Middle East

Saudi Arabia, Israel Have Even Alienated Allies: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says atrocities by Saudi Arabia and Israel have worked to even alienate their own allies.

Bloody Infighting among ISIS Terrorists in Iraq

Several ISIS elements have been killed and wounded in an armed infighting in the Iraqi town of Hawija.

Syrian Girls Outnumber All Foreign Brides in Turkey

Statistics released by Turkey indicate a huge number of marriages between Turkish men and Syrian girls, mostly refugees.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Iraq’s Karbala

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly condemned the attack carried out by terrorist groups in the Iraqi province of Karbala, expressing the hope that terrorism would be eradicated in the region.

Terrorists Nabbed by Iran Revealed Saudi backing: Iran official

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the terrorists arrested by Iranian security forces have revealed “invaluable” information as to the patronage they received from Saudi Arabia.

“Barzanistan”, Kurdish Aspect of the Philosophy behind ISIS Emergence

Massoud Sadr-Mohammadi, an expert in Turkish and Caucasian affairs, recently warned against a plot hatched by Israel and the US to disintegrate the Middle East and create tension and instability in the region by abusing Kurd people.

ISIS Friday Prayer Cancelled after Bomb Discovered in Mosque

Following the discovery of a bomb implanted in one of the mosques in the Iraqi town of al-Shirqat in northern Salahuddin province, the ISIS terrorist group’s Friday prayers were cancelled.

Iraq Mulls Selling Oil through Iran: Report

The Iraqi government says it may consider shipping crude through Iran if talks with the local Kurdish administration on oil revenue sharing fall apart.

Lionel Messi Signs T-Shirt of Pro-Assad Fan

Lionel Messi, the Argentinian football legend who plays as a forward for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team, signed the T-shirt of one of his fans who supports Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Saudi Arabia Unable to Achieve Goals in Yemen: Iran’s Parliament Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the Saudi regime is playing a negative role in most regional issues, Yemen in particular, stressing that Saudis have failed to reach their goals in the region.

Old ISIS Terrorists Execute Syrian Troopers

A recent video shows four Syrian soldiers in orange clothes apparently being shot dead by a number of old members of the ISIS terrorist group.

Iraqi Town of Qayyarah after Being Cleansed of ISIS Terrorists (+Photos)

Iraqi forces managed to recapture the northern town of Qayyarah from the grip of the Takfiri [extremist] ISIS terrorist group in their push to conduct a major liberation operation in the nearby city of Mosul.

1,500 Iranians Discouraged from Joining ISIS: Minister

Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi announced that his ministry has dissuaded hundreds of Iranian youth from joining the Takfiri terrorist groups, including the ISIS.

Video Shows Five Children Executing Prisoners in Syria

A shocking new video released by the ISIS terrorist group reportedly shows a number of children, including a British boy, executing prisoners with handguns in Syria.

Turkish PM Compares Erdogan to Ottoman Sultan

Turkey’s prime minister has compared President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople - modern-day Istanbul - centuries ago.

Turkey Coup Opens New Chapter in Tehran-Ankara Ties: Turkish Official

Turkish Foreign Ministry’s Representative in Istanbul Uğur Kenan İpek underlined the necessity for Tehran and Ankara to start a fresh round of mutual cooperation given the ‘golden’ opportunities lost in the past.

Leader Lauds Iran’s Robust Security in A Volatile Region

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the strong security in Iran despite crises and insecurity in the region.

ISIS Hunger Plan for Soldier Recruitment

ISIS terrorists are keeping residents of Iraq's northern city of Mosul hungry in an effort to force them to take up arms and fight for them.

120 NAM Member-States Urge Israel’s Accession to NPT

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) expressed grave concern over the threat posed to humankind by the existing weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear weapons, and called for the establishment of a nuclear-free Middle East, which requires Israel to renounce possession of its nuclear weapons.

ISIS Forces Citizens to Give Blood to Wounded Fighters (+Video)

The ISIS terrorist group is reportedly forcing Syrian men living in the territories it has seized to give blood to the militants seriously wounded.

Will Iran Join Oil Production Freeze Initiative?

Oil prices have jumped after unconfirmed reports say Iran, which is currently producing almost 4 million barrels per day (bpd), may join a push to freeze production at current levels.

Vexed Issue of Children Born from Sexual Jihad in Mosul

Nawfal Hamadi al-Sultan, the governor of Iraq’s northern province of Nineveh, referred to the unregistered children, the unfortunate results of a fatwa dubbed Jihad al-Nikah (sexual Jihad), as one of the major issues ahead of Mosul after its liberation.

Shamkhani Highlights Iran’s Clever Initiative in Syria

Having Russian air force’s support for the Syrian nation and countering threats to Iran’s security signify Tehran’s clever policies and political clout, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said.

Unknown Gunmen Kill ISIS Commander Responsible for Recruitment of Children

An ISIS commander known as Abu Wathba al-Saudi has been reportedly killed in an armed attack in the Iraqi city of Mosul, local sources said.

Secret behind Japan’s Rapid Growth Can Be Found in Quran: Ambassador

Bombarded with Iraqis’ questions about Japan’s rapid growth and development after World War II, Japan’s Ambassador to Iraq Fumio Iwai came up with a witty riposte, reminding them that Quran has shown the path of prosperity and growth.

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