Give back our $30 billion: Iranian lawmaker tells Syria

In a blow to Iran-Syria relations, a reformist Iranian lawmaker has stirred up a hornet’s nest by saying that Syria must reimburse Tehran for...

Coronavirus during Eid: The Impact on Celebrations

Muslims around the world began marking a sombre Eid al-Fitr Sunday, many under coronavirus lockdown, but lax restrictions offered respite to worshippers in some...

Libyan general Khalifa Haftar received arms from Iran: Israel

Israel's UN envoy has alleged Iran sent Libyan general Khalifa Haftar advanced anti-tank munitions during his push to seize Tripoli from the internationally-recognized government. "In...

Iranian Supreme Leader: Liberation of Palestine “Islamic Duty”

Iranian supreme leader said it was an "Islamic duty" to fight for the "liberation of Palestine" in a landmark speech Friday amid rising tensions...

Iran’s Khamenei announces to remove US from the face of Iraq, Syria

Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that the United States will be expelled from Iraq and Syria and alleged that even Washington's allies "abhor" it...

Hezbollah accuses Israel of waging ‘imaginary battle’ against Iranian troops in Syria

Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah charged Wednesday that Israel had been waging an "imaginary battle" against Iranian troops in Syria, insisting that Tehran had...

US military aid cut carries risk of heightened arms race in Middle East, but how?

The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw Patriot anti-missile defense batteries from Saudi Arabia is likely to fuel an already brewing arms race. The kingdom...

Pompeo arrives in Israel to discuss West Bank & arch-foe Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Israel Wednesday for talks on regional security and the country's plans to annex parts of the...

US & Israel ramp up pressure on Iran to dismantle nuclear program

Comments last week from an unnamed Israeli defence official that Iran was reducing its presence in Syria sparked a fierce debate about Tehran's next...

Iran sinks its own warship in friendly fire, killing 19

An Iranian warship was hit by a friendly fire missile during naval exercises, killing 19 sailors, state media and the army said Monday, amid...

Without preconditions? Iran is prepared to negotiate prisoner swap with the US

An Iranian government spokesperson has said that the country is prepared to negotiate a complete prisoner swap with the US. The news comes after...

Iran virus infections rise again after lockdown eased

While many people in Iran's capital are taking advantage of loosened COVID-19 controls, some worry about a new spike in infections in what remains...