TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi highlighted the importance of strategic relations between Iran and China, calling for accelerated implementation of bilateral agreements and joint projects.
Netanyahu denounces Iran as 'savages' who cannot be dealt with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the "savages" who rule Iran as he hailed US President Donald Trump's new campaign of economic pressure. Recounting a recent meeting with Trump, Netanyahu said they had discussed the possibility of diplomacy with the Islamic republic and added: "I doubt, however, that an agreement can be reached with that group there, with those savages. "I tell you - an agreement cannot be reached," Netanyahu told an event late Tuesday at an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi assigned the country’s newly appointed ambassador to Belarus to pursue stronger bilateral ties, with an emphasis on expanding economic cooperation between Tehran and Minsk.
by Hummam Sheikh Ali DAMASCUS, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Washington's formal removal of Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism has marked another milestone in a striking transformation of relations between Washington and Damascus, less than two years after the fall of the former Syrian government.
John Ratcliffes trip revolved around intelligence service contacts, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced trip to Moscow on Tuesday was for contact between the US and Russian security services, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed Iran’s commitment to peace and regional stability through cooperation with neighboring states.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Oman said they have agreed on a phased framework aimed at facilitating the resumption of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while safeguarding the sovereign rights of the two countries.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A deputy foreign minister outlined Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway will remain closed until the US fulfills its commitments and Iran’s security concerns are addressed.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: US President Donald Trump sent an agreement to Congress on the civil nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia, maintaining that his position that the pact will only move forward if the kingdom joins the Abraham Accords and recognises Israel, a US official told Reuters on Tuesday. US Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused Trump of profiting from the war on Iran, describing it as "pure corruption". He said in a post on X that the US president "turned the White House into a pay-to-play casino" and "pocketed over a billion dollars" since returning to office.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for stronger cooperation among Muslim countries, saying greater regional unity is essential to promoting security, peace and stability across the West Asia region.
Recent visits to Tehran by regional mediators were part of a White House “deception operation,” the hardline Kayhan newspaper said on Wednesday, following separate visits by Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.
US senator Van Hollen accuses Trump of profiting from war on Iran US Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused Donald Trump of profiting from the war on Iran, describing it as "pure corruption". "Trump’s turned the White House into a pay-to-play casino. While prices are going up for Americans, things couldn’t be going better for his stock portfolio," he said in a post on X.
New posts 00:06 Iran, Oman Working On New Hormuz Maritime Traffic Settings "The Strait of Hormuz has no more than two coastal countries, and these two countries are simply the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman, declared Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi to the countrys state media on August 25.
New posts 17:24 Trump Says He Thinks Mojtaba Khamenei Is Alive A man in Tehran walks past a banner depicting Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since February. US President Donald Trump says he thinks the man named Irans supreme leader in March, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive.
Bangladesh could join Mecca pact, official suggests Bangladesh may be joining the defence agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan earlier this month. Bangladeshi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir told reporters on Monday that his country has been invited to participate in what has become known as the Mecca pact, but did not say who extended the invitation. Reuters news agency, however, cited an unnamed source saying Riyadh had reached out to Dhaka.
Israel expels Dutch representatives from Gaza coordination center Israel expelled Dutch representatives from a Gaza coordination centre after the Netherlands announced its decision to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar said in a post on X that the representatives will be "expelled immediately" from the International Support Center for Gaza in Kiryat Gat, and were asked to leave Israel within a week. Saar said the decision, approved by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was in response to what he called a "series of anti-Israel moves" by the Dutch government.
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
UK backs US efforts for diplomatic solution on Iran British Finance Minister John Healey said on Tuesday that the UK supports US efforts to secure a diplomatic solution on Iran and welcomed steps to increase pressure after the US announced expanded sanctions on Iran on Monday. Healey also called on Iran to cease its “de-stabilising activity” across the region, including in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel to move forward with nuclear pact US President Donald Trump sent an agreement to Congress on the civil nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia, maintaining that his position that the pact will only move forward if the kingdom joins the Abraham Accords and recognises Israel, a U. S. administration official told Reuters on Tuesday.
Tehran [Iran], August 26 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that 'strengthening convergence among Muslim countries' is essential to establishing security, peace and stability in the region, calling for greater unity and cooperation among Islamic states, according to Iran's state-run IRNA.
