Iran’s government is considering three proposals to curb gasoline consumption as war damage, import difficulties and a widening gap between domestic production and demand put growing pressure on fuel supplies.
Houthi missile barrage hits Mocha port as fighting escalates in Yemen Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 08/16/2026 - 10:32 Officials say Houthi strikes have damaged civilian property in Marib and caused an estimated $16m in losses at the strategic Red Sea port The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel protrudes from the water at the Port of Mocha in Yemen on 10 August 2026 (Khaled Ziad/AFP) Off Yemen's Houthi movement launched fresh missile and drone attacks on the government-held city of Marib and the Red Sea port city of Mocha, wounding civilians, damaging property and forcing the suspension of commercial operations at the port, according to government officials and media reports. The latest escalation comes as fighting resumes across several Yemeni provinces after a relative lull that had largely held since April 2022. Yemen's Marib Governorate said the Houthis fired six ballistic missiles and launched four drones at residential neighbourhoods in the densely populated city on Saturday and Sunday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces vowed to continue confronting the US and the Zionist regime until the “complete defeat” of the enemies and the realization of the Iranian people’s rights.
The country has launched a campaign to shape how AI models answer questions about its war on Hamas and the IDF amid declining public support in the US Israel has spent tens of millions of dollars to boost its image in the US by seeking to influence how AI platforms portray the country, Politico has reported.
Iranian military promises 'complete defeat' of Israel and US The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces has pledged the "complete defeat" of the US and Israel in the region, saying the legacy of "resistance" has been passed to a new generation of Iranians. Meanwhile, an official in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said more than 85 percent of its air defence production capacity was undamaged in the war. He added that the rate of production and delivery of missiles and air defence systems is no lower than before the war started.
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 16 (ANI): Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning following the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed 11 people, including three children and two women from the same family, and injured several others. In a post on X, Katz declared that Israel will react decisively to any security threats facing its military personnel and civilian population.
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.
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.
A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.
Israeli police ease restrictions on Jewish prayer in Al-Aqsa compound Israeli police have eased restrictions on Jewish prayer in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, according to Haaretz. A few months ago police allowed Jewish worshippers to bring prayer sheets into the compound, but police have reportedly now allowed worshippers to bring prayer books in. The compound is administered by the Jordanian Waqf, meaning these moves are in violation of the "status quo" agreement.
Israel threatens fresh attacks on Lebanon Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened further attacks in southern Lebanon, saying: "No account in any arena will remain open. We will strike with full force at those who harm our soldiers and our citizens. " The Israeli military killed at least 11 people and wounded 19 in southern Lebanon on Saturday.
Jafar Pourkabgani, a lawmaker representing the southern Iranian province of Bushehr and a former longtime member of the IRGC and Basij, personally fired at protesters during nationwide demonstrations in January, witnesses told Iran International.
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.
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 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.
New posts 11:58 Iran Demands Access To Qatar As Dispute Over Downed Pilots Escalates By Kian Sharifi Iran has rejected Qatar's denial that it is holding three Iranian airmen, with Tehran demanding that Doha allow an Iranian Air Force expert team into the country to conduct an on-site investigation.
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.
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 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.
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.
