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US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian statehood: VP

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Taking questions from reporters before their talks, Vance addressed the UK decision to recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, saying he wasn’t sure what such recognition would even mean, “given the lack of a functional government there.”

“If it was easy to bring peace to that region of the world, it would have been done already,” he stated.

The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas.

It’s also taking place as the UK tries to come to favourable terms for steel and aluminium exports to the US and the two sides work out details of a broader trade deal announced at the end of June.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he hoped to meet with US President Donald Trump next week, comments that came a day before Trump’s deadline for Moscow to show progress in ending the three-year war in Ukraine.

While Trump has focused on bilateral talks with Putin, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other European leaders have stressed that Ukraine must be part of any negotiations on ending the war.

The US and Britain, which have historically close ties known as “the special relationship,” have also disagreed on their approach to ending the war in Gaza.

Vance and Lammy come from opposite ends of the political spectrum, but have made a personal connection through their hardscrabble childhoods and Christian faith.

While Lammy is a member of the left-leaning Labour Party and Vance is a conservative Republican who supports Trump’s “America First” agenda, the two men have bonded in recent months.

Lammy told the Guardian newspaper that the two men can relate over their “dysfunctional” working class childhoods and that he considers Vance a “friend.”

Lammy attended a Catholic Mass at the Vance home in Washington earlier this year and the two men met again at the US Embassy in Rome when he and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in May.

“I had this great sense that JD completely relates to me and he completely relates to Angela,” Lammy told the Guardian daily, adding, “So it was a wonderful hour and a half.”

Asked whether Trump had been given a heads up on Israel’s announced intention to occupy Gaza City, Vance stated he wouldn’t go into such conversations.

Iranian basketball skyscrapers defeat Japan to top Group B in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

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Delivering a solid and cohesive performance, the national basketball team overcame one of the tournament’s top contenders with a 78–70 win.

The match saw Iran maintain high intensity, particularly in the closing minutes, to secure the result.

The Iranian players executed a near-flawless game plan, controlling the tempo and resisting Japan’s late push. This victory marked Iran’s second consecutive win in the competition, placing them firmly at the top of Group B. With this momentum, Iran is now in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages as a leading favorite from their group.

Israel’s security cabinet approves plan for occupation of Gaza City

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“The [Israeli military] will prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones,” Netanyahu’s office announced in a statement early on Friday announcing the takeover plan.

Occupying Gaza City marks a major escalation by Israel in its war on the Palestinian territory and will likely result in the forced displacement of tens of thousands of exhausted and starving residents who are experiencing famine conditions as Israel continues to block humanitarian aid from entering the territory.

On Thursday, in advance of the security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said Israel would “take control of all Gaza”.

In a television interview with US outlet Fox News, Netanyahu also said Israel does not want to be “a governing body” in Gaza and would hand over responsibility to an unspecified third party.

“We don’t want to keep it. We want to have a security perimeter. We don’t want to govern it,” he added.

Netanyahu’s comments followed reports in Israeli media earlier this week that the Israeli leader would imminently announce plans to fully occupy the entirety of the Gaza Strip.

It is unclear how many people still live in Gaza City, the enclave’s largest population centre before Israel’s war on the territory that has now killed more than 61,000 Palestinians since October 2023.

Hundreds of thousands of people fled Gaza City under forced evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military in the opening weeks of the war, but many returned during a brief ceasefire at the start of this year.

A major ground operation in Gaza City could displace many thousands and further disrupt efforts to deliver food to the famine-stricken territory, where almost 200 people have now died from starvation and malnutrition.

Iranian MP warns of possible NPT withdrawal if Europe triggers snapback mechanism

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Velayatmadar underlined that such a move by Europe would have no real effect on Iran but would provoke a firm response.

Addressing the possibility of negotiations with the US, he said Iran is open to dialogue with all parties except the Zionist regime.

However, the MP rejected talks with the US, citing Washington’s past “betrayals” during wartime and direct aggression against Iran. Negotiations, he argued, only make sense from a position of strength, adding that even US officials have acknowledged Iran’s victories. Velayatmadar stressed that any negotiations must be conducted by representatives who project power and confidence.

He also maintained that Europe’s recent proposal to delay the snapback mechanism signals a retreat, as they have exhausted all their options without achieving their objectives. The lawmaker added that while talks with Europe have so far benefited Iran, Tehran will not hesitate to take decisive measures, including leaving the NPT, if pressured. “If they trigger snapback, they will be the ones chasing after us”, he warned.

Iran’s judiciary: Inmates begin returning to even prison after Israeli strike

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According to the judiciary, the attack targeted the prison with projectiles in a move they slammed as a “blatant violation of international law.”

Following the incident, emergency measures were taken to secure the facility, and prisoners were temporarily transferred to the Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary for their safety.

Judiciary officials emphasized that health and security were immediate priorities. Family contact was facilitated swiftly, and medical care was provided to those injured in the strike.

Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei visited injured inmates the day after the attack and ordered necessary medical and logistical support.

Reconstruction efforts have since moved quickly, Iranian officials said. As of Friday, the judiciary confirmed that extensive repairs have been completed, allowing the first batch of prisoners to return to newly prepared housing units.

The judiciary credited round-the-clock efforts by the Prisons Organization and the Human Rights Headquarters for the swift restoration of the damaged facility.

Dozens were killed in the Israeli attack on Evin.

Iran marks National Journalist Day

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Journalists

The designation was made by the Public Culture Council following the tragic killing of Saremi and eight Iranian consulate staff members in Mazar-i-Sharif by the Taliban on August 8, 1998. Saremi was a reporter for the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

Several Iranian officials have felicitated the event.

In a message marking the day, Iran’s Minister of Culture, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, paid tribute to the media community. He praised journalists as tireless seekers of truth who illuminate society with their reporting.

“Journalist Day is a valuable occasion to honor those who, with professional dedication and a deep concern for our beloved Iran, portray realities, voice public demands, and contribute to the nation’s cultural development,” Salehi stated.

Iran urges prosecution of perpetrators of Mazar-i-Sharif consulate attack

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Iran's Foreign Ministry

In a statement on the 27th anniversary of the crime of the attack on Iran’s consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Islamic Republic continues to insist on the necessity of fully uncovering all dimensions of this terrorist crime.

The statement says twenty-seven years ago on the 8th of August, the building of the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, was attacked by armed terrorists, resulting in the martyrdom of eight Iranian diplomats serving at the Consulate alongside a correspondent of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

It points out undoubtedly, this terrorist assault constitutes one of the most heinous violations of international law in the field of diplomatic and consular relations.While commemorating the memory of the martyred Iranian diplomats and journalist, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran called for the identification of the perpetrators and masterminds of the crime, and the adoption of concrete measures to ensure the administration of justice.

Passenger train derails in Iran, no injuries reported

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Zarand Governor Seyed Reza Hosseini Nejad told reporters the incident occurred at around 6:15 a.m. local time and involved approximately 450 passengers.

Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported and all passengers were safely evacuated. They were later transported to the cities of Zarand and Kerman using several buses arranged by emergency services.

Rescue teams were deployed to the site, and specialized investigators are examining the cause of the derailment.

The incident took place about 80 kilometers north of Kerman, the provincial capital.

Iran’s railway network, which spans thousands of kilometers, has faced periodic accidents in recent years, prompting calls for infrastructure upgrades and enhanced safety measures.

Iran FM calls for OIC extraordinary meeting to address Gaza situation

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In a letter addressed to Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as to Hakan Fidan and Faisal bin Farhan, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkey and Saudi Arabia respectively, Araqchi highlighted the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

He said that the situation in Gaza has turned into an ordeal that has now become one of the most dire crises confronting the Islamic Ummah and the international community.

Araqchi warned that the conditions in Gaza have surpassed the bounds of human endurance. What is unfolding is not merely a humanitarian crisis, but the systematic annihilation of a besieged civilian population. The scale and severity of the atrocities committed demand urgent and coordinated action.

He pointed out the latest figures and reports from all credible humanitarian organizations and media sources indicate that the civilian population of Gaza is facing a situation that can only be described by one term: genocide.

Araqchi also raised the alarm over mounting body of evidence pointing to the existence of a strategic and unlawful intent on the part of the occupying regime to reoccupy and fully annex Gaza.

He said this is not merely a tactical shift—it constitutes a strategic blueprint for extinguishing Palestinian sovereignty through permanent territorial occupation, forced population displacement, and demographic reconfiguration.

Arbaeen pilgrims march toward Karbala, Iraq

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From there, some continue their spiritual trek via Najaf, while others take the route through Hillah en route to the holy city of Karbala.

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