Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on 24 February, 2026.

A top Iranian diplomat says the time is ripe for the United States to abandon its “fruitless” sanctions and failed policy of war against Iran, urging genuine respect for diplomacy as the only viable path forward.

Iraqi groups say they are ready to defend Iran against any potential US attack.

Former UK Diplomat Alastair Crooke joins the show to discuss bombshell reports indicate the Trump administration is set to go to war with Iran in a matter of weeks if not sooner.

Lebanese lawmaker says US naval threats against Iran would be met with the Islamic Republic’s decisive missile force.

US lawmakers could vote as soon as next week on legislation aimed at blocking Trump from launching military strikes against Iran without explicit congressional approval.

Iran’s Foreign Minister has expressed his hope that war hawks will fail to push the United States for “unnecessary and catastrophic war” with Tehran, especially as a diplomatic solution is “within reach”.