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Iranian army launches dozens of drones toward occupied territories

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In an official statement, the Army announced that dozens of combat drones were launched within the past 24 hours toward targets across the occupied territories.

“Multiple types of strike UAVs were deployed, and incoming reports indicate that most of the drones successfully hit their designated targets,” the statement said.

These drone operations are part of Iran’s broader military response to Zionist regime’s ongoing attacks. Since the onset of the Zionist regime’s aggression, Iran has been fighting back fiercely across multiple domains including ballistic missile strikes, cyber operations, and now sustained drone warfare.

Israeli attacks killed over 400, wounded more than 3,050: Iran’s Health Ministry

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In a statement on social media, he said nine days of attacks have killed more than 400 Iranians, including 54 women and children, and wounded 3,056 others.

Kermanpour added most of the casualties have been civilians.

“Among the injured, 2,220 have been treated and discharged from Ministry of Health hospitals, while 232 received outpatient care at the scene of the attacks. During this period, our dedicated medical teams across the country have performed 457 surgeries on the wounded.”

Netanyahu biggest obstacle to regional peace: Erdogan

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Addressing Arab League diplomats during a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul on Saturday, Erdogan urged countries with influence over Israel not to listen to its “poison” and to seek a solution to the fighting via dialogue without allowing a wider conflict.

Israeli attacks on Iran show that Netanyahu “and his government … do not want any issues or any matters to be solved diplomatically,” said Erdogan.

“Netanyahu’s Zionist ambitions have no other purpose than to drag our region and … the whole world into a big disaster,” he added.

Erdogan accused the Western leaders of providing “unconditional support” to Israel. He said Turkiye would not allow borders in the Middle East to be redrawn “in blood”.

“It is vital for us to show more solidarity to end Israel’s banditry – not only in Palestine but also in Syria, in Lebanon and in Iran,” he told the OIC gathering.

The 57-member OIC, founded in 1969, says its mission is to “safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony”.

It will be ‘very dangerous’ if US gets involved in war: Iran

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He spoke to reporters in Istanbul on his way home from talks in Geneva.

Araghchi added American military involvement “would be very unfortunate”.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a message on Wednesday, said the Iranian nation will “firmly stand against” an imposed war.

In a televised message, amid the continued Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian nation will never surrender to “any form of imposition.”

In the wake of continued Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution commended the Iranian people for their “composed, courageous, and timely” conduct.

He said the brave response of people reflected the nation’s growing maturity, as well as its spiritual and intellectual strength.

“The Iranian nation will firmly stand against an imposed war, just as it will resolutely resist an imposed peace,” he said in a televised message.

“This is a nation that will never surrender to any form of imposition.”

Referring to the recent war-mongering rhetoric of US President Donald Trump, Ayatollah Khamenei warned against any American military intervention.

“Those with wisdom, who truly understand Iran, its people, and its long history, never speak to this nation with the language of threats. Iran will not yield,” he asserted.

“The Americans must understand—any US military incursion will undoubtedly lead to irreversible consequences.”

Middle East faces ‘Israel problem’: Turkish FM

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At a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul, Fidan called on Muslim countries to unite in support of Iran against Israel.

The region faces an “Israel problem” in light of its attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and now Iran, he said.

“There is no Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, Yemeni or Iranian problem but there is clearly an Israeli problem.”

“Unfortunately, this meeting is being held at a time when the Islamic world is suffering greatly. Israel, which has stained Gaza with blood, is now attacking Iran. We must discuss joint steps to end this suffering,” added Fidan.

He called for an end to the “unlimited aggression” against Iran, stressing, “We must prevent the situation from deteriorating into a spiral of violence that would further jeopardise regional and global security.”

His remarks came as the Israeli regime’s aggression against the Iranian nation completed one week, starting with the assassination of senior Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians last Friday.

In response, Iran has carried out multiple waves of missile and drone attacks as part of Operation True Promise III, inflicting crushing blows on the illegitimate Zionist regime and its military and intelligence apparatus across the occupied territories.

Zionist aggression against Iran: 2nd Sharif University nuclear scientist assassinated along with wife in targeted killing

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The assassination marks the second killing of a Sharif University nuclear scientist in recent weeks.

According to Sharif University’s official newspaper, “With deep sorrow, anger, and pride, we received the news of the martyrdom of Dr. Seyed Isar Tabatabaei Ghomsheh, a distinguished and largely unknown contributor to Iran’s nuclear industry, who was martyred along with his honorable wife, Ms. Mansoureh Haji Salem, at their home during last week’s attacks”.

Dr. Tabatabaei, who began his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering in 2004 and later pursued a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering at the same university, had quietly dedicated years of his life to Iran’s nuclear program.

The targeted killing has been widely condemned within Iranian academic and political circles, with many describing it as a clear violation of international law and an attack on Iran’s scientific sovereignty.

Several Iranian scientists have been killed during week-long aggression by the Zionist regime against Iran.

Israel’s actions in Gaza may breach EU-Israel human rights agreement: Report

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According to an EU document seen by the Reuters and AFP news agencies on Friday, the European External Action Service said that Israel’s actions in Gaza were likely not in line with rules laid out in the EU-Israel Association.

“On the basis of the assessments made by the independent international institutions … there are indications that Israel would be in breach of its human rights obligations,” the audit drafted by the EU’s diplomatic service read.

The report comes after months of deepening concern in European capitals about Israel’s operations in Gaza and the humanitarian situation in the enclave.

“Israel’s continued restrictions to the provision of food, medicines, medical equipment, and other vital supplies affect the entire population of Gaza present on the affected territory,” it added.

The document includes a section dedicated to the situation in Gaza – covering issues related to denial of humanitarian aid, attacks with a significant number of casualties, attacks on medical facilities, displacement and lack of accountability – as well as the situation in the occupied West Bank, including settler violence, Reuters reported.

The document said it relies on “facts verified by and assessments made by independent international institutions, and with a focus on most recent events in Gaza and the West Bank”.

The audit was launched last month in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, in a push backed by 17 states and spearheaded by the Netherlands.

The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, is expected to present the findings of the report to the bloc’s foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday.

Under the EU-Israel agreement, which came into effect in 2000, the two parties agreed that their relationship would be based on “respect for human rights and democratic principles”.

Suspending the agreement would require a unanimous decision from the bloc’s 27 members, something diplomats have said from the beginning was virtually impossible.

According to AFP, diplomats have stated that they expect Kallas to propose options on a response to the report during the next foreign ministers’ meeting in July.

“The question is … how many member states would still be willing not to do anything and still keep on saying that it’s business as usual,” an unnamed diplomat told the news agency ahead of the review’s findings.

“It’s really important to not fall into the trap of Israel to look somewhere else,” they added.

The EU is Israel’s largest commercial partner, with 42.6 billion euros ($48.2bn) in goods traded in 2024. Trade in services reached 25.6 billion euros ($29.5bn) in 2023.

Israel’s mission to the EU did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment about the contents of the document.

Iran FM lauds armed forces, national unity amid Israeli aggression

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Araghchi made the remarks during a media interview in Istanbul while participating in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

He acknowledged the current challenging situation but expressed confidence that Iran remains in good condition.

He pointed out that Iran’s current actions are in accordance with its legitimate right to defend itself against aggression and unjust attacks, particularly those perpetrated by the Israeli regime.

In a conversation with the Associated Press, Araghchi warned that active US involvement in a potential conflict with Israel against Iran would be “very, very dangerous” and described possible US military intervention as “very unfortunate.”

Arriving in Istanbul earlier on Saturday to attend the OIC meeting, Araghchi highlighted the significance of a special session requested by Iran to discuss recent developments and Israeli aggression.

He expressed hope that the upcoming communiqué would strongly condemn these actions and reflect international support for Iran’s position.

EU seeking to gamble with Russia’s frozen funds: Politico

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Officials reportedly view the move as a way to generate higher returns without directly tapping into the sovereign funds themselves, which would be in breach of international law.

The proposal is part of a broader EU initiative to use profits from immobilized Russian assets – primarily Western government bonds held by the Brussels-based clearing house Euroclear – to support Ukraine’s war effort. Moscow has labeled the seizure of its assets as “theft.”

Western nations froze an estimated $300 billion in Russian sovereign funds following the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022. Of that amount, more than $200 billion is held by Euroclear. The funds have generated billions in interest, with €1.55 billion ($1.78 billion) transferred to Kiev last July to back a $50 billion G7 loan.

Under the new plan, the assets would be placed into an EU-managed investment fund that could pursue higher-yield strategies, officials told Politico on Thursday. The goal is to increase returns without resorting to outright confiscation – a step opposed by countries such as Germany and Italy due to the potential legal and financial consequences.

The EU’s $21 billion contribution to the G7 loan is expected to be fully disbursed by the end of this year. With future US aid uncertain and the bloc’s own budget under pressure, officials are exploring alternative ways to keep Ukraine’s economy afloat beyond 2025, Politico reported.

EU policymakers hope the plan will allow them to extract more revenue from the assets without violating international legal norms. The International Monetary Fund has warned that outright seizure could damage global trust in Western financial institutions.

Talks among member states over confiscation have dragged on for more than three years without resolution.

Brussels also reportedly sees the new investment structure as a safeguard in case Hungary vetoes the renewal of sanctions – a move that could result in the assets being returned to Russia. EU sanctions must be unanimously extended every six months, and Budapest has repeatedly threatened to block them, citing national interests.

Critics caution that riskier investments could result in losses ultimately borne by EU taxpayers, the outlet noted.

Russia has condemned the asset freeze and has threatened countermeasures, including legal action.

Arab FMs condemn Israeli attacks on Iran, urge de-escalation

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They urged regional and international efforts to prevent further deterioration and work toward a comprehensive cease-fire.

The Arab League’s foreign ministers convened in Istanbul to discuss developments related to conflicts in the Middle East, especially Israel’s attacks on Iran that began June 13. The ministers are in the Turkish metropolis for the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, scheduled for June 21 – 22.

A final statement issued after the emergency meeting said the Israeli attack constituted “a blatant violation of the sovereignty of a UN member state and a threat to regional peace and security.”

It urged the UN Security Council to act swiftly and assume its responsibilities to stop the escalation, warning that failure to do so could plunge the region into deeper instability. The ministers called for a return to negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and expressed support for diplomatic efforts to lower tensions.

The statement linked recent hostilities to Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip, demanding an end to Israeli military operations, immediate and sustained humanitarian access and a halt to illegal Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank. The ministers warned that Israel’s conduct is pushing the region closer to a broader conflict.

They reaffirmed support for the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative to recognize Israel in exchange for an independent Palestine state in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. They also called for renewed efforts to achieve a two-state solution.

It called for “condemning any violation of the airspace of the countries of the region by any party, and refraining from targeting nuclear facilities subject to International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.”

They also emphasized “the necessity for all countries in the region to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”

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