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Lloyd Austin reaffirms US support to Israel, warns Iran of ‘serious consequences’
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin reiterated America’s strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah and prevent attacks similar to those on October 7. In a phone conversation with…
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Iran vows to enhance cooperation with Russia
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia to counter the West’s “cruel” sanctions. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Russian Prime…
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Hashem Safieddine likely to succeed Nasrallah as Hezbollah chief
In a new turn of development, Hashem Safieddine is likely to succeed the slain Hassan Nasrallah as Hezbollah leader. Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem will temporarily assume leadership, according to AFP reports. Hassan…
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There is no place in Middle East that long arm of Israel will not reach: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a precision strike by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Iran’s Ayatollah regime and asserted…
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Moved to secure location, Iran’s Supreme Leader says ‘malicious enemy’ will regret
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly been moved to a safe and secure location after Israel confirmed on Saturday that it has eliminated Hezbollah chief Hasan Nasrallah in airstrikes…
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Iran rejects Blinken’s allegations of threats against former US officials as ‘baseless’
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed claims by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Tehran poses a threat to former senior US government officials, including former President Donald Trump. Nasser Kanaani, the…
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US intelligence warns Trump on ‘real’ threat on his life from Iran
Washington: US intelligence agencies have briefed former president Donald Trump on the “real and specific” threat to his life allegedly from Iran to allegedly “sow chaos” in the country, according to his…
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‘Misinformed & unacceptable’: India hits out at Iran’s supreme leader’s remarks
New Delhi: India on Monday strongly reacted to remarks by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the “suffering” of the Muslim community in the south Asian country, along with in Gaza…
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Amid tense situation in West Asia, Iranian envoy says ‘Iran is safe’; invites Indians
New Delhi: Amid tense situation in West Asia, Iranian Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi on Friday said the tension between his country and Israel is “not new”. He assured Indians and other…
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Iranian President Pezeshkian to make first foreign trip to Iraq
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian will leave Tehran for the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday, marking his first foreign trip since taking office in late July, Iranian media has reported. During the visit,…
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Iran, Syria call for promoting bilateral cooperation
Iran’s new Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and his Syrian counterpart Ali Mahmoud Abbas have held a phone conversation, calling for expanded bilateral cooperation, according to Defa News, the Iranian Defense Ministry’s news…
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PM of Qatar, FM of Iran hold talks in Tehran
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met Monday in Tehran. Also ReadJordan to…
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Iran gets new govt as Parliament confirms Pezeshkian’s ministers
Tehran: Iran’s Parliament on Wednesday confirmed all 19 ministers proposed by President Masoud Pezeshkian, setting the stage for his government to begin work. Former deputy foreign minister and nuclear talks negotiator Abbas…
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Israeli citizen arrested for contact with Iranian agent
An Israeli man was arrested for contact with an Iranian agent, the Justice Ministry announced on Monday. The State Prosecutor’s Office filed an indictment against Eden Debs, a 30-year-old resident of Ramat…
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Iran, Britain discuss boosting ties, regional situation
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have exchanged views on bilateral ties and developments in West Asia, including the situation in Gaza. In a phone call on…
