Monday, December 29, 2025

Middle East

US Downplaying Iran’s Role in Mosul Liberation: Analyst

A political analyst says Washington seeks to play down the Islamic Republic of Iran’s role in the recapture of Mosul from ISIS terrorists.

Documents Show Saudi, UAE Back Al-Qaeda, ISIS

Papers recently revealed by Qatar show Riyadh and Abu Dhabi support terrorist groups in Yemen.

Commission to Be Set Up on Tensions at Iran-Pakistan Border

Iran's Foreign Ministry says a commission will be formed to look into the tensions at the border between Iran and Pakistan.

Terrorism, Interventionism Fan Flames of Conflict in Region: Rouhani

Iran's President says terrorism, discord, and interference of some countries in the internal affairs of others have fuelled the flames in the Middle East.

FM Zarif Meets Oman’s Top Diplomat in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Oman’s Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi have discussed the latest regional and bilateral issues in a meeting in Tehran.

Oman Top Diplomat Holds Talks with Iran President

Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi has met with the Iranian president on Wednesday morning in Tehran.

Oman FM in Tehran to Meet Iranian Officials

Oman’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran on a two-day visit and is planned to hold meetings with to Iranian officials.

US Divisive Plots Foiled by Mosul Liberation: Iranian General

Iran's chief Armed Forces spokesman says the liberation of the Iraqi northern city of Mosul from the grip of Daesh Takfiri terrorist group sounded the death knell for the divisive plots hatched by the US and its regional allies.

‘Al Saud Likely behind Cholera Outbreak in Yemen’

The secretary-general of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council highlighted the heinous crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition in the Arabian Peninsula country and said the Riyadh regime may have caused the current outbreak of Cholera in Yemen on purpose.

‘Iran Played Key Role in Liberation of Mosul’

A top Iranian politician says the Islamic Republic played a major role in the liberation of the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Israel Plotting to Create Greater Kurdistan: Turkish Official

The head of Patriotic Party of Turkey Doğu Perinçek says the Zionist regime of Israel is planning to create a Greater Kurdistan.

ISIS Confirms Its Leader’s Death, Names New Caliph

The ISIS terrorists have reportedly confirmed the death of their ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and introduced their new ‘caliph’.

Iraqi PM Officially Declares Victory over ISIS

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has formally declared victory of the country’s forces over the ISIS Takfiri terrorist group one day after the country’s military and Popular Mobilization Forces took full control of the northern city.

‘Int’l Conference Should Be Held on Fight against ISIS’

Major General Qassemi Soleimani, the commander of IRGC Quds Force, says it is necessary to hold international conferences on fighting the ISIS terrorist group.

Iran Relies on Its People for Development, Security: Zarif

Iranian foreign minister says the country relies on local resources for development and looks to its own people for its legitimacy and security, while regional states are either supported by a foreign country or expect to receive such backing.

ISIS Burns Biggest Archive of Its Secret Documents, Data

The ISIS terrorist group has burned the biggest archive of its secret documents and data known as “The Blue Archive of ISIS” in Tal Afar, near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iran Hosts Interpol Regional Meeting

The 13th working group meeting of the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) under the framework of Project Kalkan kicked off in Tehran on Monday morning, focusing on tactics to fight off terrorism.

Confrontation with Iran Could Result in Global Crisis: Qatar

A Qatari official says any confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran could lead to crisis at the international level.

Iranian Officials Congratulate Iraq on Mosul Liberation

In separate messages, various Iranian officials including the ministers of foreign affairs and defence, the top general, and the top security official have offered congratulations to Iraq on the liberation of Mosul from ISIS terrorists.

Iran, Turkey Can Boost Trade Value to $50bn

Iran’s ICT Minister and Chairman of Iran's joint economic commission with Turkey says Tehran and Ankara have the potential to increase the value of their bilateral trade to $50 billion per year.

Latest Round of Astana Talks, Major Step towards Syria Peace

The fifth round of Syria talks, held in the Kazak capital of Astana on July 4-5, are assumed to be a major step forward for resolving the ongoing crisis in the war-torn Arab country despite trivial differences among participants.

Mona Lisa’s Smile Revived on Arab Girl’s Face

A picture has been widely circulating on social media in recent days showing the face of a young girl who has managed to escape the ISIS terrorists. The girl has been dubbed the modern-day Mona Lisa as her face shows a mixed expression of fear, shock, sadness, hope and happiness.

Mosul Liberated 3 Years after Al-Baghdadi Proclaimed ‘Caliphate’

The operation to liberate Mosul from the ISIS terrorists was completed three years after the terrorist group’s ringleader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, declared himself “caliph” in the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in 2014.

“No State Pays Heed to Riyadh’s Call to Confront Iran”

Head of Al Jazeera’s Office in Tehran blames Saudi Arabia for creating tensions in the region, saying no state will take any heed of Riyadh’s call to counter the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Post-ISIS Iraq: Challenges, Opportunities

As the Iraqi army’s operation to retake the last stronghold of ISIS in Iraq is going on, many inside and outside of the war-torn country are preparing for a post-ISIS Iraq.

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