and Beirut could elevate their ties based on principles of truth and justice.

Stronger Islamic unity most effective response to Israel: Iran’s president

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that enhancing unity and cohesion among Muslim countries is the most effective way to confront the ongoing atrocities committed by the Israeli regime.

Britain bans Israelis from military academy over Gaza war

A prestigious British defence academy has banned Israeli students due to the war in the Gaza Strip.

NATO ‘at war’ with Russia: Kremlin

By providing military assistance to Ukraine, NATO countries are "at war" with Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian journalists during a briefing.

Tehran press court finds former MP guilty over Israeli spy sexual allegations

Tehran’s political and press court jury has found former Iranian MP Mostafa Kavakebian guilty over his allegations that Israeli spy Catherine Shakdam had affairs with some Iranian officials.

Iran’s President: Israeli aggressors must be punished, held accountable

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Zionist regime has declared war on our sovereignty, dignity and future, but we will not be intimidated, we will not be dispersed, and we will not remain silent. The punishment of the aggressors and holding them to account must begin.

At least 20,000 Israeli soldiers injured in Gaza, half treated for mental health: Report

At least 20,000 Israeli soldiers have been injured since the start of the war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, with over half of them suffering from mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Defense Ministry announced on Sunday.

Hamas calls on Arab, Muslim states to impose political, economic boycott on Israel after Doha attack

The Palestinian group Hamas has denounced Israel’s strike on Doha as a “deliberate attempt” to assassinate its negotiating delegation and a “grave violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty, urging Arab and Muslim states to impose a political and economic boycott on Israel.

Nuclear chief: E3 indebted to Iranian nation

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, stressed that Iran will not yield to pressure, saying: “The three European countries that are indebted to the Iranian nation cannot absolve themselves of their position as the accused and then act as if they are creditors of Iran.”

Iranian daily calls internet filtering a “failed policy”

A leading Iranian newspaper has strongly criticized the country’s long-standing internet filtering policies, calling them a “failed strategy” that has eroded public trust, strained society, and fueled illegal markets.

US issues Russia sanctions ultimatum to EU

President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will only escalate sanctions against Moscow if EU and NATO countries match United States measures and halt their purchases of Russian crude oil.

Israeli military bombs 2 high-rise buildings in Gaza City amid occupation push

The Israeli army bombed and destroyed two residential towers in Gaza City on Sunday, in the latest attacks targeting high-rise buildings as Tel Aviv expanded its offensive to occupy the city.

Iran’s President: Israel commits every crime with US support

The Iranian President says the Zionist regime places no limits on its acts of aggression and, unfortunately, the United States and some European countries support these aggressive actions.

Head of Iran atomic organization: IAEA applying double standards

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says that the US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, coupled with the IAEA’s failure to take a position on the matter, are a clear example of double standards.

Iran reaffirms support for Qatar, Muslim nations amid regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared Iran’s solidarity with Qatar and Muslim nations in the face of a grave threat to the region.

Germany seeks major agreement with Taliban: Bild

Berlin is working on a deal that would create a mechanism to deport Afghans back to their home country, the tabloid Bild has reported. German officials are holding direct talks with the Taliban in Qatar and plan to send a delegation to Kabul, according to the media outlet.

Zelensky announces readiness to meet face-to-face with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he is “ready” to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face to negotiate an end to the war between their countries.

Qatar PM condemns Israel’s attack, appreciates Arab, Islamic support

Arab and Islamic states have condemned Israel’s “barbaric” attack on Qatar and will support Doha in the measures it will take to safeguard its sovereignty, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has stated.

Iran seeks UN nuclear agency resolution against attacks on facilities

Iran will push for the adoption of a draft resolution condemning attacks on nuclear facilities despite US opposition, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said Sunday.

Iranian border guards seize nearly 12 tons of narcotics in six months

Iranian border forces have seized around 11 tons and 860 kilograms of narcotics and detained over 250 suspects during the first half of the current year, according to the commander of the Border Guard Command.

Israeli military carries out its latest ground incursion in southern Syria

Israeli soldiers have carried out a ground operation in Syria’s southeastern Deraa province, Syria’s state news agency reported, the latest incursion in the neighbouring country as it also continues air raids against Damascus in various locations.

Ukraine calls for tougher US sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Washington and its allies to take decisive steps to halt Russia’s war machine, calling for tougher sanctions and trade restrictions targeting Moscow’s energy sector and other critical exports.