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Trump threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs

The BRICS member states will be hit with 100% tariffs on their goods if they try to introduce a reserve currency to rival the dollar, US President-elect Donald Trump has warned. He has repeatedly threatened to use tariffs to achieve his geopolitical goals.

Iran president urges Islamic countries to intervene in Syria, stop insurgency

The Iranian president has called on Islamic countries to intervene in the ongoing crisis in Syria to prevent the US and Israel from exploiting the internal conflict in the country.

Israeli attacks kill two, injure six in Lebanon despite ceasefire

The Israeli military carried out several airstrikes on towns in southern Lebanon, killing two people and injuring six others, although the ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah has largely continued to hold.

Iranian envoy: Region undergoing transformation, new order to emerge with Iran-Saudi collaboration

Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia says Tehran and Riyadh are experiencing a profound transformation in their diplomatic ties, which have been systematically organized over the past year.

Iran FM: Diplomacy without military power is ineffective

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says diplomacy without military power on the battlefield is ineffective, adding they complement each other.

France claims Iran close to nuclear weapons

Tehran could acquire a nuclear weapon within months, Nicolas Lerner, the head of the French Foreign Intelligence Service, has claimed.

Israel Gaza bombing  kills World Central Kitchen workers and aid-seekers

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 Palestinians seeking aid and three humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip on Saturday.

Journalist criticizes Iranian diplomatic team: ‘Honest but lacking political savvy’

A veteran Iranian journalist has launched a scathing attack on Iran's diplomatic team following the recent negotiations with Europe in Geneva.

Syrian rebels seize Aleppo airport, push towards Hama

Russian and Syrian government air attacks pounded central Aleppo as rebels claimed control of the city’s international airport and advanced towards Hama.

Iran, Russia FMs voice support for Syria in fighting terrorists

Iranian and Russian foreign ministers expressed strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and backed the government and army of this country in their fight against terrorist groups.

Interior minister says 6 million foreign nationals residing in Iran

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said at least 6 million foreign nationals are currently residing in the country, with a portion of them being undocumented.

Saudi Arabia seeking to enhance ties with Iran before Trump’s return: Report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is urgently looking to strengthen ties with Tehran before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, according to a report.

Iranian researcher’s project picked at BRICS Young Scientists Event

An Iranian researcher's project has been lauded at the 7th BRICS Young Scientists Forum held in Sochi, Russia.

Hamas warns more than 2mn Palestinians face death from hunger, thirst amid Israeli war on Gaza

Palestinian group Hamas announced that the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip face the risk of death from hunger in light of the ongoing Israeli genocidal war on Gaza since October 2023.

North Korea gave Russia dozens of ballistic missiles, millions of artillery shells: Ukraine

North Korea has supplied Russia with more than 100 short-range ballistic missiles, and 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) has announced

ICC prosecutor says no legal basis to suspend arrest warrants for Israeli officials

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has stated that Tel Aviv's appeal of the arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister should be dismissed and the appeal proceedings discontinued.

Major General Salami: Defeated forces in Gaza, Lebanon now leading brutal attacks on Syria

The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, issued a statement on Saturday condemning recent brutal attacks on Syria and mourning the martyrdom of top Iranian Commander Kiomars Pourhashemi.

Ukraine suggests ending ‘hot phase’ of war in exchange for NATO membership without occupied territories

To end the "hot phase of the war", NATO would have to offer membership to Ukrainian territory under government control, with the invitation recognizing the country's internationally recognized borders, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in an interview with Sky News

Reports of captivity, injury of Iranian Consulate staff in Aleppo dismissed

The reports circulating about the captivity or injury of the staff at the Iranian Consulate in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo following a recent upsurge by militants is false, Iran’s Students News Agency said on Saturday.

Pictures: Kitarich skate competitions held in Tehran

The Kitarich Skate Cup competitions were held on Friday in Tehran's Water and Fire Park. The event featured thrilling contests in two disciplines: Roller Freestyle (Aggressive) and Skateboarding, showcasing impressive skills and performances from the participants.

Parliament speaker vows Iran’s support for Syria amid terrorism resurgence

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has vowed to support Syria in its fight against militant groups after the resurgence of Takfiri terrorism in the Arab country.

Funeral held for Iranian military advisor killed in Syria

The funeral of General Kiomars Pourhashemi, an Iranian military adviser who was killed in Syria a few days ago, was held in Tehran on Saturday.

Iran calls for expulsion of Israel from UN Commission on Status of Women

The secretary of Iran's Human Rights Headquarters has called for the expulsion of Israel from the United Nations Commission on Status of Women in separate letters to four high-ranking UN officials, emphasizing the need for accountability for Israel's crimes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Several Iranians killed in militants attack in Aleppo: Kayhan Daily

Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has reported that several Iranian forces have been killed during an attack by Tahrir al-Sham militants in its recent resurgence in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.

Rebels make dramatic comeback in Syria, push into Aleppo city

Syrian rebels have flooded into the northwestern city of Aleppo on Friday, in a shock offensive that has handed President Bashar al-Assad his largest setback in years.