Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Iraqi Kurdistan president’s office confirms Barzani’s US-Iran backchannel role
Iraqi Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani played a role in relaying messages between the United States and Iran and in efforts to ease tensions, a spokesperson confirmed to Iran International on Sunday.
Israel and Honduras sign Security Cooperation Pact
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 16 (ANI/TPS): Israel and Honduras signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to strengthen security cooperation and expand strategic ties between the two countries. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and Honduran Defence Minister Enrique Rodriguez Burchard signed the agreement during an official visit to Israel by a senior Honduran defence delegation.
Report: US envoy Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt
Report: US envoy Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt Hamas leaders met on Sunday in Egypt with President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner, who is seeking to push a Gaza plan rejected by Israel, sources with knowledge of the talks told AFP. Hamas in the meeting reiterated its commitment to the deal while Kushner pushed for strong disarmament and an end to any future Hamas role in running Gaza, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the diplomatic sensitivities.
Iranian parliament advances bill to curb foreign influence
Iranian parliament advances bill to curb foreign influence Iran's parliament approved on Sunday the general principles of a bill that would criminalise interviews and other communications with media deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic, including US or Israeli media and outlets financed by either country, Iran's Shargh newspaper reported. Osman Salari, a member of parliament's judicial and legal commission, said the individual provisions of the bill, which is aimed at countering foreign intelligence influence, have yet to be debated and approved. Reports about the bill's details should not yet be considered final, Salari told the Mizan news agency.
Hamas leader meets Egyptian intelligence chief
Hamas leader meets Egyptian intelligence chief A Hamas delegation has met Egypt's intelligence chief, Hassan Rashad, in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein to discuss the implementation of the US-backed post-war plan for Gaza. The delegation, led by Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, expressed a commitment to the US-backed plan, according to Egyptian state media. AFP quoted a Hamas official saying: "The delegation will brief Egyptian officials on Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, and al-Hayya will emphasise the movement’s commitment and readiness to implement the agreement as soon as Israel announces its commitment to it.
Iran’s Top Banker Visits Iraq to Advance Trade Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati has traveled to Baghdad to hold talks with Iraqi banking and economic officials.
Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threats
Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): The Iranian Parliament is set to hold a virtual session on Sunday to review crucial legislation aimed at overseeing the Strait of Hormuz and countering foreign influence, even as senior Iranian lawmakers launched sharp verbal attacks against US President Donald Trump over his threats regarding the strategic waterway.
Germany has chosen Israel over international law
Germany has chosen Israel over international law Submitted by Jurgen Mackert on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 20:39 The state's commitment to the murderous Netanyahu regime outstrips its dedication to preserving democracy at home Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are pictured in Jerusalem on 7 December 2025 (Ariel Schalit/AFP) Off Two events in Germany last month shed light on the country’s stance on international law and its own democracy. On 20 July, the anniversary of a failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler, new German recruits were sworn in at the Bendlerblock , which housed army headquarters during the Nazi period and was simultaneously the centre of a resistance group led by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, whose members were executed at the site after their failed coup. In recent years, during speeches at the ceremonies for new recruits, top German government officials have praised democracy and emphasised the importance of the rule of law for world peace and freedom.
Iran Urges Enhanced Transport Cooperation with Tajikistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq called for speeding up and operationalizing cooperation with Tajikistan in rail, road, air, port and logistics sectors.
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington
A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.
Iranian VP Proposes Union of Persian-Speaking Countries
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref proposed establishing a “Union of Persian-Speaking Countries and Regions” to strengthen cultural and civilizational cooperation among Persian-speaking communities.
Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: Report
Washington, DC [US], August 16 (ANI): Discontent with Washington is mounting across the Persian Gulf region as regional allies are growing weary of the negotiations to secure a peace deal with Iran.
Emirati academic's barbed tweet on Pakistan exposes UAE unease over Mecca pact
Emirati academic's barbed tweet on Pakistan exposes UAE unease over Mecca pact Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 08/16/2026 - 06:02 Disparaging remarks by Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a former aide to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, on Pakistan's ‘poverty, illiteracy’ and nuclear arsenal spark online backlash. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on 7 August 2026 (Handout/Turkish presidency's press office/AFP) Off Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a prominent Emirati political analyst and former aide to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, has mocked Pakistan for its “poor” economic and social indicators and yet “opportunistically posturing itself to defend a country among the 20 largest economies in the world”. On 15 August, Abdulla wrote on X: “It is one of the paradoxes of time that a country where a quarter of its population is poor, a third of its population is illiterate, its national income is $400 billion, and it has suffered from corrupt military rule since its founding, chronic internal unrest, and wars with its closest neighbors—yet all its qualifications are 170 nuclear bombs—opportunistically postures itself to defend a country among the 20 largest economies in the world.
Trump Welcomes Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Defense Pact
New posts 00:06 Trump Welcomes Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Defense Pact US President Donald Trump said he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan -- one the participants said was not aimed at Tehran but which comes amid attacks by Iran on Saudi and other Gulf Arab nations.
Oman negotiations, reopening of Hormuz are two separate issues: Iranian FM Araghchi
Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the ongoing bilateral negotiations between Iran and Oman are 'completely separate' from the issue of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Morning recap
Morning recap Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has reiterated that talks with Oman and reopening of Hormuz were “two separate issues” and the two countries “may reach an outcome soon”. “The routes that existed previously are no longer functional, so a new route needs to be defined,” he said. Israel, meanwhile, launched more strikes in southern Lebanon.
Senior Iranian Authorities Discuss National Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A meeting of the heads of Iran’s three branches of government was held on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in the country.
Iran Eager to Broaden Economic Ties with Tajikistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed the need to utilize the economic and commercial capacities of Iran and Tajikistan to develop bilateral relations.
