UN Special Rapporteur Albanese calls UK's Lammy 'genocide denier'

The United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories has accused British Foreign Secretary David Lammy of being a "genocide denier" and said the UK has done "nothing" to prevent atrocities in Gaza.

Hezbollah attacks military base in Tel Aviv

Hezbollah said that for the first time it targeted the Tel Haim military base in Tel Aviv, some 120km (74 miles) from the border with Lebanon.

UN committee: Israel war in Gaza ‘consistent with genocide’

Israel’s war in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special committee of the UN’s human rights office said, pointing to “mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palestinians” since October 7 last year.

Belgium condemns Israel for trying to annex occupied West Bank

Belgium’s foreign ministry strongly condemned a statement by Israel’s far-right economy minister, Bezalel Smotrich, calling for “exercising sovereignty” over the occupied West Bank, Al Jazeera reported.

Israel’s forced displacement in Gaza amounts to war crime: HRW

Israeli authorities have caused massive and deliberate forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, in what amounts to a war crime, a new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has found.

Iran says ready for nuclear talks with E3 based on interests and rights

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that his country is ready for talks with the European trio of Britain, France and Germany and the European Union as a whole on its nuclear program based on the Islamic Republic's "national interests" and "inalienable rights".

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What is Argentinian diplomat looking for in Iran?

TEHRAN - In a note, Hamshahri discussed the visit of International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi to Tehran.

Israel’s West Bank annexation call shows racist, expansionist agenda: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the comments made by a cabinet minister of Israeli regime advocating the annexation of the West Bank on Wednesday.

IAEA Director General arrives in Tehran for talks

TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.

Hezbollah hits Israeli war ministry in Tel Aviv

Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement said it launched a drone attack targeting Israel’s military headquarters and war ministry in central Tel Aviv on Wednesday afternoon.

China lauds ‘progress’ in Iran-Saudi ties after mediating 2023 rapprochement

TEHRAN – The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed strong support for the constructive interactions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, emphasizing their role in fostering enduring good-neighborly relations.

Political ploy: US ultimatum on Gaza aid aimed to woo voters

More than a month has passed since the US gave Israel a deadline to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or face consequences.

Iran currently implements 40 FATF clauses, awaits revision of two remaining

TEHRAN – The Chairman of the Iranian Expediency Council has announced that 40 out of 42 FATF clauses are currently being implemented in the country, with only two requiring revisions.

20th Iran-Turkey Joint Consular Committee convenes in Ankara

TEHRAN – The 20th Joint Consular Committee meeting between Iran and Turkey took place in Ankara on Wednesday, with consular deputies from the foreign ministries of both countries in attendance.

Iran Parliament approves mutual legal assistance treaty with Pakistan 

TEHRAN – In a move aimed at enhancing legal cooperation and fostering stronger ties, the Iranian Parliament has approved a mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) focused on civil and commercial issues with Pakistan.

More terrorists eliminated in SE Iran as IRGC continues hunt 

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces' ongoing military exercise in southeastern Iran, which began over two weeks ago, has yielded more results in the fight against terrorism. 

Tehran plans to repatriate 1,000 Afghan prisoners in agreement with Kabul

TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister for International Affairs and Human Rights within the Iranian Ministry of Justice, along with the head of the committee responsible for transferring foreign convicts, has announced plans to repatriate a thousand Afghan prisoners to their home country over the next two months.

Erdogan: Turkey severs all relations with Israel

Turkey has severed all ties with Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday.

OCHA: Israel let UN mission deliver aid to north Gaza shelters, then attacked the area

The UN’s humanitarian agency (OCHA) said Israel has denied or impeded all of its attempts to provide food and healthcare to tens of thousands of people trapped in besieged northern Gaza so far this month.

Allama Muhammad Iqbal commemorated in Lahore, Tehran

TEHRAN-On the occasion of the 147th birthday of poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, commemoration ceremonies were held in Iran and Pakistan.

U.S. 'maximum pressure' bound for maximum defeat: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States against reviving its "maximum pressure" campaign, as Washington awaits Donald Trump to enter office in about two months.

Artifacts dating back 4,000 years discovered in Sari

TEHRAN - Local police have uncovered four ancient clay artifacts estimated to be around 4,000 years old in Sari, the capital of Mazandaran province in northern Iran.

Safavid-era mihrab discovered in Isfahan mosque

TEHRAN - In Isfahan, a significant discovery has been made during the restoration of the western prayer hall of the historical Sorkhi Mosque.