
Date: February, 19, 2025
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Less than 7% of Clean Water Levels Available in Gaza, Oxfam Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israel’s destruction of critical water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza has created a “dangerously critical” situation, with less than seven percent of pre-war water levels available in the worst-affected areas, Oxfam reported on Monday.

US, Israeli Espionage Networks Dismantled in Mazandaran Province
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the IRGC's Karbala headquarters in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran announced the dismantling of espionage and infiltration networks linked to US, Israeli, and other hostile intelligence services operating in the province.

Algiers Slams French Minister’s Visit to W. Sahara
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Algeria on Tuesday denounced a visit by French Culture Minister Rachida Dati to Western Sahara, after Paris recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory, as “objectionable on multiple levels.”

Bakhtiarizadeh to Remain Esteghlal Coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh will continue as the head coach of the Esteghlal football team.

Iran-China Oil Flows Surge As Traders Circumvent US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Oil shipments from Iran to China have significantly increased this month, as traders overcame logistical challenges stemming from tighter US restrictions, enabling a backlog of cargoes to reach the world’s largest crude importer.

IRGC Unveils Portable Air Defense Missile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force unveiled a new air defense missile fired from trucks.

Trump Orders Firing of All ‘Biden-Era’ US Attorneys
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said on Feb 18 that he has ordered the firing of all remaining US attorneys nominated by his predecessor Joe Biden.

US Judge Declines to Block Musk from Accessing Data, Firing Workers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US judge on Tuesday declined a request to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees and accessing agency data, a victory for US President Donald Trump in his bid to shrink the government workforce.

Armenian Church in Al-Quds Says Israel Seeking to Seize Its Properties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Armenian Patriarchate of Al-Quds has accused Israeli authorities of levying “unjust”, “targeted and crippling taxes” against the religious entity in a campaign aimed at diminishing the church’s “presence in the Holy Land”.

Iran Open to Resumption of Ties with Sudan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran welcomes the restoration of relations with Sudan, saying Islamic countries should avoid tensions and severance of ties.

Israeli Forces Evict Vulnerable Palestinians, Conduct Mass Arrests in West Bank
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli forces have evicted vulnerable Palestinians, including elderly and disabled individuals, from the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, while detaining dozens in widespread raids, according to local residents and official sources.

BRICS, SCO, EEU Suitable Grounds for Iran-Russia Cooperation: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as new grounds for closer cooperation between Iran and Russia.

White House Labels Zelensky ‘Short-Sighted’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The White House has criticized Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky as “short-sighted” for refusing to sign a deal that would grant Washington access to Ukraine’s mineral resources, the AP reported on Monday.

NAM Condemns Israeli Crimes in Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, Iran’s deputy ambassador to the UN condemned the brutal Israeli military campaign against Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, and reiterated the demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and protection of the Palestinian people.

Close Bonds between Iran, Azerbaijan Unaffected by Boundaries: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that the deep-rooted and brotherly relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan could not be confined by the political frontiers.

Russia, US Agree to Resolve Diplomatic Mission Issues, Says Lavrov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia and the United States have agreed to settle outstanding issues related to their diplomatic missions “once and for all,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.

Gaza Victory Set New Standard in Resistance Struggles: Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei hailed the victory of the Gaza Strip against the Israeli regime, saying it set a new standard in resistance struggles.

Iran Condemns US’ Plan for Forced Relocation of Gazans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations strongly condemned the US’ colonial plan to forcibly displace and uproot Palestinians from Gaza, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and a grave assault on fundamental human rights.
