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      <title>Iranian Army spokesman: Iranian order governing Hormuz Strait is irreversible</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – The spokesman for Iran's Army, stressing that the Iranian order governing the Strait of Hormuz is irreversible, said the United States has no choice but to accept the existing situation, otherwise it will face costs far greater than those it has incurred in the past.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:14:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iraqi Nujaba Movement chief: Diplomacy with Saudi Arabia is ineffective; military response necessary</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Secretary-General of Iraq's Nujaba Movement said diplomacy with Riyadh has yielded no results and stressed the need for an appropriate military response.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:08:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IRGC spokesperson: Reopening Hormuz Strait depends on acceptance Iran's conditions</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – The spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is subject to the Islamic Republic's specific mechanisms and conditions and has nothing to do with negotiations between Iran and Oman.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:17:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pakistan Defense Minister: Unity among Islamic countries against Israeli regime is essential</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Pakistan's Defense Minister has stressed the need for unity among Islamic countries against the Israeli regime.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:08:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zolghadr: Reopening Hormuz Strait depends on U.S. correcting its conduct</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council said the Islamic Republic of Iran will never back down, whether in war or in negotiations.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:04:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pezeshkian: Our fighters amazed world</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the steadfast defense by Iran's armed forces, backed by the Iranian people and coordinated efforts across all sectors, disrupted the enemy's calculations.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Foreign Affairs: United States should leave West Asia</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245274-foreign_affairs_united_states_should_leave_west_asia</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Criticizing decades of U.S. military presence in West Asia, the American magazine Foreign Affairs described the war against Iran as the latest sign of the failure of this strategy, arguing that the extensive deployment of U.S. troops and military bases has not only failed to guarantee Washington's security or that of its allies, but has also drawn the United States into costly and endless wars.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>10 UK trade unions call for revocation of U.S. access to British bases for attacks on Iran</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245272-10_uk_trade_unions_call_for_revocation_of_u.s._access_to_british_bases_for_attacks_on_iran</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Ten British trade unions have called on Andy Burnham, the country's prime minister, to revoke authorization allowing the United States to use British military bases for attacks on Iran.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:02:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran and Azerbaijan agree to expand cooperation in sports and youth affairs</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports have emphasized the expansion of bilateral cooperation in sports and youth affairs during a meeting.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:05:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UNICEF: 300 children martyred during 300 days of Gaza ceasefire</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245268-unicef_300_children_martyred_during_300_days_of_gaza_ceasefire</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that nearly one child has been martyred every day in Gaza during the 300-day ceasefire, with a total of 300 children martyred.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:16:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Analysis | Why Zionist lobby in U.S. is no longer as influential as it once was</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245266-analysis_why_zionist_lobby_in_u.s._is_no_longer_as_influential_as_it_once_was</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The victory of Abdulrahman Al-Sayed in the Michigan Democratic primary was the first clear setback to the notion that money, lobbying, and negative advertising can always determine political outcomes in the United States.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:30:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CNN reveals: U.S. military seeking a way to exit war</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245264-cnn_reveals_u.s._military_seeking_a_way_to_exit_war</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A U.S. media outlet reported that the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff has called in private meetings for finding a way to end the war with Iran and has warned about the consequences of further escalation.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:14:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IRGC: Foreign media acknowledgment of Trump's defeat result of revolutionary media efforts</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245262-irgc_foreign_media_acknowledgment_of_trump's_defeat_result_of_revolutionary_media_efforts</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement marking August 8, Iran's National Journalists' Day and the anniversary of the martyrdom of journalist Mahmoud Saremi.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:38:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Araghchi to neighbors: Time to rely only on ourselves, embrace true brotherhood</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245260-araghchi_to_neighbors_time_to_rely_only_on_ourselves_embrace_true_brotherhood</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's Foreign Minister said in a message to neighboring countries that the time has come to rely on themselves and embrace true brotherhood.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:21:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ansarullah senior official: UNSC statements not worth paying attention to</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245258-ansarullah_senior_official_unsc_statements_not_worth_paying_attention_to</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A member of Yemen's Ansarullah political bureau said the movement is determined to reclaim its rights, adding that statements issued by the UN Security Council are not worth paying attention to.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Norouzi: Journalists stand at intersection of reality and public opinion</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245256-norouzi_journalists_stand_at_intersection_of_reality_and_public_opinion</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Ahmad Norouzi, Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) World Service, in a message marking Journalist’s Day on August 8, congratulated media professionals and journalists and emphasized their profound historical and civilizational responsibility to convey the truth and report on developments around the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:53:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Reuters poll: Americans see war with Iran as source of instability</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245254-reuters_poll_americans_see_war_with_iran_as_source_of_instability</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A new Reuters poll indicates growing concern among Americans over the consequences of the war with Iran and rising fuel prices.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:53:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brig. Gen. Ebnolreza: Iran’s indigenous technology superior to any imported system in region</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245252-brig._gen._ebnolreza_iran’s_indigenous_technology_superior_to_any_imported_system_in_region</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Acting Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics said that those seeking to purchase security and military superiority through imported systems will soon realize that Iran’s indigenous technology is superior to any system in the region.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:47:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sanders: Corrupt Trump has dragged U.S. into a catastrophic war</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245250-sanders_corrupt_trump_has_dragged_u.s._into_a_catastrophic_war</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders said that Donald Trump is corrupt and has dragged the country into a catastrophic war.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:21:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More than 700 U.S. service members suffer brain injuries in Iranian attacks</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245248-more_than_700_u.s._service_members_suffer_brain_injuries_in_iranian_attacks</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Nearly 700 U.S. service members have been injured in Iranian drone and missile attacks on American bases in West Asia, as well as in other combat-related incidents.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:02:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Two senior Mossad officials dismissed following failures in dealing with Iran</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245246-two_senior_mossad_officials_dismissed_following_failures_in_dealing_with_iran</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – An Israeli media outlet reported that Roman Gofman, head of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, has dismissed two senior heads of departments within the organization.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. lawmaker: Missile “imbalance” between U.S. and Iran clearly evident</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245244-u.s._lawmaker_missile_imbalance_between_u.s._and_iran_clearly_evident</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A U.S. lawmaker, reacting to the depletion of the country’s interceptor missile stocks, said the situation had exposed a clear “imbalance” in the U.S. position vis-à-vis Iran.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:12:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Maj. Gen. Rezaei to U.S.: We will not allow a second route to be opened in Strait of Hormuz</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245242-maj._gen._rezaei_to_u.s._we_will_not_allow_a_second_route_to_be_opened_in_strait_of_hormuz</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A member of Iran’s Expediency Council said that Iran would not allow a second route to be opened in the Strait of Hormuz.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:08:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Qalibaf to Trump: This theater diplomacy has failed</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245240-qalibaf_to_trump_this_theater_diplomacy_has_failed</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Parliament Speaker, reacting to recent claims by U.S. officials, referred to their failed and repetitive diplomacy, saying: “These statements are theater diplomacy on loop.”
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:05:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump threatens lengthy prison terms for U.S. journalists over leaked reports</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245238-trump_threatens_lengthy_prison_terms_for_u.s._journalists_over_leaked_reports</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – U.S. President Donald Trump, angered by reports in American media about shortages of the country's weapons and missiles, announced that lengthy prison sentences would be imposed for "treasonous statements."
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:41:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Akrami-Nia: Iran’s Army is fully prepared</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245236-akrami_nia_iran’s_army_is_fully_prepared</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The spokesperson for the Iranian Army said the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army is fully prepared and is continuously enhancing its operational readiness by restoring damaged systems, introducing new equipment, and relying on domestic capabilities.
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      <title>Iran and Tajikistan discuss increasing academic scholarship quotas</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s ambassador to Tajikistan and the country’s Minister of Education and Science discussed ways to increase academic scholarship quotas between the two countries while emphasizing the expansion of scientific and educational cooperation.
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      <title>Iran-Iraq to expand scientific, research, and cultural cooperation</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245232-iran_iraq_to_expand_scientific_research_and_cultural_cooperation</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology met with the head of Iraq’s Bayt al-Hikma in Baghdad to discuss ways to expand scientific, academic, research, and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
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      <title>Iranian international affairs expert: No change has occurred in Iran’s strategy regarding Strait of Hormuz</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245230-iranian_international_affairs_expert_no_change_has_occurred_in_iran’s_strategy_regarding_strait_of_hormuz</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – An Iranian senior international affairs expert said that despite consultations and the approaching conclusion of arrangements for vessel transit between Iran and Oman, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s strategies regarding the Strait of Hormuz have not changed.
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      <title>Pezeshkian: Iranian people stand united and in solidarity against enemies’ plots</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245228-pezeshkian_iranian_people_stand_united_and_in_solidarity_against_enemies’_plots</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s President said that the widespread unity and solidarity of the Iranian people in all areas have been the main obstacle preventing enemies’ plans to undermine Iran’s security and stability.
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      <title>Israeli air and artillery attacks target southern Lebanon</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245226-israeli_air_and_artillery_attacks_target_southern_lebanon</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – News sources reported Israeli air and artillery attacks on the towns of Al-Mansouri, Burj al-Shamali, and other areas in southern Lebanon.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:21:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gharibabadi: Iran-Oman understanding does not mean full reopening of Hormuz Strait</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245224-gharibabadi_iran_oman_understanding_does_not_mean_full_reopening_of_hormuz_strait</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister announced that the Iran-Oman understanding on new arrangements for the passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing its final stage, and that this new model does not mean the complete reopening of the strait.
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      <title>Pezeshkian: We support any Palestinian leaders’ decision in negotiation process</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245222-pezeshkian_we_support_any_palestinian_leaders’_decision_in_negotiation_process</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during a phone conversation with Khalil al-Hayya, praised his role in coordinating among Palestinian groups and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran would support any measure, initiative, or decision taken by Palestinian leaders in the course of negotiations.
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      <title>Trump angered by victory of pro-Palestinian candidate in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245220-trump_angered_by_victory_of_pro_palestinian_candidate_in_michigan</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – U.S. President Donald Trump reacted angrily to the victory of a pro-Palestinian candidate in the Democratic Party primary election in Michigan, claiming: “It was not expected that he would perform so well.”
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      <title>Sana'a issues strong warning to Riyadh</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245218-sana'a_issues_strong_warning_to_riyadh</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Yemen’s Foreign Ministry, while emphasizing the consolidation of the “blockade for blockade” equation, issued a strong warning to Riyadh against any escalation and its consequences.
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      <title>U.S. lifts some Iran-related sanctions</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245216-u.s._lifts_some_iran_related_sanctions</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – CGTN reported that the U.S. Department of the Treasury is lifting some sanctions related to Iran.
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      <title>Fidan: Israel has no intention of achieving peace</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245214-fidan_israel_has_no_intention_of_achieving_peace</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused the Israeli regime of obstructing efforts to reach a peace agreement in the Gaza Strip.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:04:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran wins 8 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze medals at Central Asia Karate Championships</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245212-iran_wins_8_gold_3_silver_and_8_bronze_medals_at_central_asia_karate_championships</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — Iran's karate team has concluded its campaign with 8 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze medals, winning the championship title in the kata category and securing the runner-up position overall.</description>
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      <title>Yemeni army targets Saudi oil tanker</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245210-yemeni_army_targets_saudi_oil_tanker</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces has said that a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea was targeted with ballistic missiles.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CBS reports new details on U.S. depletion of long-range missiles during the war</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245208-cbs_reports_new_details_on_u.s._depletion_of_long_range_missiles_during_the_war</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — The American TV network CBS has announced that the United States has expended nearly all of its precision long-range missile stockpiles in the war with Iran.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:03:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Daily analysis | How would a U.S. war against Iran affect the congressional midterm elections?</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245206-daily_analysis_how_would_a_u.s._war_against_iran_affect_the_congressional_midterm_elections</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — A Reuters poll shows that America's war with Iran has already begun to impact the November 2026 midterm election ballots, with Democrats holding a relatively significant lead over Republicans.</description>
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      <title>Prominent American media figure: Trump deserves a hard slap across the face</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245204-prominent_american_media_figure_trump_deserves_a_hard_slap_across_the_face</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — A prominent American media figure, calling the brutal US attack on the Shajara Tayyeba school in Minab, Iran "unbelievable," said: "Donald Trump bombed a girls' school and didn't even apologize afterward; I want to slap him hard across the face."</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:11:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baqaei: Atmosphere of Iran-Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz is positive</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245202-baqaei_atmosphere_of_iran_oman_talks_on_the_strait_of_hormuz_is_positive</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the continuation of Iran-Oman negotiations aimed at regulating safe maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and assessed the prevailing atmosphere as positive.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:05:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Yemen drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245200-yemen_drone_attack_on_saudi_arabia's_najran_airport</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces has announced that Yemen has targeted a sensitive target at Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport with a drone.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:32:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Over 22 million pilgrims attend the Arbaeen pilgrimage</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245198-over_22_million_pilgrims_attend_the_arbaeen_pilgrimage</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — The Governor of Karbala has reported the participation of over 22 million pilgrims in the Arbaeen ceremony.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:05:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sheikh Naim Qassem: Iran has emerged victorious in its confrontation with the US and the Zionist regime</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245196-sheikh_naim_qassem_iran_has_emerged_victorious_in_its_confrontation_with_the_us_and_the_zionist_regime</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — The Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, referring to US and Zionist regime efforts to remove obstacles to implementing their plans in the region and their failure to achieve their goals, has emphasized that Iran has emerged victorious in its confrontation with the US and the Zionist regime.</description>
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      <title>From threats to retreat: Why Trump's ultimatums crumble against Iran's deterrence?</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245194-from_threats_to_retreat_why_trump's_ultimatums_crumble_against_iran's_deterrence</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — Donald Trump has repeatedly attempted to force Iran into retreat through ultimatums, military threats, and shows of force. However, the repeated postponements, halts in operations, and Washington's sudden return to negotiations indicate that the issue is not a lack of decisive decision-making in Tehran, but rather Iran's deterrent power, its capacity for reciprocal response, and the costs it has imposed on America's calculations.</description>
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      <title>Saudi Arabia launches airstrike on Yemen's capital</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245192-saudi_arabia_launches_airstrike_on_yemen's_capital</link>
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      <description>ParsToday — News sources are reporting an attack by Saudi Arabia and several explosions in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen.</description>
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      <title>Martyr Leader’s retribution flag raised at Karbala’s Bayn al-Haramayn</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245190-martyr_leader’s_retribution_flag_raised_at_karbala’s_bayn_al_haramayn</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The flag calling for retribution for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution was raised at Bayn al-Haramayn in the holy city of Karbala.
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      <title>Zabihullah Mujahid welcomes recent remarks by Iran’s deputy ambassador in Kabul</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245188-zabihullah_mujahid_welcomes_recent_remarks_by_iran’s_deputy_ambassador_in_kabul</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Taliban government, welcomed recent remarks by Seyed Hassan Mortazavi, Deputy Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan, and stressed that Kabul also respects Iran’s independence and internal affairs.
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      <title>10th Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Committee meeting begins</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245186-10th_iran_pakistan_joint_economic_committee_meeting_begins</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The 10th meeting of the Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Committee began on Tuesday in Islamabad with the participation of Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, and Jam Kamal Khan, Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce.
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      <title>Iraq: Number of Arbaeen pilgrims entering country since Muharram beginning reaches 4.887 million</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245184-iraq_number_of_arbaeen_pilgrims_entering_country_since_muharram_beginning_reaches_4.887_million</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – On the day of Arbaeen, the holy city of Karbala has been immersed in mourning and devotion to Imam Hussein (pbuh). </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:09:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ElBaradei to Netanyahu: You reduced Gaza to rubble, and now you speak of people’s freedom!</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245182-elbaradei_to_netanyahu_you_reduced_gaza_to_rubble_and_now_you_speak_of_people’s_freedom!</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohamed ElBaradei addressed Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying: “You reduced Gaza to rubble, and now you speak of the freedom of its people!”
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      <title>“Ya Latharat al-Hussain” resonates at Arbaeen walk for those left behind: A display of love and calls for retribution across Iranian cities</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245180-ya_latharat_al_hussain_resonates_at_arbaeen_walk_for_those_left_behind_a_display_of_love_and_calls_for_retribution_across_iranian_cities</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – As Arbaeen approaches, the Arbaeen pilgrimage for those unable to travel to Karbala has begun with the participation of millions of people in Tehran and other Iranian cities. This year’s gathering, held under the slogan “We Must Rise” and in remembrance of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution and resistance figures, has become a display of devotion, loyalty, and calls for retribution.</description>
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      <title>Analysis – Why Trump backed down from threatening new attack on Iran?</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245178-analysis_why_trump_backed_down_from_threatening_new_attack_on_iran</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – U.S. President Donald Trump has once again abandoned a threatened attack against Iran.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:13:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Al Jazeera: Iran determines which vessels pass through Persian Gulf</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245176-al_jazeera_iran_determines_which_vessels_pass_through_persian_gulf</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A senior maritime intelligence and security analyst said that Iran determines which vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:56:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Araghchi: Iran-Iraq relations at their best</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245174-araghchi_iran_iraq_relations_at_their_best</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister, who has traveled to Najaf to take part in the Arbaeen ceremony, described the recent visit of Iraq’s prime minister to Tehran as constructive and said: “Iran and Iraq have close and continuous cooperation in political, economic, and security matters.”
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:51:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Maj. Gen. Rezaei: We have inflicted heavy blows on U.S</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245172-maj._gen._rezaei_we_have_inflicted_heavy_blows_on_u.s</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The former commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during the eight-year Iran-Iraq War said that Iran had inflicted heavy blows on the United States during 17 days of fighting following the violation of the memorandum of understanding.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:49:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Economy minister: Enemies to take dream of crippling Iran’s economy to graves</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245170-economy_minister_enemies_to_take_dream_of_crippling_iran’s_economy_to_graves</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Economy Minister said that just as the country’s adversaries failed to achieve their goals in the military arena, they will also fail in the economic war and will take their dream of crippling Iran’s economy to their graves.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:48:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IRGC Ground Forces Commander: We are ready to respond to any miscalculation by enemy</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245168-irgc_ground_forces_commander_we_are_ready_to_respond_to_any_miscalculation_by_enemy</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The commander of the Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said his forces are monitoring terrorist groups and are prepared to respond to any miscalculation by the enemy.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:02:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sheikh Isa Qassim strongly criticizes Arab regimes' submission to U.S.-Israeli hegemony</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245166-sheikh_isa_qassim_strongly_criticizes_arab_regimes'_submission_to_u.s._israeli_hegemony</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Sheikh Isa Qassim, the prominent Bahraini Shia cleric, warned about U.S.-Israeli conspiracies and strongly criticized the traitorous Arab regimes.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:53:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IRGC downs MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245164-irgc_downs_mq_9_drone_over_strait_of_hormuz</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in a statement that it had intercepted and shot down an enemy MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:31:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran’s Assembly of Experts: Leader’s wise positions should be guiding principle for officials</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245162-iran’s_assembly_of_experts_leader’s_wise_positions_should_be_guiding_principle_for_officials</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The presiding board of Iran’s Assembly of Experts issued a statement emphasizing support for the positions of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the preservation of national unity and cohesion.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baghaei: No change to occur in Hormuz Strait situation if U.S. provocations continue</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245160-baghaei_no_change_to_occur_in_hormuz_strait_situation_if_u.s._provocations_continue</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Iran is not holding negotiations with the United States and that talks with Oman are focused on the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:36:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Analysis | U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245158-analysis_u.s._military_withdrawal_from_iraq’s_kurdistan_region</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The U.S. military has begun withdrawing its remaining forces from Iraq, including troops stationed near Erbil International Airport in the Kurdistan Region. Patriot air defense systems have also been removed from the area.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:13:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China: US sanctions are “economic bullying”</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245156-china_us_sanctions_are_economic_bullying</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – China has condemned the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on 43 Chinese companies, calling the move “economic bullying.”
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:40:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Report reveals FIFA President-Trump deal</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245154-report_reveals_fifa_president_trump_deal</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Times newspaper has revealed the huge financial gains that FIFA President Gianni Infantino could have received if a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights had gone ahead.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:38:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian swimmer wins second gold at West Asia Championships</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245152-iranian_swimmer_wins_second_gold_at_west_asia_championships</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iranian swimmer Homer Abbasi won the gold medal in the men's 50-meter backstroke on the second day of the West Asian Swimming Championships.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:34:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Continued Israeli attacks on Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245150-continued_israeli_attacks_on_gaza_west_bank_and_lebanon</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Israeli forces have attacked areas in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and southern Lebanon.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:33:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian MP: Millions attending Arbaeen demonstrate failure of enemies' media campaign</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245148-iranian_mp_millions_attending_arbaeen_demonstrate_failure_of_enemies'_media_campaign</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – An Iranian lawmaker said the massive turnout for the Arbaeen pilgrimage despite hostile media propaganda, reflects the unity of the Muslim community and the failure of its adversaries' media campaign.</description>
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      <title>IRGC: Plot to disarm Hamas has already failed</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245146-irgc_plot_to_disarm_hamas_has_already_failed</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in a statement marking the second anniversary of the martyrdom of former Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, said the anti-Zionist discourse has become the dominant narrative around the world.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:31:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pezeshkian: We must ensure enemy honors what it signed</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245144-pezeshkian_we_must_ensure_enemy_honors_what_it_signed</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's President, referring to the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States, said efforts must be made to ensure the enemy remains committed to what it has signed.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:22:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Analysis | U.S. Senate again rejects measure to halt war against Iran</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245142-analysis_u.s._senate_again_rejects_measure_to_halt_war_against_iran</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The U.S. Senate has once again rejected a measure aimed at halting the war against Iran.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:34:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Analysis | Strategic realignment or retreat? Examining U.S. military drawdown in Kuwait</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245140-analysis_strategic_realignment_or_retreat_examining_u.s._military_drawdown_in_kuwait</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A recent report by The Wall Street Journal indicates that the Pentagon is considering a significant reduction of its military presence in Kuwait.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:18:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian acting defense minister: We will be neither surprised nor passive</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245138-iranian_acting_defense_minister_we_will_be_neither_surprised_nor_passive</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Acting Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics said that the country treats every threat as a basis for increasing preparedness, strengthening deterrence, and enhancing its capabilities.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:08:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iraq reaffirms commitment to prevent any threats against neighboring countries</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245136-iraq_reaffirms_commitment_to_prevent_any_threats_against_neighboring_countries</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Iraqi government said in a statement that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to thwart any attempt to threaten neighboring countries from Iraqi territory.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:04:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Maj. Gen. Abdollahi: Countries that become America’s defense shield will burn in fire of war</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245134-maj._gen._abdollahi_countries_that_become_america’s_defense_shield_will_burn_in_fire_of_war</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that any country that turns itself into a defensive shield for the criminal and aggressive United States will burn in the flames of war.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:55:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pezeshkian: Iran’s future will be determined by Iranian people</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245132-pezeshkian_iran’s_future_will_be_determined_by_iranian_people</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s President said that throughout all these difficult days, the real heroes have been the people, adding that the future of Iran will be determined by the Iranian people.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:58:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Qalibaf: A strong Iran requires unity around principle of Velayat</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245130-qalibaf_a_strong_iran_requires_unity_around_principle_of_velayat</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Parliament Speaker stressed that the country’s top priority today is to become stronger, saying that this issue is being felt more than ever before.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:54:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian MP: Trump, Republicans will suffer a major Defeat</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245128-iranian_mp_trump_republicans_will_suffer_a_major_defeat</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A member of Iran’s Parliament said that Iran, by adopting an active stance and pursuing strategic planning in the political and military spheres, will inflict a major defeat on U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republicans.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:47:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli attacks on various areas of Gaza continue; seven Palestinians martyred</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245126-israeli_attacks_on_various_areas_of_gaza_continue_seven_palestinians_martyred</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Israeli airstrikes on residential areas across the Gaza Strip have increased significantly in recent days.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:40:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New York Times: U.S. on verge of a strategic defeat</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245124-new_york_times_u.s._on_verge_of_a_strategic_defeat</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – In a report citing the United States’ failure to achieve its objectives in the war against Iran, The New York Times wrote that the conflict has not only placed the U.S. on the brink of a strategic defeat but has also severely damaged the confidence of its allies.
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      <title>Baghaei's Quranic response to Bahraini king: Speaking Arabic does not make you bearer of Prophet Muhammad's mission</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a message, wrote: “Does aligning with forces that have carried out military aggression against a Muslim country comply with the clear Quranic prohibition against allying with oppressors or assisting aggressors?”
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      <title>Iraq mobilizes state resources to serve Arbaeen pilgrims</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245120-iraq_mobilizes_state_resources_to_serve_arbaeen_pilgrims</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iraq's Arbaeen Pilgrims Services Committee has announced that the country's state resources have been mobilized to ensure the successful organization of the Arbaeen pilgrimage and provide services and facilities for pilgrims.
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      <title>Iranian Foreign Ministry vows to use all available means to exercise Iran's legitimate right to self-defense</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245118-iranian_foreign_ministry_vows_to_use_all_available_means_to_exercise_iran's_legitimate_right_to_self_defense</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's Foreign Ministry, in a statement praising the country's armed forces, reaffirmed the Iranian nation's steadfast and heroic defense of the country against unlawful U.S. threats and attacks.
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      <title>US congressman: We should leave war before gains further leverage</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245116-us_congressman_we_should_leave_war_before_gains_further_leverage</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – A US congressman has urged American leaders to withdraw from the war before Iran gains further leverage.
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      <title>CNN: Trump scrambles to find a way out of war with Iran</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245114-cnn_trump_scrambles_to_find_a_way_out_of_war_with_iran</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – CNN has reported that US President Donald Trump is looking for a way to end the war with Iran as he faces mounting pressure and conflicting messages from Washington’s key regional allies.
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      <title>Two US oil giants warn: Continued war against Iran to keep fuel prices high</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245112-two_us_oil_giants_warn_continued_war_against_iran_to_keep_fuel_prices_high</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron have warned that the continuation of the war against Iran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could keep fuel prices elevated for an extended period.
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      <title>Hezbollah: Saudi Arabia should not fall into US-Israeli policies trap</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245110-hezbollah_saudi_arabia_should_not_fall_into_us_israeli_policies_trap</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement condemned the US aggression against Iraq, saying that Saudi Arabia was expected not to fall into the trap of US and Israeli policies.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:52:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Panetta warns against war with Iran: US is heading toward unwinnable war</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245108-panetta_warns_against_war_with_iran_us_is_heading_toward_unwinnable_war</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The former US Defense Secretary, saying that Washington has become involved in an “unwinnable war” with Iran, warned that continuing the conflict could draw the United States into a prolonged and inconclusive war similar to those in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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      <title>IRGC Navy: Strait of Hormuz is closed</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245106-irgc_navy_strait_of_hormuz_is_closed</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Command announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and that any passage through it will only be possible with coordination from the IRGC Navy.
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      <title>NIOC CEO: Iran’s oil industry development did not stop during wartime</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245104-nioc_ceo_iran’s_oil_industry_development_did_not_stop_during_wartime</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), emphasizing that development activities continued despite wartime conditions, said that one offshore platform was installed during this period and Iran’s oil exports continued without interruption.
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      <title>US military wounded in war with Iran rises to 653</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – The US Department of War’s casualties database has been updated, reporting an increase in the number of US military personnel wounded in the war with Iran.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:58:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Yemen denies rumors of imposing transit fees on ships passing through Bab el-Mandeb</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245100-yemen_denies_rumors_of_imposing_transit_fees_on_ships_passing_through_bab_el_mandeb</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Yemen has denied reports claiming that it has decided to impose fees on ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:46:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nationwide state of alert ordered in Iraq</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245098-nationwide_state_of_alert_ordered_in_iraq</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iraq’s Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has ordered an increase in the state of readiness at military bases and barracks across the country.
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      <title>Yemen’s army force 8 Saudi oil tankers to reroute</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245096-yemen’s_army_force_8_saudi_oil_tankers_to_reroute</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The spokesperson for Yemen’s Armed Forces said that, following the escalation of maritime restrictions on Saudi oil tankers, eight Saudi vessels were forced to change course and sail around the Cape of Good Hope.
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      <title>Araghchi: Any Britain cooperation with aggressors unacceptable</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245094-araghchi_any_britain_cooperation_with_aggressors_unacceptable</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister said that any cooperation by Britain with aggressors is unacceptable.
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      <title>Zolghadr: Continued US warmongering will tighten Strait of Hormuz lock</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245092-zolghadr_continued_us_warmongering_will_tighten_strait_of_hormuz_lock</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council said that the consequences of continued maritime blockade and warmongering by the US regime will be borne by the global economy, energy markets, and American voters.
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      <title>Analysis | U.S. moves to replenish missile stockpiles more rapidly</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245090-analysis_u.s._moves_to_replenish_missile_stockpiles_more_rapidly</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The U.S. Department of War (Pentagon) has launched new efforts to accelerate the replenishment of its missile stockpiles.
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      <title>Attack on southern Lebanon: Israeli military uses around 700 tons of explosives</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245088-attack_on_southern_lebanon_israeli_military_uses_around_700_tons_of_explosives</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Media reports say powerful explosions rocked southern Lebanon after the Israeli military reportedly used around 700 tons of explosives near Al-Shaqif (Beaufort) Castle.
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      <title>Hamas representative in Iran: We will never surrender our weapons to enemy</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245086-hamas_representative_in_iran_we_will_never_surrender_our_weapons_to_enemy</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The representative of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in Iran reaffirmed the group's commitment to armed resistance, saying it would never hand over its weapons.
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      <title>Qalibaf: United States will pay the price</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's Parliament Speaker reacted to the recent U.S. attack on Qeshm Island in southern Iran, saying that the United States will pay the price.
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      <title>Araghchi warns of Israeli false flag operations in region</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi described Egypt as an important friend and partner of the Islamic Republic of Iran and warned about Israeli "false flag" operations aimed at undermining regional stability.
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      <title>Iranian army drones strike U.S. strategic facilities in Kuwait</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245080-iranian_army_drones_strike_u.s._strategic_facilities_in_kuwait</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Iranian Army announced that it had targeted strategic facilities used by the U.S. military at Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait.
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      <title>Maj. Gen. Abdollahi: American coffins part of their equipment in region</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245078-maj._gen._abdollahi_american_coffins_part_of_their_equipment_in_region</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that coffins have become part of the equipment the United States brings to the region.
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      <title>Baghaei: Funeral of Iran's martyred pilot honors a hero who remained true to his pledge to homeland till end</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245076-baghaei_funeral_of_iran's_martyred_pilot_honors_a_hero_who_remained_true_to_his_pledge_to_homeland_till_end</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, referring to the return and funeral of a fallen Iranian pilot, said the ceremony is a tribute to a hero who remained true to his pledge to the homeland until his final moments, adding that the nation is still waiting for the return of three other servicemen from the same mission.
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      <title>Ansarullah leader: Saudi rulers using all capabilities to defend Israeli regime</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245074-ansarullah_leader_saudi_rulers_using_all_capabilities_to_defend_israeli_regime</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – The leader of Yemen's Ansaraullah movement said that many Arab governments allied with foreign powers are serving the interests of the Israeli regime.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:25:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Crisis in Israeli military: 100 soldiers leave their base</title>
      <link>https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245072-crisis_in_israeli_military_100_soldiers_leave_their_base</link>
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      <description>Pars Today – An Israeli media outlet has reported that 100 Israeli soldiers abandoned their military base in an act of insubordination.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:11:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Araghchi warns Bulgaria: Participation in military aggression against Iran carries consequences</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a phone call with his Bulgarian counterpart, condemned Bulgaria's approval of a U.S. request to deploy military aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in support of military operations.
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      <description>Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that two drone hangars and a fuel storage facility used by U.S. military aircraft and helicopters at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait were set ablaze and destroyed.
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      <description>Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in a statement that, in response to the U.S. enemy's attack on Iran's Qeshm Island, the IRGC Aerospace Force struck the parking apron and maintenance hangar used by U.S. F-35 fighter jets at Al Azraq Air Base in Jordan with several ballistic missiles, completely destroying three F-35 aircraft and inflicting heavy damage on three others.</description>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, referring to the UN Secretary-General's remarks on the alarming disregard for international law, told him: "It is high time you shoulder your responsibility and help prevent the United Nations and its normative system from sharing the same fate as the League of Nations."
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      <title>Israeli airstrikes on Gaza leave 6 martyred, 25 wounded</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Hospital sources in Gaza reported that Israeli airstrikes on various areas of the Gaza Strip martyred six people and wounded 25 others.
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      <title>Gen. Ebn al-Reza: Our martyrs’ blood will further strengthen Iran's defensive power</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's Acting Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics said the path of the nation's martyrs will continue through the unwavering determination of its servicemen, scientists, engineers, and defense industry personnel.
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      <description>Pars Today – The President of Tatarstan said expanding cooperation with BRICS member states, the Islamic world, Southeast Asia, and Latin America is among the Russian republic's top priorities.
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      <description>Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement that the closure of its Public Relations Telegram account reflects the arrogant front's fear of accurate information and coordination among the region's freedom-seeking nations.
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      <description>Pars Today – U.S. Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Donald Trump has completely lost the trust of the American people, describing his presidency as "a complete disaster."
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      <description>Pars Today – Iran's former ambassador to Iraq stressed that the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF or Hashd al-Shaabi) are an inseparable part of Iraq's official armed forces, saying that the U.S. and Saudi attacks on their positions constitute a clear violation of Iraq's national sovereignty and are unjustifiable.
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      <title>Iranian Army Chief vows to defend Iran's territory, independence until last breath</title>
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      <description>Pars Today – The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army said the armed forces remain steadfast in their commitment to the Iranian people and will defend the Islamic Republic, Iran's territory, and its independence against aggressors until their last breath.
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      <description>Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that countries assisting the aggressor will face a harsh response unless they change their conduct.
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