Monday, January 19, 2026

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

World cannot afford Lebanon becoming another Gaza: UN

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed increasing concern over the escalating war of words and deadly border clashes between Israel’s military and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group.

Senior US official resigns amid Gaza war

A senior official at the US State Department, who served as deputy assistant for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, has announced his resignation from his post, citing family obligations, according to a report by the Washington Post.

UK arms exporters warned of criminal liability over weapons sales to Israel

Campaigners have written to the directors of 20 British arms companies, warning them of potential criminal liability for failing to prevent war crimes if they continue weapons sales to Israel.

Iran former FM Zarif comes down hard on principlists in election campaign, rivals on defensive

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a heavyweight supporter of reformist presidential candidate Massoud Pezeshkian, has made a fiery speech in the central Iranian city of Kashan against the rival principlist camp.

Iran’s UN mission says Israel will be the ‘ultimate loser’ in war with Lebanon

Iran has stressed that Hezbollah is capable of defending itself and Lebanon, warning Israel that it would be the “ultimate loser” in an all-out war with the armed group.

Putin says Russia could arm North Korea

Moscow reserves the right to provide weapons to allies, as the West claims it can arm Ukraine with impunity, and could send long-range weapons to North Korea and other countries, President Vladimir Putin has stated.

More than 70% of public facilities in Gaza’s Rafah destroyed by Israel: Mayor

Israeli attacks have destroyed over 70% of public facilities in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, the city’s mayor has stated.

Armenia says recognised Palestinian statehood

Yerevan has officially recognised a Palestinian state, the Armenian foreign ministry has announced, the latest country to do so despite opposition from Israel.

Iran’s Kanaani: Canada’s move regarding IRGC best service to Zionist regime

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has reacted to Canada’s move to blacklist Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, saying it was the best service to the Zionist regime. 

Some Iranians among people drowned following shipwreck off Italy 

The Iranian Embassy in Rome has confirmed reports that some Iranian nationals are among those who drowned in Italy in a boat incident. 

Imam Reza dome washed ahead of Eid Ghadir 

The dome of Imam Reza’s shrine, the eighth Shia imam, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad has been rinsed on the eve of a major Muslim festivity, Eid al-Ghadir.

campaigning underway for Iran’s 14th presidential vote

Candidates for Iran's 14th presidential election are utilizing urban advertisement opportunities alongside their special television programs and campaign trips.

Iran defeated by France at 2024 VNL

The Iranian men’s national volleyball team lost to France at the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminary round on Friday in Pasay City, the Philippines.

Iran defeats the Netherlands 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League

In an exciting match during the third week of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League preliminary round, Iran secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands.

14 Iranian pilgrims die during Hajj Rituals

An official said 14 Iranian pilgrims have passed away during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s Ahvaz, Omidiyeh, Abadan among hottest cities in world amid global heatwave

In the past 24 hours, the cities of Ahvaz, Omidiyeh, and Abadan in southern Iran have been listed among the hottest cities globally, according to a report from the Placerville weather station in California, USA.

Presidential hopeful raps Iran’s handling of Ukraine conflict, economic sanctions

Mostafa Pourmohammadi, a candidate in Iran's upcoming presidential election, expressed strong criticism in a recent tweet regarding Iran's handling of the Ukraine conflict and economic sanctions.

Russia says Western property could be seized

Moscow has a “wide arsenal” of political and economic countermeasures to respond to the potential confiscation of its sovereign assets, including a tit-for-tat seizure of Western property in Russia, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

Russia claims West plans to sacrifice Zelensky

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service has claimed Western countries plan to write-off Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and replace him with Valery Zaluzhny.

Iran interim FM: Israel will sink in quagmire of its crimes

Iran’s acting foreign minister has warned the Israeli regime will perish in the quagmire of its own crimes if it does not stop the months-long genocidal campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Acting Iran FM: Canada will be held responsible for consequences of blacklisting IRGC

Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has slammed Canada for designating the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, stressing that Ottawa will be held accountable for the consequences of this provocative and irresponsible decision.

Iran condemns Canada’s blacklisting of IRGC as “unwise and unconventional step”

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani strongly deplored the political, unconventional and unwise act of the Canadian government in declaring the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "terror entity".

UN report accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza

The Israeli armed forces may have violated the laws of war in their campaign in the Gaza Strip, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has announced.

Hamas can’t be destroyed: Israeli army spokesperson

The Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari has stated Hamas is “an idea” that cannot disappear, adding that the goal to wipe the group out is unachievable.

US says killed senior Daesh element in Syria strike

The United States has killed a senior Daesh official during a strike in Syria, according to the US military.