SAUDI ARABIA
US clears way for F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia amid aggression against Yemen
The US has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as Riyadh intensifies its military aggression against Yemen.
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DEFENSE
‘Nightmare for enemies’: Iran launches mass ‘Sacrifice for Iran’ drill
The large-scale “313,000 Janfada of Iran” drill began in Tehran and across the country.
POLITICS
Iran: Unilateral US weaponization of space accelerates arms race
Iran has condemns the United States’ deployment of weapons in Earth's orbit as a “dangerous” and “unilateral” act that accelerates a high-risk arms race in outer space.
POLITICS
Russia, China veto rejects ‘political abuse’ of UNSC, marks end of ‘unipolar order’: Qalibaf
Iran has hailed Russia and China for vetoing a US-sponsored resolution at the UN Security Council.
ECONOMY
Iran finds new platform in SCO to develop its rare-earth potential
Iran is looking beyond oil, seeking to turn its underdeveloped rare-earth and critical-mineral resources into a new economic asset through deeper mining, technology and industrial cooperation within the SCO.
PALESTINE
US senator slams ‘bogus’ spy claims, demands immediate release of Press TV journalist
A US senator has denounced the Israeli regime’s abduction of Palestinian-American journalist Naqaa Hamed as a wrongful detention and demanded her immediate release.
DEFENSE
IRGC Navy strikes Togo-flagged tanker after illegal attempt to transit Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC Navy has announced that the offending Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend was struck and brought to a halt after a fire broke out aboard the vessel as it attempted an illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
WOMEN OF RESISTANCE
We salute the Palestinian woman
This episode looks at the resilience and steadfastness of Palestinian women amid the Israeli genocidal war in Gaza.
YEMEN
US lawmaker slams Trump’s $5 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia
Rashida Tlaib has denounced the Trump administration’s latest arms package to Saudi Arabia as a continuation of more than a decade of US-backed bombing, blockade and starvation against the Yemeni people.
SPOTLIGHT
Iran changing US war equations
This episode looks at how Iran has adapted to the US-Israeli war and how its evolving capabilities are reshaping US military calculations.
POLITICS
Russia, China veto US backed anti-Iran resolution at UN Security Council
Russia and China have vetoed a US-drafted resolution seeking to extend the mandate of the UN Security Council’s Panel of Experts on Iran.
POLITICS
Araghchi welcomes Xi’s initiatives, hails China-Iran strategic partnership
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomes initiatives proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the region.
REPORTS
Gaza transport crisis deepens as 70% of vehicles remain out of service
Gaza’s public transportation system is nearing collapse, with around 70 percent of its bus fleet out of service amid severe shortages of tires, oils and spare parts.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on February 17, 2026.
POLITICS
Iran summons German ambassador over Berlin’s hostile positions, interventionist activities
Iran has strongly protested Germany’s hostile positions toward the Islamic Republic and the German embassy’s interventionist activities in Tehran.
PALESTINE
Israeli occupation court extends detention of Press TV journalist Naqaa Hamed
Hamed, 38, was abducted on September 14 by occupation forces at a checkpoint near Tuqu’ in Bethlehem.
POLITICS
Iran rejects Sweden’s allegations, orders Swedish diplomat to leave within 48 hours
Iran rejects allegations made by Sweden against the Islamic Republic and give a Swedish diplomat in Tehran 48 hours to leave the country.
POLITICS
UN fact-finding mission finds ‘reasonable grounds’ US committed war crimes in Iran
The investigators highlighted two specific incidents as clear violations of international humanitarian law.
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