TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi voiced Iran’s readiness for dialogue and engagement with Persian Gulf littoral states to establish a collective security mechanism, stressing the need for a regional, indigenous framework free from foreign military intervention.
Andy Burnham wants to be prime minister. He cannot do it without Britain's Muslims Submitted by Ismail Patel on Fri, 06/26/2026 - 20:05 The community that Labour once took for granted has gone - and it will not return to a party that offers warm words but changes nothing Andy Burnham, new Labour Party MP for Makerfield, speaks to supporters in Ashton in Makerfield, north-west England on 19 June, 2026 (AFP) On If Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer , he will inherit a Labour Party that has lost something it spent decades assuming it owned: the trust of Britain ’s Muslims. He should understand that this trust will not be recovered with a photograph at a mosque, an iftar or Eid party, or platitudes.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi President Nizar Amidi reaffirmed Baghdad’s principled support for the Iranian nation in the face of foreign aggression, stressing the need for greater regional cooperation to restore peace and stability across West Asia.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran held talks with the head of Iraq’s high committee coordinating the funeral ceremonies for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as the two sides discussed preparations and mechanisms for holding the event in Iraq.
Saudi Crown Prince and Macron discuss US-Iran agreement, peace efforts Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron have discussed the MoU signed between the US and Iran and other regional developments. Saudi Press Agency reported that during the call on Sunday, the two leaders also discussed the efforts to reach comprehensive solutions that achieve security and stability in the region. The two sides affirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, SPA reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi incoming Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi said his government is determined to expand relations with Iran across all fields, highlighting the deep bonds of friendship between the two neighboring nations.
Morning update The United States and Iran appear to be returning to diplomacy after reports that both sides agreed to halt military strikes and resume talks in Doha. While tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved, officials say communication channels remain active. At the same time, political divisions are emerging in Lebanon over the recently announced framework agreement with Israel.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called for the establishment of new mechanisms to guarantee regional security through the participation of all regional states.
Iran minister holds talks on Hormuz management with Oman counterpart Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said he exchanged views on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz with Abdulaziz Al-Hinai, Oman's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during his trip to Muscat. In a post on X, Gharibabadi said the views of the Hormuz management were exchanged within “the framework of paragraph five” of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and the sovereign rights of the coastal states. Article 5 of the MoU calls for the removal of “technical and military obstacles” and demining by Iran within 30 days.
Israeli cyber chief reports sharp rise in Iranian cyberattacks after war The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has shot up since the launch of the U. S. -Israeli offensive against Iran this year, a senior Israeli security official was quoted as saying on Monday.
Residents return after Israeli forces withdraw from Syrian village Residents who fled their homes during Sunday's incursion began gradually returning by evening after Israeli troops pulled back from Tal al-Maghar hill, in Syria's western Deraa countryside, where they had remained for several hours, Al Jazeera reported. Israeli forces reportedly fired flares over the area overnight while reconnaissance aircraft continued to fly over the village of Abdeen. The development comes after Syria's foreign ministry condemned Israeli incursions and artillery shelling in Deraa and Quneitra, describing them as a "flagrant violation" of Syrian sovereignty.
ABU DHABI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones.
US President Donald Trump said on June 29 that Iran had "requested a meeting" and that talks would take place the following day in Qatar's capital, Doha. His post on social media came hours after an Iranian official had denied that technical talks -- the next step in the framework to reach an end to the war -- were scheduled to be held this week, despite claims by US officials.
Iran has claimed no talks are scheduled with the United States in the coming days, despite President Donald Trump saying that Tehran had "requested a meeting" and that negotiations would take place on June 30 in the Gulf state of Qatar.
Video: Defaced ‘Lebanon First’ billboards line Beirut airport road Defaced billboards bearing the Lebanese flag and the slogan “Lebanon First” line Beirut Airport Road in the city's south Defaced billboards bearing the Lebanese flag and the slogan “Lebanon First” line Beirut Airport Road in the city's southern suburbs after posters showing solidarity with Iran were removed amid tensions over Lebanon's framework agreement with Israel. pic. twitter.
Araghchi calls for mutual commitment to US-Iran agreement Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains committed to implementing the memorandum of understanding in good faith, based on what he described as the principle of "commitment for commitment". Araghchi said alleged violations of the agreement by the United States and Israel, particularly its first clause, were hindering efforts to restore regional security. "We seek to implement the memorandum of understanding in good faith, in accordance with the principle of commitment for commitment," he said, warning that Iran would take "decisive action" against any breach of the agreement by the other side.
Washington, DC [US], June 29 (ANI): Technical talks with Iran are scheduled to continue, indicating that both sides are actively working to de-escalate tensions, a US official told CBS News. Vessels will be allowed to move freely in the Strait of Hormuz, the official said. Additionally ABC News quoting an unnamed US Official reported that U.
US and Iran to discuss Hormuz tensions in Qatar, says report The United States and Iran are expected to hold direct talks in Doha on Tuesday aimed at resolving disputes over security and navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios, which cited US officials. The report said Washington and Tehran had agreed to halt mutual strikes and end ongoing US combat operations against Iran, creating an opening for negotiations focused on the strategic waterway. Axios reported that the planned meeting will take precedence over previously scheduled nuclear discussions, which have been postponed until the Hormuz dispute is addressed.
New Jersey governor says Trump has not achieved Iran war aims New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called on the Trump administration to explain what it has achieved through the war with Iran, arguing that the conflict's objectives have repeatedly shifted. "The administration's objectives have shifted repeatedly. The costs have soared.
Iraqi PM: Arrest of politicians, officials first step in wider anti-graft campaign Iraqi prime minister Ali al-Zaidi has described the arrest of dozens of politicians and senior officials as the first step in a wider campaign against corruption, as authorities continue sweeping raids across the country. The prime minister said the government would continue efforts to recover public funds and ensure that "power and weapons" remain exclusively in the hands of the state, Al Jazeera reported. The Iraqi News Agency (INA), citing the prime minister's office, said al-Zaidi had instructed officials to receive reports of corruption and negligence across government ministries.
