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Araghchi calls Netanyahu a ‘serpent,’ says he ‘suckered’ US into war on Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed to the role of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in drawing the United States into war on Iran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed to the role of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in drawing the United States into war on Iran.

Israeli military forces have carried out extensive raids against several Palestinian cities, villages, and camps across the occupied West Bank.

An analyst says the war will significantly diminish US influence in the region, while Iran retains control over the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s latest attacks.
An Iranian cardiologist wins a gold medal at Swiss international invention competition for developing a method to enhance transesophageal echocardiography imaging.

Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai, Iran’s largest urban caravanserai in Qazvin, showcases architectural brilliance, centuries of commercial exchange, UNESCO-recognized heritage, and successful restoration, while continuing to thrive as a vibrant cultural and tourism hub.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, on August 31, 2026.

Nepal began mass burials Monday as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods rose above 900.

A former Pakistani ambassador says Trump’s latest economic pressure campaign against Iran could prove ineffective.

Through Islamic Unity Week, Iran has sought to embody a lived model of Muslim unity, advancing the vision of Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei as a means of countering forces of division and discord while placing Palestine at the heart of efforts to build lasting regional peace and stability.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the US attack on its Larak Island was a violation of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and the UN Charter.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is joining leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kyrgyzstan, as member states seek to deepen regional cooperation and counter US influence.

The Iranian Army says it has targeted US military helicopters and personnel stationed at al-Minhad Air Base in the UAE with dozens of kamikaze drones in reprisal for a fatal US strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

The IRGC Navy says a rogue supertanker attempting to navigate an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz has been brought to a complete stop.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense forces have shot down a US MQ-9 long-range unmanned aerial vehicle over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian president warns aggressors of Tehran’s firm response to any act of aggression.

For the first time, Iran has achieved chicken self-sufficiency, producing over two million tonnes annually against 1.6 million tonnes of domestic demand, strengthening food security despite severe external pressures.

US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will pour Venezuelan crude into America’s emptied Strategic Petroleum Reserve, dressing up the seizure of a sovereign nation’s wealth as a “gift” to the American people.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on August 31, 2026.