Review of EU’s ties with Israel welcome but devastatingly late

Reacting to the EU’s decision to initiate a review of Israel’s compliance with its obligations under international law under the EU-Israel Association Agreement, Eve Geddie the Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office said: “While this is a welcome first step, it also comes devastatingly late. The extent of human suffering in Gaza for the

Nuclear talks get one more chance 

TEHRAN – Iran and the United States put an end to a fifth round of indirect nuclear talks in Rome on Friday, after a week of high tensions spurred skepticism among Iranians about the American side’s sincerity and commitment to reaching a genuine agreement.  Oman’s Foreign Minister, the mediator of the discussions, was the first

Any threat will be met with decisive force: Iran Armed Forces

TEHRAN – As Iran commemorated the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, the Armed Forces General Staff issued a defiant statement, warning that any aggression against the Islamic Republic’s values or nuclear facilities would be met with a resolute and forceful response. The message comes amid rising regional tensions and Israeli threats against Iranian nuclear

‘An army built on drones,’ top commander affirms as Iran unveils new UAV technologies

TEHRAN – The Iranian Army has unveiled three advanced, domestically developed drones designed to meet the demands of modern and future battlefields. The new models—Homa, Dideban (Watchdog), and Shahin-1 (Falcon-1)—were showcased during a ceremony at the Army’s drone and air base in the southeastern city of Zahedan, underscoring Iran’s push to build a self-reliant, tech-driven

Pakistan, Afghanistan move towards ‘restoring ties’ in talks with China

As Pakistan remained embroiled in a war of words with its archrival India – following a dramatic exchange of missiles and drones nearly two weeks ago – it this week advanced diplomatic efforts with two other neighbors: China and Afghanistan, which could lead to the formal resumption of diplomatic ties between Islamabad and Kabul after nearly four

Negotiations in line with the policy of engagement with neighbors

TEHRAN – In a commentary, the Iran newspaper discussed the continuation of the Iran-U.S. negotiations and said: Rome once again hosted the fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States mediated by Oman. The meeting took place while just a few days ago, a verbal dispute broke out between the officials of

Khorramshahr: The Liberation that defined a nation 

TEHRAN – The echoes of battle may have faded, but the significance of Khorramshahr’s liberation remains resonant. On Saturday, May 24th, Iran marks the 43rd anniversary of the city’s recapture from the foreign-backed Iraqi Baathist regime, a victory that continues to shape Iranian identity and national pride. How did Khorramshahr fall to the enemy? The

Trump threatens a 50% tariff on the EU

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations. “Their powerful Trade Barriers, Vat Taxes, ridiculous Corporate Penalties, Non-Monetary Trade Barriers, Monetary Manipulations, unfair and unjustified lawsuits against Americans Companies, and more, have led to a Trade Deficit with the

Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners

Russia and Ukraine have completed the first phase of what is expected to be the biggest prisoner exchange since the start of the war, with almost 800 people released on Friday. The swap started on Friday and will continue on Saturday and Sunday, with Kyiv and Moscow expected to swap 2,000 people – 1,000 from