Category: 1. Iran

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The ceremony brought together senior sports officials, federation heads, athletes, and families of martyrs, underscoring Iran’s steadfast support for Palestine through what officials described as…

Iraqi media reported on Monday, citing parliament’s media office, that al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, had received 208 votes, in a clear victory over two rival contenders with 66 and nine votes, respectively.

Al-Halbousi’s…

Hamas’ armed wing confirmed on Monday the death of its spokesperson, Abu Obeida, months after Israel announced he had been killed in an airstrike in Gaza.

“Iraq is trying to arrange a bilateral meeting between Tehran and Washington in Baghdad, but the issue needs some reassurances,” al-Sudani told Lebanese TV channel Al-Mayadeen.

The Iraqi prime minister said there has been dialogue in more than one…

TEHRAN – Iran says the circumstances are not yet ripe for launching negotiations with the United States despite Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday, amid reports that Iraq has offered to…

Why it matters:

The allegation comes at a sensitive moment in peace negotiations and could complicate diplomatic momentum, as Moscow signals possible changes to its negotiating stance while Kyiv accuses Russia of deliberate…

Iranians protested and many businesses closed up shop for a second day on December 29 as the country’s currency reached a record low on foreign exchange markets. Riot police were reported to be using tear gas to disperse the protests in Tehran….

Araghchi made the remarks during a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighian, where the two reviewed the latest state of bilateral relations and discussed ways to expand cooperation between Tehran and Dushanbe in various…