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.
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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.
PALESTINE
Two Palestinian children killed in PA ambush; Hamas slams attack as ‘black mark’
Two children are killed after Palestinian Authority forces open fire on a vehicle carrying their father in the northeastern part of the West Bank.
POLITICS
Iran pursues talks and deterrence simultaneously: Security chief
Iran’s security chief says Tehran will never yield to threats and relies on both negotiations and deterrence.
PALESTINE
Peace with Israel ‘not possible’ amid ongoing violations of Palestinian rights: Top diplomat
The Palestinian foreign minister says achieving peace with Israel is ‘not possible’ amid the constant violations of Palestinian rights.
DISCOVER IRAN
Discover Iran: The network of rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Sistan and Baluchestan
In Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan, interconnected rivers and wetlands, including Hamun, Jazmurian, and Lipar, sustain biodiversity, agriculture, fisheries, and eco-tourism, forming a vital hydrological network that shapes life.
RUSSIA
Russia: West reviving Navalny case to divert attention from Epstein scandal
Russia says Western countries are trying to divert attention from the Epstein files with their statements about the alleged poisoning of blogger Alexey Navalny.
POLITICS
Iran has ‘real ideas’ in indirect talks with US, will not submit to pressures: FM
Araghchi says he is heading into indirect nuclear negotiations with the US with concrete proposals, while rejecting any pressure-driven concessions.
PALESTINE
‘Netanyahu is deceiving you’: Anti-settlement organization warns Trump
An Israeli anti-settlement organization warns Trump that Netanyahu is moving ahead with de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank.
REPORTS
France, Italy, Germany call for UN special rapporteur Albanese to resign for slamming Israeli genoci
Several European governments have echoed a false narrative in demanding UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese's resignation. That claim has now been fully discredited.
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