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Trump: I want Russian President Putin to end the war

White House Spokesperson: President Trump, Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner made peace possible in the Middle East.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the southeastern outskirts of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

Guterres: Any sustainable solution in Gaza must be consistent with international law and lead to a unified, legitimate, and internationally recognized Palestinian rule.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent: The "Israeli occupation army" demolishes residential buildings east of Gaza City.

Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat stated that only American Patriot air defense systems, which Kyiv effectively no longer possesses, are capable of intercepting Russian Kh-22 cruise missiles. #Ukraine @new_militarycolumnist

Today's attack by the Russian Federation is one of the most powerful attacks of the entire war: top 2 or top 3 in scale, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said. Subscribe to OKO | Buy content

450 kamikaze drones of the airplane type and 71 missiles of various classes targeted objectives in Ukraine last night, Kyiv stated. #SMO @new_militarycolumnist

Zelensky: Russia exploited the US proposal to briefly suspend strikes to stockpile missiles

Hamas: There is no improvement in aid entering Gaza, and the occupation continues to restrict it despite entering the second phase of the agreement.

Gaza Civil Defense: We call on international institutions and humanitarian organizations to work on supplying us with fuel.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent: A martyr was killed by occupation forces' bullets outside their deployment areas south of Khan Yunis city, south of the Gaza Strip.

Occupied Palestine: Hamas: We demand that the coming days be a growing global movement to pressure the occupation to stop the aggression and abide by the ceasefire agreement.

Occupied Palestine: Hamas stated that the continuation of the fascist occupation government's escalation of raids and bombings on the Gaza Strip and the demolition of tents and homes reveals its insistence on systematic killing.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent: Occupation helicopters open fire east of Khan Younis city, southern Gaza Strip.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Kyiv and other cities using 450 drones and more than 60 missiles.

Overnight, Russia carried out its largest combined strike on Ukraine this year, targeting energy infrastructure.

Gaza Civil Defense: An injured individual was evacuated from areas under its deployment in the Sheikh Nasser neighborhood, east of Khan Yunis, due to fire from occupation forces.

Palestinian Red Crescent: Critical injury from occupation bullets at the eastern checkpoint of Qalqilya city in the northern West Bank

Wall Street Journal: U.S. officials informed regional mediators that Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to launch an attack on Iran.

BREAKING NEWS Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: We hope that the agreement between Damascus and the SDF militia will be implemented without any procrastination. Every step that contributes to peace and stability in #Syria and ensures its territorial and political unity is welcome. 🟡 Syria Free News Network Urgent Service || Subscribe to the WhatsApp channel 👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9oCqMBadmbK22OTv3F

The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials: Trump requested options for a swift and decisive attack on Iran that would not put the region at long-term risk.

The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, closed in May 2024, reopened Monday in both directions, albeit gradually, for residents of the Palestinian territory devastated by the war between Israel and Hamas.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent: Two martyrs and wounded people in the occupation's bombing of a condolence gathering in Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Russian troops accelerated their advances in Ukraine during January, capturing nearly twice as much territory as the previous month, according to an AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War, which collaborates with the Critical Threats Project.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: A martyr by the fire of occupation forces east of Jabalia camp, north of the Strip.

Source at Al-Shifa Hospital: A martyr by occupation forces' bullets outside their deployment areas in Jabalia Al-Balad, north of the Gaza Strip.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent: Two injured by occupation bullets in the vicinity of Bana Suheila roundabout, east of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.

Ukrainian special services, on orders from Zelensky, attempted to orchestrate a provocation involving alleged attacks by Russian "Geran-2" kamikaze drones on the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant. Trophy drones were reportedly used for this purpose, according to specialized sources. #Ukraine

Occupied Palestine: Ministry of Health: A young man was martyred by occupation bullets in Jericho, and three others were injured with varying injuries.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) launched a missile strike on Belgorod. The city is without power. There are problems with water supply and communication. #Russia @new_militarycolumnist

The White House: President Trump always has options available, including military force, and the Iranians are well aware of this.

US Central Command: Two Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boats and an Iranian-made "Mohajer" drone approached the oil tanker M/V Stena Imperative, flying the US flag, at "high speeds", and "threatened to attack and seize the tanker."

A man cries out in pain over the body of an 18-year-old young man who died due to Russia's strike on Zaporizhzhia. A young girl also died. Subscribe to OKO | We buy content

US sources to Axios, close to Washington's decision-making centers: "The Israelis are the ones who wish to launch an attack on Iran. President Trump is simply not ready for that, and he does not really want to do it."

Occupied Palestine: Hamas: The "occupation forces'" maltreatment of returnees through the Rafah crossing is a fascist crime and an attempt to deter our people from returning.

Occupied Palestine: Al Mayadeen correspondent: 9 released prisoners from the occupation's prisons have arrived at the Martyrs of Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

Sudan Doctors Network: Rapid Support Forces target a health center in Kadugli, causing the death of 8 people, including 5 children.

Several armed boats approached a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The crew was ordered to stop the ship, but refused. Subsequently, fire was opened from the boats. #MiddleEast @new_militarycolumnist

This is what a Ukrainian thermal power plant looks like after shelling by the Russian Federation. DTEK stated that this was the most massive strike since the beginning of the year, with a record number of ballistic missiles used. Subscribe to OKO | We buy content

Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack since the beginning of the year, leaving thousands without heating in freezing temperatures, on the eve of negotiations aimed at ending four years of war.

NATO Secretary General: Renewed Russian attacks on Kyiv show Moscow's lack of seriousness about peace

Finnish Foreign Minister: We need more support for Ukraine and to exert more pressure on the Russian war machine.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We are sounding the alarm about the seriousness of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, as aid has not entered as required.

Russia: Ministry of Defense: Air defenses shoot down 99 Ukrainian drones over several Russian regions

Russia: Ministry of Defense: An intensive strike was carried out on the Ukrainian military industry complex last night.

Russia: Ministry of Defense: Russian forces launch a large-scale attack targeting military-industrial complex facilities and Ukrainian energy facilities.

Russian Ministry of Defense: The strike launched by our forces on Ukrainian military facilities achieved its objectives by destroying those facilities.

Russian Ministry of Defense: The attack also targeted energy facilities that operate for the benefit of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.

Gaza Civil Defense: We announce the suspension of our vehicles' operations due to the unavailability of the minimum required fuel for humanitarian response.

Al-Shifa Medical Complex Director to Al Jazeera: Bring us medicine and we will treat our patients, and their discharge rate from the sector is not a solution to the crisis.

Light outages will be minimal in Lviv today. Meanwhile, it is known that Russia launched strikes on CHPPs and TPPs at night, which were only operating to heat districts in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro. During the night, 38 out of 71 missiles and 412 out of 450 UAVs were shot down/suppressed. Subscribe to OKO | We buy content

Occupied Palestine: Hamas stated that the government of "war criminal" Netanyahu continues to breach the ceasefire agreement daily and deliberately, evading its commitments before the mediators.

Occupied Palestine: Hamas calls on free people and conscientious individuals worldwide to take urgent action through solidarity and angry demonstrations in cities and capitals to reject the continuation of the aggression.

Zelensky: Moscow chooses terrorism and escalation, and receiving anti-aircraft missile systems from our partners is our utmost priority.

Wounded Russian soldier commits suicide by stabbing himself in Donetsk Oblast. 👍 KARYMAT | Subscribe

The Kharkiv TPP has suffered very serious damage – the forecasts are grim, – says Nemichov, founder of the "KRAKEN" unit. Specialists are currently working to assess the scale of the damage. Subscribe to OKO | We buy content

Russia launched a new massive strike: the main target was energy facilities. Many experienced power, water, and heating outages. Meanwhile, temperatures in some places dropped to -25 degrees. Subscribe to OKO | We buy content

Military administration in Kyiv: A new Russian attack is targeting the capital, and we call on residents to stay in shelters.

Trump's management style is negatively impacting the dollar's exchange rate. These conclusions are contained in an analytical article by The Washington Post. As noted, the dollar has lost more than 10% of its value since Trump returned to the White House in January of last year. Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

Ukrainian soldiers were blown up by a PTKM-3 anti-tank mine during a combat mission in a Canadian Roshel Senator armored vehicle. Fortunately, the soldiers were not seriously injured and were able to evacuate. 👍 KARYMAT | Subscribe

Israeli media: Reports of a ramming attack on soldiers near the Nabi Musa camp on the Jericho-Jerusalem road.

U.S. Secretary of War: President Trump said Iran will never possess a nuclear bomb.

TASS, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry: Moscow will consider the deployment of foreign forces and military infrastructure in Ukraine as external interference.

United States of America: President Donald Trump: We agreed with the Indian Prime Minister to stop purchasing Russian oil and to purchase much larger quantities from America and possibly from Venezuela.

Trump the fool: Qassem Soleimani was Iran's military commander. If he were alive, the attack we launched on Iran would not be as it is now. He was a great military commander.

URGENT: Sound of explosions in the vicinity of the town of #AlQahtaniyah in the #Qamishli countryside. 🟡 Free Syria News Network Urgent Service || Subscribe to the WhatsApp channel 👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9oCqMBadmbK22OTv3F

Reuters citing a US official: President Trump called on the Iranians to reach an agreement, and the Istanbul meeting aims to hear what they have.

Trump Administration: If you are living in this country illegally, avoid arrest and self-deport with a free trip and a $2,600 exit payment.

Israeli Army: Today we killed 4 Palestinians near the Yellow Line north of the Gaza Strip after they posed a threat to our forces

Yedioth Ahronoth: Netanyahu conveyed to Netanyahu the conditions of Israel for reaching a good agreement with Iran, and his conditions include zero uranium enrichment and the removal of enriched stock from Iran, as well as Iran stopping its missile program and stopping its support for its agents in the region.

Yedioth Ahronoth, citing sources: Netanyahu's conditions include Iran halting its missile program and ceasing support for its proxies in the region.

Enemy sources announce: Netanyahu hands over to [Eli] Cohen the "Zionist entity's" conditions for reaching a good agreement with Iran. Netanyahu's conditions include Iran halting its missile program and stopping its support for its proxies in the region.

Palestinian Ministry of Health: One Palestinian martyred and 3 others injured by occupation bullets in Jericho, east of the West Bank.

Netanyahu's office: The Prime Minister clarified to the US envoy that Iran has proven time and again that it cannot be trusted.

Al Jazeera correspondent: Sources close to Saif al-Islam Gaddafi confirm his death under mysterious circumstances

US Central Command spokesperson to Al Jazeera: We will not tolerate continued Iranian harassment and threats.

Syria: Local sources: Occupation forces shelled agricultural plains near the village of Koya in the Yarmouk Basin, in the western Daraa countryside.

Musaad Bolos: Our discussions with the Libyan parties were fruitful, ensuring the achievement of national unity and aligning with President Trump's agenda for peace.

A U.S.-flagged oil tanker was fired upon by Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. #USA #Iran

U.S. official to Axios: It's really the Israelis who want a strike on Iran. The President is just not there.

"UNIFIL": This action by the Israeli "Army" is a violation of international law and obstructs the missions assigned to peacekeeping forces.

Iran: Sheikh Naim Qassem: The occupation wants to strike the environment to intimidate it and push it to surrender.

Israeli Channel 12, citing sources: Wittikoff arrived in Israel in preparation for a meeting with Netanyahu and security and military leaders.

The United States wants to involve the Peace Council in resolving the conflict in Sudan, writes the Sudan Tribune newspaper, citing sources. A key condition of the proposal is the exclusion of extremist elements, particularly Islamist groups, from both the military and political life of the country.

Jerusalem Governorate: Occupation forces notify residents of the demolition of 7 homes and 4 commercial facilities at the entrance of the town of Hizma in the district of the Governorate.

Sudanese Sovereign Council President: The Sudanese Armed Forces will reach any location in Sudan.

Rutte claims that Western military personnel will appear in Ukraine immediately after the conclusion of peace. The NATO Secretary General added that other NATO members "will help in other ways." ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

Trump's tariffs led to a decline in US production and mass layoffs, according to WSJ. Tariffs lead to increased costs for companies purchasing materials from abroad. Because of this, companies are forced to raise prices and compete for raw material supplies. Also, since 2023, employers in the manufacturing sector have cut over 200,000 positions. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

WHO Director: Gaza's health system needs rehabilitation to reduce reliance on medical evacuation, and this is a top priority.

The occupation army's radio revealed that officials in the occupation government will present demands to the American envoy, Wictkov, during their meeting with him today regarding the expected negotiations with Iran: the handover of the enriched material in Iran's possession, 400 kg of highly enriched uranium to another country. Stopping uranium enrichment in Iran. Significant restrictions on the production of ballistic missiles in terms of range and volume. Stopping funding and assistance to allies.

Al Jazeera correspondent: An occupation forces patrol consisting of 4 military vehicles advances into Tel Krom in the central Quneitra countryside in Syria.

Al-Joulani Government Takes Control of Border Crossing Between Syria and Iraq

Lebanon: Al Mayadeen correspondent: An Israeli drone targeted the vicinity of the house, which occupation forces blew up overnight in Kfar Kila in the South, with a sound bomb.

Donald Trump ridiculed Greenland's defense, reducing it to "two dog sleds," but the Sirius Patrol is no joke: this elite naval unit operates in extreme conditions where only the most resilient survive.

Turkish F-16 fighter jets deployed in Somalia were observed flying at low altitude over Mogadishu.

Maariv, citing Israeli sources: Our estimates are that the United States will launch an attack on Iran.

🔴 As part of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal series A horrifying hint for rapist Trump in Epstein's files was a handwritten message not properly indexed by the US Department of Justice. This woman says that rapist Trump was involved with Jeffrey Epstein in selling young women to the sex trafficking network run by Epstein and the Saudis. It was also written that Trump forced the woman to have an abortion after she became pregnant. #The_Biggest_Devil

United States of America: Trump: We have the best military equipment and we sell it to NATO allies

Charge everything you can: drones from Sumy region are massively flying towards Kyiv, - Mayor of Konotop Semenikhin. Subscribe to OKO | We buy content

Violent explosions rocked the American base in Kharab al-Jir in the Syrian countryside of Al-Qamishli. A source from the locals told us, "The cause of the explosions was sabotage by American forces of equipment before they left the base."

🔴 Developments The American occupation forces destroyed military equipment inside the Kharab al-Jir base in the countryside of Rmeilan in occupied Syria, concurrently with intensive flights in the airspace of the region.

Shamkhani told Al Mayadeen: The presence of Americans in the region is to defend "Israel".

Believe it or not, one of the books being printed and sold at a Syrian publishing house within the Damascus International Book Fair is titled 'Has the الحديث (Hadith) of the Rafidah Reached You?' It is a compilation of terrorist speeches and fatwas by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a leading figure in the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, who is the main suspect for car bombings in Iraq.

The Popular Mobilization Forces eliminate 11 individuals in a qualitative operation north of Fallujah city.

Oman and Qatar have prepared a plan to resolve the Iran-US conflict. It is based on Ukrainian and Palestinian settlements, reports WSJ, citing sources. The proposal includes measures to address the issue of uranium enrichment, economic incentives, and security commitments from the countries. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

Israeli media: "Kan" channel: The Israeli Air Force faces a major challenge after the Iranians rebuilt themselves and built new air defense systems.

WSJ: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed with his Iranian counterpart a broad proposal drafted by Oman and Qatar, similar to dispute settlement plans in Gaza and Ukraine. This proposal combines steps to address the uranium enrichment issue with economic incentives and security guarantees. WSJ: Iranian President during his conversation with the Egyptian President, requested guarantees from the United States that his country would not be attacked during any talks.

Yedioth Ahronoth: Israel Sets Red Lines for Witekof Ahead of Iran Talks. Steve Witekof will meet with Netanyahu, the Israeli Chief of Staff, and the Director of the Mossad, before holding talks with the Iranian Foreign Minister. Israel intends to emphasize its demand for absolutely no uranium enrichment and to warn against any agreement that overlooks Iran's missile program and support for its proxy groups.

Israeli Chief of Staff: We must strengthen the defensive posture and prepare for a series of offensive operations on all fronts of the war

What is the real objective of the war on Iran? Is the strategic goal to completely overthrow the Islamic Republic regime, or is it a tactical war with broader objectives? Follow #SpecialDialogue with the political advisor to the leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic Republic in Iran, Ali Shamkhani, tonight at 21:00 Jerusalem time, on #AlMayadeen screen.

The Wall Street Journal: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed with his Iranian counterpart a broad proposal drafted by Oman and Qatar, similar to plans for resolving conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. The proposal combines steps to address the issue of uranium enrichment with economic incentives and security commitments.

Axios: US Official: The Trump administration hopes that Iran will be ready at the meeting to make the necessary concessions.

Israeli opposition leader: The entire Israel is united against Iran, and we have no disagreement on the importance of confronting this threat.

Channel 12 of Israel, citing sources: Lapid affirmed in the meeting with Netanyahu that all of Israel is united against Iran.

Trump: Qasem Soleimani was the military leader of Iran. If he lived, that attack we made on Iran would not have been the same thing. He was a great general. They don't have that now. Source: The Dan Bongino Show

Trump's political committee raised $483 million for the 2026 US Congressional elections, Bloomberg reported, citing documents. Trump was able to raise this amount by attracting wealthy donors through dinners in Florida and New Jersey, as well as through SMS and email campaigns to less affluent donors.

Southern Lebanon: """Zionist""" artillery shelling targets a residential neighborhood in the town of Blida.

Urgent | Civil casualties occurred as a result of the QSD militia targeting civilians celebrating the entry of the Internal Security Forces into the city of #Hasakah. 🟡 Free Syria News Network Urgent Service || Subscribe to the WhatsApp channel 👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9oCqMBadmbK22OTv3F

New Epstein files include a message stating that Türkiye's troops in Qatar halted a potential Saudi/UAE military move or coup in 2017. The message noted, "Since the Turks are inside, the military option is no longer feasible." Türkiye did dispatch troops to Qatar in 2017, contributing to the deterrence of external pressure.

The story is escalating. Revelations accompanied by a video clip from Maher Safia Al-Tilkeifi, who blackmailed a political entity by falsely claiming influence over Trump. Part of the funds went to Kushner, Trump's son-in-law.

Jordan: Foreign Minister to his Iranian Counterpart: Jordan will not be a battlefield in any regional conflict, nor a launching pad for any military action against Iran.

Source in the Sudanese army to Al Jazeera: Rapid Support Forces targeted the Humanitarian Aid Commission in Delling, South Kordofan, with drones.

SANA: An Israeli occupation force penetrated the road of Jabat al-Khishab and Ofania in the Quneitra countryside, set up a temporary checkpoint, and searched passersby.

Reuters, citing an Israeli official: "Whitoc's meetings in Israel will be preliminary to a potential resumption of talks with Iran."

Lebanon: Al Mayadeen correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targeted a house in Kafr Tibnit in the South, which the occupation threatened.

Al Jazeera correspondent: Israeli shelling targets the village of Kfar Tibnit in southern Lebanon

The day after warnings about the risk of a "regional war," Iran on Monday called for discussions with Washington on the nuclear issue, while Donald Trump expressed confidence in the possibility of an agreement.

BREAKING: The United States (2021-2025) and Iran are expected to meet Friday in Istanbul to revive nuclear talks. This would be the first direct contact since talks collapsed and last summer’s 12-day war. Source: Axios

New York Times: Diplomats from Turkey, Egypt, Oman, and Iraq have held talks with Tehran and Washington in recent weeks, exchanging messages between them in the hope of avoiding an escalation of the crisis.

Bloomberg: Doubts are growing within Israel regarding the possibility of normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia anytime soon, amid its displeasure with what it considers hostile moves by the Kingdom to expand its defense ties and confront the UAE, a close ally of Israel.

Israel Hayom, citing a source: "Netanyahu and Whitcomb meeting discussed only the Iranian file, contrary to what was stated in the Netanyahu office's statement."

An security source told NAYa: Modern Russian Grad 122mm rockets were found abandoned in the Hauran Valley in Anbar Governorate, western Iraq.

🔴 Breaking News: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has been killed at his residence in Zintan.

UK Maritime Trade Operations: Oil tanker intercepted by Iranian boats provides logistical support to the US Navy

🔴 Head of the State of Law Coalition, "Nuri al-Maliki": - Trump does not know me, and I have no connection to him. Mentioning my name was information sent to him, and I believe Trump was subjected to a disinformation campaign. - I have information from those close to the American decision who are surprised by the tweet, which raises suspicion. - Iraq will not be subjected to economic sanctions.

"Reuters" from sources: Iranian warships approached a tanker flying the American flag in the Strait of Hormuz.

BREAKING: The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone that approached a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, a U.S. official says.

Maritime security firm reports: 6 armed Iranian vessels approached a US oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and ordered it to stop.

The Wall Street Journal reported that 6 armed Iranian boats approached an American oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and ordered it to stop, according to a maritime security company.

UNIFIL: Our soldiers carried out a defensive action against an Israeli drone that posed a threat to them in southern Lebanon.

"UNIFIL": The drone belongs to the Israeli army and crossed the Blue Line in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701

Lebanon, Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stated: "Iran can defeat America and Israel in the confrontation process happening at this time because those who are with God Almighty cannot but be victorious. This Republic (referring to Iran) has given a great light to freedom, integrity, morality, jihad, resistance, liberation, and status for the faithful human being on Earth."

Within the Epstein scandal series | #TheBiggestDevil #WesternDegradation Newly revealed Epstein documents show that during the 2017 Gulf crisis, Jeffrey Epstein advised a Qatari businessman to strengthen Doha's position in Washington by recognizing "Israel" and making symbolic public gestures there to attract the attention of the US administration.

As soon as a peace agreement is reached, armed forces will appear, aircraft will be in the air, and there will be support at sea.

Iraq welcomes a comprehensive ceasefire between the gangs of the Golan regime and the QSD militias.

The al-Julani government took control of the border crossing between Syria and Iraq from the Yarubiyah side.

Maariv, citing military sources: Negotiations between Washington and Tehran do not lead us to reduce our forces' readiness for defense and offense.

Al Mayadeen correspondent in southern Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces carried out an explosion in the border town of Kfar Kila.

Shamkhani told Al Mayadeen: "What is being said about a transition from a limited war, wider than Iran's geography, stems from two reasons. The first is the military spread of the enemy."

Shamkhani told Al Mayadeen: The enemy's deployment extends to the furthest point in our surrounding region from which threats emanate.

Spokesperson for the Badr Parliamentary Bloc: - We will be worse off than Gaza if we implement Trump's tweet. Al-Maliki cannot be changed because of a tweet from a reckless person. - We call on Al-Halbousi to move to the opposition and not to vote for Al-Maliki. Our message to him is: do not vote for Al-Maliki's government.

Shamkhani to Al Mayadeen: The war is not just a exchange of fire and the whistling of shells; we are living in actual war conditions and are prepared for any circumstances.

Ukraine’s Marichka naval drone reportedly has up to 1,000 km range and a large warhead and has completed tests, but hasn’t been used in combat yet. With a speed of about 10 km/h, it’s basically a slow, long-range torpedo meant for stationary targets like bridge supports or docked ships.

Israel sets red lines for Witkoff ahead of Iran talks Steve Witkoff will meet Netanyahu, the IDF Chief of Staff, and the Director of the Mossad before holding talks with Iran's Foreign Minister. Israel plans to stress its demand for zero uranium enrichment and warn against any deal that ignores Iran's missile program and support for proxy groups.

Russia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Deployment of Western military units in Ukraine is unacceptable

Al Jazeera correspondent: Israeli occupation forces stormed the town of Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramallah, and fired sound and gas grenades.

Al Mayadeen correspondent in the South: Israeli occupation forces have fired 6 artillery shells on the town of Blida so far.

Financial Times: Washington-Tehran talks will not address ballistic missile arsenal, according to diplomats

Lebanon: Al Mayadeen correspondent in the South: Israeli occupation artillery targets the outskirts of Al-Salhani in the town of Rmeish.

Reuters: Witkow's meetings in Israel will be preparatory for a potential resumption of talks with Iran.

URGENT Israeli enemy warplanes launch strikes targeting the town of Kfartabent in southern Lebanon.

Israeli warplanes launched raids on the town of Kfar Tibnit in southern Lebanon.

The US warned Iraq that it may restrict access to oil revenues if it appoints Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister, stating that he is too close to Iran.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez: While others look inwards, we look outwards, finding new partners in new regions and welcoming those who come from abroad. Spain builds bridges, not fences. It looks to the future, not to the past. It embraces cooperation, not fragmentation. READ MORE

Russia: Kremlin: Putin discussed joint work within the framework of the OPEC+ organization with the Saudi Crown Prince to ensure the stability of the global energy market.

An Iranian diplomatic source told Reuters: "The Istanbul meeting will show whether America intends to hold serious and meaningful talks to achieve results."

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Summoning of EU ambassadors to Tehran due to the designation of the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization

The European Commission has launched a major investigation into China's wind energy sector, the press service of the European Commission announced. The target is Goldwind, a company that holds more than a 15% share in the global wind turbine market. The EC is concerned that the company may be receiving foreign subsidies that could undermine the European market. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

Iran: Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh: Our next priority is to accelerate the unification of launch platform standards and develop the air launch platform.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: We agree with China that the cause of the disintegration of the previous strategic security system is Washington's unilateral actions

Iranian President Raisi In response to the request of friendly governments in the region to respond to the US President's proposal for negotiations, I have instructed the Foreign Minister that if a suitable atmosphere free from threats and away from unreasonable expectations is available, he should prepare the ground for fair and equitable negotiations based on the principle of dignity, wisdom, and interest within the framework of national interests.

Iranian President: I have instructed Araghchi to prepare for talks with Washington if an atmosphere free of threats and unreasonable expectations prevails.

Iran has conveyed its willingness to suspend or halt its nuclear program to de-escalate tensions. However, it favors a U.S.-backed proposal for a regional nuclear power consortium. Officials disclosed that Ali Larijani recently conveyed a message from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Vladimir Putin, proposing the transfer of Iran's enriched uranium to Russia, consistent with the framework of the 2015 agreement.

Senior Iranian Official to Reuters: Araghchi holds meeting with US Envoy Steve Wittek in Istanbul on Friday

Iran's Supreme National Security Council: Negotiations with Washington do not involve the transfer of uranium abroad, and Iran has no intention of transferring uranium to any country.

BIG: The last major U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty expires on Thursday. It capped nuclear warheads at a maximum of 1,550 and limited delivery systems to a maximum of 700. It also ensured transparency regarding nuclear arsenals. Following its expiration, for the first time since the 1970s, there will be no active nuclear arms reduction treaties between the two largest nuclear powers. READ MORE

AFP: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed by a 4-member commando unit.

Libyan media: Saif al-Islam, son of Gaddafi, killed.

US Central Command Spokesperson to Al Jazeera: Iranian drone maneuvered aggressively near the aircraft carrier Lincoln.

The Iraqi National Intelligence Service intervenes to prevent the display of a book by the terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi at the Damascus International Fair and bans its display.

Mossad's statement: We can elevate the peace agreement in Sudan to the Peace Council after its elevation to the Security Council.

Somaliland says it expects to sign a trade partnership with Israel, the first nation to recognise its independence, and may offer access to mineral resources such as lithium in return for Israeli technology and investment. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi said talks are ongoing but no deal is final yet. Source: Reuters

Lebanon: Sheikh Naim Qassem: We are in the stage of defending our land and existence and liberation.

Egypt: Foreign Minister: Egypt rejects any attempt aimed at dividing Sudan or undermining its sovereignty and stability

Breaking News A convoy of Internal Security Forces has begun entering the city of #Qamishli. 🟡 Breaking News Network Urgent Service || Subscribe to the WhatsApp channel 👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9oCqMBadmbK22OTv3F

Al-Hasakah Information Directorate to Al Jazeera: Movement of Syrian security forces towards the town of Tel Brak in preparation for entering Qamishli city.

Reuters, citing a regional official: The Istanbul talks framework on Iran remains unclear, but the priority is de-escalation and avoiding conflict.

Russia: Ryabkov: Dialogue with the United States on strategic stability is impossible without a radical review of Washington's hostile course

Wall Street Journal, citing sources: The second track discusses issues including Washington's demands to impose restrictions on Iran's missile program.

Urgent Interior Ministry units have begun entering and deploying in the countryside of the city of Ain al-Arab (Kobani) in the northeast of Aleppo Governorate, as part of the implementation phase of the agreement concluded between the Syrian Government and the SDF to undertake security tasks according to an integrated and organized plan. Syria Free News Network Urgent Service || Subscribe to the WhatsApp channel 👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9oCqMBadmbK22OTv3F

The Jerusalem Post, citing two sources: Zamir's visit to Washington included highly secret meetings with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

URGENT - Syrian Free News Network || Internal Security Forces begin deployment in Hasakah city in implementation of the agreement concluded between the Syrian state and the QSD militia. 🟡 Urgent Syria Free News Network Service || Subscribe to the WhatsApp channel 👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9oCqMBadmbK22OTv3F

▶️ Footage of a plane with Russian Special Flight Detachment insignia landing in Abu Dhabi. According to TASS, a Russian delegation is on board, having arrived for talks on Ukraine. Video: TASS ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World on Max

The White House announced that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are still scheduled for the end of this week, despite the incident involving the downing of an Iranian drone. Follow TASS / World on Max.

Israel and Azerbaijan signed an AI cooperation agreement in the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu: Send my warmest greetings to President Aliyev. We always say, ‘Next year in Jerusalem’ — tell him, ‘This year in Jerusalem.’ Let him come and visit us. He will be very warmly received.

The US plans to issue a general license allowing companies to extract oil in Venezuela, thereby easing sanctions to revitalize its faltering energy sector. This development follows a recent license that permitted firms to trade Venezuelan oil, redirecting exports towards US refiners. Source: Bloomberg

CNN quoted Israeli officials as saying: Israel will demand that any agreement include Iran abandoning its ballistic missile program.

US statement on Iranian diplomatic source: Tehran's defensive capabilities are non-negotiable

India will purchase petroleum, defense equipment, aircraft, and other goods from the U.S. under a new trade deal.

Iran: Defense Minister: Our goal in the field of space technology is to not be dependent on any party, and therefore we must move strongly and compensate for any delay.

Russia: Ryabkov: Moscow and Beijing agree that the main reason for the deterioration of the former strategic security system is the unilateral actions of the United States.

Russia: Ryabkov: The appearance of American medium-range missiles in Japan will inevitably lead to counter military-technical measures by Moscow

Russia: Ryabkov: The deployment of American missile defense systems in Greenland will be met with military-technical measures from Russia.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: The fictitious threat from Russia and China, which Washington claims is the reason for its interest in Greenland, is unrealistic.

Australian Foreign Minister: Sanctions on more than 200 Iranian individuals and entities in continuation of listing the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization

Iranian President Pezeshkian, responding to requests from friendly regional governments regarding the US President's proposal for negotiations, has directed the Foreign Minister to, in the presence of a suitable atmosphere free from threats and unreasonable expectations, prepare the ground for fair and equitable negotiations based on the principles of dignity, wisdom, and national interest.

Australian Foreign Ministry: Imposing additional sanctions on Iran in response to the Iranian regime's horrific use of violence against its people

Australia has imposed sanctions on 20 Iranian citizens, including representatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This was announced by the country's Foreign Minister, Penny Wong.

The New York Times, citing Iranian officials, reported that Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani met recently with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Larijani carried a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stating that Iran may agree to ship enriched uranium to Russia, as it did under the 2015 agreement.

Shamkhani told Al Mayadeen: Many countries announced that they would not allow their territories to be used to launch any attack against us, and we saw that during the war.

Advisor to His Excellency the Supreme Leader Khamenei (may his shadow be prolonged), Ali Shamkhani: If negotiations begin with the two basic conditions of distancing from threats and from illogical orders, then there is a possibility for meetings.

Al Jazeera correspondent: The French Parliament fails to pass a no-confidence vote against the government and approves the 2026 budget

Axios, citing a US official: The Istanbul meeting will focus on attempting to crystallize a comprehensive deal that prevents war.

Russian Foreign Ministry: Moscow condemned interference in Iran's internal political processes and considered threats of strikes against it unacceptable.

Spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee: Any negotiations should be confined to the nuclear file and be indirect

The new dates for the Russia-Arab summit will depend on the schedules of the Russian President and Arab leaders, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

🇮🇷 Western Military Studies Center: Based on its speed and altitude, it is believed that this Iranian drone that carried out a reconnaissance mission today in both northwestern and southern Iran is a jet-engine-powered drone of the "Karrar" model, which Iran has modified for various missions, including air combat using the Majed missile.

The U.S. Marine Corps has begun testing FPV drones controlled via fiber optic cable. #USA @new_militarycolumnist

🔴 Foreign announcement regarding diplomats: Talks between Washington and Tehran will not address the ballistic missile arsenal

Reuters, citing a senior Iranian official: Araghchi will hold a meeting with the US envoy and Tekof in Istanbul on Friday.

British Government: New sanctions package on Iran

Jordan: Foreign Minister: I affirmed in a call with my Iranian counterpart that Amman will not be a launching pad for any military action against Iran

Iranian Parliament Member Amir Hossein Tabatabaei: Mr. Araghchi: Our people expect a preemptive strike against the enemy, not negotiations. Then you rushed to Turkey from a position of weakness, are you repeating the same strategic mistake?! - Didn't they bomb Iran in the middle of the negotiations last time? - What will you offer and what concessions will you get?

The United Kingdom is revoking the accreditation of a Russian embassy employee in London, according to a statement from the UK Foreign Ministry. The decision was made in response to the expulsion of a British diplomat from Moscow. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

The European Commission believes that the EU's dependence on gas from Russia and the US cannot be compared. This was stated by European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen. According to her, the EU "purchases LNG from the US, which can be purchased from any country in the world," whereas from Russia, it received up to 45% of its gas imports via pipelines before 2022. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

Labbayk ya Mahdi 🤺 📡🚀The drone swarms of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps do not stop, and continue to break the prestige of the American fleet.

The House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill (217-214) to end the partial government shutdown and sent it to President Trump, who stated he will sign it.

An armed Iranian drone parades over American destroyers in the Persian Gulf.

🔴Libyan media: - Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed at his residence in Zintan by 4 unknown individuals. - The assassination operation against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi at his residence in Zintan occurred after the surveillance cameras were disabled.

Libyan media: The assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi at his residence in Zintan was carried out after disabling surveillance cameras.

Zionist military official: We warned the Americans that the Iranians would violate any agreement... Part of the reason for their delay is likely the transfer of offensive weapons to hidden locations.

The air temperature in Cuba dropped to 0 degrees Celsius for the first time, reported the Cuban portal Cubadebate. The previous temperature record was set in February 1996, when the thermometer reading fell to 0.6 degrees Celsius. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

An F-35C Lightning II fighter jet from the carrier air wing of the US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone (a clone of the American MQ-9 Reaper), which was conducting reconnaissance in close proximity to the ship. #USA #Iran @new_militarycolumnist

Spokesperson for the U.S. Central Command told Al Jazeera: "We shot down the Iranian drone in self-defense and to protect our forces."

The spokesperson for the U.S. Central Command told Al Jazeera: We shot down an Iranian drone after it approached one of our aircraft carriers.

🔴 Head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki: My grievance is with some countries that interfered regarding Trump's tweet 'Qatar, Turkey, and Syria'.

🔴 Head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki: 10 members of the Coordination Framework agreed to my nomination for the position of Prime Minister. Two objected.

US forces shot down an Iranian drone that approached their aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, a US official told Reuters. ✔ Subscribe to TASS / World in Max

Masoud Poulous: We will present the peace agreement between the parties in Sudan to the UN Security Council after its ratification by the Quartet.

Massad Boulos: We have reached the final text of the peace agreement in Sudan with the Quartet.

Missed Boulos: The United Nations has established a mechanism for the withdrawal of fighters from both sides of the conflict in Sudan from certain areas to allow aid flow.

Mossad official: We have a document that we believe is acceptable to both sides of the conflict in Sudan, which is supposed to lead to a humanitarian truce.

Al Jazeera correspondent: A convoy of Syrian Internal Security Forces entered the city of Qamishli.

Zelensky approved the new structure of Ukraine's Defense Plan. The President instructed the Cabinet of Ministers, with the participation of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (SZRU), and the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), to prepare the Defense Plan in accordance with this structure. After the amendments are made, the updated Plan will be submitted for the consideration of the National Security and Defense Council (RNBO).

Lebanon: Sheikh Naim Qassem: For us, our position is defense, not surrender

Iran: Sheikh Naim Qassem: Hezbollah's disarmament is a pretext by the occupation, but what they actually want is to nullify our existence.

Syrian Interior Ministry Spokesperson: The agreement with QSD is being finalized with the entry of a new security convoy into the city of Qamishli

Syrian Interior Ministry: Our forces are preparing to enter the city of Qamishli to implement the terms of the agreement with QSD and to commence their security duties.

🔴 Video: In a horrific incident, a fire broke out in three wheelers on the Al-Khalis road in Diyala Governorate, with reports of fatalities.

Head of Hezma municipality in the Quds district told Al Jazeera: "Occupation forces delivered 7 demolition notices to homes in the town."

The holy military threshold has completed its preparations to distribute the largest piece of cake to visitors of Samarra on the night of mid-Sha'ban. #ShaabanBirths

Hasakah Governorate Media Directorate: Syrian security forces are moving towards the town of Tal Barak in preparation to enter the city of Qamishli.

BREAKING NEWS The Ministry of Interior has appointed Colonel "Rami Assaad Al-Taha" as the commander of Internal Security in Raqqa Governorate.

Turkish F-16 fighter jets deployed to Somalia were seen flying at low altitude over Mogadishu.

Australian Foreign Ministry: Imposing sanctions on over 200 Iranian individuals and entities as a follow-up to the designation of the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.

Shamkhani: Any attack, no matter how small, will turn into a very big crisis, larger than others imagine.

Ali Shamkhani, Advisor to Imam Khamenei: If we want to limit our deterrence and response to our geography, this is not possible militarily. The enemy's spread includes the farthest point in our surrounding region from which threats emanate.

Shamkhani to Al Mayadeen: If we want to limit our deterrence and response to our geography, this is not possible militarily.

🔴The Popular Mobilization Forces apprehend an ISIS member in a qualitative operation in the areas north of Fallujah city.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei: This sedition resembled a coup attempt which was suppressed. But why call it a coup attempt? Because the goal was to destroy the centers effective in the country's governance. They attacked the police, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Iran) bases, government institutions, and banks.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Israel on Tuesday for talks with Netanyahu and Israel’s military chief.

Head of Internal Security in Hasakah: Qamishli Airport will be handed over tomorrow

British Government: New sanctions package on the Iranian regime