The visit comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticising Iran … More
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US works on ‘comprehensive response’ on Iran, urges Israel to exercise restraint
The United States said it is working with allies on a coordinated response to Iran’s drone and missile strikes on … More
Israel’s response may trigger dangerous cycle of retaliatory strikes with Iran
The eyes of the world are fixed on Israel as it contemplates its response to Iran’s retaliatory attacks following Israel’s … More
Iran seizes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz: Reports
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the Iranian state-run IRNA news … More
China Urges US To Play “Constructive Role” In Middle East
China urged the United States to play “a constructive role” in the Middle East on Friday after its top diplomat … More
Russia and Germany urge restraint as Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge
Russia and Germany on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said it was preparing … More
Iran says it can close Hormuz Strait, views Israeli presence in UAE as threat
The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s navy said on Tuesday Israel’s presence in the United Arab Emirates was viewed as … More
Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria killed 2 generals and 5 other officers, Iran says
An Israeli airstrike that demolished Iran’s consulate in Syria on Monday killed two Iranian generals and five officers, according to … More
US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
The United States and allies warned Iran on Friday that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if … More
Hezbollah tells Iran it would fight alone in any war with Israel
With ally Hamas under attack in Gaza, the head of Iran’s Quds Force visited Beirut in February to discuss the … More
Report claims Yemen’s Houthis have a hypersonic missile, possibly raising stakes in Red Sea crisis
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim to have a new, hypersonic missile in their arsenal, Russia’s state media reported Thursday, potentially raising … More
China, Iran and Russia stage joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman
The navies of China, Iran and Russia have begun joint drills in the Gulf of Oman, their fifth common military … More
Iran launches ‘domestically developed’ imaging satellite from Russia
Russia has launched an Iranian-made research satellite into orbit amid rising tensions with the West. The Pars 1 remote sensing … More
US and UK launch fourth round of strikes on Yemen’s Houthis to protect Red Sea trade
On Saturday, US and UK warplanes has launched a joint attack on 18 sites in Yemen controlled by the Houthi … More
Iran forces kill Jaish al-Adl terrorists inside Pakistan territory: Report
Iran’s military forces killed senior Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice) militant group commander Ismail Shahbakhsh and some of his companions … More
‘I don’t believe the Iranians want a broader war’: Saudi foreign minister
In an interview with FRANCE 24 on tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said his country was … More
Iran unveils air defence systems as Middle East tensions soar
“The Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh low-altitude air defence system, built by the ministry of defence, were unveiled … More
‘Up in the air’: Red Sea crisis puts Yemen peace process on hold
As recently as December, painstaking negotiations were gaining ground and the United Nations said the warring parties had agreed to … More