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Tehran [Iran], August 24 (ANI): Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Monday for talks with Iranian officials, with Tehran describing the visit as part of the 'very good and distinguished relations' between the two countries.
Tehran [Iran], August 24 (ANI): Iran on Monday signaled that while it has not received an invitation to join the Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan led Mecca Agreement, proposals have been made for discussions on regional security issues. The remarks were made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei during a press conference today.
Israel bars two Swedish MEPs from entering occupied West Bank Israel has refused entry to two Swedish members of the European Parliament who were seeking to visit the occupied West Bank. Jonas Sjostedt and Hanna Gedin, both members of Sweden’s Left Party, were turned away at Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, according to Israel’s foreign ministry. The ministry accused the two lawmakers of having “consistently acted against Israel”, including by calling for international legal proceedings against Israelis.
Chinese President Xi calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a diplomatic solution to the Middle East crisis during talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Beijing on Monday. “China has always advocated for a comprehensive ceasefire [and] resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means,” Xi said, according to China's foreign ministry. He stressed that “the sovereignty and security of regional countries including Jordan should be respected”, while highlighting Jordan's “unique and important role in the region”.
The E1 project has put the UAEs relationship with Israel and the future of the Abraham Accords under growing strain The joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim countries was one of the clearest diplomatic signals of recent weeks.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf hit back at US attempts to portray Iran as facing an economic crisis, highlighting food insecurity in the US and denouncing Washington for trying to conceal its own failures with false claims.
Tehran says regional security talks have been proposed as the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani alliance elicits concern in Israel Iran has denied reports that it has been invited to join the Mecca defense pact comprising Saudi Arabia, Türkiye. and Pakistan, while confirming that proposals have been made for talks with the three countries on regional security.
Colombia lifts coal export ban on Israel imposed over Gaza genocide Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:52 The decree follows Colombia's recognition of Israeli rule over Syria's occupied Golan Heights Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella speaks during a press conference at the Palacio de San Carlos in Bogota on 12 August 2026 (Esteban Vega La Rotta/AFP) Off Colombia’s new right-wing government has authorised coal exports to Israel , overturning an embargo imposed by former President Gustavo Petro to prevent Colombian resources from fuelling Israel’s genocide in Gaza . Trade Minister Mauricio Gomez Amin announced the decision on Friday in a video alongside President Abelardo de la Espriella, who held up the document. “We have the decree that authorises the export of coal,” Gomez Amin said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei announced that Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday, Ausgust 25, for talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, on bilateral and regional issues.
The Greens should not be eclipsed by the Burnham bounce - this is their moment Submitted by Tom Blackburn on Thu, 08/13/2026 - 10:17 As the planet burns, the Greens should not retreat; instead they should capitalise on Westminster inertia, positioning themselves as the party for real social change People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse on London's Parliament Hill. Britain and Europe are on course to experience one of the hottest summers on record, 12 August 2026 (Seiya Tanase/NurPhoto) Off In recent years, the Green Party has firmly established itself as the primary electoral outlet for left-leaning voters in England and Wales disillusioned by Labour’s domestic, economic and foreign policy. Its more combative approach under Zack Polanski , its firm stance in support of Palestinian liberation and left-populist economic policies have all enabled it to make significant inroads into Labour’s fragmenting progressive base.
Iraq calls for joint security council between Saudi Arabia and Iran Iraq has called for creating a joint security council between Iran and Saudi Arabia, citing a "crisis of trust" between the two countries, a senior Iraqi official told state broadcaster Iraqiya TV. Qasim al-Araji, the national security adviser to the Iraqi prime minister, indicated that Baghdad had presented the proposal to both Tehran and Riyadh.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Parliament speaker ridiculed US President Donald Trump’s economic policies toward Iran, saying Washington’s attempts to pressure the Islamic Republic have produced a “frozen economy” while the consequences are returning to the US like a boomerang.
Oman foreign minister set to visit Tehran amid ongoing talks over Hormuz Strait Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi is expected to visit Tehran on Tuesday amid ongoing talks between Iran and Muscat over the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian foreign ministry indicated on Monday. "This trip is in line with strengthening Iran-Oman bilateral cooperation and continuing sustained political consultations between the two sides as littoral states of the Strait of Hormuz, to help bolster peace and stability in the region," the ministry's spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sayyed Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc in the Lebanese Parliament, praised Iran’s resistance to US-Israeli aggression and its firm diplomacy during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
New posts 08:04 Pakistan Army Chief To Visit Tehran Amid Mediation Efforts Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, will visit Tehran on August 24, as Islamabad continues its efforts to mediate an end to the war in the Middle East, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
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.
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