Iran’s state broadcaster cut short a pre-recorded interview with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday, triggering protests from parliament and speculation that politically sensitive sections had been censored.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi strongly criticized comments by US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin regarding Iran’s exit from the World Cup, saying they reflect a lack of respect and undermine the US’ suitability to host major international tournaments.
Iran says foreign ship ran aground in Strait of Hormuz A foreign container ship has run aground in the Strait of Hormuz after entering shallow waters outside the shipping route set by Iranian authorities, Iranian state media reports. The report repeated a warning from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that vessels should pass only through the corridor south of Iran’s Larak island. Tehran says that route is the only approved entry-and-exit corridor for ships travelling through the strait.
(260701) -- DOHA, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a view of the skyline at the West Bay district in Doha, Qatar.
Israeli minister vows ‘100 percent’ control over Gaza Israel’s energy and infrastructure minister says Israel will continue expanding its control over the Gaza Strip until it reaches “100 percent”. Speaking to Galei Israel radio, Eli Cohen said Israel could not allow Hamas “to raise its head even by a millimetre”. Cohen said Israel controlled 53 percent of Gaza two months ago, about 60 percent one month ago and “close to 70 percent” today.
US President Donald Trump was still pursuing a nuclear deal with Iran even as military plans for an attack were falling into place, according to a new book that offers a detailed account of how diplomacy gave way to strikes on the Islamic Republic.
Read it yourself: The UN report on Israel targeting Palestinian children stands up to scrutiny Submitted by Peter Oborne on Mon, 06/29/2026 - 21:58 The 94-page document offers a clear accounting of horrific war crimes, even as a wave of pro-Israel commentators attempt to discredit its findings An injured child cries while receiving medical care at a hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, after an Israeli strike, on 29 May 2025 (Eyad Baba/AFP) On A United Nations commission this month published a report saying that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children since 7 October 2023, and that it committed genocide , war crimes and crimes against humanity in the process. Since then, the UN has come under ferocious attack, while one senior journalist was smeared simply for drawing attention to the report. When Alex Crawford of Sky News highlighted the UN findings on X (formerly Twitter), former Jewish Chronicle editor Jake Wallis Simons accused her of “the usual baseless propaganda, amplified by the usual players, serving the usual dark agenda”.
The likely next prime minister would rather be in Warrington than Washington, but foreign policy will dominate his agenda more than he thinks If Andy Burnham is lucky, he will get some time to adjust to the pace of life as prime minister before dealing with his first international crisis. It won’t be long. Donald Trump is an engine of constant turmoil.
Israeli forces arrest at least 20 Palestinians in West Bank raids Israeli forces have arrested at least 20 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, since Tuesday evening, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society. The group said those detained included five women: Jamila Abu Dahou and Jamila Kanaan from Ramallah, released prisoner Maysar Al-Faqih, Faten Hanaysheh from Nablus and Ataf Bader from Hebron. Israeli forces also arrested journalist Hassan Abdel Jawad from Bethlehem, it added.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior officials from around 40 countries will attend the farewell and funeral ceremonies of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, alongside public gathering of religious, political, academic, and cultural figures in Tehran, an official said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a third confrontation with Iran was possible "if necessary," following last year's war and another earlier this year, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday, citing an interview with Channel 14.
Video: 'Unable to export even a single barrel of oil' In an interview with state TV, Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that Tehran has exported over 40 million barrels of oil in less than two weeks since the lifting of the US blockade.
WASHINGTON -- US Vice President JD Vance has again signaled that the White House is prepared to use force against Iran if diplomacy fails, raising the stakes around a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MOU) that has halted open hostilities but left the core disputes unresolved.
Iran, Oman to jointly charge fees along Strait of Hormuz: Report Iran and Oman are looking to jointly impose a service fee for use of the Strait of Hormuz, despite open US objections, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats. The 14-point plan signed by the US and Iran earlier this month stipulates that the Strait of Hormuz would see "the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge", but much like the rest of the agreement, it is only valid for the 60-day negotiation period. However, Iran and Oman are mandated to develop a plan as part of the deal.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian UN envoy reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to combating terrorism in line with international law, highlighted the country's role in defeating ISIL terrorists, and called for greater transparency in UN counterterrorism efforts.
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa mosque Israeli settlers have stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque courtyard in occupied East Jerusalem under the protection of Israeli police, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reports. The Jerusalem Governorate said dozens of settlers stormed the compound’s courtyards on Wednesday, carried out provocative tours and rituals. Israeli forces protected the settlers during the incursion, it added.
Thailand says 10 stranded vessels leave Strait of Hormuz Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 10 of 11 Thai-flagged vessels, or ships chartered by Thai operators, have safely left the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there since late February. The ministry said one vessel, the Hatthaya Naree, remains in the area while it waits to load cargo. It added that the ship is expected to depart as soon as possible once loading is complete.
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian Jain monk and spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni, who founded the international social organisation Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, has been formally invited to attend the state funeral ceremony of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said closer alignment between Tehran and New Delhi on regional and international issues can help expand bilateral cooperation, as he held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi urges diplomacy in call with Iran’s Pezeshkian Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the latest developments in West Asia and the proposed path towards de-escalation. Modi said that, during Tuesday’s call, he stressed the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for India and the wider world, according to the Press Trust of India news agency. In a statement, the prime minister’s office said Modi welcomed the understanding reached and reaffirmed India’s position that all disputes must be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy.
