The United States and Israel on Friday accused Iran of trying to kill the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, with Tehran rejecting the claim as a "big lie" and the Mexican government saying it was not aware.

Kamran Hekmati, 70, is one of at least four Americans who are currently detained in Iran, according to a source familiar with their arrests.

Israel has escalated daily attacks in Lebanon, flouting a one-year-old truce, while claiming it’s targeting Hezbollah.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Iran’s resilience forced the US and Israel, who once demanded unconditional surrender, to plead for an unconditional ceasefire after 12 days of war. Speaking in Hamedan,

Araghchi warned that Iran has learned from the 12-day war, especially by "showing that Israel's air defenses can be penetrated."

Both Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa suspended their flights in June after the outbreak of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. They were among a host of carriers who put services to Iran on hold due to the conflict. Austrian Airlines is part of the wider Lufthansa Group, which also includes Eurowings, Swiss and Brussels Airlines.

Crowds packed central Tehran on Friday for the unveiling of a statue celebrating an ancient Persian victory over foreign enemies -- a show of defiance toward Iran's modern-day foes in the wake of its recent 12-day war with Israel.

ALBAWABA - Iran has put Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian-born American Jew, in jail for a trip he took to Israel 13 years ago. This case is getting