POLITICS
Iran congratulates Bangladesh on successful parliamentary elections
Iran says the successful vote shows Bangladesh's determination to decide its own destiny.
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REPORTS
Israel approves land registration in West Bank’s Area C, raising Palestinian annexation fears
For the first time since 1967, the Israeli regime has approved opening a land registration process across the occupied West Bank.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 17:00 GMT on February 16, 2026.
POLITICS
Iran: World bears responsibility to counter Israel’s rights violations in West Asia
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran says the international community shoulders the responsibility to confront the Israeli regime’s continued gross violations of humanitarian law in West Asia.
PALESTINE
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s seizure of West Bank land, warns of regional instability
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recent decision to seize more land from Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
PALESTINE
Israeli producer of anti-Iran propaganda series ‘Tehran’ dies in Greece
The Israeli producer and creator of the anti-Iran propaganda television series “Tehran” is found dead in the Greek capital of Athens.
POLITICS
Diplomacy and deterrence: Iran focused on reaching nuclear deal – without compromise
Iran engages the US in nuclear talks to lift sanctions, balancing economic survival, strategic deterrence, and regional security, while resisting external pressure, threats, and attempts to undermine its sovereignty and autonomy.
PALESTINE
British Museum faces backlash for eliminating references to ‘Palestine' from displays
The British Museum has removed references to Palestine from its ancient Middle East displays, a move condemned by scholars and activists.
SOCIETY
Global outage hits X users: Thousands report access issues
Thousands of social media users are facing significant difficulties accessing X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
MILITARY
US warship seizes second Venezuelan oil tanker in Indian Ocean
The US military seizes the 2nd oil tanker in the Indian Ocean linked to Venezuela.
DEFENSE
IRGC Navy holds 'Smart Control of Strait of Hormuz' military drills
The IRGC Naval forces start combined live-fire intensive drills in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
IRAN FIRST
Explainer: Jaam-e Jam 1 – Iran’s giant leap into geostationary orbit and a new broadcasting era
Iran launches Jaam-e Jam 1, its first geostationary broadcasting satellite, securing a strategic 34°E orbital slot, strengthening IRIB infrastructure, and advancing long-term ambitions for independent space communications capabilities.
POLITICS
Iran says entered talks with US with 'result-oriented approach'
Baghaei says the US “shifting positions and contradictory statements” show a lack of seriousness in talks.
POLITICS
Iran FM, IAEA chief meet in Geneva ahead of new round of indirect talks with US
The Iranian foreign minister and the IAEA chief meet in the Swiss city of Geneva ahead of a new round of Iran-US talks.
PALESTINE
Israeli soldier admits to murder, rape in Gaza during live stream
A video circulating on social media has sparked widespread outrage online after an Israeli soldier unashamedly admitted to committing atrocities in the Gaza Strip.
REPORTS
Pakistan protesters condemn US-Israel threats, mourn mosque victims
Outrage has surfaced on the streets of Karachi, where protesters condemned US and Israeli threats against Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, while also mourning victims of the recent deadly blast at a Shia mosque in Islamabad.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, on February 16, 2026.
POLITICS
Tehran slams US ‘inhumane’ sanctions against Cuba
Iran says economic sanctions against Cuba clearly violate the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law.
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