Thursday, November 21, 2024

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran security official: No part of Israeli occupied territories beyond our reach

Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian has stressed that Israel launched a propaganda campaign over targeting a few minor locations in Iran, while there was no part of the occupied territories Tehran could not target at will.

Iran, Qatar call for end to Gaza war

Iran and Qatar has urged an end to the Israeli regime’s genocidal crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip which has so far claimed the lives of almost 44,000 people, mostly children and women.

US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, marking the fourth time that Washington has used its veto power to block a ceasefire resolution at the international body since Israel's war on the besieged enclave began in October 2023.

Iran’s president asks Pope to intervene to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon

In a message to Pope Francis, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for the Christian leader’s good offices to help stop Israel’s aggression against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon and prevent the spread of war in West Asia.

Baghdad condemns Israeli letter to UN as pretext to justify assault against Iraq

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has slammed an Israeli letter to the United Nations Security Council demanding immediate action against resistance groups launching retaliatory attacks on key targets across the occupied territories, as a “pretext to justify aggression against Iraq".

Minister: Iran has taken significant measures to transition to green tourism

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri says the Islamic Republic has taken significant measures to transition to green tourism such as allocating funds to provide the right conditions for sustainable development and environmental protection, granting loans for the construction of small solar power plants in tourism sites, and increasing resilience in tourism.

Iranian minister joins first meeting of Tourism Ministers on Climate Actions

Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, will attend the first meeting of Tourism Ministers focused on climate actions, beibg held during the COP 29 conference in Baku on Wednesday.

Iran warns of proportionate response to IAEA’s anti-Tehran resolution

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its potential targeting of Iran with “unconstructive measures” will be met with a “proportionate response” on the part of Tehran.

Zelensky says Ukraine facing defeat against Russia if US ceases military assistance

Terminating US military aid to Kiev would lead to Ukraine's defeat in its armed conflict with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

Hamas condemns US decision to sanction its senior leaders

Hamas has slammed the US Treasury Department's decision to sanction its senior leaders. The Palestinian group has called the move as an insistence on the outgoing Joe Biden administration's "hostile position" toward the Palestinian people.

Lebanon files new complaint with UN over Israel’s attacks

Beirut has filed a new complaint with the United Nations Security Council regarding Israel’s ongoing military onslaught against Lebanon.

Iran FM raps E3 push for anti-Tehran resolution at IAEA Board of Governors

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned the European troika that their plan to table a resolution against Tehran at the International Atomic Energy Agency will damage the course of cooperation between Tehran and the United Nations nuclear agency and complicate issues.

Tehran, Riyadh announce commitment to China-brokered agreement

Tehran and Riyadh have reaffirmed their commitment to the China-brokered deal and to further consolidation of relations during a meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee.

More Ukrainians want talks with Russia to end war: Survey

More than half of Ukrainians want negotiations to end the war with Russia, according to Gallup polls released Tuesday, the war’s 1,000th day.

Iran summons UK chargé d’affaires over new anti-Tehran sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's chargé d'affaires in Tehran on Tuesday to protest new sanctions imposed by the British government on Iranian shipping lines and national airline Iran Air.

Over 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli attacks: UNICEF

More than 200 children have been killed in Lebanon since Israel launched a military campaign two months ago, the United Nations agency for children (UNICEF) has announced.

3 more Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli attack

Three Lebanese soldiers have been killed in an Israeli air attack on an army base in southern town of Sarafand, while several civilians living nearby the facility were wounded, according to the country’s military and Ministry of Public Health.

Iran defeats Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in thrilling world cup qualifier

In a hard-fought encounter, Iran’s national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2, maintaining their undefeated streak in Group A of the World Cup qualifiers and solidifying their position as group leader with 16 points.

Chemical warehouse fire in Tehran contained without injuries

A major fire broke out in a chemical warehouse on Naser Khosrow Street in southern Tehran, prompting an immediate response from the Tehran Fire Department.

Syrian FM: We support Iran’s right to self-defense

Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam al-Sabbagh, during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran, reaffirmed Syria’s support for Iran’s legitimate right to defend itself.

Putin approves updated Russian nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday approved an updated nuclear doctrine, Reuters reported citing the document posted on the government’s website.

Iran strongly condemns EU, UK sanctions on shipping lines

Tehran has strongly condemned the new sanctions of the European Union and the United Kingdom on the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).

Iranian daily: Officials can’t even make clear decisions for country

Jomhouri-e Eslami, an Iranian newspaper known for its sharp critiques, has scolded Iran’s officials for their “inability to make clear and decisive decisions on crucial matters, leaving the public in confusion.”

Iran says reserves right to respond to Israeli attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has asserted that Tehran retains its right to respond to Israeli acts of aggression, emphasizing that any reaction will be deliberate, calculated, and executed at the appropriate time.

Ukraine marks 1,000 days since Russia unleashed full-scale war

Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with soldiers battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by frequent drone and missile attacks, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in January.