Sunday, December 21, 2025

Middle East

Masoud Barzani Condoles with General Soleimani over Father’s Death

Former President of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Masoud Barzani has sent a message of condolences to IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani over his father’s demise.

What Prompted Hariri to Resign after Meeting with Iranian Envoy?

An informed source says Tehran’s negative response to the Saudi-dictated demands was the main reason behind Lebanese prime minister’s resignation on Saturday.

IRGC Chief-Commander Rejects Trump’s ‘Baseless’ Claim

The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismissed the US president’s ‘groundless’ claim that Iran had supplied the missile Yemeni forces fired at Riyadh international airport.

Saudi Princes, Ministers Detained in Five-Star Hotel: Report

A report by Huffington Post Arabi says the five-star Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh-Mecca road has been evacuated since November 4, stirring rumours that the luxury hotel has turned into a prison for the royals.

Iran Sympathizes with Syria over Deir ez-Zor Terror Attack

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has offered sympathy to Syria over the ISIS terrorists’ deadly bombing in Deir ez-Zor, which killed and wounded hundreds of people.

11 Saudi Princes, Including Bin Talal, Arrested for Corruption

Saudi Arabia has arrested least 11 princes, four incumbent ministers of the Saudi government and dozens of former government ministers as part of what it calls an anti-corruption probe.

Loud Explosion in Saudi Capital: Riyadh Airport Hit by Yemeni Missiles

Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement has claimed responsibility for a loud explosion in Riyadh, saying they fired a long-range ballistic missile that travelled more than 800km over the border with Saudi Arabia.

Who Scared Off Lebanon’s PM: Nasrallah or Bin Salman?

A remarkable point made by Lebanese PM Hariri on Saturday was his fear of being assassinated like his father. But the mystery is, who has scared off Hariri: Hassan Nasrallah or Bin Salman?!

Spokesman Rejects Anti-Iran Remarks by Lebanon’s Hariri

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the anti-Tehran remarks by Saad Hariri, who stepped down as Lebanese prime minister on Saturday.

Lebanese PM Hariri Resigns, Attacks Iran While in Saudi Arabia

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri, in the middle of a visit to Saudi Arabia, resigned from his position while accusing Iran of meddling in the domestic affairs of regional countries.

US Claim of Iran Ties with Al-Qaeda Aimed at Appeasing Saudis: FM

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed western media reports of a link between Iran and Al-Qaeda terror group as an attempt to cover up the Saudi role in the Sept. 11 New York attacks.

Formation of Coalition Gov’t, Success for Lebanese People: Iran’s Velayati

A senior adviser to Iran’ Leader has praised the victories of the Lebanese government and stressed the imminent defeat of all terrorists, extremists and Takfiri movements in the region.

‘Saudi Arabia, Allies Seeking to Form Arab NATO to Counter Iran’

An Iranian lawmaker says the Arab Coalition Summit recently held in Riyadh was aimed at forming an Arab NATO and pursuing the goals of the US in the region.

Terrorists Use Sheep for Suicide Attacks in Syria (+Video)

Syrian security forces have foiled a Takfiri (extremist) terrorist attack which was planned to be launchedusing a sheep.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrike on Innocent Yemenis

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson has vehemently denounced the Saudi Arabian warplanes’ airstrike on a market in the Yemeni city of Sa’dah, which left dozens of innocent people dead and wounded.

Entire Muslim World Responsible for Supporting Palestine: Iran Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says all Muslim countries should shoulder the heavy burden of supporting Palestinian cause.

‘General Soleimani Had Warned Erbil of Referendum Consequences’

A senior Kurdish diplomat has revealed that Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani had warned the Iraqi Kurdish officials of the consequences of their independence referendum.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Future of Syria Peace Talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari,along with the heads of Russian and Turkish delegations to 7th round of Astana Talks on Syria, havediscussed future of the talks with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

CAATSA Not to Stop Iran from Boosting Defensive Power: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says the country’s determination to boost its defensive capabilities will not be influenced by US sanctions.

Saudi Arabia to Extract Uranium, Develop Nuclear Program

Saudi Arabia says it plans to create a “self-sufficient” and “peaceful” nuclear program by extracting uranium domestically.

Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Gaza

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has vehemently censured the Israeli regime’s brutal airstrike on the Gaza Strip and their aggression against the people of the enclave which led to the martyrdom of a group of Palestinians.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Delegations of Iran, Russia, and Turkey to the International Syria Conference in Astana held a trilateral meeting on Monday in the Kazakh capital.

Iran Discusses Syria Peace with Russian, Syrian Diplomats

Iranian delegation to Astana Talks, headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari, has held talks with Russian and Syrian delegations on the latest developments in the war-hit Arab country.

Iran Slams Saudi FM’s Claim as “Absurd, Baseless”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed as absurd and groundless Riyadh’s claims that Tehran is obstructing attempts to restore peace to Yemen.

Tehran Municipality to Clean Karbala, Najaf after Arba’een

The municipality of Tehran has taken the responsibility of cleaning the holy Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf after the Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest public gathering.

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