Agencies | Tehran:
Iranian security forces have killed six members of a group described by authorities as a “terrorist group” near Manjilabad, close to the capital Tehran, after they were allegedly found planning a bomb attack, according to reports.
The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the conflict in and around Iran continuing to draw international attention.
In Gaza, mourners gathered for another mass funeral following the recovery of the remains of more than 100 Palestinians from the rubble of buildings destroyed during Israel’s nearly three-year war in the territory.
Families and mourners gathered to bury the recovered remains, adding to the growing toll of Palestinians killed during the prolonged conflict.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has criticised some American journalists covering the Iran war, describing their reporting as “treasonous”.
Hegseth also accused what he called the “so-called press” of making Iranian state media appear “reasonable”, sharply escalating his criticism of sections of the US media over their
Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has vowed that the kingdom will not compromise on its security in the face of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement.
The remarks come amid continuing regional tensions and attacks involving the Houthis, adding to concerns over the wider security situation in the Middle East.
