ANKARA (AA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed the commitment to support Palestinian resistance in the wake of the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas political bureau. In a statement on X, Khamenei said “the loss of Yahya Sinwar is painful for the Resistance Front.” But, he added, the “front […]...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Iran is in favor of peace but it is also prepared for any scenario, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday. “The spread of the war in the region is a serious threat; we are in favor of peace, but we are also prepared for any scenario,” he told a press conference […]
BEIRUT (AA) – Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has condemned recent Iranian statements regarding Tehran’s readiness to negotiate with France on implementing the UN Resolution 1701, characterizing the remarks as an unwarranted intervention in Lebanese affairs. Mikati’s statements come after comments made by Iranian Parliam...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for regional de-escalation during a meeting in Cairo with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. A statement by the Egyptian Presidency said that the meeting dwelt on current developments in the Middle East region. Sisi reiterated Egypt’s position to avoid expanding the confl...
WASHINGTON (AA) – For years the US has been “closely” tracking Iranian threats against former President Donald Trump, the White House said on Monday, warning of “severe consequences” if Tehran were to attack any US citizen. “We consider this a national and homeland security matter of the highest priority, an...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Iran has said that it has halted indirect negotiations with the US due to current regional tensions. Speaking during a visit to the Omani capital Muscat, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Oman has played a positive role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington, in which came to be known as […]
WASHINGTON (AA) – The US will deploy an air defense battery to Israel amid the growing threat of Iran, the Pentagon said on Sunday. “At the direction of the President, Secretary Austin authorized the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and associated crew of U.S. military personnel to Israel to help bolste...
WASHINGTON (AA) – Concerned about a reported threat by Iran, former US President Donald Trump’s campaign has requested the use of military aircraft and vehicles to protect him as he travels the country to seek a return to the White House, said a report on Friday. The campaign requested military aircraft for Trump to fly […]
JERUSALEM (AA) – The Israeli Security Cabinet has postponed a vote on the timing of an attack on Iran and potential targets, according to Israeli media. The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Cabinet failed to reach a concrete decision after a four-hour late-night discussion on the issue of an attack on Iran. The [&helli...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Iran has threatened to target US-allied Middle Eastern countries if they allow Israel to use their military bases or airspace in an announced “retaliatory” strike, the American Wall Street Journal reported. Tehran has sent out warnings through diplomatic channels that it will retaliate against any Arab state that fa...
