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August 2024

August 30, 2024

Dismissal of Ukrainian Air Force Commander Following F-16 Crash

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the Air Force Commander following the crash of an F-16 fighter jet during a Russian attack. This incident marks the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 30, 2024

Blinken on 'International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances': Governments Must Hold Perpetrators Accountable

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned enforced disappearances globally, highlighting the responsibility of governments to hold perpetrators accountable. He specifically mentioned Iran, China, Russia,…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 30, 2024
August 28, 2024

The U.S. Sanctions an Israeli NGO and a Settler Official for 'Violence in the West Bank'

The U.S. has sanctioned an Israeli NGO and a settler official due to their involvement in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. This move…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 28, 2024
August 27, 2024

Israel Times: The White House Seeks to Normalize Relations Between Israel and Saudi Arabia Before the U.S. Elections

The White House is pushing for normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia before the upcoming U.S. elections, with John Kirby affirming President Biden's…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 27, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Supports 'Rapid End' to Ukraine War, Tells Russian President

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed support for a quick resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a conversation with President Putin, following his recent visit…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 27, 2024
August 23, 2024

The U.S. Targets 105 Russian and Chinese Companies Due to Military Support for Moscow

The U.S. has imposed trade restrictions on 105 companies from Russia and China for their military support to Moscow amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 23, 2024
August 22, 2024

Venezuela's Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Nicolás Maduro in Recent Presidential Election Dispute

Venezuela's Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Nicolás Maduro in a disputed election, claiming he won against opposition candidate Edmundo González. This decision has…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 22, 2024

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Blame Israel for Failure of Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

Hamas and Islamic Jihad have accused Israel of being responsible for the failure of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 22, 2024
August 21, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Calls for Peace and Stability Ahead of Ukraine Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Ukraine to advocate for peace ahead of his meeting with President Zelensky. This visit comes after criticism of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 21, 2024

White House Reports on Biden and Harris's Negotiation with Netanyahu Regarding Ceasefire in Gaza

The White House has reported that President Biden and Vice President Harris engaged in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about a ceasefire in Gaza…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 21, 2024

Continued Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza; Israeli Army: Dozens of Hamas Militants Killed

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 50 deaths, according to Hamas health officials, while the Israeli army claims to have targeted Hamas…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 21, 2024

Ceasefire Negotiations in Gaza; Blinken Travels to Egypt and Qatar

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 21, 2024
August 20, 2024

Mohsen Rezaei Says Iran's Reaction to Haniyeh's Assassination Will Be 'Very Calculated'

Mohsen Rezaei announced that Iran's response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will be carefully calculated, blaming the U.S. and Israel for the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 20, 2024

Decrease in Number of Israelis Held by Hamas; Israel Reports Discovery of Six More Hostage Bodies

Israel announced the discovery of six more bodies of hostages held by Hamas, prompting calls from families for negotiations to secure the release of the…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 20, 2024

IRGC on Possible Attack on Israel: The Waiting Period for Iran's Response May Be Lengthy

The IRGC has indicated a serious intent to respond to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, suggesting that the response may take time and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 20, 2024

Blinken's Efforts to Accelerate Ceasefire Negotiations; Trip to Egypt and Meeting with Sisi

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Egypt to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, following Israel's acceptance of a U.S. proposal. The negotiations…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 20, 2024

Israel Points Finger at Islamic Republic and Hezbollah; Possible Connection to Tel Aviv Bombing

Israel's Shin Bet has accused Iran and Hezbollah of being involved in a failed bombing in Tel Aviv. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack, which…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 20, 2024
August 19, 2024

Blinken Announces Netanyahu's Agreement to Ceasefire in Gaza; 'Cairo Negotiations This Week'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israel has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza and the release of hostages, with negotiations set…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 19, 2024

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Claim Responsibility for 'Suicide Operation' in Tel Aviv

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a failed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, threatening further attacks and escalating tensions in the region. The incident…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 19, 2024
August 18, 2024

Blinken: These Negotiations May Be the 'Last Opportunity' for the Release of Hostages

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described ongoing negotiations as potentially the last chance to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Despite…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 18, 2024

Netanyahu: Israel is in 'very complex negotiations'; we are ready for any threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is engaged in complex negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages from Hamas.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 18, 2024

With Increased Hopes for a Ceasefire in Gaza, Blinken Travels to Tel Aviv to Meet Israeli Leaders

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Tel Aviv to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza after two days of talks in Doha, amid…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 18, 2024
August 16, 2024

End of Doha Meeting for Ceasefire in Gaza and Release of Hostages; Next Round to be Held in Cairo

Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages concluded in Doha, with further discussions planned in Cairo. The U.S., Egypt, and…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 16, 2024
August 13, 2024

US Secretary of State Condemns Israeli National Security Minister's Visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, citing it as a provocative act…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 13, 2024

U.S. State Department Approves Sale of Advanced F-15 Fighter Jets to Israel

The U.S. has approved a significant arms sale to Israel, including F-15 jets and military equipment, amidst rising tensions following the killing of Hamas leader…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 13, 2024
August 10, 2024

The U.S. Releases $3.5 Billion Budget for Military Equipment Purchases by Israel

The U.S. is releasing a $3.5 billion budget for Israel to purchase military equipment, amidst rising tensions in the Middle East following the deaths of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 10, 2024
August 9, 2024

Whispers of Delay in the Islamic Republic's 'Response to Israel'; Our Response is Unrelated to the Gaza Ceasefire, but Our Priority is the Ceasefire

The Islamic Republic is prioritizing a ceasefire in Gaza while indicating that its response to Israel's actions will not be linked to this ceasefire. This…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 9, 2024

Wall Street Journal Report: The Islamic Republic Has Sufficient Fuel for Nuclear Weapons, But Lacks the Will

The Wall Street Journal reports that Iran has enough enriched uranium to produce nuclear weapons but is not currently doing so. U.S. officials warn that…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 9, 2024

Axios: The U.S. Will Not Impose Sanctions on the 'Nitzach Yehuda' Battalion of the Israeli Army

The U.S. has decided not to impose sanctions on the Israeli 'Nitzach Yehuda' battalion despite potential human rights violations in the West Bank. This decision…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 9, 2024
August 8, 2024

Attack on Hamas Command Centers Near Two Schools; Israel: Action Taken to Minimize Civilian Harm

The Israeli army conducted airstrikes on Hamas command centers located near schools in Gaza, claiming to minimize civilian casualties. The strikes resulted in 12 reported…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 8, 2024

CNN: The Islamic Republic is still considering how to respond to Israel; Hezbollah may act sooner

CNN reports that the Islamic Republic is still deliberating its response to Israel, while Hezbollah may act independently and sooner. This situation escalates tensions in…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 8, 2024
August 7, 2024

Islamic Conference Organization Holds Israel 'Fully Responsible' for the Death of Ismail Haniyeh and Condemns the Act

Member countries of the Islamic Conference Organization condemned Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, labeling it a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 7, 2024

Israeli Foreign Minister Calls for the Death of New Hamas Leader and Eradication of the Organization

Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz has called for the death of Yahya Sinwar, the new Hamas leader, labeling him a terrorist and emphasizing the need…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 7, 2024

Macron in Contact with Behdar: The Cycle of Violence Must End

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Iranian counterpart Masoud Behdar to prevent military escalation in the Middle East following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 7, 2024
August 6, 2024

Yahya Sinwar Replaces Ismail Haniyeh

Yahya Sinwar has been appointed as the new leader of Hamas following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This development comes amidst ongoing tensions…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 6, 2024

Biden Administration Officials Say They Are Preparing to Counter Potential Attacks and Diplomatic Pressure Against the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah

U.S. officials are preparing for potential attacks from the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah against Israel, following the killing of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. They are…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 6, 2024

America's Campaign Against Iran; Biden and Harris Meet with Security Officials

The U.S. has initiated a pressure campaign against Iran amid concerns of a potential retaliatory attack on Israel, following the transfer of missiles by the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 6, 2024

According to Iraqi and American sources; At least five American personnel injured by two Katyusha rockets hitting Al-Asad Airbase

At least five American personnel were injured in a Katyusha rocket attack on Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq amid rising tensions following the deaths of Hamas…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 6, 2024
August 5, 2024

US: Preparing for 'All Possibilities'

The US is preparing for various scenarios amid rising tensions in the Middle East, urging other nations to convey to Iran that escalating conflicts are…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 5, 2024

Deep Concern of G7 Members Over Escalating Crisis and Widespread Conflict in the Region

The G7 foreign ministers expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in the Middle East, particularly regarding the potential for a military conflict involving Iran…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 5, 2024
August 4, 2024

G7 Calls for All Parties to Avoid Provocative Actions in the Middle East

The G7 foreign ministers called for all parties in the Middle East to avoid provocative actions amid rising tensions following the killing of Hamas leader…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 4, 2024

Netanyahu: Israel is in a 'Multilateral War' with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that Israel is engaged in a multilateral war with Iran and its proxies, emphasizing readiness for any scenario amid escalating…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 4, 2024

Wall Street Journal cites 'informed sources': Iranian government is not concerned about the outbreak of war in the region

The Iranian government is reportedly unconcerned about potential regional war following the Israeli attack on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The U.S. and Israel are ramping…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 4, 2024

Several Western Countries Demand Their Citizens Leave Lebanon and Iran; Kurilla Went to Israel

As tensions rise in the Middle East, several Western countries, including France, are urging their citizens to leave Lebanon and Iran. U.S. military leadership is…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 4, 2024
August 3, 2024

IRGC Claims After 'Major Defeat': Ismail Haniyeh Killed by 'Short-Range Projectile'

The IRGC claims that Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader, was killed by a short-range projectile, allegedly designed and executed by Israel with U.S. support. Israeli…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 3, 2024
August 2, 2024

The United States Recognizes Maduro's Rival as the Winner of Venezuela's Elections

The U.S. has recognized Edmundo Gonzales as the legitimate winner of Venezuela's presidential election, rejecting Maduro's victory. This recognition comes amid calls for transparency and…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Aug 2, 2024
August 1, 2024

Axios Reports U.S. on Alert for Potential Iranian Attack on Israel

The Biden administration is on alert for a potential Iranian attack on Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. U.S. and…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 1, 2024

Escalating Tensions in the Middle East; The U.S. Has Deployed at Least 12 Warships in the Region

Tensions are escalating in the Middle East following the deaths of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, prompting the U.S. to deploy at least 12 warships…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 1, 2024

New York Times: Ismail Haniyeh Killed by Bomb Explosion at His Residence in Tehran

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, was reportedly killed by a bomb explosion at his residence in Tehran, with Iran and Hamas blaming Israel for…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Aug 1, 2024
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