Category: 1. Iran

Why it matters:

The exchange reflects a broader pattern of politically motivated accusations against Iran. Iranian officials emphasize the country’s historical contributions and advocate for constructive engagement over…

“If you look at the Middle East, I would say prior to us hitting Iran so hard, we could have never made that deal (Gaza peace deal) because you would have had a dark cloud over the Middle East,” Trump told reporters alongside Australian Prime…

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Hamas decries Israeli forces for targeting civilians, blocking aid, violating territorial boundaries, and abusing detainees and martyrs’ remains. It says these actions undermine the agreement and…

A video showing the daughter of a senior aide to Iran’s supreme leader wearing a strapless wedding gown at a luxury hotel in Tehran has stirred a major row. Critics are accusing the regime of hypocrisy over its strict hijab laws.The footage…

“All that stands in the way of progress is a hostile and treacherous Iranian IRGC leadership and its proxies,” Barrack said on X, describing Tehran and its network of militias as the chief obstacle to regional stability.

In a detailed social…

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The sustained emigration trend reflects mounting public dissatisfaction with Israel’s internal instability, economic pressures, and regional conflicts.

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The exodus is driven by…

The win marks Iran’s first win against China in the history, Tehran Times reported. 

Iran will play Uzbekistan on Tuesday in their second match.

The 3rd Asian Youth Games is taking place in Bahrain from October 22 to 31.

The Games serve as…

Why it matters:

The diplomatic fallout marks a public clash between Washington and Latin America, highlighting mounting allegations by Washington over drug trafficking and shifting regional alliances that could reshape US…

BAGHDAD/ISTANBUL 

Iraq said Monday that it will not allow any use of Iraqi territory or airspace to threaten Iran or any neighboring country.

“Iraq will not, in any way, permit the use of its land or airspace to…