New posts 09:58 What Do We Know About Munir's Trip? By RFE/RL Multiple media outlets are now reporting that Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has departed Islamabad on a flight to Tehran. This is Munirs third official visit to the Iranian capital since the start of the U.
Former CIA officer describes Aipac's rise to political power Former CIA officer John Kiriakou and journalist Tucker Carlson sharply discuss the power of the Israel lobby in Washington, including Aipac's controversial rise, Israel’s attack on the USS Liberty in 1967, and Israel’s involvement in the assassination of U. S. President John F.
President Trump needs to face reality on the Strait of Hormuz.
EU calls on Israel to halt E1 settlement plan, address settler violence The European Union urged Israel to revoke its tender for construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, reiterating that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. A statement by the EU's High Representative, released on Sunday, stated that the E1 settlement project "fundamentally harms the prospect of the two-state solution" by isolating East Jerusalem, and urged the Israeli government to halt all kinds of settlement expansion projects. The statement also drew attention to "record levels of settler violence" across the occupied West Bank, and called on the government to ensure accountability for it.
Iran’s top security official has suggested Tehran could reconsider its longstanding rejection of nuclear weapons, arguing that US attacks on Iran have strengthened the case for acquiring an atomic bomb as a deterrent.
Muscat [Oman], August 24 (ANI): US Ambassador to Oman Ana Escrogima held a 'fruitful conversation' with Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Omani Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, in Muscat, the US Embassy in Oman said on Sunday.
New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz as 'bluff and bluster', pointing out that despite the rhetoric, the confrontation has largely shifted towards severe economic sanctions targeting Iran's trade networks.
Iran’s new hard-line national security adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, vowed to prevent “a single drop of oil” from leaving the region.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US is frustrated after repeated military and economic pressure campaigns against Iran have failed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, stressing that Washington has no option but to engage with the Iranian people respectfully.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Turkey are going to establish a new railroad connection through the Cheshmeh Soraya border crossing, as preparations are underway to begin construction of a major rail project linking Iran’s network to Turkey’s railroad system.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry warned that France’s expulsion of two Iranian diplomats is “destructive” to relations between Tehran and Paris, saying such actions cannot be justified and would threaten the continuation of bilateral ties.
Tehran [Iran], August 23 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian lauded the resilience and power of the Iranian people in the wake of continued conflict with the United States, highlighting that while an outcome like Venezuela was expected, Iran stood brave in the face of aggression.
Pakistan army chief set to visit Tehran on Monday Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday. Baghaei said the visit was in continuation of Pakistan's efforts to strengthen peace and security in the region. This comes after a phone call between Munir and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in which the pair reportedly discussed the regional situation and ways to revive stalled ceasefire talks.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation with Tunisia.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will travel to Tehran on Monday to meet with senior Iranian officials, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate telephone conversations with his Egyptian counterpart and Pakistan’s Army Chief for talks on the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in West Asia.
Pezeshkian says Iran’s 'power and unity has defied predictions of collapse' Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said that Iran was fighting a "full-scale economic, military and security war," but the nation's “power and cohesion had astonished the world". Speaking at a ceremony where participants renewed allegiance with the ideals of the Islamic Republic's founder, Pezeshkian said: "The enemies imagined that with their pressure and actions Iran would collapse. ” “Not only did this not happen, but the power and unity of the Iranian nation amazed the world," he said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that national unity, solidarity and collective action are essential for confronting the economic, security and military challenges, saying Iran can withstand external pressure if its people and officials remain united.
Hussein al-Sheikh: Decision to hold Palestinian elections in November stands Palestinian vice president Hussein al-Sheikh has said the decision to hold legislative elections in November will not be reversed, while ruling out Hamas’ participation as enshrined in the Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian media reports said. Al-Sheikh said that if the elections cannot be held because of Israeli interference, the Palestinian leadership will instead move towards elections for the Palestinian National Council of the Palestine Liberation Organization, according to Quds News Network. He said internal factional disputes must not become a pretext for delaying or cancelling the vote, adding that Fatah will run on a single list under its own name.
US set to remove Syria from 'sponsors of terrorism' list Syria is set to be removed from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list after nearly 47 years. A mandatory 45-day congressional review period expired on 22 August without reported action to block the move. The remaining step is formal publication of the rescission in the Federal Register by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
