Category: 1. Iran

TEHRAN – Researchers say the death toll from the Gaza genocide could be much higher than what the Health Ministry in the enclave is reporting.

In its daily briefing, the Gaza Health Ministry has announced that the number of victims of the…

Why it matters:

This marks a major milestone for Iranian beach handball, as the team not only reached the Asian Championship final but also clinched one of Asia’s two qualification spots for the upcoming World…

The fourth round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington ended without a breakthrough but preserved a fragile diplomatic opening on the eve of President Donald Trump’s visit to Iran’s Arab neighbors.

Before traveling to Saudi…

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, which he said will “give them a chance at greatness.”

Trump said in remarks to a Saudi investment forum that he made the…

Why it matters:

Japan’s stronger engagement with Iran, particularly in the economic and security domains, could signal Tokyo’s intent to remain an active player in West Asia despite U.S. pressure.

The big picture:

Trump was set to meet Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the onetime insurgent who last year led the overthrow of former leader Bashar Assad.

He stated the effort at rapprochement came at the urging of Crown Prince…

Mostafa Pourmohammadi, head of the Islamic Revolution Document Center, says the recent diplomatic momentum—including indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States—has generated a “positive sentiment” in Iranian society and…