Tehran [Iran], May 26 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic outreach amid shifting geopolitical alignments in West Asia, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has extended a sweeping invitation to Muslim nations to collaborate with Tehran in addressing regional instabilities. The Iranian leader expressed these views on Tuesday in a post on X.
Halal food at the wedding? Hard-right Restore leader's son marries daughter of Libyan academic Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:21 Rupert Lowe's party could play decisive role in crucial Makerfield vote, but many online supporters aren't happy about his son's wedding Rupert Lowe photographed in London on 5 July 2024, a day after the general election in which he was elected as MP for Great Yarmouth (AFP) Off Restore Britain, a party led by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe which vows to reverse the "Islamisation of Britain", is receiving more public attention than ever. Enthusiastically endorsed by South African-born billionaire and X owner Elon Musk, Restore has become a significant player in next month's Makerfield by-election, in which Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is standing to be elected as a Labour MP.
BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to continue playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue to safeguard the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and promote peace and stability in the Middle East and the world, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Tuesday.
President Trump’s proposal to end the war with Iran would delay tackling the most contentious issues — a tactic that has had mixed results in Gaza.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The head of the office of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the late leader's unique personality.
African nations seek security ties with Turkey through ‘Somalia model’ Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:55 Ankara is assessing requests from African states looking to establish closer security and economic ties A Turkish drilling ship, The Cagri Bey, is seen in the water in Mogadishu on 10 April 2026 (AFP) Off African nations are increasingly pursuing the “Somali model” that Ankara and Mogadishu have developed over the years, seeking deeper ties with Turkey in hopes of receiving security and economic assistance, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler told journalists over the weekend. “In response to requests, we continue to provide training and technical support to the armed forces of African countries and contribute to their capacity building,” he said during the Efes military drills in western Turkey. “In this context, several other countries are requesting the same model we implemented in Somalia.
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Highlighting a unified stance among Quad partners on maintaining global maritime stability, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday stated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio updated members on the progress of crucial diplomatic negotiations with Iran over the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
Trump calls for 'mandatory' adherence to Abraham Accords in Iran truce talks US President Donald Trump on Monday threw a new wrench into any deal to end the war on Iran, saying that Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations must normalise ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal. The remarks took a US diplomat and an Arab diplomat by surprise. Both said that it was unlikely there would be any movement on normalisation.
Iran and Iraq discuss role of 'dialogue and diplomacy' in the region Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Iraqi counterpart Nizar Amidi in a call on Tuesday discussed regional issues, Tehran's state-media reports. They discussed enhancing regional security and stability through mutual understanding, and emphasised " the importance of stopping the war and ending tensions in the region through dialogue and diplomacy".
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], May 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday sparked a political controversy after making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi while criticising the Centre's foreign policy and relations with neighbouring countries.
UAE and Bahrain fail to join GCC condemnation of Somaliland opening embassy in Jerusalem Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:48 A range of Arab and Muslim states denounce 'illegal' move by the breakaway Somali state Somaliland prison guards parade at the 35th Independence Day celebrations near the presidential palace in Hargeisa's Shap neighbourhood on 18 May 2026 (Kang-Chun Cheng/AFP) Off The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have failed to join fellow Gulf states in condemning Somaliland's plan to open a new embassy in Jerusalem. Somaliland’s ambassador to Israel , Mohamed Hagi, said on Tuesday that the move came after Israel became the first and only state to recognise the breakaway Somali region in 2025. “Israel will also establish its embassy in Hargeisa, reflecting growing friendship, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation between our two peoples,” he added, referring to the Somaliland capital.
Tehran [Iran], May 26 (ANI): The Iranian government announced plans to restore international internet access in the 'coming days', following a decision by a special cyberspace task force formed to review restrictions imposed on connectivity.
Tehran [Iran], May 26 (ANI): As the security situation continues to evolve in the West Asia and Gulf region, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Tuesday that the area would no longer serve as a shield to American military bases. He made the statement while delivering remarks as the Hajj pilgrimage commences.
Iran's Supreme Leader vows Middle East will no longer be 'safe haven' for the US Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Tuesday that countries in the region will no longer be a "safe haven" for the US and its military bases. He called on Muslim states and international governements to "pursue shared interests" for creating a new regional and global order. "I sincerely invite all Islamic countries and governments to friendship and cooperation for the common good," Khamenei added.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the necessity of advancing technological capabilities and adopting cutting-edge know-how in the country’s defense and security strategies, highlighting the importance of continuous modernization in military systems.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed condolences to the Chinese government and people following a deadly mining accident in China’s Shanxi Province that left numerous miners dead and injured.
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday sharply criticised the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for unrestricted maritime passage. On his flight to New Delhi ahead of the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Rubio said that the Strait of Hormuz should be 'open without tolls' and 'no country in the world is accepting of a tolling system except Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message on Tuesday, May 26, on the occasion of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Efforts to secure a US-Iran agreement face a crucial test after US forces carried out strikes in southern Iran while negotiators from Tehran travelled to Qatar for fresh talks. Washington says the attacks were conducted in self-defence, while Iranian officials insist progress in negotiations does not mean a deal is imminent. Meanwhile, tensions are rising sharply in Lebanon, where Israel is threatening stronger action despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the wider conflict.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in separate messages to Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, congratulated the Lebanese government, nation, and resistance movement on the anniversary of Resistance and Liberation Day.
