Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Economy minister says Iran’s rise in new world order promotes active role in global affairs

Iran’s minister of economic affairs and finance has stated that the increase in Tehran’s power in the new world order has enabled the country to play an active role in areas such as combating climate change, technology transfer and joint investments.

Iran Air ready to resume flights to Lebanon after ceasefire

The spokesperson for Iran Air, announced the airline’s readiness to resume flights to Beirut, Lebanon, once a ceasefire is established amid the Israeli regime’s relentless aggressions against the Arab country.

Over 50% of Americans oppose military aid for Ukraine: Survey

US citizens remain split on whether to continue sending military support to Ukraine, with a razor-thin majority voicing opposition, according to a CBS/YouGov poll.

Ministry: Israeli ‘massacres’ wiped out 1,410 Palestinian families in Gaza since October 2023

Israeli military has committed more than 7,160 massacres in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war, wiping out at least 1,410 Palestinian families from the civil registry, the Palestinian Health Ministry has announced.

Military chief warns Iran’s response to Israeli attack will exceed its imagination

Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has issued a stern warning that Tehran's response to Israel's recent act of aggression would go beyond the expectations of the Zionist regime's leaders.

Report: Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails suffer from scabies outbreak amid dire conditions

An investigation by the Israeli daily Haaretz has revealed that a quarter of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have been infected with scabies in recent months.

Gaza authorities warn of spread of diseases among displaced civilians amid Israeli attacks

Palestinian authorities have warned of outbreaks of epidemics and diseases among displaced civilians in Gaza City due to crowdedness in shelters.

Iran says to launch new set of centrifuges amidst constructive engagement

The spokeswoman for the Iranian government announced that Iran plans to launch a new set of centrifuges, stressing that the country’s interactions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

five killed, dozens injured as supporters of Ex-Pakistani PM clash with security forces

At least five police and paramilitary personnel have been killed and dozens of people wounded in Pakistan as thousands of supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan forced their way through security barriers and entered the capital Islamabad.

US officially confirms greenlight for strikes deep inside Russia by Ukraine

Washington has officially confirmed a policy change allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia using US-supplied ATACMS missiles.

Iran’s energy minister assures no blackouts amid supply boost

Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has announced that there are no power outages currently across the country as the electricity supply has been stable, and sufficient fuel has been secured to prevent any blackouts.

Germany plans to turn public buildings into bomb shelters amid fears of war with Russia

Authorities in Germany are drawing up plans to use metro stations as air attack shelters in response to the growing risk of war with Russia, according to a report.

Russia says ‘hotheads’ talking about sending EU forces to Ukraine

There is no consensus among EU countries on whether to send troops to Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated, calling those discussing the possibility “hotheads".

Leader’s aide: Iran-Azerbaijan joint military drill a turning point for regional peace, security

Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran’s Leader on international affairs, says the ongoing joint military drill between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan symbolizes the growing mutual trust between the two nations, adding it marks a turning point in the region's history by “laying the groundwork for lasting peace and security in this sensitive area.”

Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon but claims ceasefire agreement ‘close’

Israel’s military launched air attacks across Lebanon, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing several people, even as officials claimed they were nearing a deal on a ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hezbollah.

Iran FM urges intl. community to prevent normalization of Israeli genocide, crimes 

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the international community must not allow Israel's law-breaking and aggression to become normalized.

Iranian govt. Spokeswoman announces consensus on ending Internet filtering 

The spokesperson for the Iranian government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has announced that the Supreme Council of Cyberspace of Iran has reached an agreement with the government on the initial phase of lifting internet filtering in Iran.

Official: Iran gas exports to Iraq stopped at one point

Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, confirmed to an Iranian news agency that the suspension of gas exports to Iraq was requested by the Iraqi side for maintenance purposes.

Israel attack that killed 3 Lebanon journalists ‘apparent war crime’: HRW

Human Rights Watch announced on Monday an Israeli air attack that killed three journalists in Lebanon last month was an "apparent war crime" and used a bomb equipped with a US-made guidance kit.

Netanyahu stalled hostage swap deal with Hamas to satisfy Israeli far-right ministers: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost an opportunity to reach a hostage swap agreement with Hamas in July in order to appease his far-right coalition partners, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) has reported.

Former Israeli DM to visit US despite ICC arrest warrant

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant plans to travel to Washington despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Iranian court closes 2021 case of rapper Tumaj Salehi

A court in Iran’s Isfahan province has officially closed the case against detained rapper Tumaj Salehi dating back to 2021 over his support for the nationwide unrest and deadly riots.

Russia recruits Yemeni mercenaries for Ukraine war: Report

Moscow has recruited hundreds of mercenaries from Yemen to fight in its war against Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) has claimed in a report.

Iran’s Leader says arrest warrant for Israeli PM not enough, death sentence should be issued

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stressed that the international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not enough and his death sentence should be issued over the Zionist regime's crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Israeli PM repeats request to postpone testimony in corruption trial, citing ICC arrest warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again requested to postpone his testimony in his corruption trial, citing the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).