Friday, January 2, 2026

Middle East

Iran Not Meddling in Iraq’s Internal Affairs: Sadr Movement

Iraq's Sadr Movement which has secured the largest number of seats in Iraq's parliamentary elections says unlike what is widely said by certain states, Iran does not and will not interfere in Iraq's internal affairs.

Saudi-led Coalition Forces Bogged Down Outside Hudaydah: Houthis

Yemen's Houthis have dismissed reports that Saudi-led forces had seized the airport in the Red Sea port city of Hudaydah, saying the aggressors were on the retreat on all front lines.

“Saudi-Led Coalition Depriving Yemenis of Water, Food”

An Iranian official has warned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, saying the Saudi-led coalition is seeking to pressurize Yemenis into surrendering by cutting water and food supplies.

Israeli Regime to Collapse If Referendum Held among Palestinians: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the “illegitimate” regime of Israel will definitely collapse if a plebiscite is held among all Palestinians.

“Iran Not to Support Turkey’s Anti-PKK Operations in Northern Iraq”

The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has dismissed statements by a senior Turkish military official on Iran's support for joint military action in northern Iraq against the PKK militants.

Iran Allowed to Establish Military Bases in Syria: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his country would allow Iran to build military bases in Syria if it wants to, as it has already given the green light to Russia as well.

Iran Blasts Saudi-led Coalition’s Attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly condemned the Saudi-led coalition’s latest assault on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah.

Top Iranian Officer Hopes Sustainable Peace Prevails in Muslim World

In messages on the occasion of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri hoped that sustainable peace and calm would prevail in the Muslim world.

Western Media Coverage of Int’l Quds Day; Textbook Example of Propaganda Ploy

Fasting Muslims in Iran and other countries numbering in millions took to the streets on Friday to hold anti-Israel rallies, in a display of support for the cause of the oppressed people of Palestine, but the huge rallies did not receive the international coverage they deserved.

Saudis Spent $200m on Lebanon Elections but to No Avail: Gen. Soleimani

The commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has hailed the victory of Hezbollah movement in Lebanon’s elections saying that Saudis spent about 200 million dollars, but they failed to achieve their goals.

Iran Leader Says Holding Referendum Best Solution to Issue of Palestine

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the Islamic Republic’s plan for the issue of Palestine is based on a democratic plebiscite.

“Iran May Launch Attacks on Terrorists at Syrian Government’s Request”

Senior Iranian politician Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says if the Syrian government requests and if it is necessary, Iran will organize operations against the terrorists at any place across the Arab country.

“Lebanese Elections Turn Hezbollah into Resistance Government”

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani says the victory of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in the recent parliamentary votes turned it into a Resistance Government.

Hezbollah Chief Urges Financial Assistance for East Jerusalem al-Quds

Sectary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, said it was vital to offer financial backing to the residents of occupied East al-Quds (Jerusalem) to support them in their plight.

Iranians Hold Rallies in Support for Palestinian Cause on Quds Day

A Large number of fasting Iranians held anti-Israel rallies in the capital Tehran and nearly 900 other Iranian cities under the blazing summer sun on Friday, in a display of solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine.

Man Alleged to Have Died in Iran Prison Killed by Fellow Takfiri Terrorists

A number of Iranian members of the ISIS terrorist group, including a man who had allegedly died in an Iranian prison, have been killed or taken captive in Syria’s Idlib.

Israel “Shut Up” after Iran Threatened to Raze Tel Aviv to Ground: IRGC

A top IRGC commander says Tehran has sent a message to Israel, warning the Zionist regime against escalating the ongoing tension in the region.

“Liberation of Quds Pivot of Unity among Muslims”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran’s Leader, says the liberation of holy Quds is a lofty goal which is the pivot of unity among all Muslims.

“All Muslim States Must Unite against Israeli Atrocities”

The Iranian foreign ministry has, in a statement released ahead of the International Quds Day, called on the Muslim world to stand up to the shameless crimes committed by the Zionist regime of Israel against the innocent and oppressed nation of Palestine.

“International Quds Day Nightmare for Israeli Regime”

Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani says the Zionist regime of Israel is afraid of the International Quds Day, the day when Muslims people around the world hold massive rallies to condemn the Israeli atrocities.

Over 400 Containers of Explosives Discovered in Northern Iraq

More than 400 containers of explosives have been discovered in the Iraqi city of Mosul in north of the country.

“Iranian Forces to Remain in Syria as Long as Assad Gov’t Want Them to”

A spokesman for Iranian Armed Forces says Iran’s military advisors are in Syria at the request of the Damascus government and won’t leave there unless it wants them to.

Return of Stability to Syria, Iraq Rings Alarm Bells in Israel

Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani says the return of stability to Syria and Iraq has worried the Israeli regime, as calm in the two countries would allow attentions to be drawn to the Palestine conflict.

Qatar Blasts Efforts to Drag Regional States into War with Iran

A senior Qatari official has lashed out at third parties who seek to drag the region into a war against Iran, saying his country will not be part of any conflict with the Islamic Republic.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Reach Deal on Hajj 2018

Iranian and Saudi officials have reached an agreement on terms of this year’s Hajj rituals, said Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi.

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