Friday, January 2, 2026

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Iranian boxer makes history

Iran's 60kg boxer has made history by defeating an opponent from Lithuania in the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships in the Serbian capital, Belgrade.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Tuesday’s deadly attack on a hospital in the Afghan capital Kabul.

Iraq to ink energy contracts with Saudi Arabia

Baghdad plans to sign energy contracts worth tens of billions of dollars with Riyadh, the state newspaper Al-Sabaah reported, citing Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar.

Yemeni forces close to liberating Ma’rib city

The Yemeni forces have arrived at the entrances of the Marib city on different fronts after liberating areas adjacent to the city.

Minister: Iran Oil products’ exports to resume in 2 weeks

Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Ouji has said oil products exports from the Islamic Republic will resume within the next couple of weeks.

Commander: Iran’s deterrent power evident at borders

The manifestations of the Iranian Armed Forces’ deterrent power are evident all over the country’s border areas, a commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force says.

Iranian interior minister urges caution against 6th wave of Covid

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says authorities must be vigilant against a sixth wave of Covid pandemic. Vahidi said 22 Iranian cities and towns are marked red, which is the highest level of risk from the Coronavirus.

Iranian FM: Negotiations must produce tangible results

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says any talks over Iran’s nuclear program must lead to tangible results and the P4+1 group of countries should get ready for this.

Analyst: Saudis don’t know what to do with Iran influence in Lebanon

The Saudis know what they don’t want — growing Iranian influence in Lebanon — but they don’t know what to do about it, Joseph Bahout, research director at the American University of Beirut, believes. He stated Riyadh doesn’t want a government with Hezbollah as strong.

Blasts, gunfire rock Kabul; dozens killed and wounded

At least 20 people were killed and over 50 others wounded when two explosions followed by gunfire hit Afghanistan's biggest military hospital in Kabul. The toll is expected to rise.

Ex-Afghan VP: US envoy lobbying for Taliban

First Vice President of the previous Afghan administration, Amrullah Saleh, says former US representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad is "smilingly lobbying" for the Taliban movement and the Haqqani Network.

Colorful autumn along fantastic Poumel-to-Khalkhal road

You may have heard of the road from the northern Iranian city of Asalem to the city of Khalkhal, and its enchanting beauty. But that is not the only fantastic route between the northern Iranian provinces of Ardebil and Gilan.

Palestine PM: Israeli settlements major environment danger

Israel's colonial settlements and their waste are Palestine’s most significant environmental dangers, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Scotland’s Glasgow.

‘Israeli delegation visits Sudan after military coup’

An Israeli delegation, which likely included representatives from the Mossad spy agency, has reportedly visited Sudan, and met with military leaders involved in the recent coup in the African country.

MPs file report on violations by ex-pres. Rouhani over tackling Covid

Iran’s Parliament has sent a report to the Judiciary on the performance of former President Hassan Rouhani as the then head of the National Coronavirus Task Force.

Pentagon removes Afghanistan War footage from its website

The Pentagon has removed a massive collection of Afghanistan War footage totaling 124,000 photos and 17,000 videos from its official visual record.

US lawmakers urge Biden not to re-open Jerusalem consulate

Two hundred American Republican lawmakers sent a letter to US President Joe Biden on Monday, urging him not to re-open Washington Consulate in East Jerusalem.

Tonekabon forests in northern Iran: Paradise of idyllic peace, scenic beauty

Misty, fall forests in the city of Tonekabon in northern Iranian Mazandaran Province are a haven of scenic beauty.

Turkey and Russia negotiating to clear Kurds from Kobani

Ankara and Moscow are negotiating to stage a Turkish military operation in Kobane to clear Kurdish fighters from the Syria’s border town, sources familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye.

Panjshir official: Ahmad Masoud seeking support against Taliban

The leader of the Afghan National Resistance Front Ahmad Massoud is trying to seek the support of various states in countering the Taliban, Deputy Governor of Afghanistan’s Province of Panjshir says.

Iran: Rogue regimes at the helm in Washington, nuclear commitment a must

Iran has once again reiterated its call for the United States to give “objectives guarantees” that it will remain committed to its obligations under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iranian FM tests positive for Covid

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has tested positive for Covid-19.

Iranian rights council chief slams Israel for tearing UNHRC report

Iran's Judiciary Deputy for International Affairs and Secretary of High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi has condemned the silence of the so-called defenders of human rights toward the Zionist regime’s gross violations.

Khatibzadeh: Nukes have no place in Iran’s defense doctrine

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to a statement issued by the leaders of France, Germany, Britain and the United States on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

China: US should correct policy of maximum pressure

China says, the US as the culprit of the current Iranian nuclear crisis, should thoroughly rectify its erroneous policy of maximum pressure on Tehran.