Category: 1. Iran
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‘Unilateral sanctions hinder counter-narcotics measures’
TEHRAN –Imposing unfair sanctions against Iran not only increases the costs of implementing treatment and harm reduction programs but also challenges developing effective strategies for combating drug trafficking, the Secretary General of… Continue Reading
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Gaza Hospital Head Recounts Torture And Isolation In Israeli Detention Center
Speaking to Arab48, the lawyer of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya said that he was prevented from meeting anyone, including his lawyer, from the day he was detained on 27 December until 10 February. In late December last year, the hospital was stormed by… Continue Reading
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UNRWA Chief Warns Of ‘deepening Hunger’ In Gaza As Israel Blocks Aid
“Whatever the intent is, it’s clearly a weaponisation of humanitarian aid into Gaza,” Lazzarini told reporters at UN offices in Geneva on Monday. “It is critical that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza again to maintain the progress… Continue Reading
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Iran’s Navy Chief Says Trump’s Statement On US Power ‘delusional’
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Iranian Army’s Navy commander, dismisses US President Donald Trump’s remarks that the US is more powerful than Iran, China, and Russia, calling the remark “delusional.” In reaction to Trump’s comments… Continue Reading
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Russia Thwarts Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack as US-Brokered Talks Begin
Why it matters: The attack marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s drone warfare strategy, pushing the conflict deeper into Russian territory. It also underscores the growing role of unmanned aerial combat as both… Continue Reading
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Iran’s government struggles to raise wages as prices soar
Less than a week before the start of the new Iranian year, the government has yet to set new wages, which are adjusted annually for tens of millions of public and private sector workers. The challenge is that last year’s high inflation would… Continue Reading
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Iran neither consults, nor takes orders on nuclear issue: VP
Addressing the inauguration of the new head of the country’s Iranology Foundation in Tehran Tuesday, Aref said the “essence of Iranian culture is the acquisition of knowledge, even in the most distant parts of the world”. “We must make… Continue Reading
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Zelensky Apologized In Letter To Trump: US Envoy
“Zelensky sent a letter to the president. He apologized for that whole incident that happened in the Oval Office,” Witkoff said Monday on Fox News. “I think that it was an important step and there’s been a lot of discussion between our… Continue Reading
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Syria New Rulers Announce End Of Military Operation Against Assad Loyalists
Spokesperson Hassan Abdul Ghani made the announcement on Monday, saying in a statement on X that security threats had been neutralised in Latakia and Tartous provinces. “Having achieved [the neutralisation of the security threats] we announce… Continue Reading
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Amir Zamanpour to represent Iran in World Athletics Indoor Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s Amir Zamanpour will compete at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The athlete has secured wild card place for the competition. Zamanpour will participate at the 1500 meters discipline. Each of the 2025 World… Continue Reading