New posts Featured entry 11:36 Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Sent Home From Hospital By RFE/RL Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi has been discharged from a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in Tehran and sent home, according to a statement by her foundation.
New posts 14:44 Qalibaf's New Post Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf Iran has appointed influential parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as its special representative for China affairs. Kian Sharifi and Radio Farda take a look at the appointment,which carries a message that extends well beyond bilateral ties -- and may be as much about Washington as it is about Beijing.
New posts 22:05 Trump Says He's Paused Planned Iran Strike As Peace Negotiations Continue U. S. President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump says he has paused a planned military strike on Iran to allow negotiations over ending the conflict in the Middle East, after Tehran submitted a new peace proposal through Pakistan.
Israel preparing to intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla, local media says Israeli media reported that Israel is preparing to intercept a Gaza-bound aid flotilla as dozens of vessels approach the Gaza Strip in an attempt to challenge the Israeli blockade. Activists aboard the 54-ship Global Sumud Flotilla earlier reported spotting a military vessel near the convoy, which is expected to reach Gaza’s waters within two days. According to Israel Hayom, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held security consultations on Sunday ahead of the flotilla’s arrival.
Former IRGC commander calls US naval blockade ‘act of war’ Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warned the United States to end its blockade of Iranian ports, saying Tehran’s military remained prepared for further confrontation. Speaking on Iranian state television, the former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander said: “We advise the US military to end the siege before the Sea of Oman becomes your graveyard. ” Rezaei described the blockade as an “act of war” and said Iran had the right to respond.
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.
Israeli strike in eastern Lebanon kills Islamic Jihad leader, daughter The National News Agency reported early Monday that an Israeli missile strike near Baalbek in eastern Lebanon killed a leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad and his daughter. The strike reportedly targeted an apartment housing a Palestinian family on the outskirts of the city. The attack came amid continuing Israeli operations despite a fragile ceasefire agreement announced on 17 April and extended on Friday for another 45 days through early July.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman taunts Trump with movie clip Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared a clip from The Apprentice, a biographical film about US President Donald Trump’s early career, as part of a broader wave of Iranian messaging criticising Washington. The scene posted by Baghaei features lawyer Roy Cohn outlining “rules for winning”, including “no matter what happens, you claim victory and never admit defeat”. Baghaei’s post on X came amid growing criticism by Iranian officials of Trump’s handling of the conflict.
Former US defence chief says he rejected Netanyahu’s Iran assessment Former US defence secretary and CIA director Robert Gates recalled a 2009 conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which Netanyahu argued that Iran would quickly collapse if attacked militarily. Speaking on Face the Nation, Gates said Netanyahu told him the Iranian government would “crumble at the first attack”. Gates said he rejected the argument, telling Netanyahu he was “dead wrong” and underestimated “the resilience of the Iranians”.
Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the country’s growth.
Washington DC [US], May 18 (ANI): Following US President Donald Trump's visit to China, the White House has announced that China has agreed to buy atleast USD 17 billion worth of agricultural products annually across three years, as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached
Lebanese and Kuwaiti leaders discuss regional tensions Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke with Kuwaiti Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah about regional developments and tensions affecting their countries, according to the National News Agency. Aoun expressed “the solidarity of the Lebanese people with their Kuwaiti brothers and sisters during these critical times the region is experiencing”, the agency reported. The emir thanked Aoun and said: “Kuwait always stands by Lebanon and its people, especially in this critical phase, and supports the steps taken by Lebanon to achieve security and stability and restore its sovereignty over all its territory.
Ulyanov suggests Iran appoint special representative to Russia Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov suggested that Iran consider appointing a special envoy to Russia similar to the arrangement Tehran recently established with China. In a post on X, Ulyanov responded to reports that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had been appointed as a special envoy to China. “Isn’t it equally relevant to consider something similar in relations with Russia?
(260518) -- TEHRAN, May 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Interior Ministry spokesperson Ali Zeinivand speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, May 16, 2026. Zeinivand said on Saturday that the country has no concerns about supplying essential goods, emphasizing that Iran cannot be blockaded.
Houthis reaffirm support for Hamas after commander’s killing Yemen’s Houthis reaffirmed support for Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip following the reported killing of senior Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad. In a condolence message posted on Telegram, Houthi military leader Yusuf Hassan al-Madani described al-Haddad’s death as a major loss for the Palestinian movement and the wider region. Al-Madani said the Houthis would continue what he called joint efforts with Hamas and allied factions “until victory is achieved”.
French opposition leader attacks ‘European complicity’ in Iran conflict French opposition leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon condemned what he described as “European complicity” in the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered a wider regional conflict. In a post on X, Mélenchon said: “Trump and Netanyahu’s crude threats to destroy Iran are only possible thanks to European complicity. ” He added: “The world’s peace is reduced to the interests of Trump and Netanyahu’s colonialism.
The news outlet claimed that the island has received attack UAVs amid fear of an invasion Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed possible attacks on US assets in the region, Axios claimed on Sunday, citing classified intelligence reports.
Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz with French and South Korean ministers Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with French and South Korean officials on regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts linked to tensions in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said Araghchi and his French counterpart discussed “bilateral issues, the latest regional developments, and current diplomatic trends”. During a separate call with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, Araghchi said: “Insecurity imposed on the region and its global consequences are the result of the aggressive actions of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran”.
Charity workers killed in Israeli strike on community kitchen in Gaza Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinians on Sunday, including three charity workers in Deir el-Balah, according to reports from Gaza. Additional deaths were reported in Khan Younis and Beit Lahiya. Al Jazeera reported that the strike in Deir el-Balah targeted a community kitchen.
Responding to the resumption of the trial of activists who organized Tiananmen vigils in Hong Kong, Amnesty International Hong Kong’s spokesperson Fernando Cheung said: “As closing arguments begin in this trial, the Hong Kong authorities must confront the basic injustice at its heart: commemorating victims of human rights abuses is compassionate, not criminal. Holding people […] The post Hong Kong: Activists’ unjust trial for peaceful Tiananmen commemoration resumes appeared first on Amnesty International .
