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here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on July 17, 2026.
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POLITICS
Russia, China reject Trump's claim of their interference in US elections
Russia and China reject US President Donald Trump's accusation of Moscow and Beijing's interference in US elections.
POLITICS
IRGC Navy: US naval units under full Iranian watch, nearing 'zero hour'
Iran’s IRGC Navy warns that American forces are moving closer to the zero hour of a potential Iranian operation.
INTERVIEWS
US violation of MoU proves it can’t be trusted: Commentator
Political commentator Einar Tangen says many of Iran’s Persian Gulf neighbors are vassal states of the US.
POLITICS
Only 3 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz over past 24 hours amid US aggression
Shipping data indicates that only three commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours as of Friday.
POLITICS
Burnham becomes Labour leader in last step before taking over as UK PM
British lawmaker Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party.
POLITICS
Iran says Israeli campaign to steer US into ‘unwinnable’ war will ‘soon unravel’
The Iranian foreign minister says Israel is running an extensive influence campaign to push the US into an unwinnable war of choice.
DEFENSE
IRGC commander vows more ‘effective’, ‘targeted’ attacks until calm restored in Iran
The chief of Aerospace Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has vowed that the Islamic Republic will proceed with its “effective” and “targeted” retaliatory attacks until calm is restored across the country.
DEFENSE
Stories Beyond Numbers: An environment ranger’s family killed in US missile strike in dead of night
The US missile strike that killed an Iranian ranger's family at a protected environmental site underscores Washington's indiscriminate aggression, violating international law, widening civilian casualties, and compounding ecological devastation across Iran.
SPORTS
Iran's Mahsa Shakibaei makes history with country's first Asian cadet girls' judo title
Mahsa Shakibaei became the first Iranian female judoka to win a gold medal at the Asian Cadet Judo Championships, claiming the under-52kg title in Amman, Jordan, in a landmark achievement for the country's women's judo.
POLITICS
Lawmakers warn US will face ‘dark days’ for killing innocent Iranians
Iran's armed forces will retaliate for the killing of innocent civilians in recent US attacks and those responsible would face severe consequences, warns a senior Iranian lawmaker.
DEFENSE
Iran restores traffic on major roads within hours after terrorist US strikes
Iran's Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization said all major road routes across the country remain open and traffic has resumed on damaged sections despite overnight "savage" US attacks targeting key transport infrastructure in southern Iran.
YEMEN
Yemeni people appreciate Iran’s efforts to break Saudi siege
Crowds of people have taken to the streets of Sa’ada to reiterate their support for their government against the Saudi aggression and siege, appreciating the efforts made by Iran to break the blockade.
POLITICS
Mother killed, infant loses hand as US escalates terrorist strikes on Iran
A criminal US aerial assault on Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas kills a mother, critically injuring her one-year-old child who lost her hand.
POLITICS
Report: Iran not to change course, more likely to harden position
There is "little sign" that Washington's strategy of airstrikes and military threats will succeed in forcing Tehran to make concessions, Reuters says, dismissing US President Donald Trump's renewed military escalation against Iran.
SPORTS
Iran claims record ninth men's sitting volleyball world title
Iran strengthened its status as the most successful nation in men's sitting volleyball by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina to win a record ninth title at the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships in Hangzhou, China.
ECONOMY
US mortgage rate climbs to one-year high amid Iran war fallout
The average US 30-year mortgage rate has climbed to its highest level in nearly a year as the war on Iran continues to increase energy prices and inflation concerns.
IN-DEPTH
Murders by ICE ‘security agents’ spark protests
Recent extrajudicial killings of immigrants by ICE agents have led to widespread demonstrations across the US.
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