Hamas mourns Raisi death, hails his ‘support for Palestinian resistance’
Hamas said it appreciated Raisi's "support for the Palestinian resistance, and tireless efforts in solidarity" with Palestinians since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza following the group's October 7 attack.
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Raisi was elected president in 2021 and, under the current timetable, presidential elections are due to take place in 2025.
Iran’s President Raisi took hard line with national protests and nuclear talks
As a young prosecutor in Tehran, Raisi sat on a panel that oversaw the execution of hundreds of political prisoners in the Iranian capital in 1988, as Iran's eight-year war with Iraq was coming to an end, rights groups say.
Israel’s war cabinet approves expansion of Rafah operation
The US has threatened to cut off supplies of offensive weapons if Israel enters population centers in the Gazan city
Yemen’s Houthis claim they targeted 112 Israeli, US, UK ships amid Gaza conflict
Houthi group says operations during this week were carried out with 10 ballistic, cruise missiles, drones
Hamas, CIA director to hold talks in Cairo on Gaza truce
"The only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire is Hamas," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.
Iran threatens to wipe out Israel
President Raisi has sent a pointed warning to West Jerusalem
Israel’s next step still a mystery – media
The US has reportedly advised Netanyahu not to attack Iran
Multiple injuries after Hezbollah strikes Israel – media
The Lebanese militant group claims it hit a military air surveillance unit
Israel urges sanctions in ‘diplomatic offensive’ against Iran
Late on Saturday, Iran carried out an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, using more than 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, in retaliation for a deadly April 1 air strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.
Saudis ‘confirm’ shooting down Iranian drones – media
A royal source in Riyadh has criticized Tehran for “terrorism”
Israel promises ‘response’ to Iranian attack
The counterstrike needs to be acceptable to the US, local media have said