Why it matters:
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has drawn international attention, and leaders in the Islamic world are increasingly vocal about the need for solidarity to address the humanitarian crisis faced by…
Category: 1. Iran
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Tehran criticizes EU for being silent on US military threats
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday criticized the European Union for not taking a stance against the provocative remarks of U.S. officials against Iran, saying this approach undoubtedly poses a threat to international…
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‘Great’: US envoy answers Iran’s top diplomat in cryptic, deleted post
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff reacted “great” to a spirited statement by Iran’s foreign minister on X before swiftly deleting the post as tensions between Washington and Tehran have flared in recent days.
It was not…
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Iranian president calls for Muslim unity to halt Gaza conflict in talks with Tunisian leader
TEHRAN, April 2 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for greater unity among Muslim nations to help end Israel’s military campaign in Gaza during a phone call with Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday,…
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Iran warns U.S. against "aggression" amid military buildup
TEHRAN, April 2 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Iran would respond “swiftly and decisively” to any violation of its territorial integrity, sovereignty, or national interests, state media reported, amid…
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Conscripted, condemned: how a Canadian ban punishes Iran’s forced recruits
Soroush Salehi campaigned to have Canada label Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group but now the law for which he strived may eject him and others forced into the group as conscripts.
In June of last year, Soroush celebrated Canada’s…
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Iran, Netherlands Discuss Regional Tensions, Bilateral Ties
Why it matters:
The call reflects Iran’s diplomatic approach in countering Western threats while emphasizing its commitment to regional stability and international law.
What they’re saying:
Concerning the Iranian…
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Iran, Bahrain signal willingness to mend ties: statement
TEHRAN, April 2 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain expressed a mutual commitment to improving relations between their nations during a phone call on Wednesday, according to a statement…
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French Soccer Star (and Sex Fiend) Signs with Iranian Club
April 02 2025
A former French soccer star, Wissam Ben Yedder, is trying to revive his stalled playing career by taking a job in Iran after almost a year on the sidelines for sexually assaulting a woman—an offense that one would…
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Russia says threats to strike Iran’s nuclear sites ‘illegal and unacceptable’
Moscow deems ‘illegal’ the threats against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Reuters said on Wednesday citing the Russian foreign ministry.
The report follows a discussion between the deputy foreign ministers of Russia and Iran, Sergei Ryabkov and…
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