Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Middle East

Saudi Arabia, UAE Try to Revive Saddam’s Party: Iraq

An Iraqi commander says there are evidence that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been trying to revive the former dictator Saddam Hussein’s Baath party in Iraq.

Iraq’s Popular Forces Vow to Respond to US Deadly Airstrikes

The Iraqi popular forces have condemned the recent US airstrikes, which killed and wounded dozens of Iraqi forces, saying the Popular Mobilisation Units (PMU) will give an appropriate response.

Saudi Crown Prince Proposes Ceasefire in Yemen: Report

A Qatari newspaper has reported that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has proposed that Yemen’s Ansarullah stops the war with the Saudi-led coalition in the border areas.

Iraqi Forces Discover Tonnes of ISIS’ Explosive Chemicals

A top Iraqi police commander says the country’s police forces have seized more than 10 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, used by ISIS terrorists to make explosives, in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

‘Riyadh Can’t Continue Bombing Yemen Forever’

A top Iranian official has called on the international community not to remain indifferent toward the Saudi aggression against Yemen.

Saudi Arabia Using Biological Bombs in Yemen: Sources

Saudi Arabia is using biological bombs in its attacks on Yemen, causing large numbers of Yemenis to contract cholera and meningitis, according to hospital sources in the war-torn state.

Iran Reiterates Support for Palestinian Resistance

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s continued support for the Palestinian cause and resistance.

Iran, Turkey Upset by US-Russia Deal on Syria: Envoy

Turkish ambassador to Tehran says Tehran and Ankara, two of the three guarantor states of Astana Process, were upset by not being involved in a Moscow-Washington deal on de-escalation zones in Syria.

Wahhabi Cleric Said to Be Involved in Real Estate Business

A Saudi Wahhabi cleric famous for his alleged issuance of ‘sex jihad’ religious decree is reportedly involved in real estate business in Turkey these days.

Lebanese People Teach Lessons of Resistance: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hailed Lebanon’s recent success in defeating terrorist groups, describing the people of Lebanon as a role model in resistance.

Iraqi Speaker Apologizes for Missing Rouhani’s Inauguration

The Iraqi parliament speaker has apologized for not being able to attend the Iranian president’s oath-taking ceremony.

Iran Can Lead Regional States in Ending Mideast Crises: Bosnia

Deputy Speaker of the Bosnian House of Peoples Safet Softić says Iran can serve as the leader of regional countries in resolving the Middle East’s woes and crises.

Iran, Germany Discuss Cooperation on Regional Stability

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Michael Roth, a Minister of State at the German Federal Foreign Office, have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

‘World Acknowledges Iran’s Stabilizing Regional Policies’

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the participation of dozens of foreign delegations in Iranian president’s inauguration ceremony shows the world’s recognition of Iran’s stabilizing policies in the Mideast.

Iranian Deputy FM Meets Turkish Undersecretary in Ankara

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held talks with Turkish Foreign Ministry's Undersecretary Ümit Yalçın in Ankara on Thursday.

New Party to Fulfil Needs of Iraqi Younger Generation: Ammar al-Hakim

The former head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) says he has established the new political party called the National Wisdom Movement with the aim of keeping pace with the new developments and fulfilling the needs of the younger Iraqi generation.

Qatar Detains Iranian Fishermen for 2nd Time in 2 Weeks

An Iranian official says the Qatari coast guards have arrested three fishermen from the Iranian province of Hormuzgan in the second such incident in almost two weeks.

Kurdistan’s Independence Not Possible for Now: Iraq President

Iraqi President Fuad Masum, himself a veteran Kurdish politician, has warned against the plebiscite on the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence, saying such plan is a dream that cannot be realized for now.

Iran FM Urges Muslim World to Unite against Israel’s Expansionism

Iranian foreign minister has called on the Islamic society to help put an end to the culture of impunity for the Israeli regime and compel it to cease and reverse its criminal policies and practices.

Iranian, Russian Deputy FMs Hold Talks in Moscow

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Bogdanov have held a meeting on Tuesday as part of their periodic meetings in Moscow.

Tehran, Riyadh Send Israel Key Message through Body Language

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers shook hands on the sidelines of the OIC’s extraordinary meeting in Turkey in a move that could be referred to as bad news for Israel.

FM Zarif Holds Meeting with Indonesian Counterpart in Istanbul

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

Iranian, Turkish FMs Meet in Istanbul

Iran's Foriegn Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu have held a meeting in the Turkish city of Istanbul ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Al-Quds developments.

Saudi Arabia Continues to Deny Syrians’ Right to Hajj

After Qatar’s protest, the Syrian government has also slammed Saudi Arabia for politicization of Hajj pilgrimage, saying the Saudi authorities continue to deny Syrian citizens the right to perform this Islamic duty.

Iran FM Due in Istanbul to Attend OIC Meeting on Al-Quds

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart Tehran for Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday to take part in an extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the latest developments of Al-Quds.

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