Monday, December 22, 2025

Middle East

Massive Protests in Iraq over Poor Services Leave Casualties

At least four people are reportedly injured after Iraqi police fire in the air to prevent protesters from storming the main government building in Basra on the seventh day of unrest.

Erdogan: Turkey Set to Do Trade with Iran Using National Currencies

The Turkish president says his country is determined to conduct trade with Iran, Russia and China using national currencies.

“Iran to Immediately Leave Iraq, Syria Once Their Governments Ask”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution who is on an official visit to Moscow, said that Iran’s advisory missions in Syria and Iraq will immediately end if the two Arab countries’ governments want so.

Watching FIFA World Cup Match Only Result of Netanyahu’s Moscow Visit

A London-based pan-Arab paper says Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who visited Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin left the country with empty hands.

FIFA to Sue Saudi Channel for Illegally Broadcasting World Cup

FIFA, the governing body of association football, said on Wednesday it has engaged legal counsel to take action in Saudi Arabia against television channel beoutQ, which is widely available in the kingdom, for continuing to illegally broadcast the 2018 World Cup.

Velayati Says His Visit to Moscow Not Affected by Israeli PM’s Trip

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution who is in Russia for an official visit, shrugged off the concurrent trip to Russia by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, “Nobody cares about his words.”

“Saudis Collected 3.5 Million Gold Coins from Iran Market”

An Iranian lawmaker claims the Saudis have sent agents to Iran to collect some 3.5 million gold coins from Iran and transfer them to Iraq in a bid to disrupt the Islamic Republic’s economy.

Iran, Turkey Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in All Areas

Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers have discussed a whole range of issues in a phone conversation on Tuesday.

Afghan Immigrants Leaving Iran after Devaluation of Iranian Currency

A huge number of Afghan immigrants and refugees have begun to leave Iran due to the recent decline in the value of the Iranian national currency, arguing that it’s no more cost-efficient to work in the country.

IRGC Releases Drone Footage Showing US’ Cooperation with ISIS

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has released a new video captured after hacking into a US central command in the region which sheds further lights on the US indirect cooperation with the ISIS terrorists in Iraq and Syria.

Official Says Iran’s Presence in Syria Aimed at Keeping Israel Out

A senior Iranian official says Iranian military advisers will continue their presence in Syria to help the Arab country defeat an all-out foreign-sponsored militancy.

Iran Censures French FM’s Comments on Its Regional Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says short-sighted political interests should not lead the French government to distort Iran’s constructive policies in the region.

Iran Urges UN to Pursue Fate of Iranian Diplomats Abducted by Israel

Iran has reiterated its call on the UN, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and other human rights bodies to find the four Iranian diplomats abducted by the Israeli regime 36 years ago.

General Soleimani Praises Rouhani’s “Timely, Wise” Remarks

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani has thanked Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for his recent remarks on the US’ bid to cut Iran's oil exports as well as his comments on the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iran Eager to Establish Science, Technology Park in Syria

Iran’s science minister says the country’s scientific community is willing to develop technology parks in Syria, as they could play a big role in boosting scientific productions of the Arab country and restoring Syria’s status in the global scientific community.

Iran Condemns Continued Air Strikes on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent air strikes by Saudi and Emirati planes hitting a wedding ceremony in Yemen’s Sa’ada province, which killed and injured dozens of innocent civilians including women and children.

IRGC Chief Says Saudis Bogged Down in Yemen’s Hudaydah

A top Iranian commander hailed Yemeni forces’ resistance against the Saudi-led coalition’s push to take control of Hudaydah port, noting that the coalition is bogged down in the quagmire of the war they have waged against the Arab country.

President Rouhani in Zurich to Discuss JCPOA, Yemen Crisis

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who has arrived in Zurich, says he is going to confer with top European officials on the ongoing crises in Yemen and Syria as well as ways to save the Iran nuclear deal during his ongoing trip to Switzerland and Austria.

Iran FM Makes Unannounced Visit to Oman

Ahead of President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Austria and Switzerland, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made an unannounced trip to Oman on Sunday.

US Bulk Freighter Carrying Chemicals Docks in Persian Gulf: Iran

A senior Iranian military commander says an American vessel carrying chemicals has berthed at the regional waters and plans to deliver the cargo to parts of Syria and Iraq.

“EU’s Package to Save JCPOA Not Offered to Iran Yet”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says he cannot confirm a report that claims the European Union has provided Iran with a package to convince the Islamic Republic to remain in the nuclear deal following the US withdrawal from the 2015 accord.

“Enemies Seeking to Cause Rift between Iranian People, Establishment”

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the enemies, including the US and certain disgraced regional states, seek to drive a wedge between the nation and the Islamic Establishment and spark riots by exerting economic pressure.

Iran DM Says Israel Threatening World Peace, Security

Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic is the biggest victim of chemical weapons, stressing that the Israeli regime's possession of a massive stockpile of nukes is a threat to international peace and security.

“Pompeo’s Lies about Iran Not to Cover Up US’ Destabilising Role in Region”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US Secretary of State’s latest anti-Iran remarks are groundless claims that cannot hide Washington’s destructive role in the region.

US, Israel Impeding Efforts to Create WMD-Free Mideast: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated the need to strongly condemn the use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical, biological and nuclear arms.

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