Israels army is weighing a plan to enlist Jewish youth from abroad to offset what officials describe as a severe shortage of soldiers, Army Radio reported Monday.

Irans First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has warned that the situation is fragile following the recent US--Israeli aggression against Iran.

Israel's gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter, according to data released by the the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Iraqi authorities have started excavating the site of a mass grave believed to contain thousands of victims of the Islamic State (IS) group near Mosul city, the project's director told AFP.

Irans foreign ministry has reiterated its opposition to the involvement of outside powers in the South Caucasus, stressing that any external presence could destabilize the region.

Irans interior minister has announced that more than 1.2 million undocumented Afghan nationals have left the country since the beginning of the Iranian year in March, with officials projecting that the figure could reach 2 million by year-end.

In a combative series of interviews on Sunday, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, stated that both sides are going to have to make concessions for there to be a peaceful resolution to the war that erupted when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

A website affiliated with the political department of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has revealed that the US has sought to assassinate Irans Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in an effort to weaken the countrys political structure.

A senior Iranian military adviser has warned of the possibility of renewed conflict involving the US and Israel, while stressing that Iran must remain prepared for worst-case scenarios.

A large fire broke out on Sunday evening at a private warehouse storing petroleum and lubricant materials in Rey, south of the capital, injuring at least two people.

Irans national basketball team defeated New Zealand in the third-place playoff of the 2025 Asia Cup, securing the bronze medal.

Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets across occupied territories demanding an end to the war in the Gaza Strip and a deal to free captives held there, as the military intensifies attacks on Gaza City to force tens of thousands of starving Palestinians to flee again.

Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelensky has refuted US President Donald Trumps call for a peace deal between Moscow and Kiev, reiterating that a truce has to be implemented before discussing details of a possible settlement.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on his personal social media page that, thanks to the efforts of domestic engineers and specialists and with over 85% locally produced equipment, the first phase of the associated gas recovery project in southern Ilam province has been officially inaugurated.

The U.S. State Department on Saturday said it was halting all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza while it conducts "a full and thorough" review, a move that has been condemned by pro-Palestine groups.

The Israeli military says it has targeted an energy infrastructure site that was used by the Houthis south of the Yemeni capital Sanaa early on Sunday.

Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday that two terrorist safe houses were destroyed in separate operations in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Israel has announced preparations to forcibly evacuate Palestinians from combat zones to southern Gaza. It comes days after Tel Aviv announced a new offensive to seize control of Gaza City, the enclaves largest urban centre.

Wildfires in the Iraqi section of the Hoor al-Azim wetland are still burning, while Iranian authorities report the blaze on their side has been contained, according to local environmental officials.

Irans Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the championship at the international tournament in Serbia, securing three gold, one silver, and four bronze medals against strong competitors from several leading wrestling nations.

The spokesman for Irans Foreign Ministry stressed that the Islamic Republic does not in any way regard foreign intervention or the presence of extra-regional forces in the Caucasus as beneficial, and believes that such a presence only creates geopolitical complications.

Tehrans Ettelaat newspaper has strongly criticized the governments ongoing internet filtering policies, warning that restrictions are creating greater dangers for Iranian society.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has predicted a bright future for relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia. Araghchi said no one can derail this path.

Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati has said that security talks between Tehran and Riyadh are ongoing, noting that the two nations are mutually determined to end regional polarization.

The General Staff of Irans Armed Forces has issued a stern warning to the US and the Zionist regime against any aggression against the Islamic Republic.