Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Middle East

Iranian MP: West unleashed terrorists to destabilize region 

The cause of recent tensions in West Asia, from the crisis in Gaza and Lebanon to the renewed unrest in Syria, is the US, Israel, and the West, an Iranian lawmaker argues. 

Hamas says Israel responsible for killing of captives in Gaza

The Palestinian Hamas resistance group has held Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responsible for the killing of captives held in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Israeli intelligence lacks information on Gaza-held captives: Report

Tel Aviv has no information on the whereabouts of its hostages in the Gaza Strip, a situation that is significantly influencing its military operations in the territory, according to a report.

Executions in Saudi Arabia in 2024 surpass 300 in record tally

Executions in Saudi Arabia have exceeded 300 in 2024, the kingdom’s highest ever toll, an AFP tally has disclosed.

Amnesty International concludes Israel committing genocide in Gaza

The human rights group Amnesty International has announced that Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip meets the legal threshold for genocide in a damning new report.

Britain ‘reviewing F-35 warplane and Israel arms licences’ amid Gaza war: Campaigners

London has announced it is reviewing its decision to allow the continued export of F-35 fighter jet components in light of concerns that they could end up in Israel, according to campaigners who are seeking to block the exports.

Lebanon reports 12 more ceasefire violations by Israel

The Israeli army has committed 12 more violations to the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Beirut that took effect last week, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency.

Syria gov’t troops battle terrorists near city of Hama

The Syrian government has announced its counteroffensive has pushed back militants trying to advance to the strategic west-central city of Hama, while opposition side claims they captured more Syrian soldiers and Iran-backed fighters in fierce battles.

Washington told Damascus it would pull troops from Syria, reduce sanctions if it closed Iran’s supply lines: Report

The United States told President Bashar al-Assad that it was willing to withdraw American soldiers from northeast Syria and reduce sanctions in return for him shutting down Iranian arms supply lines.

“We will not be finished” 

An international art event titled "We Will Not Be Finished" is set to be held in Tehran as a show of solidarity between Iranian children and the oppressed children of Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran envoy condemns US-Israel coordinated attempts to destabilize Syria

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in New York has emphasized the coordinated efforts of the United States and Israel to destabilize Syria. Amir Saeed Iravani stated that Tehran remains steadfast in supporting the Syrian government and people in their fight against terrorism.

Gaza war causes ‘pandemic of disabilities, highest number of child amputees’: UN

Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip has caused a “pandemic of disabilities” within the blockaded enclave suffering the highest number of child amputees in the world, the head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has stated.

US carried out air attack in eastern Syria: Pentagon

The US military has carried out a strike in self defense against weapon systems in eastern Syria, the Pentagon has said, adding it was unrelated to the ongoing rebel advances in the country.

UN raises alarm over Syria crisis as terrorists press Hama offensive

The United Nations has expressed alarm over spiraling violence in Syria as militant groups continue to battle pro-government troops in the central province of Hama.

UN warns Israel’s ‘repeated evacuation orders’ affect 80% of Gaza

The United Nations has reported that Israel's recurring evacuation orders, affecting approximately 80% of the besieged Gaza Strip, have exposed civilians to risk.

One killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon despite ceasefire

An Israeli drone attack has killed one person in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese health authorities, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to enforce the ceasefire with Hezbollah “with an iron fist”.

FM Araghchi: Iran to consider sending troops to Syria upon request

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stated that Tehran is prepared to evaluate the possibility of sending forces to Syria if Damascus officially requests assistance.

Over 3,700 Palestinians dead or missing in two months of Israeli offensive in northern Gaza: Media office

More than 3,700 Palestinians have been killed or reported missing during 60 days of Israeli military's onslaught in northern Gaza, the enclave’s media office has reported.

UN says Israel demolished more than 1,500 West Bank facilities in 2024

Israeli soldiers have demolished 1,528 Palestinian-owned structures in the occupied West Bank since the start of the year, according to the latest figures published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

ICC president says threats, sanctions put war crimes tribunal in jeopardy

The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has warned that attacks on the tribunal, which have come largely from the United States and Russia, “jeopardise its very existence”.

Iran FM urges intl. community’s effective reaction to resurgence of terror groups in Syria

Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, the Iranian foreign minister, has called for the international community’s instant reaction to the eruption of terrorism in Syria.

Iran says war in Syria in nobody’s favor

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has stated that the eruption of another war in Syria will not benefit anybody, warning against the spread of terrorism to the entire West Asia.

Israel kills 11 people in Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliates

Israel has killed eleven people in separate attacks in Lebanon as it continues its military onslaught on the Middle Eastern country since the ceasefire with Hezbollah came into effect last week.

Trump warns ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli hostages in Gaza not freed

United States President-elect Donald Trump has promised “there will be hell to pay” if captives held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas during Israel’s ongoing war are not released by the time he takes office on January 20.

Iran, Russia presidents pledge support for Syria amid resurgence of terrorism

The presidents of Iran and Russia, Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin, have pledged support for Syria in its battle against militant groups as the Arab country is grappling with a surge in terrorist activities.

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