January 2018
Ghasemi: CIA Chief Seeks to Sow Discord in the Region
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bahram Ghasemi criticized CIA Chief Mike Pompeo's comments about Iranian protests and regional policies, calling them an attempt to create discord.…
Iran: We Will Leave Syria Whenever Syria Wants Us to
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Iranian military forces will leave Syria at the request of the Syrian government once their objectives are met. This…
Donald Trump Rejects Any Negotiation with the Taliban
Donald Trump has firmly rejected any future negotiations with the Taliban following recent bombings in Afghanistan that resulted in numerous casualties. This stance comes amid…
Netanyahu's Protest Against Polish Parliament's Legislation: Israel Will Not Tolerate Historical Revisionism
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned a new Polish law that criminalizes accusations of Poland's involvement in the Holocaust, asserting that Israel will not tolerate historical…
Negative Reaction from Russian Duma Official to Khamenei's Advisor's Coalition Proposal
A senior Russian Duma official dismissed a proposal by Khamenei's military advisor for a coalition against the U.S. in Syria, citing existing cooperation between Russia…
Black Box of Sanchi Oil Tanker Opened
The black box of the Sanchi oil tanker has been opened and decoding has begun, with representatives from Iran, China, Panama, and Hong Kong present.…
Turkish Army Reports 260 Militants Killed in Afrin Operation
The Turkish Army has reported the deaths of at least 260 militants in its military operation in Afrin, Syria, which targets Kurdish forces. This operation…
Jeff Sessions Questioned in Russia's Interference in the US Presidential Election
Jeff Sessions was questioned by the team investigating Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, marking the first time a Trump cabinet member has…
New U.S. and Allies' Plan to Punish Perpetrators of Chemical Attacks
The U.S. and 28 allies announced a new initiative to punish those responsible for chemical attacks in Syria, coinciding with reports of a recent attack…
Adjustment of the U.S. Defense Secretary's Position on Iran: Temporary or Permanent?
The article discusses the shift in U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis's stance on Iran from supporting military action to advocating for moderation under Trump's administration.…
Syria Reports Capture of Airbase in Idlib by Government Forces
Syrian government forces, supported by Iranian militias and Russian airstrikes, have captured a key airbase in Idlib, escalating the conflict in the region. Over 212,000…
Focus Magazine: Iranian Spies Monitored Jewish Sites in Germany
A German magazine reported that Iranian spies were monitoring Jewish sites in Berlin, including the American Jewish Committee and the Orthodox Jewish community. The German…
Haley: Iran is the main source of instability in the region
Nikki Haley, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, accused Iran of being the main source of instability in the region during a Security Council meeting.…
Israeli Embassy in Jordan to Resume Operations
Israel and Jordan have reached an agreement allowing the Israeli embassy in Amman to resume operations after a shooting incident last summer that killed two…
U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary: We Have Clearly Explained the Risks of Doing Business in Iran
The U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary has warned foreign companies about the significant risks of doing business in Iran due to its ties with the IRGC…
Mike Pence Calls for Peaceful Power Transition in Balkh Province
Mike Pence has called for a peaceful transition of power in Balkh Province, where tensions have escalated between President Ashraf Ghani and Governor Ata Mohammad…
Trump Extends Suspension of Iran's Nuclear Sanctions for the 'Last Time'; Calls for Reform of the JCPOA
U.S. President Donald Trump extended the suspension of Iran's nuclear sanctions for the last time while calling for reforms to the JCPOA. He outlined four…
Qatar Accuses UAE of Violating Its Airspace
Qatar has lodged a complaint with the UN, accusing the UAE of violating its airspace with a military aircraft in December. This incident is part…
Associated Press: Special Counsel Team Expresses Interest in Interviewing Trump
The Associated Press reports that the special counsel team is interested in interviewing Donald Trump about Russian interference in the 2016 elections. This development suggests…
Denial of the Summoning of Iran's Ambassador in Germany Regarding 'Espionage'
The Iranian embassy in Berlin denied reports that Iran's ambassador was summoned by the German Foreign Ministry over espionage allegations involving a Pakistani national. The…
Special Cabinet Meeting in Israel to Discuss Iran's Presence in Syria
Israel's cabinet held a special meeting to discuss strategies to counter Iran's military presence in Syria, amid reports of increasing military cooperation with Saudi Arabia…
Dozens Killed and Injured in Car Bomb Explosion in Idlib, Syria
A car bomb explosion in Idlib, Syria, has resulted in 23 deaths and numerous injuries, targeting an opposition group's headquarters. The attack's responsibility remains unclaimed,…
Tillerson: We Support a Peaceful Transfer of Power in Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson expressed support for peaceful protests in Iran, emphasizing the need for a peaceful transfer of power and reforms to…
Trump Threatens to Cut Financial Support for Palestinian Authority
Donald Trump has threatened to cut U.S. financial aid to the Palestinian Authority, citing a lack of willingness from Palestinian officials to engage in peace…
Trump: The US has gained nothing from aid to Pakistan
Donald Trump criticized Pakistan for receiving over $33 billion in US aid without providing adequate cooperation against terrorism. He announced a potential cancellation of $255…