IRAN – In an aim to restart the stalled US-Iran nuclear negotiations, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi might meet the US envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff in Istanbul on Friday Feb. 6. The Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he had instructed Araghchi to pursue “fair and equitable negotiations” grounded […]
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian Orders Resumption of Iran-US Nuclear Talks
IRAN – The Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order to resume the Iran-US nuclear talks, according to local reports on Monday. Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed source, said that the talks are likely to restart soon, involving senior officials from both countries. However, the exact time and location of the meeting have yet […]
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Strip Kill 3
PALESTINE – Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip killed at least 3 Palestinians, including a child, and left several others wounded on Monday Feb. 2. Medical sources said a 3-year-old boy was killed and several people were injured when Israeli naval gunboats fired shells at tents housing displaced civilians along the coast of the al-Iqlimi area […]
European Armies Designated as Terrorist Groups in Iran
IRAN – In a reciprocal measure after designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, Iranian parliament on Sunday designated European armies as terrorist groups. In remarks during a parliament session, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that “under Article 7 of the Law on Countering the Designation of the Islamic […]
Rafah Border Crossing Between Gaza and Egypt Reopens
PALESTINE – After 2 years of closure, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on Sunday, as part of a pilot operation, according to Israeli media. “The Rafah crossing has opened in a pilot operation,” the daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported. “According to estimates, the movement of people will actually begin tomorrow (Monday) in […]
Hamas Warns of Consequences on Israel’s Gaza Ceasefire Violations
PALESTINE – Hamas‘ Political Bureau member and Gaza Strip leader Khalil al-Hayya warned on Saturday that continued Israeli Gaza ceasefire violations would have serious consequences. Hamas said al-Hayya held calls with mediators and unnamed international parties after the Israeli army killed 37 Palestinians in the last 24 hours. Al-Hayya condemned Israel’s near-daily commission of “crimes […]
Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Kill 12 Despite Ceasefire
PALESTINE – Despite a ceasefire being in effect, at least 12 Palestinians were on Saturday killed in a series of Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip, targeting numerous areas. Four Palestinians, among them two children and a woman, were killed, and others injured in an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential apartment in the Rimal neighborhood […]
Pentagon Announces $6.52 Billion in Foreign Military Sales to Israel
ISRAEL – The Pentagon announced on Friday that the US State Department had approved a potential foreign military sales to Israel totaling about $6.52 billion. The approvals include a possible sale of AH-64E Apache helicopters and related equipment worth an estimated $3.8 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement. Boeing and Lockheed […]
Israeli Army Kills 3 in Maghazi Refugee Camp Central Gaza
PALESTINE – At least 3 Palestinians were on Friday killed by Israeli army in Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza, in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations. The military had withdrawn from the area as per ceasefire agreement, according to local reports. Two Palestinians, Yasser Mohammed Abu Shahada, 21, and Walid Hassan Darwish, 20, were killed in an […]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Says Won’t Allow Territory or Airspace use for Military Action Against Iran
SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that Saudi Arabia won’t allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against Iran. The remarks came during a phone call between the crown prince, who also serves as prime minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Saudi Press Agency […]
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Strip Kill 4
PALESTINE – Despite a ceasefire being in effect since Oct. 10, Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip continue, killing at least 4 Palestinians and wounding 3 others on Tuesday Jan. 27. Medical sources said a 17-year-old boy was killed when an Israeli strike hit near the al-Sanafour intersection in eastern Gaza City. 3 more people lost […]
Israel Seeks a 10-Year Comprehensive Strategic Defense Cooperation with US
ISRAEL – The Israeli government seeks to shift its long-standing security agreement with the US to a comprehensive security cooperation including joint weapons development, defense technology cooperation and strategic partnerships rather than direct financial grants, according to a report. Gil Pinchas, a former senior adviser at Israel’s Defense Ministry, told Financial Times that Israel may […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll Hits 6,126
IRAN – According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday, the Iranian protests death toll have risen to 6,126. A total of 41,880 people have been arrested as of the 30th day of nationwide protests in the country, according to data compiled by HRANA. At least 11,009 people have sustained severe […]
Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon Kill 1
LEBANON – Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon on Monday killed 1 person and injured 2 others, in latest violation of ceasefire agreed upon in Nov. 2024. In a statement, the ministry’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center said the strike took place in the city of Tyre. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) said an Israeli […]
Iran Asserts Readiness for War Amid Possibility of US Attack
IRAN – Iran on Monday said that it’s more prepared than ever to respond to any attack, as US military build-up in Middle East following recent protests in Iran display an escalating precedent to a possible military confrontation. In his weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described the situation as […]