Khamenei says Israel’s strikes on Iran should not be exaggerated nor minimized

Khamenei says Israel’s strikes on Iran should not be exaggerated nor minimized

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has said that Israel’s retaliatory strikes on the country on Saturday, October 26, should neither be exaggerated nor minimized. Khamenei the comment on Sunday, October 27, during a meeting with families of Iranian military officers killed in the attack. He described the strikes as a “miscalculation” by Israel. In … Read more

‘Will respond if Iran initiates new escalation’: Israel

‘Will respond if Iran initiates new escalation’: Israel

Tel Aviv: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday the successful completion of “precise and targeted strikes” against multiple military targets in Iran that posed an immediate threat to Israel. These strikes, conducted in three waves in collaboration with the Israeli Air Force (IAF), took place early Saturday in response to a ballistic missile … Read more

Iran, Saudi Arabia to hold 1st joint military exercises: Report

Iran, Saudi Arabia to hold 1st joint military exercises: Report

Photo: AFP Iran and Saudi Arabia are reportedly planning to conduct their first joint military exercises in the Red Sea, although the Kingdom did not immediately confirm, AFP reported. In a statement on Tuesday, October 22, the commander of Iran’s navy, Admiral Shahram Irani, was quoted as saying by the Iranian news agency ISNA that “Saudi … Read more

Emirates extends suspension of flights to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon

Emirates extends suspension of flights to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon

Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights to and from Iran, Iraq until Wednesday, October 23, in response to rising tension in the Middle East. In a travel update, the airline said, “Customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in Baghdad and Tehran will not be accepted for travel at their point of … Read more

Iran denounces EU, UK sanctions over alleged missile transfers to Russia

Iran denounces EU, UK sanctions over alleged missile transfers to Russia

Tehran: Iran has strongly condemned new sanctions imposed by the EU and Britain against some Iranian individuals and entities over the country’s alleged transfer of missiles and drones to Russia. In a statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called the sanctions “unrealistic and baseless,” criticising the moves by the EU and Britain as “unjustified and … Read more

Saudi Crown Prince, Iranian FM discuss regional developments

Saudi Crown Prince, Iranian FM discuss regional developments

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghch Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud met with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Riyadh, discussing the latest regional developments and bilateral ties, local media reported. During his … Read more

Escalating conflict raises alarms for Kashmiri students in Iran

Escalating conflict raises alarms for Kashmiri students in Iran

Srinagar: The families of hundreds of Kashmiri youths studying in Iran are deeply worried over the safety of their wards as West Asia remains on the brink of a full-blown war while many are now wary of sending their children there for higher studies. Iran is considered to be economically viable for professional courses, including … Read more

US prez Biden seemingly opposes Israel attacking Iran’s oil facilities

US prez Biden seemingly opposes Israel attacking Iran’s oil facilities

Washington: In what seemed to be an expression of opposition to Israel conducting strikes on Iran’s oil production facilities, US President Joe Biden has told reporters that he wouldn’t do so if he were the one making a decision. “Look, the Israelis have not concluded how they’re — what they’re going to do in terms … Read more

Khamenei delivers first sermon in 5 yrs, leads prayers amid Israel threat

Khamenei delivers first sermon in 5 yrs, leads prayers amid Israel threat

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a Friday sermon and led a prayer with a large congregation in Tehran for the first time in five years amid threats of attack from Israel. The leader began the sermon by reciting Quran verses and declared the day as “Victory Friday.” The sermon … Read more

Israel PM Netanyahu, other senior leaders names feature

Israel PM Netanyahu, other senior leaders names feature

The circulation of a poster online has sparked significant attention, claiming that Iran maintains an “execution list” targeting several high-profile Israeli figures, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. This list, which has been shared widely on platforms like X, also includes senior military leaders such as Chief of General Staff Herzi … Read more