Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War.
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Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics
Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 12:03 Meanwhile, a man receives a harsh sentence for anti-establishment protest footage, a writer argues that the war burst Dubai’s bubble, and a wave of espionage-related arrests sparks concern The aftermath of Israeli air strikes in the Burj al-Chamali area near the southern city of Tyre, Lebanon, 2 June 2026 (Kawnat Haju/AFP) Off Iranian establishment criticises 'silence' on Lebanon Iran ’s inaction over Israel ’s escalating war on Lebanon has drawn criticism from figures within the Iranian establishment. Iran had made ending Israeli attacks on Lebanon one of the main conditions for its ongoing ceasefire with the US . However, as the Israeli onslaught in Lebanon intensified in recent days, some media figures criticised what they described as Iran’s limited response, which was confined to condemnation and threats.
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Leader Warns of Enemy’s Hybrid Campaign, Urges Iranians to Preserve Unity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s adversaries have shifted their focus to psychological and hybrid warfare after failing to achieve their objectives through military confrontation, calling on all Iranians to safeguard national cohesion.
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Hezbollah chief says northern Israel not safe as long as Lebanese villages are bombed
Hezbollah chief says northern Israel not safe as long as Lebanese villages are bombed Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has said that as long as Lebanese villages were being bombed and people were being killed by Israeli forces, northern Israel will not be safe.
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Qaani: Israeli Regime Must Retreat to Pre-War Positions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani said the minimum demand of the resistance is for the Zionist regime to retreat to the positions it held before the start of the 40-day war of aggression against Iran.
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Trump condemns 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end war on Iran
Trump condemns 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end war on Iran President Donald Trump condemned a vote in the US House seeking to order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, suggesting the "unpatriotic" move disrupted negotiations with Tehran. The largely symbolic vote came "right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. "Who would do such an unpatriotic thing.
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Shortages of addiction medicines raise fears of relapse in Iran
Shortages and rising prices of addiction treatment medicines are disrupting care for many people with substance dependence in Iran, raising concerns that patients could relapse or turn to more dangerous drugs, a former addiction treatment official said on Thursday.
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Source Rejects Claims of Iranian Drone Attack on Kuwait Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A military source dismissed US and Kuwaiti claims that an Iranian drone struck a civilian airport in Kuwait, describing the images circulated in support of the allegation as a fabricated scene.
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Lebanon: Another peacekeeper dies in new attack
A UN peacekeeper serving in Lebanon died early Thursday after mortar fire on his position near Marjayoun in the country’s southeast, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has announced.
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Undeclared chemical weapons found in Syria, including type used in notorious Ghouta massacre
Chemical weapons inspectors have uncovered a significant cache of previously undeclared chemical weapons in Syria – including rockets of the same type used in the notorious 2013 Ghouta attack – in what the UN’s top disarmament official called a “momentous discovery” for international security.
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From the Field: In crisis-hit Middle East, renewables power daily life
Across the Middle East, countries facing severe energy access challenges are turning to renewables to power essential infrastructure, from hospitals to schools and street lighting.
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From food lines in Somalia to clinics in Afghanistan, Hormuz crisis sends shockwaves through global aid networks
What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly becoming a food security crisis elsewhere, with UN agencies warning of rising hunger in Africa and malnourished children being turned away from medical clinics in Afghanistan.
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Cheers as US House passes resolution on Trump's Iran war powers - video
The floor of the US House of Representatives broke out in cheers after lawmakers voted to oblige Donald Trump to seek approval from Congress to continue the Iran war or withdraw troops. A small group of Republicans voted with the Democrats for the resolution, which now passes to the Senate. It was the fourth attempt to vote on reining in Trump's powers to continue the conflict.
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Israel seeks to recruit ultranationalists for police unit at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel seeks to recruit ultranationalists for police unit at Al-Aqsa Mosque Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 12:06 Palestinian officials warn move signals deeper cooperation between Israeli authorities and Temple Mount groups seeking destruction of Jerusalem site Israeli police keep watch during a raid by ultranationalists into Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on 18 June 2023 (AFP/Jewel Samad) Off Israeli authorities are seeking to recruit ultranationalists and settlers into police units deployed at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, according to a report by Haaretz . Daniel Lerach, deputy commander of the police unit responsible for the mosque, issued online appeals for the recruitment of what he described as “religious officers” to serve at the site. “Anyone who wants to take part in implementing sovereignty is welcome to contact me,” Lerach wrote in messages circulated on social media and WhatsApp groups, including ones linked to Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
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Lebanon president says Wednesday's deal 'last chance' for comprehensive truce
Lebanon president says Wednesday's deal 'last chance' for comprehensive truce Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that an agreement on implementing a ceasefire announced in Washington after talks with Israel was the "last chance" to reach a comprehensive truce. "The results of the fourth round of negotiations, and the statement issued from it, which included very important points in Lebanon's favour, represent the last chance to enter into a final, comprehensive ceasefire. Each party bears responsibility" if it fails to respond positively, Aoun said, according to a statement from his office.
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Pakistan's fuel breakdown exposes administrative failure as petrol crisis deepens
Balochistan [Pakistan] June 4 (ANI): Residents of Quetta are enduring severe hardships as an escalating petrol shortage has brought daily life to a standstill, exposing serious shortcomings in the provincial administration's ability to manage essential supplies.
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India: Release all hostages and end cycle of violence in Manipur
Amnesty International calls for the immediate and unconditional release of civilians being held hostage by armed groups in Manipur, warning that their continued captivity reflects a deepening human rights crisis amid the authorities’ ongoing failure to protect people from escalating ethnic violence in the state. Twenty people have been taken hostage by armed groups from the Kuki and Naga communities in Manipur following escalating inter-ethnic tensions […] The post India: Release all hostages and end cycle of violence in Manipur appeared first on Amnesty International .
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Iran sidelines ultra-hardliners from pro-government nightly rallies
Supporters of the ultra-hardline Paydari Front were removed earlier this week from nightly state-organized rallies backing the Islamic Republic, in an apparent effort to contain hardline pressure as talks with the United States continue, Iran International has learned.
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IRGC says Israel must withdraw to pre-war positions in Lebanon
IRGC says Israel must withdraw to pre-war positions in Lebanon The head of the Quds Force, the foreign arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said that Israel must pull back from its current front lines in Lebanon to pre-war positions. "Supporting the resistance in Lebanon is the duty of all of us, and removing Israel from the region is an attainable goal for Muslims," Esmail Qaani said in a post on social media. "The minimum demand of the resistance is the withdrawal of the usurping regime (Israel) to the position it held before the start of the 40-day war.
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Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Women and children were among those killed when Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in several areas.
