Tehran condemns escalation of Israeli attacks in occupied Palestine

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the escalating Israeli military assaults on the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, calling them brutal and systematic massacres targeting innocent civilians, particularly women and children.

Over 1800 Iranian artists and journalists urge world to ‘do something’ for Gaza

TEHRAN – In a statement addressed to "all freedom-loving people of the world," a group of more than 1800 Iranian artists and media professionals issued a plea for action to end the genocide that’s been taking place in Gaza since October 2023. 

Arab Parliament speaker urges clear, strong stance on Gaza genocide

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, affirmed that the Palestinian cause has consistently received unwavering support from the members of the Non-Aligned Movement since its inception, rooted in their full belief in the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly the establishment of their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.

Tehran protest condemns Israel's 'unprecedented bloodbath' in Gaza, decries global silence

TEHRAN – Thousands gathered in Tehran’s Palestine Square on Wednesday to protest the Israeli regime’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza, condemning its “unprecedented genocide” and repeated ceasefire violations.

By Wesam Bahrani

“What victory are they talking about?”

TEHRAN – Settlers outraged after Hamas launches rockets at Israeli cities despite 18 months of genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Israel prevents entry of polio vaccines into Gaza

Gaza’s Health Ministry said Israel is preventing the entry of polio vaccines into Gaza, threatening the gains made in seven months of efforts to combat the spread of an epidemic.

We stand against forcible transfer from Gaza: Macron

France “condemns the continued Israeli attacks on Gaza and violations of the ceasefire” and calls for resumption of ceasefire negotiations without delay, Macron said on Monday.

Israeli soldiers describe clearance of ‘kill zone’ along Gaza boundary: rights group 

Israeli troops have flattened farmland and cleared entire residential districts in Gaza to open a “kill zone” around the enclave, according to a report by the Israeli rights group Breaking the Silence.

At least 602,000 children in Gaza at risk of ‘permanent paralysis’

The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip has likened Israel’s prevention of polio vaccines in the besieged and bombarded territory to “a time bomb that threatens to spread the epidemic”.

Regional cooperation vital to resist Israeli occupation: Iranian MP

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice Speaker of Parliament Hamidreza Hajibabaee has called for stronger solidarity among Asian nations as a key strategy to counter Israeli military actions in Gaza and support the Palestinian cause.

Protests across the MENA region in support of Gaza

Demonstrations were held in support of Palestinians in Gaza across the Middle East and North Africa on Friday.

Israel kills 112 Palestinians in Gaza including many women, children

Multiple Israeli attacks on school shelters in northern Gaza kill dozens with more than half the dead displaced Palestinian children, women, and the elderly.

Pezeshkian talks to Egyptian president, calls for greater unity against oppression

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation on Monday afternoon with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated him and the Egyptian people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and called for effective position against oppression though more unity.

Iran and Egypt discuss situation in Gaza and the wider region

TEHRAN - During a phone conversation on Sunday night, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi exchanged congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and discussed regional developments, particularly the Israeli war on Gaza.

Netanyahu revives prospect of Palestinians being forced to leave Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to increase military pressure on Hamas. He said the tactic would pave the way for Israel to take control of Gaza and implement “the Trump plan" for evicting Palestinians from the enclave.

Iranians mark International Quds Day

Rallies held in 900 cities across Iran

TEHRAN - International Quds Day, which falls on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was commemorated in different cities and villages across Iran.

Iraq’s Hakim says Quds Day shows strong opposition to Judaization of Palestine

TEHRAN - Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, says International Quds Day shows that Muslims will not forego the right of Palestinians to their homeland and that Muslims strongly oppose the Judaization project of Palestine by the Zionist regime of Israel.

Indian Kashmiris hold rallies on International Quds Day

The people of Indian Kashmir hold rallies marking International Quds Day to declare their decisive support to the oppressed Palestinian people.

Israel’s war on Gaza has killed 50,000

The number of Palestinians killed since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023 has crossed 50,000, according to health officials.

By Batool Subeiti

Connection between the regional fronts in West Asia

LONDON - Under Trump, the U.S. initially sought to pause the war on Gaza in hopes of reaching a negotiated settlement and assessing possible solutions. However, when it became clear that the Palestinian resistance remained strong and could not be sidelined, the U.S. recognized that the Western position in negotiations was weak.

Iran, UAE express deep concern over fatal Israeli, US raids against Gaza, Yemen

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a phone call on Friday expressed deep concern over the Israeli regime’s resumption of Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and the United States' deadly pro-Israeli attacks against Yemen.

France opposes ‘any form of annexation’ of Gaza: Foreign minister

France’s foreign minister has rejected “any form” of Israeli annexation of Gaza, AFP reports.