Army Downs Intruding Drone in SW Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Army announced that it has shot down an enemy drone in southwest of the country on Sunday evening.
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Iran executes man accused of spying for CIA and Mossad
Iran executes man accused of spying for CIA and Mossad Iran has executed a man accused of spying for the Central Intelligence Agency and Mossad, according to Iranian state-linked media reports. The judiciary’s Mizan news outlet and Mehr News Agency identified the man as Erfan Shakourzadeh, saying he worked at a scientific organisation involved in satellite-related activities and was accused of transferring classified scientific information to foreign intelligence services. According to Reuters, rights group Iran Human Rights Society said Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old aerospace engineering graduate, had been arrested in 2025 and alleged that his confession was coerced.
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Spokesman Invokes Ancient Persian Victory to Warn Enemies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei invoked a historic Persian military triumph over the Roman Empire, saying history repeats itself for those who fail to learn from its lessons.
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Iran says US has not issued World Cup visas for players
Iran says US has not issued World Cup visas for players The Iran Football Federation said the United States has yet to issue entry visas to members of Iran’s national football team ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup 2026. Federation president Mehdi Taj told Nasim TV that no player had yet received a visa and that the process was taking “a very long time”. Iran’s national team is preparing for a training camp in Türkiye lasting around 15 days later this week, while officials hope the issue will be resolved during that period.
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New ‘Nakba’ in Jerusalem: Israel steps up Silwan demolitions near Al-Aqsa
New ‘Nakba’ in Jerusalem: Israel steps up Silwan demolitions near Al-Aqsa Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 16:24 Palestinians say Israel is using wartime impunity to accelerate expulsions and expand settler-linked biblical parks, with at least 50 homes demolished since October 2023 A man watches as Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes near the Silwan neighbourhood in occupied East Jerusalem on 22 December 2025 (Ammar Awad/Reuters) Off Pointing to the corner where he once shared tea with his mother, Fakhri Abu Diab stands amid the ruins of his demolished home in anguish. “I remember as a child going out with my mother to tend the land, then coming back to this spot to share a cup of tea,” the Palestinian father of five said, gesturing towards the shattered remains of what was once his family home. Located in occupied East Jerusalem's al-Bustan neighbourhood, the house was demolished by Israeli authorities in 2024.
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Iran’s Araqchi Holds Talks with Turkish, Egyptian, Dutch Counterparts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate phone conversations with his counterparts from Turkey, Egypt, and the Netherlands on the latest regional developments and Pakistani-mediated talks between Iran and the US.
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Brent crude climbs above $105 after Trump rejects Iran response
Brent crude climbs above $105 after Trump rejects Iran response Oil prices continued to rise after US President Donald Trump described Iran’s response to Washington’s proposal as “unacceptable”, fuelling concerns that the conflict could intensify further and continue disrupting energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose $4. 16, or 4.
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Informed Source: WSJ’s Details on Iran’s Proposed Text Unrealistic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source said details reported by The Wall Street Journal regarding Iran’s proposed text contain significant inaccuracies.
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Roundup: Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire proposal, Trump deems it "unacceptable"
Iran's latest draft proposal for talks with the United States calls for an immediate cessation of conflict on all fronts, a guarantee for no more "aggression" against Iran, and the lifting of U. S. sanctions and naval blockade.
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Gaza: Doctors Under Attack wins BAFTA award after BBC rejection
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack wins BAFTA award after BBC rejection The documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won the current affairs award at the BAFTA Television Awards after previously being dropped by BBC and later broadcast by Channel 4. The film examines attacks on medical workers and healthcare facilities in the Gaza Strip during the war. Journalist Ramita Navia said during remarks following the award that the documentary represented “the findings of our investigation, that the BBC paid for but refused to show”.
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Interceptor missiles launched from Kiryat Shmona after drone alert
Interceptor missiles launched from Kiryat Shmona after drone alert Israeli Channel 12 reported that two interceptor missiles were launched from Kiryat Shmona towards southern Lebanon after a suspicious aerial target was detected near the border area. The incident came amid continuing cross-border tensions and military operations between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military later said it had intercepted a “suspicious aerial target” in the area where its forces are operating in southern Lebanon.
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Hezbollah using fibre optic drones to evade Israeli jamming
Hezbollah using fibre optic drones to evade Israeli jamming The Israeli military is facing difficulties countering First Person View drones used by Hezbollah, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. The newspaper said Hezbollah has been using fibre optic threads tethered to the drones, allowing operators to guide them manually and avoid Israeli electronic jamming systems. The report said Hezbollah recently released footage showing an FPV drone striking an Iron Dome battery near the northern border on Sunday.
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Markets tumble at open; Jewellery stocks sink after PM Modi's advice on not buying gold
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Indian equity benchmarks opened in the red on Monday as geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, and concerns over foreign exchange outflows weighed on investor sentiment. Prime Minister Modi's appeals to curb foreign exchange outflows and weak global cues from Wall Street futures added pressure to domestic markets. At the opening bell, the BSE SENSEX stood at 76,378.
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Iran demands sovereignty over Hormuz in counterproposal to US
Iran demands sovereignty over Hormuz in counterproposal to US Iran, in its counterproposal to end the conflict with the United States and Israel, is demanding full compensation for war damage, the lifting of all sanctions and recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports by Iranian state media. Press TV and IRIB said the proposal also called for the release of frozen Iranian assets and was delivered to Washington through Pakistani mediators on Sunday. US President Donald Trump later rejected the response, writing on Truth Social that it was “totally unacceptable”.
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Israeli soldier killed in Hezbollah drone attack near Lebanon border
Israeli soldier killed in Hezbollah drone attack near Lebanon border The Israeli military said a soldier was killed in a drone attack launched by Hezbollah towards the Manara area near the border with Lebanon on Sunday. The death brings the number of Israeli soldiers killed since clashes between Hezbollah and Israel escalated at the beginning of March to 18, according to the army. Israeli media reported that the military carried out airstrikes and artillery shelling on positions in southern Lebanon following the attack, while explosions were heard in the Galilee region in northern Israel.
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Multinational talks held on restoring navigation through Hormuz
Multinational talks held on restoring navigation through Hormuz Defence ministers and representatives from more than 40 countries held talks on Monday regarding military contributions to a European-led mission to escort commercial vessels and restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions took place remotely amid growing tensions in the region and increasing concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Officials said the meeting was the first of its kind at the defence minister level within the framework of the multinational mission focused on protecting commercial shipping and ensuring freedom of navigation through the strait.
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Netanyahu claims Israel doesnt want US cash
The Israeli PM said he hopes to bring the financial component of American military aid down to zero Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that he plans to "wean" his country off US financial aid within the next decade, while blaming social media "manipulation" for declining public support for Israel among Americans.
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Israel should end reliance on US cash Netanyahu
The Israeli PM said he hopes to bring the financial component of American military aid down to zero Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that he plans to "wean" his country off US financial aid within the next decade, while blaming social media "manipulation" for declining public support for Israel among Americans.
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Doctor says targeting healthcare workers 'consistent policy' of Israel
Doctor says targeting healthcare workers 'consistent policy' of Israel Dr Tahir Mohammed said he has seen “absolutely no” evidence supporting Israeli claims that Hezbollah has used ambulances in Lebanon to transport weapons, Al Jazeera reported. Speaking about Israel’s escalating attacks on Lebanese health workers, the surgeon who has worked in Lebanon and Gaza said the allegations “carry no weight”, citing incidents in which ambulance crews and aid workers were allegedly prevented from reaching wounded civilians in southern Lebanon. Mohammed also referred to incidents in Gaza Strip involving Palestinian ambulance workers who were killed while attempting to retrieve injured people.
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Iran rejects US plan: Iranian Embassy in India says Iran's response reflects "fundamental rights" of country
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Iran has rejected the plan from the US, while submitting the response to the proposal, according to the Iranian Embassy in India's statement on Monday. The Embassy said that the acceptance would have meant ' Tehran's submission to Trump's excessive demands'.
