Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October.
Filter by source ▾
Kamala Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestine activists, Axios reports
Kamala Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestine activists, Axios reports Axios has reported that former US Vice President and Democratic party presidential candidate Kamala Harris privately called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week and has held several meetings with pro-Palestine progressives and activists. This comes after a slate of progressive candidates endorsed by Mamdani won primaries across New York, replacing establishment Democrats funded by pro-Israel groups.
Iran says it met with Qatar, Pakistan officials in Doha, but not US
Iran says it met with Qatar, Pakistan officials in Doha, but not US Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday that Iranian delegations held meetings with their Qatari and Pakistani counterparts, but did not meet US representatives. He added that the conversations with Qatar and Pakistan followed up on the implementation of the provisions included in Iran's memorandum of understanding with the US, especially in matters pertaining to Lebanon and the release of Iran’s frozen assets, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency.
US Envoy Whitaker Says NATO Has Moved Past Iran Operation Tensions
WASHINGTON -- US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Washington expects its alliance allies to demonstrate stronger alignment on defense spending, Ukraine support, and broader security challenges at next weeks summit in Ankara.
Is The Deal With Washington Fracturing Irans Elite Consensus
Two unusual incidents within a day of each other have exposed how deeply contested Tehrans memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Washington has become inside Irans own establishment, just months into Mojtaba Khamenei's tenure as supreme leader. The first challenge came from the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body that oversees the supreme leader.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s key word for Iran’s future: a people given a mission
Since becoming Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has repeatedly used ba’sat, a term rooted in divine mission, to cast Iranians not just as citizens but as a force tasked with carrying forward the Islamic Republic’s project at home and beyond.
Late Leader’s Funeral Must Symbolize National Unity: Iranian President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The president of Iran said the upcoming funeral procession for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei should serve as a symbol of national unity and cohesion, calling on all segments of society to avoid actions that could undermine solidarity.
How Israeli president's advisor worked to set up Reform Friends of Israel group
How Israeli president's advisor worked to set up Reform Friends of Israel group Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:44 Middle East Eye looks at the pro-Israel group affiliated to Nigel Farage's party and the figures behind it Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (L) speaks as deputy leader Richard Tice (C) and MP Suella Braverman (back R) look on during a party press conference in central London on February 17, 2026. (AFP) Off Israel 's lobbying of Nigel Farage's Reform UK is in the spotlight again following a parliamentary debate over pro-Israel influence on British politics last week. At the debate in parliament's Westminster Hall on a petition to "call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy", Reform's deputy leader Richard Tice declared : "This motion is antisemitic in its very motivation and at its core.
US security chief gloats over Irans World Cup exit
Iranians were indignant after the DHS head said he danced a happy dance while targeting their team US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, whose agency was responsible for enforcing controversial security measures targeting the Iranian soccer team at the World Cup, has said the job made him dance with joy and he was happy Iran was eliminated.
US security chief gloats over Iran's World Cup exit
Iranians were indignant after the DHS head said he "danced a happy dance" while targeting their team US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, whose agency was responsible for enforcing controversial security measures targeting the Iranian soccer team at the World Cup, has said the job made h
PDP's Mehbooba Mufti backs dialogue with Pakistan, writes to PMs of India and Pakistan
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 1 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said she has written to the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan, urging them to resume dialogue, while welcoming recent remarks by senior RSS leaders in support of engagement between the two neighbouring countries.
JD Vance dismisses Iran's peace talks denial as "Persian tactic", claims US holds "all the cards"
Washington, DC [US], July 1 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance has characterised Tehran's public denials regarding active talks with Washington as a 'Persian negotiating tactic', while asserting that the United States holds a commanding position regardless of the final outcome of the dialogue.
Araqchi Urges US to Leash Israel under Islamabad MoU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that any threat against Iran’s people or leadership would trigger an "immediate powerful response", stressing that the terms of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding clearly require the US to restrain the Zionist regime.
After Trading Attacks, U.S. and Iran Edge Back Toward Diplomacy
With negotiators in Qatar, oil prices are easing as shipowners send more vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, unblocking energy flows.
Araghchi warns Israel against threatening Iran’s leader
Araghchi warns Israel against threatening Iran’s leader Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a sharp warning after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was “marked for death”. “The terms of the Islamabad MoU are crystal clear and public for all to see,” Araghchi said. “POTUS has committed the US to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv.
Modi stresses free Hormuz navigation in call with Iranian president
The Indian PM has reiterated the need for lasting peace and stability amid talks to end the Middle East crisis in a call with Masoud Pezeshkian Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the need to maintain freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz during a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Starmer's legacy: Labour has a mountain to climb to recover its Muslim voters
Starmer's legacy: Labour has a mountain to climb to recover its Muslim voters Submitted by Emad Ahmed on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:58 The party's stance on Gaza caused a rupture with nearly half of its former voters deserting the party, especially in constituencies with large Muslim populations Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured in London in April, two months before his resignation announcement (AFP) Off In October 2023, as Israel was starting its genocide in Gaza, then-leader of the opposition Keir Starmer was asked a simple question during an LBC interview with Nick Ferrari about Israel’s use of deliberate starvation of Palestinians . Starmer said he thought Israel had a “right” to cut off electricity and water supplies to Palestinians living in Gaza, an act that would constitute a crime in modern warfare. He could not have been aware of the damage he had just inflicted on Labour amongst its core voters, including British Muslims.
Iran-US indirect talks continue in Doha
Iran-US indirect talks continue in Doha Indirect talks between Iran and the United States have continued in Doha since Tuesday night, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. The official said the discussions focused on the release of Iranian funds and the Strait of Hormuz. “Indirect negotiations began on Tuesday night.
Iran pushes for formal control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran pushes for formal control over Strait of Hormuz Iran is seeking international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to charge vessels entering or leaving the Gulf, two senior Iranian sources have told Reuters. The sources said Tehran is prepared to enforce that position by force if necessary. Under this month’s interim agreement with the United States to end their three-month conflict, Iran agreed to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without charge for 60 days.
Iran’s Missile, Drone Power Non-Negotiable: Defense Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian caretaker defense minister said the country’s defense, missile, and UAV capabilities are a “red line” of national security that will not be subject to any form of negotiation.
