Sunday, December 21, 2025

Middle East

39 Killed after Russian Transport Plane Crashes in Syria’s Latakia

All the 33 passengers and 6 crew members of a Russian transport plane lost their lives after the An-26 aircraft crashed near the Hmeimim Airbase in Syria’s Latakia.

Iran, Russia Discuss Ways to Enhance Anti-Terror Cooperation

High-ranking legislators from Iran and Russia have explored ways of strengthening Tehran-Moscow alliance against terror, which was formed three years ago as part of efforts to solve the long-running conflict in Syria.  

Iran, Turkey Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Chairman of the Turkish Parliament's Foreign Committee Volkan Bozkir have sat for talks in Tehran on bilateral and regional issues.

Iranian Diplomat, Syrian President Meet in Damascus

Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during his visit to Damascus.

Iran Ready to Work with France in Resolving Regional Woes, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and the EU member states have already established ‘very good’ cooperation on regional issues and added the cooperation can play a key role in restoration of peace and security to the region.

“US-Saudi Nuclear Talks Aimed at Pushing Back on Iran”

An expert on US politics says Washington’s efforts to sign a nuclear cooperation accord with Saudi Arabia are aimed at tipping the balance of power in the Middle East to its favour and push back against Iran in the region.

Blaming Others, Repeating False Claims Not to Resolve Bahrain Problems: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected the recent anti-Iran claims raised by Bahrain, saying that such repetitive and baseless allegations will not resolve the Bahraini government’s problems.

IRGC General Urges Assad to Pursue Political Solution to Syria Crisis

A senior Iranian military official has urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to pursue a political solution to the crisis in the country in tandem with armed struggles.

UAE Attracting Tourists by Showing Off Persian Architecture

The Arabs states of the Persian Gulf, particularly the UAE, have been building elements of Persian architecture, particularly the Iranian wind-catchers, to turn their countries into attractive destinations for foreign tourists.

IRGC Chief Says Resistance Fighters Will One Day Say Prayers in Quds

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari expressed confidence that the Resistance Front’s fighters will liberate Jerusalem (al-Quds) from the Israeli regime and say their prayers there one day.

Gen. Soleimani Provides Iran Gov’t with Documents on US- ISIS Collusion

A senior Iranian official has spoken of documents provided by General Qassem Soleimani which prove the US has been working hand in glove with the ISIS terrorist group.

Thousands of Kuwaitis Travelled to Iran in 2017

Iranian ambassador to Kuwait says over 100,000 Kuwaiti citizens have visited Iran last year, showing the strong bonds of friendship between the two nations.

Possession of Nukes Should Be Regarded as Unethical: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Gholam-Hossein Dehqani, says possession of nuclear weapons should be regarded as unethical.

Iran Hails Russia’s “Principled” Veto of UNSC Resolution

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have held a phone conversation over a number of issues, including Moscow’s support for Iran in a recent UN Security Council meeting.

FIFA Chief Vows to Work for Settling Iran-Saudi Venue Dispute

The head of FIFA pledged to do his best to help resolve a dispute between Iran and Asian football's governing body AFC concerning the latter’s decisions in selecting the venue for Asian Champions League matches between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Abjection of Muslim Nations Blamed on Their Leaders: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the fact that some Muslim nations are living in abjection is not their people’s fault, but it is because they have abject leaders.

Croatian PM Praises Iran’s Constructive Role in Mideast

Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković has hailed the Islamic Republic of Iran for playing a positive and constructive role in the Middle East.

“Syria Conflict: International War Involving 80 Countries”

Ali Akbar Velayati, a top aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has called Syria war an international war where 80 countries are involved.

Israel Has Written Security Agreement with Nusra Front: Iran

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, an advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker and an influential diplomat, has blamed the Israeli regime for the ongoing tension in Eastern Ghouta, saying the Nusra Front terrorists are trying to ensure Israel’s security from inside the Syrian territory.

“Terrorism Crisis in Bab el-Mandeb Imminent If Yemen War Not Stopped”

A senior Iranian official has warned that the Mandeb Strait in southern Yemen will turn into a new centre of terrorism if the Saudi-led coalition’s war on the impoverished country is not stopped.

“Saudi Blockade Has Pushed Yemenis to Brink of Famine”

Iran’s Justice Minister Alireza Avaei says the blockade imposed on Yemen by Saudi Arabia has pushed about 17 million civilians to the brink of a devastating famine.

Iran Slams US, UK’s ‘Unconstructive’ Approaches at UNSC

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US and the UK for adopting ‘unconstructive’ approaches at the United Nation Security Council particularly over the past three years.

Iran Can Use Tourism to Improve Its Global Image: Omani Minister  

Oman’s minster of heritage and culture has praised the huge number of tourist attractions in Iran, stressing the country’s great capacity in the field of tourism should be used to promote the Islamic Republic’s image across the world.

Oil Swap Deal between Iran, Iraq Delayed over Safety Issues

An oil swap plan between Iran and Iraq is facing delays due to safety problems, secretary of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce says.

Iran to Hold International “Israel Hourglass” Festival

The first edition of International Hourglass Festival, dedicated to anti-Israel art and media productions, will be held in the Iranian capital Tehran in April.

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