CAIRO/DUBAI: Iran has held fresh talks with neighboring Oman on how to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained largely blocked during nearly six months of conflict. Oman's foreign minister said he hoped a temporary safe passage through the waterway could be announced soon. Iran and Oman have been holding talks on and off for several weeks about how to control shipping through the strait.
Iran's Supreme Leader bans acts that 'harm social cohesion' Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said he had banned people from "committing anything that harms social cohesion" and urged authorities to avoid any “discouraging statements that weaken national and public motivation," in a written statement published on Friday.
Tehrans possible inclusion could turn a tentative defense bloc into the basis of a broader regional security order The reported invitation for Iran to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement puts a new perspective on what the new alliance might ultimately become.
Tehran's possible inclusion could turn a tentative defense bloc into the basis of a broader regional security order The reported invitation for Iran to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement puts a new perspective on what the new alliance might ultimately become.
Mohsen Rezaei on Friday set out four Iranian conditions for an agreement with the United States, another sign that the former IRGC commander who once championed an “offensive doctrine” may be moving from advocating war to contemplating a deal at the right price.
Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi has derided the US president after he depicted the waterway as American territory US President Donald Trump is apparently suffering from "schizophrenia" and "delusions" over his claims that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Washington, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said.
Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi has derided the US president after he depicted the waterway as American territory US President Donald Trump is apparently suffering from "schizophrenia" and "delusions" over his claims that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Washington, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem
Likud criticises Ben Gvir for splitting far-right vote The Likud party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised fellow cabinet minister Itamar Ben Gvir after he said he would not unite with a fellow far-right minister in the upcoming elections on 27 October. Ben Gvir rejected a plea from Netanyahu to ally his far-right Jewish Power party with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's far-right Religious Zionism party, which faces an electoral threat from another far-right (but anti-Netanyahu) party called Amcha Yisrael. "What does Ben Gvir want?
Israel expected to delay negotiations with Lebanon ahead of elections Israeli officials may push to delay negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in the lead up to Israeli elections in October, Al Jazeera reported. The Al Jazeera report cited a Lebanese source who stated that Israel was attempting to 'buy time' and also referenced the international consensus on the inability to disarm Hezbollah 'by force or quickly'.
Ben Gvir to release children’s book glorifying his racist ‘achievements’ in power Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 08/28/2026 - 11:14 Jewish Power will distribute the book as support for Israel’s far right grows among young people The cover of a children’s book that is to be released by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (Jewish Power party) Off Israel’s far-right Jewish Power party is preparing to release a children’s book celebrating the “activities and achievements” of its leader, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The party is planning to distribute the book to students outside educational institutions in order to target a key and expanding part of Ben Gvir’s electoral base: young Israelis. Israeli media said the party printed the book “in accessible language adapted for children”.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi hit back at the US president’s repeated claims over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the symptoms of schizophrenia in reference to Trump’s distorted perception of reality.
Tehran [Iran], August 28 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that renewed diplomatic engagement remains viable, provided Washington shifts its approach and abandons coercion. Sharing his perspective in a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, 'The US should build trust, speak respectfully, acknowledge our rights, and uphold commitments. ' <a href="https://x.
Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy, while further impoverishing its people.
Mecca Agreement gives Turkey new leverage and risk in equal measure Submitted by Fatma Menal Akın on Tue, 08/25/2026 - 09:04 The collective defence commitment has evoked comparisons with Nato, but the three countries still face major political, operational and technological hurdles A woman walks past armoured vehicles at the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, 9 May 2017 (Yasin Akgul/AFP) Off The defence pact signed by Turkey , Saudi Arabia and Pakistan , known for now as the Mecca Agreement , has laid down a firm statement of political intent: to sharpen regional deterrence, and to put the burden of the region's security back in the hands of the region itself. Yet the collective defence promise at the heart of the pact raises as many questions as it answers. Its central clause, that an attack on one member is to be treated as an attack on all, has fuelled expectations that the three countries could build a Nato-style deterrent of their own.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf hit back at the US Treasury Secretary’s criticism of Iran’s spending abroad, denouncing Washington for funneling billions of dollars to Israel and maintaining hundreds of military bases while facing economic difficulties at home.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reminded the US that its pressure campaign against Iran will not work, saying diplomacy can be put back on track only if Washington opts for respect and recognition of Iran’s rights.
Iran's Araghchi says diplomacy with US 'not impossible' if Washington recognises 'pressure does not work' Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that continuing diplomacy efforts with the US is not impossible, but it relies on Washington "understanding that pressure does not work". "Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on U.
Hikmat al-Hijri is attempting to recast the Druze story through a Zionist lens Submitted by Wesam Sharaf on Thu, 08/27/2026 - 21:31 Druze leaders across the Levant must reject efforts by Israel and its supporters to subsume their centuries-old identity Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Syria’s Sweida governorate, has declared that the Druze are 'an inseparable part' of the state of Israel (Wikicommons) On Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Syria ’s Sweida governorate, made a remarkable statement this week. The Druze, he declared , are “an inseparable part” of the state of Israel , “even in terms of faith”. These comments should not be dismissed as just another provocative declaration by a religious leader opposing the government in Damascus.
Trump posts picture showing Hormuz Strait as a US territory Donald Trump has posted a picture on his Truth Social platform suggesting that the Strait of Hormuz is a US territory. No further caption or context was provided in the post. The US president has repeatedly laid claim to the strategic waterway.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei outlined three key conditions for any potential agreement with the US, stressing that the security of Lebanon is an integral part of the security of the entire West Asian region.
