Russia says the unconditional recognition of Iran’s right to civilian nuclear energy is key to the settlement of the West’s dispute with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program. Russia believes a long-term settlement towards the Iranian nuclear issue should be based on the recognition of Iran’s “unconditional right to develop its civilian nuclear… Continue reading Recognize Iran`s Nuclear Right: Russia
Category: Middle East
Assad Says Erdogan Lies
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of not telling the truth since the foreign-backed unrest erupted in Syria. “Erdogan has not said a single word of truth since the beginning of the crisis in Syria,” Assad said in an interview with the Turkish media which was posted on the… Continue reading Assad Says Erdogan Lies
Gaza Retaliates Israeli Strike
Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip have landed near the Israeli town of Sderot, following the Tel Aviv regime’s airstrikes on the Palestinian territory. The rockets landed in an open area on Wednesday. No damage or injuries were reported. The retaliatory rockets came after Israeli warplanes bombarded an open area in northern Gaza on… Continue reading Gaza Retaliates Israeli Strike
Israeli Warplanes Launched Air Strikes on Gaza Strip
Israeli warplanes have launched an airstrike on the besieged Gaza Strip, the first such attacks since a truce ended an eight-day Israeli onslaught on the coastal enclave in November. Hamas Interior Ministry said in a statement that Israeli jets bombarded an open area in northern Gaza late on Tuesday, Reuters reported. “Occupation planes bombarded an… Continue reading Israeli Warplanes Launched Air Strikes on Gaza Strip
Khaled Meshaal Reelected as Hamas Leader
Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has reelected Khaled Meshaal for a new term as political bureau chief of the movement, a senior party official has said. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the party’s governing shura council reelected Meshaal as the political leader for another four years at a meeting in Egyptian capital… Continue reading Khaled Meshaal Reelected as Hamas Leader
US and Israel Trying to Drag Lebanon into Crisis: Hezbollah
Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has slammed the United States and the Israeli regime over interfering in Lebanon’s internal affairs in an effort to drag the country into crisis. Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah’s executive council, said the political strife looming over the country “is a US scheme together with an Israeli project that… Continue reading US and Israel Trying to Drag Lebanon into Crisis: Hezbollah
Suicide Bombing Killed 8 in Iraq’s Tikrit
At least eight people were killed and 15 wounded when a suicide bomber struck the police headquarters in central Tikrit city, capital of Salahudin province, on Monday, a provincial police source said. The attack occurred in the morning when a suicide bomber blew up an explosive-laden tanker near the police headquarters and a nearby oil… Continue reading Suicide Bombing Killed 8 in Iraq’s Tikrit
Russia Keeps Syria`s UN Seat Safe
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, said Russia will firmly prevent the attempts seeking to give Syria’s seat at the UN to the Syrian opposition. “The UN is an international organization where seats can’t be granted to opposition groups that didn’t go through the necessary measures to be granted legitimacy, and we will… Continue reading Russia Keeps Syria`s UN Seat Safe
President Karzai in Qatar to Discuss Peace Talks
President Hamid Karzai is in Qatar to hold discussions on the possible opening of a Taliban office in the Persian Gulf state for peace negotiations. “We will discuss the peace process, of course, and the opening of an office for the Taliban in Qatar,” presidential spokesman Aimal Faizi told AFP on Saturday before Karzai left… Continue reading President Karzai in Qatar to Discuss Peace Talks
Demonstrators Have Taken to the Streets in Jordan
In Jordan, demonstrators have taken to the streets, demanding the government to make political reforms and take measures to improve the country’s economy. Protesters gathered in Jordan’s northern province of Irbid and chanted anti-government slogans. They called on Amman to take action to reduce prices, including fuel rates. Meanwhile, activists say a number of protesters… Continue reading Demonstrators Have Taken to the Streets in Jordan
A New Zarih Being Built for Askariyayn Holy Shrine
A new Zarih (outer sarcophagus enclosure) is being built for the holy shrine of Imamayn Askariyayn (Imam Hadi and Imam Hassan Askari (AS)). Head of the Headquarters for Reconstruction of Atabat Aliyat (Iraq’s Shia holy sites) made the announcement, adding that the new Zarih will be completed in the current year. Hassan Palarak said by… Continue reading A New Zarih Being Built for Askariyayn Holy Shrine