British Navy says it has seized smuggled Iranian weapons in Gulf
A United Nations resolution bans arms transfers to Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Tehran long has denied arming the rebels, despite physical evidence, numerous seizures and experts tying the weapons back to Iran.
Iran has uranium particles enriched to nearly bomb grade: IAEA
"Discussions are still ongoing" to determine the origin of these particles, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a confidential report seen by AFP.
US spy chief says Iran advancing nuclear program at ‘worrisome pace’
Tehran has repeatedly insisted that it is not planning to build a nuclear bomb.
Ankara begins to rebuild for homeless by earthquakes as Turkiye-Syria death toll crosses 50,000
More than 160,000 buildings containing 520,000 apartments collapsed or were severely damaged in the Feb 6 earthquakes that killed tens of thousands in Turkiye and neighboring Syria.
US believes Russia might provide Iran with fighter jets: White House
"We believe that Russia might provide Iran unprecedented defense cooperation, including on missiles, electronics and air defense. We believe that Russia might provide Iran with fighter jets," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.
Oman opens its airspace to Israeli airlines
Israel and Oman have no diplomatic relations, but the Gulf state seemed to have been less reluctant in publicizing its relations with Israel. In 2018, the late Sultan Qaboos received Netanyahu in Muscat.
Panic as Turkey, Syria rocked again by 6.3M earthquake
Two Reuters reporters said the tremors were strong and lasting, damaging buildings and leaving dust in the night air in central Antakya city, where it was centred. It was also felt in Egypt and Lebanon, Reuters reporters said.
US shoots down ‘Iranian-made’ drone
The unmanned aerial vehicle was downed over a US-occupied natural gas field in Syria
TikTokers jailed as Iraq targets ‘decadent content’
The young Iraqi woman using that pseudonym was sentenced early this month to half a year behind bars for the light-hearted video clips that show her in tight-fitting clothes.
Iran signs a series of cooperation agreements with China
Iran and China on Tuesday signed 20 cooperation agreements in different fields during President Ebrahim Raisi's three-day visit to Beijing, his office said.
Pakistan continues to assist Türkiye quake victims
Pakistan dispatches winterized tents to Türkiye, meanwhile, schools across the South-Asian country are collecting funds for earthquake victims.
After Netanyahu talks, Macron warns of Iran nuclear ‘consequences’
Israel has long accused Iran of seeking a nuclear weapon, while Tehran insists its nuclear programme is aimed solely at generating energy.