(260202) — JERUSALEM, Feb. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) — Israeli and U.S. naval forces participate in a joint drill in the Red Sea on Feb. 1, 2026. Israeli and U.S. naval forces held a joint drill in the Red Sea on Sunday, the Israeli military said…
Category: 1. Iran
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Iran, Jordan Talk Diplomacy Amid U.S. Military Build-Up in Persian Gulf
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The phone call between Araghchi and Safadi comes amid mounting fears that Washington’s military maneuvers in the Persian Gulf could escalate into confrontation, further complicating regional diplomacy.
The…
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Why the US hit pause on Iran – and why it doesn't mean de-escalation
Missile defenses, alliance vulnerabilities, and fear of a wider war are shaping Washington’s restraint, even as pressure on Tehran continues
The anticipated US strike on Iran, widely expected on…
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Why the US hit pause on Iran and why it doesnt mean de-escalation
Missile defenses, alliance vulnerabilities, and fear of a wider war are shaping Washingtons restraint, even as pressure on Tehran continues
The anticipated US strike on Iran, widely expected on February 1, ultimately did not take place. American…
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How Tehran recasts protest killings as ‘holy duty’
Officials in President Pezeshkian’s government, in a shameful attempt to downplay the scale of the largest street massacre in Iran’s contemporary history, have sought to cast doubt on the figures reported by Iran International. Yet the…
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“Politics of Piety” published in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Politics of Piety: The Islamic Revival and the Feminist Subject” written by the Pakistani-American author Saba Mahmood has been released in the Iranian book market.
Tahereh Habibi has translated…
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Instigators of insecurity and terrorists will face justice: Iranian top judge
TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary chief says the judicial system will firmly deal with those instigating insecurity and conducting acts of terror and treason.
“The Judiciary will decisively and without any leniency deal with elements involved in…
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Greenland and the West’s selective morality: An Iranian perspective
TEHRAN – European leaders have long portrayed themselves as guardians of the international legal order – principled actors committed to sovereignty, multilateralism, and restraint. In contrast to what they often describe as American…
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Iranian, Pakistani Voices Express Solidarity with Iran’s Leader
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Syed Amin Shirazi, Central President of the Imamia Students Organization Pakistan, emphasized the importance of supporting Iran’s leadership. He was joined by Syed Shaukat Ali…
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Iran denies plans to send enriched nuclear materials abroad
TEHRAN, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — A senior Iranian security official said on Monday that Tehran does not intend to send its enriched nuclear materials to any other country, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.
Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy for…
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