TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s UN envoy called on the UN Security Council to take immediate and effective measures against continued US acts of aggression, warning that failure to uphold international law would undermine diplomacy and threaten international peace and security.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi challenged his Jordanian counterpart over criticism of Iran’s retaliatory actions, questioning how long Tehran should wait before responding to an aggressor that violates Iran’s sovereignty.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for a reassessment of the country’s development patterns, warning that the excessive concentration of population and economic activity in areas such as Tehran has placed unsustainable pressure on water and energy resources.
How UK 'wudu-gate' avoids naming the real environmental culprit Submitted by Khadijah Elshayyal on Wed, 09/02/2026 - 20:24 Our mosque leaders must urgently address the dangers of AI usage, which is heating the planet and further demonising Muslim communities A fountain in the Islamic garden of Cambridge Central Mosque is pictured in 2021 (AFP) On In mid-August, as the UK grappled with its fourth heatwave of the year, news headlines decried the water regulator’s allegedly wasteful use of public funds in its campaign advising Muslims to use less water for wudu, and Asians to reduce water usage when washing rice. It turns out that ferocious heatwaves offer up valuable opportunities for flagging media outlets on slow news days. As is the norm with other manufactured hysterias, “wudu-gate” recycled a years-old initiative to viral effect, through the use of dramatic headlines, head-turning stock images and hyperbolic openers.
The latest round of US and Iranian attacks has shifted the debate in Tehran from whether the country is in crisis to a more fundamental question: what does survival now require—compromise or continued confrontation?
Israeli shelling causes fire in southern Lebanese town Israeli shelling in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, located in south Lebanon, resulted in a fire, state media reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to expand relations with China, noting that closer legal and judicial cooperation can serve as a pillar for strengthening broader strategic ties between the two countries.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson slams 'long record' of deliberate US attacks on civilians Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, on Thursday indicated that Qatar confirmed Iranian attack "were directed towards US military facilities". "The sole exception alleged by Qatar was an attack against a gas facility on 18 March. It should be recalled, however, that the facilities struck that day were serving US military aggression against Iran," he said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran called on the UN Security Council to address aggression and unilateral coercive measures as root causes of global and regional food insecurity, while stressing that ending US-Israeli aggression against Iran is essential to restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli police kill Palestinian in East Jerusalem, another shot dead in south Gaza Israeli police shot dead a Palestinian youth early on Friday near Damascus Gate in occupied East Jerusalem, the Wafa news agency reported. Following the incident, Israeli forces deployed heavily around the area and imposed restrictions on Palestinians attempting to enter the Old City. Elsewhere in southern Gaza, one Palestinian was killed and three others were wounded after Israeli troops opened fire at them north of Khan Younis.
The US president says Europe should foot the bill for weapons Washington previously supplied to Kiev for free US President Donald Trump has said he intends to present Europe with a belated bill for billions of dollars Washington spent arming Ukraine under his predecessor, Joe Biden.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Parliament speaker warned that the US is facing growing pressure from rising oil futures prices, elevated Treasury yields and the depletion of the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), saying the consequences of US’ policies are increasingly difficult to conceal.
New posts 23:12 US State Department Approves $5B Sale Of Bombs, Equipment To Saudis The US State Department announced the approval of a $5 billion sale of bombs, guidance kits, and other hardware to Persian Gulf ally Saudi Arabia, which has often been the target of attacks by Iran and Tehran-allied Houthi rebels during the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: South Korea is reviewing practical options, including possible military measures, for supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a presidential Blue House official said on Friday. The official has denied claims suggesting that Seoul provided no assistance in the matter, saying they were "not true". US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the European Union has officially joined Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei condemned the violent incidents and attacks in Niamey, the capital of Niger, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of military personnel and civilians.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Qatar has officially confirmed to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that Iran’s defensive strikes against US forces stationed in Qatar targeted American military facilities and did not target civilian areas.
Israeli forces continue to attack southern Lebanon Israeli attacks remain ongoing in southern Lebanon, with the National News Agency reporting shelling on outskirts of the towns of Beit Leef and Sarbin. Earlier on Friday, Israeli forces also carried out artillery shelling targeting the towns of al-Mansouri, Majdal Zoun and Beit al-Sayyad.
New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Friday criticised Western sanctions and possible secondary tariffs targeting countries that continue to import Russian oil, saying those imposing such measures have chosen 'pressure tactics instead of honest cooperation' over the particular matter.
South Korea weighs options to support Hormuz Strait navigation, including military measures South Korea is reviewing practical options, including possible military measures, for supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a presidential Blue House official said on Friday. The official has denied claims suggesting that Seoul provided no assistance in the matter, saying they were "not true". South Korea-US security talks were also "not currently progressing", the official added.
US Congresswoman says Trump and Hegseth committing 'war crimes', calls for end to conflict US Congresswoman Delia Ramirez has criticised the continued use of American weaponry abroad as well as its war on Iran, calling for an end to the conflict. "A day that should be filled with celebrations for a couple’s new beginning turned into devastation. From Palestine to Iran, our bombs are killing innocent women and children," she said in a post on X.
