Middle East

UN Calls for Iran’s Help in Resolving Syrian Crisis

The UN special envoy on Syria in a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has called for Tehran’s help in finding a solution to the crisis in Syria.

Iran Welcomes Any Initiative for Ending Syria Crisis: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic of Iran is after a political solution to the war in Syria, and welcomes any initiative that can restore peace to the war-torn country.

Iran Strongly Condemns Damascus Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly censured the Sunday terrorist blast in the Syrian capital of Damascus where a number of civilians were killed and wounded.

Iran FM, Iraq’s Ammar Hakim Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Ammar Hakim, the Head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI), on the latest developments in the Arab country.

Iran to Send 10 Envoys to Saudi Arabia for This Year’s Hajj

Saudi Arabia has granted 10 Iranian Foreign Ministry representatives entry into the kingdom for handling consular affairs and helping Iranian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season, an official announced.

Iran Calls for Regional Cooperation against Environmental Woes

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the origins of the sand and dust storms hitting Iran are mostly based in surrounding countries, and a serious regional cooperation is needed to tackle such environmental issues.

Iranian Official in Astana for 5th Round of Syria Talks

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari left Tehran for Astana on Monday morning to attend a new round of peace talks in the Kazakh capital aimed at finding a political solution to Syria's conflict.

ISIS Burns 12 Iraqi Civilians to Death in Iron Cages

The ISIS terrorists have, in their latest mass murder, burned a dozen Iraqi civilians alive in iron cages in the city of Hawija in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk.

Iran to Smash ISIS If They Get Close to Borders

A senior Iranian military commander says ISIS terrorists will be targeted if they get close to the country’s borders.

ISIS Burns Its Cleric for Hinting at Al-Baghdadi’s Death

Abu Qutaiba, one of the ISIS’ Friday prayer leaders, has been executed by the terrorist group on charge of confirming the news of their leader al-Baghdadi’s death during his sermon in Tal Afar, near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, on Friday (June 30).

Iran FM, OPCW Chief Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in Tehran.

ISIS Drone-Making Factory Discovered in Mosul  

Iraqi forces have managed to find one of the ISIS terrorist group’s drone-making factories in their recent advances on Mosul, northern Iraq.

ISIS to Lash Those Confirming Al-Baghdadi’s Death

The ISIS has announced that it will whip whoever spreads or confirms the news of the death of their ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Iranian Speaker Congratulates Iraq on Mosul Liberation

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani congratulated the Iraqi nation and government on the liberation of Mosul from the hands of the Takfiri Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists.

Iran Condemns Any Use, Threat to Use WMD: FM

Iran’s foreign minister says unlike the hypocritical and double-standard policies of the US and other so-called advocates of human rights, the Islamic Republic of Iran vehemently condemns any use or threat to use weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons.

“Bin Salman Too Indiscreet to Be Political Leader”

A political commentator says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is too indiscreet and imprudent to be a political leader.

The Real Security Threats on Iran’s Periphery

A senior Middle East security analyst has discussed why the Islamic Republic of Iran needs to enhance its defensive capabilities in a region full of threats and instability.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on ISIS Defeat in Mosul

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has congratulated Iraq on the heavy defeat suffered by ISIS terrorists in Mosul, and called for the continuation of collective campaign to dry up the financial and intellectual sources of terrorism.

Travel Ban Not to Keep Terrorists Out of US: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian parliament speaker says the travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump is unlikely to prevent the terrorists from entering the US as they seldom use their real identities for travelling to their target countries.

Dissidents Threaten Saudi Regime with Overthrow

A number of Saudi dissidents have formed a new coalition against the Al Saud family, threatening to overthrow the ruling regime.

New Group of Turkish Troops Arrives in Qatar

Qatar has announced the arrival of a new group of Turkish armed forces to the military base in southwest of Doha to join the Turkish troops already deployed there.

Boy Left Alone at Sea with Father Killed by Saudis

An Iranian fisherman was recently shot dead by Saudi coast guards in front of his son’s eyes. The son has narrated the sad story of the tragic night when he was left alone with the body of his slain dad in the middle of the sea.

Iran Urges Muslim Nations to Jointly Produce Wealth

A top Iranian official has called on countries within the Muslim world to make joint efforts to produce wealth instead of waging wars against each other.

Iran’s President Congratulates Iraq on Mosul Liberation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Iraq on liberating its northern city of Mosul from Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group that took months of difficult battle.

Iraq Announces Mosul Liberation, Fall of ISIS

Iraqi State TV in a breaking news has reported that "the mythical state" has fallen. The "mythical state" refers to the terrorist group of ISIS.

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