ISNA

Iran: Due to lack of fuel for energy production, shops in Tehran will close earlier

Malls in Tehran will close two hours earlier today to conserve energy as Iran faces increased shortages of electricity that are worsened by a cold wave.

“If shopping malls do not respect this decision, they will be closed and gas and electricity supplies will be cut off,” warned Hamidreza Rastegar, an official at the Chamber of Commerce.

Iranian MPs call for nuclear overhaul as Tehran braces for Israel’s next attack

Dozens of Iranian lawmakers have addressed a letter to the country's top security council, urging swift action toward developing nuclear weapons in light of Israel's growing regional threats.

Hassan Ali Akhlaghi, one of the signatories, told ISNA news agency that 39 members of parliament argue for a "reassessment of Iran's defense doctrine."

Israel killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah sparks condemnation

Israel's foes vowed revenge on Saturday after Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah announced its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli air strike on Beirut suburbs.

World powers also warned of the killing's potential repercussions, with the spectre of all-out war looming over the Middle East.

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