In a recent development, Iraq has strongly denounced a series of US air strikes conducted on its territory, targeting Iran-backed groups accused by Washington of orchestrating attacks against US troops. The strikes occurred during the pre-dawn hours on both Tuesday and Wednesday, drawing sharp criticism from the Iraqi government. Government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi expressed disapproval, … Read more
In a recent development, Iran has dismissed a G7 statement urging Tehran to halt its support for Hamas militants and cease actions that contribute to the destabilization of the Middle East. The rejection follows a meeting of foreign ministers from the G7 group in Tokyo, where they expressed support for “humanitarian pauses and corridors” in … Read more
In a controversial move by the Iranian judiciary, two women Iranian journalists, Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, have been sentenced to prison for their reporting on the death of Mahsa Amini. Amini’s tragic death in custody on September 16, 2022, following her arrest by morality police in Tehran for an alleged breach of Iran’s strict … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has alleged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu betrayed him just prior to the 2020 U.S. operation that resulted in the killing of a top Iranian general. This revelation marks a departure from the typically unwavering support for Israel within the Republican presidential primary field, amidst ongoing turmoil following a deadly … Read more
Iranian kabaddi player Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh emerged as the most expensive overseas player during the Pro Kabaddi League auction, as he was acquired by the Puneri Paltan for a hefty sum of Rs 2.35 crore. Additionally, his compatriot Fazel Atrachali was the second-highest overseas player, joining the Gujarat Giants for Rs 1.60 crore. Meanwhile, Maninder … Read more
In the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Hezbollah firing artillery and rockets in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel’s airstrikes on Gaza, it’s crucial to comprehend the nature and objectives of Hezbollah. Here’s a look at the group: What is Hezbollah? Hezbollah, meaning “Party of God,” is a Shia armed and political … Read more
Iran’s government swiftly denounced the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, describing it as “biased and politically motivated” soon after the announcement. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani issued a statement stating, “We note that the Nobel Peace Committee awarded the Peace Prize to a person who was … Read more
The United States and Iran have completed a prisoner exchange, facilitated by Qatar, involving the release of five American prisoners and five Iranian prisoners. The American former detainees arrived in Doha, Qatar, from Tehran and subsequently departed for the United States. Meanwhile, two of the five released Iranians have returned to Iran, while the others … Read more
Iran has taken stringent measures against businesses that fail to adhere to the country’s strict dress code, and the latest target is a water park that allowed women entry without the mandatory headscarf. The closure of the water park, known as the Mojhaye Khoroushan complex, is part of Iran’s ongoing efforts to enforce its hijab … Read more
The recent expansion of BRICS to include four West Asian nations, along with two other influential countries, has sparked attention due to the prevailing geopolitical dynamics. This expansion is noteworthy for the geopolitical signals it sends and the potential impact on global relationships. Disillusionment with the US/West The addition of Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, and … Read more
he BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced its expansion to include six new members. This expansion marks a notable step in the group’s evolution, demonstrating a move towards greater representation and cooperation among emerging economies. New Members and Commencement Date The six countries set to join BRICS are Argentina, … Read more
Tehran: Amid the global unrest over the civil unrest triggered by Mahsa Amini’s death, the Iranian judiciary on Monday handed down three more death sentences, reported France24. In the latest ruling, Saleh Mirhashemi, Majid Kazemi and Saeed Yaghoubi were sentenced to death for ‘moharebeh’ — waging ‘war against God’ — under Iran’s Islamic sharia law, … Read more
Iran has been witnessing intense protests against the dictator of the compulsory wearing of a hijab in public. There have been demonstrations for almost 3 months since the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in the custody of Tehran’s morality police. Allegedly she was disobeying the country’s strict hijab dress code for women. … Read more
Iran on Thursday accused the United States of orchestrating its removal from a UN women’s rights body over its response to protests triggered by death of Mahsa Amini. The Islamic republic has seen waves of protests since the September 16 custodial death of Amini, a young Iranian Kurd who had been arrested for allegedly violating … Read more
Iran appears set to be ousted from a UN women’s body on Wednesday for policies contrary to the rights of women and girls, but several countries are expected to abstain from the vote requested by the United States, diplomats said. The 54-member UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution to … Read more