The Iranian government has declared three days of national mourning for those it described as “martyrs”, including members of the security forces killed in recent protests, according to Tasnim News Agency. In a statement, the government said the president and cabinet members were mourning the victims of the latest unrest. It also called for nationwide More
Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned that regional US military bases and Israel would be considered “legitimate targets” if America were to strike the Islamic Republic. Speaking at a meeting on Sunday, Ghalibaf stated: “In the event of any attack on Iran, the occupied territories and all-American military centres, bases and ships in More
China, Russia, and Iran have launched week-long BRICS Plus naval exercises in the waters of South Africa. According to Reuters, the three countries began the joint naval drills on Saturday. Host officials have described the exercises as being conducted under the BRICS Plus framework, saying their aim is to “ensure the security of shipping and More
Violent protests in several Iranian cities have entered their fourteenth day. At the same time, reports of casualties, reciprocal reactions between Tehran and Washington and statements by Iranian officials regarding the role of foreign actors have heightened tensions. The protests, which began due to economic difficulties and the depreciation of the Iranian rial, continue across More
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw from 66 United Nations bodies and international organisations, including major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy, Al Jazeera reported. In a presidential memorandum released by the White House on Wednesday evening, Trump said the decision followed a review of organisations, conventions and treaties More
The United States has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuelan exports in “back‑to‑back” operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, media reports said on Thursday. US forces boarded the Russian‑flagged Marinera after a pursuit lasting almost two weeks as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland, the BBC reported. The seizure was carried out More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed serious concern over the situation in Venezuela following a United States military operation, stating that governments must not use threats or force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country. On January 3, US forces carried out a military operation in Venezuela that More
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told his United States counterpart, Donald Trump that any attack on national sovereignty or violation of international law could lead to serious repercussions for the global order, stressing that Venezuela must not be allowed to descend into instability. Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with President Trump on Monday, the More
US President Donald Trump has once again warned the Iranian government against using violence against protesters. The recent protests in Iran, which began amid a sharp rise in the value of the dollar, have gradually spread to several cities across the country and have now entered their eighth consecutive day. On Sunday, speaking to journalists More
At least four Pakistani policemen were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, a media report said. Unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on traffic police personnel in Sarai Naurang city of Lakki Marwat district, killing three officers, Geo News reported, quoting a police spokesman. He added the attackers managed to escape after More
