FOREIGN POLICY
US diplomat says Taiwan must turn into ‘hornet's nest of drones’ to deter China
A US diplomat suggests turning Chinese Taipei into a "hornet's nest" of drones will deter China.
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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on July 2, 2026.
POLITICS
‘Eyes of history are on Iran’: Qalibaf urges mass turnout for martyred Leader’s funeral
Qalibaf calls on the Iranian nation to attend the upcoming funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and demand vengeance for his blood.
POLITICS
Iran’s top general warns US, Israel against ‘miscalculation’ ahead of Leader’s funeral
The commander of Iran’s highest operational command unit says the Armed Forces stand ready to give a harsh response to any "miscalculation" by the US, Israel and their allies.
PALESTINE
Israeli occupation forces murder Palestinian goalkeeper in Gaza
Israeli forces shoot dead a Palestinian goalkeeper in the Gaza Strip, raising the death toll of Palestinian athletes killed to 1,009.
PALESTINE
US leases site for Israel embassy on stolen Palestinian land in al-Quds for $1
Israel has illegally granted the United States confiscated Palestinian land to build its embassy complex in al-Quds.
PALESTINE
Israel's sinister plot to pit Lebanese army against Hezollah won't materialize: Berri
The Lebanese parliament speaker says Israel's sinister plot aimed at pitting the army against the Hezbollah resistance movement won't materialize.
POLITICS
West Asia security not possible under US military umbrella: Iran deputy FM
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi emphasizes security in West Asia will be possible through the United States withdrawal from the region.
POLITICS
600 foreign journalists to cover funeral of martyred Ayatollah Khamenei: Minister
The Iranian culture minister says some 600 foreign journalists and media representatives will cover the upcoming funeral ceremonies for martyr Ayatollah Khamenei.
REPORTS
Beijing applauds Iran sanctions waiver, reaffirms energy security stance
China has welcomed the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
REPORTS
Iran's Embassy in Madrid hosts Shia-Christian interfaith dialogue
The Iranian Embassy in Spain has hosted an interfaith dialogue between Christianity and Shia Islam.
POLITICS
Qatar announces conclusion of Doha talks with Iranian, US delegations
Qatar announces conclusion of separate talks between Qatari and Pakistani mediators and Iranian and US delegations in Doha.
DEFENSE
Jellyfish in the sky: How Iran's ‘alien-like’ drone swarm rattled US military intelligence
A US pilot's account of Iran's "jellyfish" drone swarm has fueled debate and concern in Washington over Tehran's autonomous warfare capabilities and a potential breakthrough in coordinated unmanned combat systems and their implications for future aerial warfare.
PALESTINE
Israel ships 1-ton military consignment to Somalia under UN designation: Report
Senior regional strategic sources say a military shipment originating from the occupied territories was transported to Somalia under UN designation, according to a report.
SPORTS
Beyond the results: Iran's resilient 2026 World Cup campaign in the face of adversity
Despite an early exit, an unbeaten run, resilient performances, and a united response to extraordinary logistical challenges and political discrimination, Iran's 2026 World Cup campaign marked both a historic milestone and the coming of age of players.
REPORTS
Iranian scholars reveal reality behind American human rights claims
Iran is observing the Week of Exposing American Human Rights.
REPORTS
Ceremony in Gaza honors children for memorizing Holy Qur’an
Despite the hardships of more than two years of Israeli war, Palestinians in Gaza remain devoted to their faith and religious practices.
REPORTS
Wounded Palestinians, patients protest Israel’s Rafah closure, delays in medical evacuations
Wounded Palestinians and patients have protested outside the Red Cross headquarters in Gaza against Israeli travel restrictions and the closure of the Rafah crossing.
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