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Deep fissures have emerged within Iran's leadership as ex-President Hassan Rohani and other prominent reformists openly condemned the regime's handling of nationwide protests that killed thousands, warning that substantial reforms are essential to avert further unrest. "The people have expectations, and we must address them with......
Tehran authorities have arrested four foreign nationals in connection with recent riots that shook the Iranian capital. The identities and nationalities of the detainees have not been disclosed. The individuals were apprehended during a raid in the Tehran province. Officials reported that a search of one suspect's belongings revealed......
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation on Sunday focusing on rising tensions involving Iran and broader regional security concerns, according to a statement from Qatar’s Amiri Diwan. The two leaders exchanged views on recent developments in the Middle East, particularly......
Iran announced on Sunday that it now considers European armed forces to be “terrorist groups,” in response to the European Union’s decision to place Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its list of terrorist organizations. The declaration was made by Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher......
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran is currently engaged in discussions with the United States, without providing details, as Tehran appears to favor diplomatic engagement amid growing concerns over possible military action. Speaking to a journalist aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested that talks were ongoing but stressed......
Iraq’s main Shiite political alliance, which holds a majority in parliament, has confirmed its support for former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to return to office, defying strong objections from former US president Donald Trump. Al-Maliki, a dominant figure in Iraqi politics for more than a decade, previously served two terms as prime......
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Istanbul on Friday for talks with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in a bid to help defuse growing tensions between Tehran and Washington. The visit comes at a sensitive moment, as regional stability faces renewed strain amid heightened military posturing in the Gulf. This marks......
Angelina Jolie has spotlighted the human cost of Iran's ongoing protests by sharing a photo of a seven-year-old girl at her mother's grave, calling for justice amid a brutal government crackdown that rights groups say has claimed thousands of lives. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the actress and humanitarian featured the grieving......
A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States for his role in a foiled plot to assassinate Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and prominent critic of Iran’s leadership. The conviction follows an investigation that uncovered plans to target the outspoken activist on U.S. soil. Authorities said the suspect......
The European Union is preparing to add Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of terrorist organizations, following a shift in position by France that clears the way for a political agreement among member states. EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss the move during a meeting in Brussels, alongside a new......
The United States has issued a clear warning to Iraq regarding any potential political shift that could strengthen Iran’s influence in Baghdad, amid growing speculation about the possible return of former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to power. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with current Iraqi Prime Minister......
Iran has expressed its appreciation to Pakistan for backing Tehran during a recent vote at the United Nations Human Rights Council, where Islamabad opposed a resolution aimed at intensifying scrutiny of Iran’s human rights record. According to official statements, Iran’s Foreign Minister conveyed his gratitude during a phone conversation......
Air France announced on Friday that it has temporarily suspended its flights to Dubai due to the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The French airline said it is closely monitoring developments in the region to ensure the safety of its operations. As a result of the decision, two Paris–Dubai flights were canceled on......
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