Iran challenges US claims as Washington prepares major economic offensive

Iran has pushed back strongly against the United States’ latest economic pressure campaign, questioning Washington’s claims that it has already crippled Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister … Read More

Iran’s oil exports reportedly fall to zero as war and sanctions deepen economic pressure

Iran is facing a serious economic challenge as its oil exports have reportedly fallen to zero amid renewed military tensions, international sanctions, and growing restrictions on access to foreign currency. … Read More

Iran bans online debate show over alleged false information

Iranian authorities have banned the YouTube debate programme Azad, citing the spread of what officials described as “false information,” in the latest move highlighting the country’s increasingly restrictive media environment. … Read More

Drones target Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister’s office in Iraq

Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister in Iraq on Monday, according to the KRG security agency. The KRG said the drones were launched from … Read More

Saudi foreign minister meets Yemeni counterpart in Riyadh to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomed Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba during a meeting in Riyadh on Sunday, … Read More

pilgrims begin sacred hajj in mecca amid regional tensions and rising heat

More than a million Muslims have begun gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the most significant spiritual journeys in Islam. This year’s pilgrimage unfolds … Read More

Palestinians cast ballots in first municipal elections since Gaza war, turnout reveals mixed public mood

Palestinians in the West Bank and parts of central Gaza stepped out to vote on Saturday in their first municipal elections since the outbreak of the Gaza war—an event marked … Read More

IRAN’S PRESIDENT CALLS FOR DIPLOMACY WITH THE U.S. — BUT WARNS TRUST IS STILL OUT OF REACH

In a moment where tensions remain fragile, Masoud Pezeshkian has stepped forward with a message that blends hope with caution. Speaking through Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the president emphasized … Read More

Iran Reopens Part of Its Airspace, But Global Airlines Stay on Edge

Iran has begun a cautious step toward normalcy by partially reopening its airspace to international transit flights. According to the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, aircraft are now permitted to cross … Read More