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Oil minister Mohsen Paknejad resigns; Bord named acting minister

Mohsen Paknejad resigned as oil minister and the president accepted his resignation; Hamid Bord was appointed acting oil minister.

Mohsen Paknejad resigned as oil minister and the president accepted his resignation; Hamid Bord was appointed acting oil minister.

Shooting at High School Homecoming Party in Vienna, Georgia Leaves at Least 2 Dead

At least two people were killed and dozens wounded in a shooting at a homecoming street party in Vienna, Georgia, Mashhur reported.

At least two people were killed and dozens wounded in a shooting at a homecoming street party in Vienna, Georgia, Mashhur reported.

US B-1 Bombers Withdraw from British Air Base After Report of Possible Iranian Drone Attack, Axios Says

B-1 bombers left a Royal Air Force base after US officials reported a possible Iranian drone attack, Axios quoted several US officials as saying.

B-1 bombers left a Royal Air Force base after US officials reported a possible Iranian drone attack, Axios quoted several US officials as saying. The account was reported by Hamshahri newspaper.

Wall Street Journal: situation in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global food crisis

Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could, by reducing fertilizer supplies, turn an energy crisis into a global food crisis, the Wall Street Journal reported citing John Denton, secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce.

Russia says Ukrainian drones struck two Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant facilities, killing one

Two facilities at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were struck by Ukrainian drones, Russia said, and one person was killed.

Two facilities at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were struck by Ukrainian drones, Russia said, and one person was killed.

Iran under-17s defeat Iraq 3-0 in friendly in Baghdad training camp

What happened: Iran's under-17 football team beat Iraq's under-17 side 3-0 in their first friendly during a training camp in Iraq.

What happened: Iran's under-17 football team beat Iraq's under-17 side 3-0 in their first friendly during a training camp in Iraq.

Flights to Riyadh Airport suspended after Yemeni retaliatory attacks, flight data show

Flights to Riyadh International Airport were suspended, flight data show, after retaliatory attacks by Yemeni forces prevented several aircraft from landing in the city.

Flights to Riyadh International Airport were suspended, flight data show, after retaliatory attacks by Yemeni forces prevented several aircraft from landing in the city.

Local reports say explosions heard in Riyadh; Iraqi outlet reports missiles targeted the capital

Explosions were heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, according to local sources.

Explosions were heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, according to local sources.

France come from behind to beat Belgium 4-1 in Nations League

France defeated Belgium 4-1 in the fourth week of the UEFA Nations League; France scored four goals from the 77th minute onward to overturn the match.

France defeated Belgium 4-1 in the fourth week of the UEFA Nations League; France scored four goals from the 77th minute onward to overturn the match.

Israeli Minister Smotrich says Egyptians 'won't dare' attack Israel, cites Sinai control

What happened: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Egyptians do not 'dare' attack Israel, and argued war has a cost because Israel would take at least the Sinai Peninsula.

What happened: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Egyptians do not 'dare' attack Israel, and argued war has a cost because Israel would take at least the Sinai Peninsula.

Parliamentary Security Commission spokesman denies claim that Iraqchi was told to seek asylum

What happened: Hassan Qashqavi, spokesman for the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said the claim that the foreign minister told Abbas Araghchi to "leave the United States" and seek asylum is false.

Reporter asks Trump what threat prompted relocation of planes from Fairford

Trump said he had raised the possibility of a threat and questioned why he would have kept the aircraft there.

Trump said he had raised the possibility of a threat and questioned why he would have kept the aircraft there.

A major explosion occurred in southern occupied Palestine

An intense explosion was heard Monday night in the Western Negev area in southern Israel, according to ISNA.

An intense explosion was heard Monday night in the Western Negev area in southern Israel, according to ISNA.

Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei is shown saying takbir during Friday sermon in widely shared photo

A photo shows Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei saying the takbir during a Friday sermon.

A photo shows Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei saying the takbir during a Friday sermon.

Flights at Şanlıurfa airport in Turkey halted after bomb threat

All flights at Sanliurfa airport in southern Turkey were temporarily halted after a bomb threat to an aircraft, news outlets reported.

All flights at Sanliurfa airport in southern Turkey were temporarily halted after a bomb threat to an aircraft, news outlets reported.

Donald Trump: I think Iran is responsible for the FlyDubai incident

S. President Donald Trump said he believes Iran is responsible for the Flydubai incident.

S. President Donald Trump said he believes Iran is responsible for the Flydubai incident.

Trump says he is ready for direct talks with Iran

S. President Donald Trump said he is ready for direct talks with Iran.

S. President Donald Trump said he is ready for direct talks with Iran.

Iranian Deputy FM Araqchi Meets Iranian Ambassadors to Vatican, Thailand and South Africa

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi met separately today, Monday, with Iran's ambassadors to the Vatican, Thailand and South Africa to discuss the latest state of bilateral relations and ways to develop and strengthen ties with those countries.

Iranian para-athlete delegation given public send-off for Nagoya Asian Para Games

A public send-off was held for Iran’s para-athlete delegation traveling to the Nagoya Asian Para Games in gatherings at Tehran’s Enghelab Square, reporters from IRIB News Agency and Mizan News Agency said.

Reporter Asks Trump if Iran Sent Attack Drones to UK; Trump Says He Won’t Say and Warns of Heavy Price

What happened: Asked whether he believed Iran had sent attack drones into the United Kingdom, former President Donald Trump said, “I can’t tell you that.

What happened: Asked whether he believed Iran had sent attack drones into the United Kingdom, former President Donald Trump said, “I can’t tell you that.