Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Middle East

‘Turkey Puzzled by US’ Inconsistent Policies on Syria’

A senior Turkish diplomat says the US in the past years has changed its approach towards Syria crisis for so many times that Ankara is now “a bit puzzled” on what Washington’s real policy and strategy is, particularly regarding the Syrian armed opposition groups.

Hamas Sends Letter to Iran President on Al-Quds Developments

The representative of the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has handed over to Iran’s deputy foreign minister a message addressing the Iranian president.

Iran Leader Calls on Hajj Pilgrims to Take United Stand against Israel

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Muslims should use the Hajj rituals this year to take a united stance against Israeli efforts to control the al-Aqsa Mosque.

Giving Ultimatums Not to Resolve Qatar Crisis: Turkish Envoy

Turkish ambassador to Tehran has criticized the approach Saudi Arabia and a number of its Arab allies have adopted towards Qatar, saying the only way to handle the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf region is engaging in a meaningful dialogue rather than giving ultimatums.

Iranian Food Packs Handed Out among Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Food packs dispatched by Iran have been distributed among Palestinians at al-Aqsa mosque amid tight security measures.

Ottawa ‘Deeply Concerned’ about Riyadh’s Use of Canadian Equipment against Saudis

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland’s department says she is “deeply concerned” about the reports that Saudi Arabia is deploying Canadian-made armoured vehicles in an escalating conflict with Saudi citizens.

Iraq’s Political Parties Need Sea Changes: Analyst

A political commentator has discussed the latest developments in Iraqi parties, saying the Arab country’s political landscape requires drastic changes.

‘ISIS Seeking to Establish Cyber-Caliphate’

A senior Iranian police official says ISIS has turned to the cyberspace to recruit operatives and coordinate its terrorist operations.

Iraq Fights ISIS on Behalf of Entire World: Envoy

Iraq’s ambassador to Tehran says his country represented the whole world in its fight against ISIS, and now his country needs global help and support to reconstruct the city of Mosul which was recently liberated from terrorists.

Iran FM Calls for Muslims’ Unity against Israel Crimes

Iranian foreign minister says if Muslim people could maintain their unity, the Zionist regime of Israel would never dare to commit its atrocities against the Palestinian nation.

Hezbollah Takes Down ISIS Flag on Syrian Border

Fighters of the Lebanese Resistance Movement, Hezbollah, have taken down the ISIS flag following a military operation against the terrorists along the Syria-Lebanon borders.

Saudi Gunboat Hit by Yemeni Naval Forces: Source

Yemeni naval forces carried out a missile attack against a Saudi military vessel in Hudaydah, torching it off the coast of the Arab country’s western province, a military source said.

Iran’s Security Intertwined with That of Afghanistan: Shamkhani

A senior Iranian official says the security of the Islamic Republic is "intertwined with and inseparable from" that of Afghanistan, stressing the need for more bilateral consultations and exchange of experience to fight the causes of insecurity.

US Lawmaker Says Saudi Textbooks Taught at ISIS Schools

The reports that ISIS terrorists are teaching Saudi Arabia’s textbooks in their schools further prove the ideological commonalities between the two sides.

Iran Strongly Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson has strongly denounced a suicide blast in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which left tens of citizens dead and wounded.

Iranian Diplomat, Iraq’s Ammar Hakim Meet in Baghdad

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held talks with Ammar al-Hakim, the Leader of Iraq's National Alliance and a majority leader in the Arab country’s Parliament.

Iran’s Arvand River Key to Iraq’s Integrity

Iraq’s ongoing negotiations with Iran over the Arvand Rud, the river that serves as part of the natural border between the two states, are particularly significant as the river plays a key role in the Arab country’s territorial integrity.

Iranian Diplomat Holds Talks with Iraqi Speaker

Iran’s deputy foreign minister and Iraq’s parliament speaker have discussed Tehran-Baghdad bilateral ties as well as the latest regional developments in a meeting in the Iraqi capital.

Iraq President Invited to Attend Rouhani’s Swearing-in Ceremony

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Iraqi President Fuad Masum have discussed the latest regional developments and bilateral relations in a Sunday meeting in Baghdad.

Yemen Hits Saudi Oil Refinery with Long-Range Ballistic Missile (+Video)

Yemeni forces have targeted an Aramco Saudi oil refinery in Yanbu province with a long-range ballistic missile in retaliation for the Saudi-led coalition’s ongoing aggression against Yemen.

Israel Main Source of State Terrorism in Region: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson has condemned the Israeli crackdown against the oppressed nation of Palestine, saying the Zionist regime of Israel is the main symbol and source of state terrorism and fearmongering in the region.

Iran May Reconsider Decision to Send Pilgrims to Hajj

Iran says it may reconsider its earlier decision to send Iranian pilgrims to this year’s Hajj as Riyadh has not yet issued visas for the Iranian diplomats supposed to leave for Saudi Arabia before the annual rituals begin.

Iranian Diplomat, Iraqi FM Meet in Baghdad

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held talks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari in Baghdad.

Iranian, Iraqi DMs Discuss Fight against Terror

The Iranian defense minister called for a united regional and international front to combat terrorism and its sponsors, and said to that end Tehran is supporting Iraq in war on terrorism.

Iran Won’t Be First Side to Pull Out of Nuclear Deal: Ex-FM

A former Iranian foreign minister and a top international advisor to Iran’s Leader says the Islamic Republic will withdraw from the nuclear deal only if the US pulls out of it first.

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