Iran’s nuclear programme prioritises people over politics

Tehran: Iran’s nuclear programme continues to be a subject of international debate, with Tehran reiterating its commitment to peaceful, civilian applications of nuclear technology. The statement, issued by the Consulate General of the Islamic...

Greece and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of civilians

A Palestinian man shows blood stains on his palm after he carried casualties among people seeking aid supplies from the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025. [Hatem Khaled/Reuters] Greece...

Iran Rejects Accusations of Intent to Eliminate Israel

(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has refuted claims that Tehran seeks to annihilate Israel. His statement comes about a month after Iran and Israel were involved in an extraordinary exchange of hostilities. In an interview,...

All options on the table if Israel does not deliver on Gaza pledges: EU's Kallas

All options are on the table if Israel does not deliver on its pledges to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza, the European Union's top diplomat said on Tuesday. "The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible," EU foreign policy...

Iran declares nuclear discussions with Russia, China

(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Tehran will hold discussions with Russia and China on Tuesday regarding its nuclear program. Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed the talks will also address recent threats from Britain,...

Cardinal calls Israel’s policy in Gaza ‘morally unjustifiable’ after visit

Israel’s government is pursuing an “unacceptable and morally unjustifiable” policy in Gaza, the Catholic Latin patriarch of Jerusalem said after visiting a church in the territory that was attacked by Israeli forces last week and meeting...

Israel expands military operation into central Gaza

Massive fire forces closure of Iran’s Anzali free zone

A major fire broke out in the Venus Complex within the Anzali Free Zone in the northern Iranian province of Guilan, forcing authorities to shut down the entire area and restrict public access until further notice. Mehdi Kazemian, spokesperson for...

Turkey Eyes New Deal with Iraq on Idled Oil Pipeline

Turkey will seek a new deal with Iraq on an oil export pipeline between the two countries that’s been idled for more than two years in a payment dispute. Ankara is unhappy with the underutilization of the pipeline under the current deal and sees...

Columbia University expels, suspends dozens over pro-Palestine protests

Columbia University has suspended or expelled dozens of students for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The university said in a statement on Tuesday that it was punishing an unspecified number of students who took part in the May...

We will strike Iran again if necessary. Trump

Iran says reimposing UN sanctions would complicate nuclear standoff

DUBAI: Reimposing international sanctions on Iran would make the "situation" over its nuclear programme more complex, state media quoted Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi as saying on Tuesday (Jul 22). He was speaking ahead of a...

US-Israel aggression on Gaza goes beyond all moral standards

Sheikh Naim Qassem issued a statement on Tuesday, saying that "American-Israeli aggression have exceeded all human and moral standards." He said that the international silence towards the aggression against Gaza undermines international law. The...

Iran, Turkey Urge Joint Muslim Action against Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Monday held a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). They discussed the bilateral...

Iran rules out abandoning nuclear enrichment as talks to begin with European powers

Iran will not abandon its nuclear programme, including uranium enrichment, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said before renewed talks with European powers set to be held in Istanbul on Friday. The dialogue with Britain, France and Germany –...

Gaza war: Is the UK selling arms to Israel?

Matt Murphy & Thomas SpencerBBC Verify ShareSave UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has condemned Israel's conduct in Gaza and said that Britain could "do more in the coming weeks" if the Israeli government does not change how it is pursuing the war...

Voice of Revolutionary Poetry Goes Silent: Afghanistan Mourns Turab

Prominent Pashto poet Matiullah Turab passed away last night at the age of 54 in a hospital in Khost due to a heart attack. His sudden death has drawn reactions from the caretaker government, former officials, national athletes, and many citizens,...

Australian Parliament resumes with pro-Palestinian protests, calls for Israel sanctions

Australia's Parliament resumed Tuesday for the first time since the center-left Labor Party won one of the nation's largest-ever majorities in the May elections. The day was largely ceremonial, with reminders of conflict in the Middle East....

Iran Won’t Abandon Enrichment: FM

"Iran will not give up nuclear enrichment,” Araqchi confirmed in exclusive interview with Fox News. Asked why Iran would not import enriched uranium as part of a deal, Araqchi said, “Well, because this is an achievement, a scientific achievement...

Iran conducts suborbital test with Qased satellite carrier

Iran successfully conducted a suborbital test with the Qased satellite Carrier to evaluate new technologies developed by Iran Space Agency (ISA) to improve the performance of Iranian satellites, satellite carriers, and space systems. The tests...