Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iranian journalists Elaheh Mohammadi, Niloofar Hamedi granted Leader’s amnesty

Iran’s Judiciary has announced that journalists Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi have been included in the February 11 amnesty list, following the approval of the Pardon Commission.

UN Secretary-General stresses resumption of hostilities in Gaza must be avoided ‘at all costs’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for avoiding the resumption of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, urging all parties to uphold the ceasefire accord and engage in further negotiations.

US to consult allies on Ukraine peace plan, seeks Europe’s weapons purchases for Kyiv: Telegraph

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has paused the development of a Ukraine peace plan to hold consultations with European allies, The Telegraph has reported, citing undisclosed sources.

Kremlin claims large part of Ukraine seeks to become Russia

A large part of Ukraine seeks to reunite with Russia and has already done so, as the situation on the battlefield demonstrates, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed.

Iran border guards rescue 250 stranded Afghan Nationals amid severe snowstorm

Iranian border guards rescued 250 undocumented Afghan nationals who were stranded in severe snow and blizzard conditions along the northeastern border of Iran.

Former diplomat criticizes misinterpretation of Trump’s Iran policy directive

A former Iranian diplomat has raised concerns over the misinterpretation of US President Donald Trump’s recent policy directive on Iran, particularly by Iranian officials and media.

Iranian president criticizes West for negative media portrayal, welcomes tourists to experience country’s true image

Iran’s President, Massoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the stark contrast between the Western media portrayals of Iran and the country’s reality during his speech at the 18th International Tourism Exhibition in Tehran on Tuesday.

Lawyer: Detained Iranian journalist Niloufar Hamedi pardoned

Niloufar Hamedi, an Iranian journalist who was arrested in September 2022 following nationwide unrests and deadly protests, has been pardoned, according to her lawyers, Parto Borhanpour and Hojjat Kermani. The case against Hamedi has now been closed.

UN warns forced displacement in West Bank by Israel ‘escalating at alarming pace’, impacting 76k Palestinians

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that Israel's military operation in the West Bank has escalated forced displacement of Palestinians at an alarming level, impacting over 76,000 people in the area.

Gaza urges global pressure on Israel to implement humanitarian protocol in ceasefire deal

The Gaza Government’s Media Office called on the international community Monday to pressure Israel to implement the humanitarian protocol of its ceasefire agreement with Hamas, warning that continued delays could lead to a “catastrophic humanitarian crisis.”

Trump says wants Ukraine to pay back $500 billion

US President Donald Trump has said he wants to secure a deal with Kiev to ensure Washington gets its money back by trading aid for Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals – regardless of whether “they may be Russian someday.”

UN temporarily halts operations in Yemen after staff detentions by Houthis

The United Nations has announced a temporarily pause to all its operations in Yemen’s Sa'ada governorate after the recent detention of the body's personnel by Houthis.

Tehran, Riyadh condemn Netanyahu’s remarks on ‘Palestinian state on Saudi territory’

Iranian and Saudi Foreign Ministers heve strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks suggesting establishment of a “Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia".

Stars shine bright at the 43rd Fajr Film Festival’s grand finale, Iran’s major cinematic event

The 43rd Fajr Film Festival concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony on Monday in Tehran’s Milad Tower Convention Center, celebrating the best in Iranian cinema.

Iran calls on UN to take ‘firm’ stance against US displacement plot for Gaza

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United Nations, particularly its Security Council, must adopt a “firm” position against the US-Israeli scheme aimed at forcibly displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

PA announces ending programme of allowances to families of slain Palestinians

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced ending a programme to provide payments to families of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Israel, a longstanding demand by Washington and Tel Aviv.

Trump suggests cancelling Gaza ceasefire accord on Saturday if all hostages not freed

US President Donald Trump has proposed the cancelation of the Gaza ceasefire accord between Israel and Hamas if all the hostages in the Strip are not released by Saturday at noon.

Trump says no right of return for Gazans under his proposal

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that his proposal for mass displacement in the Gaza Strip does not include a right of return for Palestinians in the blockaded enclave.

Iran FM dismisses negotiation with US under pressure

Iranian Foreign Minister. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has stressed that his country would never engage in negotiations with the US under pressure as per Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s stance on talks that is entirely based on logic and strategic reasoning.

Military chief says Iranian Armed Forces ‘readier than ever’ against foreign threats

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has stated that the country’s Armed Forces are at their utmost readiness to respond to any threat posed by the enemies.

Israeli military expands shooting orders for soldiers to kill Palestinians in West Bank: Report

The Israeli military has expanded shooting orders for its soldiers in the occupied West Bank, leading to a high Palestinian death toll amid military operations in the occupied territories, according to a report.

IRGC commander says Iran manufactured long-range Supersonic cruise missile

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy has produced a supersonic cruise missile that can hit the targets at long ranges, IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has announced.

Iranian president vows to render US hostilities ineffective ‘with people’s support’

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has asserted that the US plots against Iran will be thwarted with the help of the Iranian nation.

Palestine says Israel’s renaming of West Bank a step toward annexation

Palestine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced a move by Israel’s parliament on Sunday to approve a bill to replace the term "West Bank" with “Judea and Samaria,” calling it a serious escalation aimed at annexing the occupied territory.

Iran embassy in UK dismisses Telegraph’s ‘lies’

Tehran’s Embassy in London has firmly dismissed the unfounded claims made by the British daily Telegraph, asserting that Iran’s nuclear program is entirely peaceful and that nuclear weapons have “no place” in its defense doctrine.