Thursday, January 1, 2026

Middle East

Key to Thaw in Iran-US Relations in Washington’s Hands: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the key to a détente in Iran-US relations is in the hands of Washington and the currently severed relations between the two sides would change only if the US stops exerting pressure on and making threats against Iran.

“Mistrust between Iran, US Grows after Nuclear Deal”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the wall of distrust between Tehran and Washington has become taller, especially after the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran, Russia Presidents Reject Presence of Foreign Troops in Syria

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have voiced their strong opposition to the presence of foreign troops in Syria, urging that the war-torn country’s sovereignty must be respected.

Triplets Named “Jerusalem, Capital, Palestine” to Protest Trump’s Decision (+Video)

A Palestinian couple has chosen symbolic names for their new-born triplets to show their protest against US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime.

Baghdad Hosts Security Meeting between Iran, Russia, Syria, Iraq

High-ranking officials from Iran, Russia, Iraq, and Syria held talks about a range of security issues in Baghdad and stressed the need to boost cooperation between the four countries in the fight against the Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) and other terrorist groups.

Fire at Iraqi Hotel Kills Two Iranian Pilgrims (+Video)

At least two Iranian women have been killed and another injured in a fire at a hotel in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

“Iran Supports Any State Willing to Fight against Israel”

Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari says Iran offers support to any state willing to fight against the Zionist regime of Israel.

Huge Warehouse in Iraq Razed to Ground in Controlled Explosion (+Video)

An old wheat and grain warehouse in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah was destroyed on Friday under the supervision of the local authorities.

Iranian Diplomat, Syrian Dissidents Meet in Sochi

Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has sat for talks with a number of Syrian national opposition figures in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, Russia.

Sochi Congress Participants Agree on Drafting New Syria Constitution (+Video)

The Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Russia aimed at helping resolve Syria's seven-year civil war concluded on January 30 with a final statement that set up a 150-member committee tasked with creating a draft constitution.

Iran’s Jaberi Ansari, UN’s De Mistura Discuss Syria Peace

Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and the UN’s Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura have sat for talks in Russia’s Sochi.

Yemen’s Ansarullah Hits Riyadh Airport Using Ballistic Missile

The Yemeni forces on Tuesday morning targeted the King Khalid international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by a long-range ballistic missile, media reports said.

Syria National Dialogue Congress Kicked Off in Sochi (+Video)

After months of negotiations, the Syrian National Dialogue Congress was officially opened in Russia’s Sochi on Tuesday.

US Relocating ISIS to Afghanistan to Justify Its Regional Presence: Iran Leader

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the goal behind Washington’s move to relocate ISIS terrorists to Afghanistan is to justify its military presence in the region and to provide security for the Zionist regime.

FM Zarif Slams Haley’s New Claims on Iran Role in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the new allegations raised by the US Ambassador to UN against Iran on sending weapons to Yemen, saying that these are attempts to create Iranophobia.

Delegations in Sochi for Syrian National Dialogue Congress (+Video)

The first delegates of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress have arrived in the Russian Black Sea resort city of Sochi on Sunday.

“Jordan King’s Anti-Iran Claims against Mideast Realities”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the recent remarks by Jordan’s king on Tehran’s regional policies, saying such accusations are in contradiction to the realities of the region.

“Yemeni Ansarullah’s New Missile Could Change Trend of War”

Yemen’s Ansarullah movement says it has developed a new type of missile which could change the trend of war in the future.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Iraq Parliamentary Elections

UN Secretary-General's special representative for Iraq Ján Kubiš has held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iranian Diplomat, Syrian FM Discuss National Dialogue Congress

Iran's top negotiator in Syria peace talks Hossein Jaberi Ansari, who is on an official visit to Syria, has met with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem on Saturday evening.

Saudi Billionaire Released from Detention in Opulent Hotel

Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Waleed bin Talal has been reportedly freed from detention more than two months after he was taken into custody in a luxurious hotel.

Iran’s Jaberi Ansari, Syrian President Meet in Damascus

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, who is Iran’s top negotiator at Syria Peace Talks, has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during his official visit to Damascus.

Renegotiation of Iran Nuclear Deal Not Possible: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the European Union has some standards, based on which, it is not possible to review the nuclear deal.

US, Saudis Arm ISIS Terrorists: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Washington and Riyadh provided ISIS with weapons while Iran helped the Iraqis and Syrians defeat the terrorists.

BBC Criticised for Double Standards on Syria Extremists

The BBC’s Persian TV service has adopted a dual policy regarding the extremists in Syria these days. The TV channel’s double-standard policy is so funny that every day it picks a new name for these people based on the benefits they bring for the Royal family of the UK.

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