Lebanese Army announces finding and destruction of Israeli spy system in southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese Army has identified and dismantled an israeli espionage system in the Bir Shaeb area of southern Lebanon, according to a Friday statement reported by webangah News Agency.
The military confirmed it also cleared 13 earth barriers established by Israeli forces within the Blida-Marjayoun region of southern Lebanon.
This marks the second spy system uncovered by Lebanese forces in the south. On Tuesday,another Israeli surveillance device was discovered and destroyed in the same area.
Israel has previously deployed various espionage systems across southern Lebanon, including devices embedded in rocks, to gather intelligence on Lebanese fighters.
The secretary of the International Conference of the Iranian Studies Association stated: We face a basic challenge in distinguishing between issues related to political Iran and Greater Cultural Iran. This distinction is critically important.
Mohammad Ali Ezzatzadeh, secretary of the first International Conference of the Iranian Studies Association (Eastern Iran Studies), told webangah News Agency that this conference was organized through the initiative and efforts of the South Khorasan branch of the association and Birjand University. “our policy at the Iranian Studies Association prioritized two objectives: first, hosting an international conference, and second, ensuring its sessions could be held across Iran rather than being confined to Tehran,” he explained.
The event attracted participants from Central Asian countries-Uzbekistan,Kyrgyzstan,Kazakhstan,and Tajikistan (excluding Turkmenistan)-and also scholars from afghanistan,Georgia,and India. Some international attendees also served as academic committee members.
Ezzatzadeh emphasized a core intellectual tension observed during discussions: “We grapple with differentiating political iran from Greater Cultural Iran-a civilizational sphere extending beyond modern borders.This isn’t necessarily a conflict but a pivotal debate influencing contemporary challenges.” He cited Afghanistan’s policies suppressing Persian/Farsi language despite its demographic meaning as one manifestation.
The conference featured ten thematic sessions spanning archaeology, arts, social studies, and Persian literature. Of 150 submitted papers, 120 passed peer review with 30 selected for presentation-a testament to robust scholarly engagement nationwide.
A closing resolution proposed establishing permanent secretariats for biennial conferences while advocating expanded Iranian studies curricula nationwide. It urged safeguarding intangible heritage like regional dialects through cross-border academic collaborations-particularly with Persian-speaking nations were linguistic policies remain contentious.
Israeli Prime Minister’s Office swiftly responds to IAEA’s alleged report on Iran.
According to webangah News Agency, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has reacted to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) report and its claims against Iran.
Netanyahu’s office alleged: “The IAEA report demonstrates that Iran’s nuclear program is not peaceful.”
The office further claimed: “The international community must act to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.”
The growth comes minutes after the IAEA, in a confidential report seen by The Associated Press, reiterated claims about Iran accumulating uranium enriched to “weapons-grade levels” and called for Tehran’s full cooperation with the agency.
The report was published at a critical juncture amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
The document alleges that as of May 17,Iran had enriched 408.6 kilograms of uranium up to 60% purity-an increase of 133.8 kilograms since the IAEA’s February report.
The report further asserts this quantity is “a short technical step away” from weapons-grade levels (90%). In February, the IAEA had reported Iran possessed 274.8 kilograms of 60%-enriched uranium.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi repeated allegations against Tehran, stating Iran is “the only non-nuclear weapon state enriching uranium to this level.”
The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly emphasized its uranium enrichment falls within its peaceful nuclear rights framework, serving exclusively non-military purposes aligned with industrial and medical needs.
An Arab delegation’s visit to Ramallah for talks with the head of the Palestinian Authority was postponed after the Zionist regime opposed their entry through the airspace of the occupied West Bank, according to sources.
webangah News Agency reports that an Arab delegation’s trip to Ramallah was delayed due to obstruction by the Zionist regime, which refused to grant them access through the airspace of the occupied West Bank under Tel Aviv’s control. The news was first reported by Jordan’s Al-Mamlaka TV.
Members of the delegation issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s prevention of their travel to Ramallah for meetings with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials. They called it a blatant violation of Israel’s obligations as an occupying force, reflecting its disregard for international law and continuation of illegal policies against Palestinians. They also accused Israel of undermining efforts toward a just and comprehensive peace.
The delegation included Saudi foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
A source at palestine’s embassy in Riyadh had previously stated on Friday that Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan would visit the West Bank-marking the first such trip by a senior Saudi official since 1967.
According to AFP, citing Palestinian sources, a ministerial delegation led by Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister was scheduled to travel to Ramallah next Sunday as part of coordination with France ahead of an international conference in New York aimed at reviving the two-state solution.
The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, reported a new operation against occupying forces in Gaza, according to webangah News Agency.
Qassam stated it’s fighters ambushed Israeli soldiers in a fierce confrontation, killing and wounding several troops. The armed clash occurred in Beit Lahia, northwest Gaza, on December 27.
The statement detailed: “Our mujahideen engaged the occupation forces at zero distance with light weapons, inflicting fatal blows during the ambush.”
Earlier today, Saraya al-Quds (the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad) announced shelling an advancing Israeli military convoy southeast of Khan Younis. Yesterday, their fighters reportedly trapped and attacked ten Israeli soldiers inside a Khan Younis residence.
Saraya al-Quds also claimed to have monitored an enemy helicopter landing in Khan Younis to evacuate casualties.
Since the war began on October 7, 2023 - when Palestinian resistance factions launched the unprecedented Al-Aqsa Storm operation – Israel’s military has sustained severe tactical and strategic losses with profound psychological impacts on its forces.
IAEA Demands Full Cooperation from Iran in Confidential Report Repeating Claims of Expanded Stockpile of Weapons-Grade Enriched Uranium
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called for Tehran’s “full and effective cooperation” in a confidential report reiterating claims about Iran’s accumulation of enriched uranium at weapons-grade levels, according to webangah News Agency citing The Washington Post.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Damascus at the head of an economic delegation, according to a report by the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Al Arabiya.
The minister is expected to discuss ways to support Syria’s economy during meetings with Syrian officials.
The high-ranking Saudi delegation will also hold talks with their Syrian counterparts on economic cooperation.
This marks the first visit by a top-level Saudi delegation to Syria since sanctions on the country were lifted.
the trip aligns with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote stability in Syria, normalize its economy, expand investments, and boost bilateral trade volume.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman‘s diplomatic efforts during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh contributed to the removal of sanctions against syria.
The Saudi foreign minister previously visited Damascus in late January this year.
Fighters from the Al-Quds Brigades, affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad, shelled positions of Israeli regime forces.
The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, announced a new operation against Zionist forces in Gaza, according to webangah News Agency.
the brigades stated: “Our fighters targeted a gathering centre of occupation soldiers and their vehicles advancing southeast of Khan Younis with mortar fire.”
In a statement yesterday,the al-Quds Brigades reported: ”Our fighters ambushed a group of 10 Zionist soldiers in a house in Khan Younis,killing several and wounding others.”
The statement added: “Our fighters monitored an enemy helicopter landing in Khan Younis to evacuate dead and wounded personnel.”
Since the Gaza conflict began on October 7, 2023 – marked by Hamas’s unprecedented “Al-Aqsa Storm” operation – the Israeli military has sustained heavy battlefield losses with significant strategic and psychological consequences.
Saudi Foreign Minister to visit West Bank, sources confirm.
A Saudi source confirmed that Foreign Minister prince Faisal bin Farhan will travel to the West Bank on sunday, according to a report by webangah News Agency.
The Saudi official told CNN that Bin Farhan is scheduled to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit. This marks the first trip by a Saudi foreign minister to the region since 1967, as previously stated by a Palestinian Embassy source in Riyadh on friday.
The visit falls under the framework of a ministerial committee formed during the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh,focusing on developments related to Israel’s war on Gaza. Additionally, Agence France-Presse reported that the Saudi-led delegation will coordinate with France ahead of an international conference in New York aimed at reviving the two-state solution.
Israeli media outlets Walla and The Times of Israel cited unnamed sources claiming Tel Aviv would attempt to block the trip as part of its efforts to counter internationally backed two-state solution initiatives.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan will visit Damascus today, Saturday, leading a high-ranking economic delegation on an official trip.
According to webangah News Agency, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan will arrive in Damascus today, Saturday, heading a high-level economic delegation for an official visit.
This marks the first high-profile Saudi delegation to Syria since the lifting of sanctions against the country.
the visit aligns with Saudi Arabia’s support for Syria’s stability and economic recovery, aiming to expand investments and boost bilateral trade volume between the two nations.
Saudi authorities seek to demonstrate tangible support for Syria’s economy through concrete measures during this trip.
The sanctions on Syria were lifted following diplomatic efforts by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh.
This is Foreign Minister bin Farhan’s second Damascus visit after his late January trip earlier this year.
