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Iran releases death toll of Israel’s prison attack as officials remain suspicious of ceasefire
By Farnoush Amiri and David Rising, The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dozens of staff members, two inmates and a bystander were among the casualties of Israel’s attack last week on Tehran’s Evin prison, a notorious facility where...

Four More Mariners Rescued From Houthi-Hit Ship; 11 Still Missing
Home west asia Four More Mariners Rescued From Houthi-Hit Ship; 11 Still Missing The Iran-backed Houthi militia sank a Greek bulk carrier this week, ending months of relative calm off Yemen’s coast along the vital Red Sea route. Rescuers pulled...

Iran release Israeli prison strike toll, ceasefire under suspicion
Dozens of staff members, two inmates and a bystander were among the casualties of Israel's attack last week on Tehran's Evin prison, a notorious facility where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held. The death toll from the strike...

Suspected Iran spies accused of plotting assassination of ‘senior figure’ in Israel
State prosecutors filed an indictment Thursday against two young men from Tiberias accused of carrying out missions on Iran’s behalf, including a plot to assassinate a “senior figure” in Israel. Another suspected spy was indicted on similar...

Israelis dropped excess munitions from Iran strikes on Gaza
Citing sources from the Israeli air force, the Israeli newspaper Maariv said on Wednesday that the Israeli warplanes sent to carry out operations against Iran were not only equipped with air-to-air missiles but also with air-to-surface munitions....

Iran releases death toll of Evin prison attack, expresses doubt about ceasefire
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Farnoush Amiri And David Rising Published Jun 29, 2025 • 4 minute read In this picture obtained from the Iranian judiciary's news agency Mizan Online on June 25, 2025, excavators...
Iran’s FM calls on UN to recognize Israeli, US aggression
In a letter dated 28 June 2025, addressed to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, Araqchi condemned the military assaults from 13 to 24 June as a “flagrant breach” of the UN Charter and international law. Detailing...

Iran hails Pak’s 'principled stance' during conflict
The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, on Sunday lauded Pakistan for its principled stance and support during the recent Iran-Israel conflict, which Tehran has labelled an unprovoked act of aggression. The...

Little hope for quick cease-fire as Israel kills 34 more in Gaza
Israeli strikes on Gaza late Wednesday and Thursday killed at least 34 Palestinians, including 10 outside a medical clinic, local hospitals and aid workers said, as the military reported the death of an Israeli soldier. The fighting in Gaza has...

Kerry Katona gives her views on Israel-Iran conflict in her latest magazine column as she details her fears on keeping her family safe
Kerry Katona has weighed in on the terrifying Israel-Iran conflict, insisting she's 'focusing on keeping her family safe'. In her weekly new! magazine column, Kerry, 44, admitted she's been 'really afraid' watching the war break out between...

Pilots who bombed Iran sites invited to White House for July Fourth
U.S. pilots who carried out the mission to bomb key nuclear sites in Iran were invited to mark the Fourth of July at the White House on Friday, multiple news outlets reported. Pilots flew B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft...

Iran announces death toll of Israel’s prison strike as officials remain skeptical of truce
Open this photo in gallery:Iranian officials say 71 people were killed in Israel's strike on Evin Prison on Monday, a day before the ceasefire between Iran and Israel took hold.Mostafa Roudaki/The Associated Press Dozens of staff members, two...

Russia’s North-South Trade Corridor with Iran May Never Happen
As the Israel-Iran war comes to some sort of conclusion, Russia’s part in this has been much debated. Given its relationships with both sides, Russia’s role as a swift mediator was rejected by the Americans. Embroiled in its war and not...

Iran says it has ‘serious doubts’ regarding Israel’s commitment to ceasefire
Iran is highly doubtful that Israel will maintain the ceasefire that ended an air war between the two countries, the Iranian armed forces chief of staff told Saudi Arabia’s defense minister on Sunday, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news...

Iran holds state funeral for slain top brass
Iran yesterday held a state funeral for some 60 scientists and commanders killed in its war with Israel, after its top diplomat condemned the latest White House tirade against supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. State television aired footage...

Iran’s Health Ministry rejects radiation risk after attacks
In comments on Sunday, a deputy health minister rejected the risk of any radioactive contamination after the US and Israeli strikes, saying there is basically no nuclear fission in the Iranian nuclear facilities used for uranium enrichment....

Iran voices 'serious doubts' over Israel commitment to ceasefire
Iran on Sunday said it was not convinced Israel would abide by a ceasefire that ended their 12-day war this week. The most serious escalation to date between the arch-foes erupted on 13 June, when Israel launched a bombing campaign in Iran that...

Iran voices truce doubts as UN watchdog issues nuclear warning
Iran warned the Middle East that the threat of war have not yet passed, and expressed “serious doubts” over whether a ceasefire with Israel will hold. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday spoke to Iran's army chief Maj Gen...

Did Trump’s approval rating drop after the Iran strikes…
President Donald Trump's approval ratings have mostly head steady in recent weeks, some with rising approval and other dipping. Several polls released following his decision to bomb multiple nuclear sites in Iran, however, offer initial glimpses...

Israelis face espionage charges of spying for Iran, in court indictment
Two residents of northern Israel's Tiberias—Yoni Segal, 18, and Nehorai Mizrahi, 20—faced espionage charges Thursday for collaborating with Iranian operatives, including agreeing to travel to Iran for "assassination training" targeting a senior...