US warned of 'endless war'

Iran’s parliament speaker has warned the United States against being drawn into an endless war with Iran. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Israel is pushing the US toward a conflict no president can escape from. In a post on X, Ghalibaf urged Washington to abandon its 'Israel First' mindset, warning of a dark age for the US and its allies. Earlier, a senior Iranian security official said Tehran will not negotiate with Washington unless it takes practical steps to meet Iran’s seven conditions. Speaking to Press TV, the security official dismissed reports of a possible meeting between Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei and US Vice President J.D. Vance in Qatar.

Call for diplomacy

China and Turkiye have called for an end to the US-Israeli war against Iran, stressing the need for diplomacy while opposing resumption of military attacks. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun says the continuation of the war serves neither side’s interests nor those of the international community. Speaking at a presser, Guo urged a resolution through dialogue and negotiations aimed at restoring peace and stability to the Persian Gulf region. The remarks came as the US President has announced an upcoming visit to China where he may also hold talks with Chinese and Russian leaders on the war with Iran. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced opposition to renewed military attacks against Iran. He says Ankara has conveyed its concerns to the US President and stands ready to help pave the way for diplomacy and prevent further escalation.

Gaza deadly flood

In a tragic incident, five Palestinians, including a mother and her four children, were killed when a sandbank collapsed onto their makeshift tents in central Gaza, following heavy rainfall and stormy weather. Our correspondent, Motee Abu Musabeh, has filed a report from Deir al-Balah.