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IranIRGC says it dismantled remaining Takfiri cell in southeastern Iran
The IRGC Ground Force's Quds Headquarters announced the dismantling of a Takfiri cell linked to the assassinations of Sunni clerics and two law enforcement personnel, with eight members killed and two arrested.
IranIran Intelligence Ministry dismantles three Takfiri terrorist cells in Sistan and Baluchestan
Iran's Intelligence Ministry dismantled three Takfiri terrorist cells in Sistan and Baluchestan and Hormozgan provinces before they could carry out attacks. Two terrorists were killed and ten arrested, with weapons and ammunition seized.
IranIRGC Ground Forces join SCO counter-terrorism drill in Belarus
A special forces team from the IRGC Ground Forces has entered Belarus to take part in a joint counter-terrorism exercise of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states. Iran previously hosted the drill in Shabestar last year.
IranTrump approval rating hits record low of 32 percent in Reuters/Ipsos poll
A six-day Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 32% of Americans approve of President Trump's performance, matching the lowest rating of his career. Hispanic support fell to 24%, and Democrats lead Republicans 44% to 37% ahead of the November 3 election.
IranIran Army Chief Says Defense Production Continued During Conflicts
Major General Amir Hatami stated that Iran's defense production lines never stopped during the 12-day and Ramadan wars, and that enemy attempts to disrupt output failed.
IranFire breaks out aboard French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, navy says
The French Navy said a fire broke out aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and was extinguished several hours later, with no injuries and no impact on nuclear facilities.
IranIran Army Says New Missiles and Drones Produced Daily, to Be Unveiled at Proper Time
Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, spokesman for Iran's army, said new defensive and offensive equipment including missiles and drones is produced daily and will be introduced at the appropriate time.
IranIranian MP says US fuel prices, not rhetoric, will decide Strait of Hormuz status
Ali Nikzad, deputy speaker of Iran's parliament, said US fuel price indicators, not American officials' statements, determine whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open, and dismissed President Trump's threats as aimed at US domestic politics.
Israel–IranIsraeli settlers set Palestinian vehicles on fire near al-Samu
Israeli settlers set several Palestinian-owned vehicles on fire during an attack on the Wadi Juhaysh area near al-Samu, south of al-Khalil, according to Mehr News.
Israel–IranIsraeli artillery and drone strikes reported in southern Lebanon
Lebanon's National News Agency reported Israeli artillery shelling near Haddatha and Baraachit, machinegun fire toward Buyout al-Sayyad and al-Mansouri, and a drone sound bomb over Haris in the Nabatieh district on Tuesday.
IranAmnesty International says states must arrest Netanyahu under ICC warrant
Amnesty International said ICC member states are legally obliged to detain and surrender Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters their territory, and condemned his government's settlement expansion and rights violations in the West Bank and Gaza.
Pakistan ShiaUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in Pakistan for three-day talks expected to touch on Iran
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad for three days of meetings with senior Pakistani officials. A UN spokesperson said the talks will cover Pakistan's diplomatic and mediation efforts between Iran and the US.
World ShiaYemen's armed forces say they struck Saudi airports and Aramco refinery in three operations
Yemen's military spokesman Yahya Saree said three operations targeted Riyadh's King Khalid airport, the Aramco refinery in Rabigh and Abha airport, in response to what he called Saudi aggression that included 60 airstrikes in 24 hours.
World ShiaYemeni forces report 20 strikes on Saudi gatherings in Taiz
A Yemeni military source said Yemen's armed forces carried out more than 20 attacks on Saudi gatherings between Ras al-Arah and al-Saqya in Taiz province, reporting dozens killed or wounded and several vehicles set on fire.
US–IranIran warns Bahrain at UN over use of its airspace in US operations against Iran
An Iranian diplomat at the UN Third Committee said Bahrain placed its territory, bases and airspace at the disposal of the United States for what Tehran calls an illegal war against Iran, and warned of a response if such use is repeated.
IranIran Says European States Must Be Accountable for Backing US Aggression
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said European countries that provided territory or facilities for US and Israeli attacks on Iran must be held accountable, during a meeting with diplomats in Tehran.
World ShiaIran's Ghalibaf tells Armenian FM Caucasus must not become arena for foreign rivalry
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Tehran, saying the Caucasus must not be a scene for rivalry among foreign powers and hoping a strategic cooperation treaty is finalized soon.
IranPezeshkian tells Armenian FM US cannot be trusted in talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told visiting Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan that the US has attacked Iran three times after negotiations, calling talks meaningless. He also urged expanded trade ties with Armenia.
IranIran security official says enemy miscalculations led to heavy defeats
SNSC Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei said on Monday that the enemy's past miscalculations against Iran resulted in heavy defeats, and expressed confidence Iran would overcome current challenges.
IranPezeshkian Nominates Mehrdad Akhlaghi as Iran's Defense Minister
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has nominated Mehrdad Akhlaghi, a senior Defense Ministry official, as the new defense minister under Article 133 of the Constitution. If approved by Parliament, Akhlaghi will succeed Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, who was killed in a US-Israeli attack on February 28.
IranIranian Interior Minister Momeni Departs for Qatar on Official Invitation
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni left for Qatar at the invitation of his Qatari counterpart, Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He is accompanied by senior economic and provincial officials.
US–IranIran to use diplomatic potential to defend national interests, Araghchi says
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will use its diplomatic capacity to defend national interests, stressing continued consultations with foreign representatives.
World ShiaRights groups urge ICC referral over Saudi attacks in Yemen
Human rights monitors and UN experts say Saudi military operations in Yemen may amount to war crimes and are calling for the UN Security Council to refer the situation to the International Criminal Court.
Israel–IranGaza death toll reaches 74,243 as six more Palestinians killed
Six more Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, bringing the total death toll since October 2023 to 74,243, according to Mehr News. Since the October 11 ceasefire, 1,460 Palestinians have been killed and 5,116 wounded.