June 2016
Hezbollah Lebanon Cancels Quds Day Ceremony Due to Security Concerns
Hezbollah has canceled its Quds Day ceremony in southern Beirut due to heightened security concerns following recent suicide attacks in Lebanon. This is the first…
Ali Larijani: If New Justifications for Sanctions Are Revived, We Will Ruin the Nuclear Agreement
Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, warned that if Western countries revive sanctions under new pretexts, Iran will abandon the nuclear agreement. He…
Lebanese Army Reports Foiling Two 'Terrorist' Attacks by ISIS
The Lebanese Army has thwarted two planned terrorist attacks by ISIS targeting a tourist site and a crowded area, following recent suicide bombings in a…
Brennan: Iran Must Take More Actions in the Fight Against Terrorism
John Brennan, CIA Director, stated that while Iran has taken some actions against ISIS, it needs to do more to combat terrorism. He emphasized that…
Positions of Hassan Nasrallah; Precursor to 'New Sanctions' on Iran
Hassan Nasrallah's recent statements reveal that Hezbollah's financial support comes primarily from Iran, suggesting that new sanctions targeting Hezbollah could also extend to Iran. This…
Erdogan Apologizes to Russia for Downing Russian Fighter Jet at Syrian Border
Turkish President Erdogan has apologized to Russia for the downing of a Russian fighter jet near the Syrian border, expressing sympathy to the pilot's family.…
Suicide Attacks in Lebanon Leave Several Dead
Three to four suicide attackers detonated themselves in a Lebanese village near the Syrian border, resulting in at least 6 deaths and 19 injuries. The…
Response of the IRGC Spokesman Following Nasrallah's Comments on Iran's Support
Ramazan Sharif, spokesperson for the IRGC, downplayed concerns over Western reactions to Hassan Nasrallah's assertion that Hezbollah's funding from Iran would continue despite U.S. sanctions.…
Strong Warning from Quds Force Commander to the Bahraini Government
The commander of Iran's Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani, issued a severe warning to Bahrain following the revocation of Shia cleric Isa Qassim's citizenship, threatening armed…
Bahrain Government Revokes Citizenship of Prominent Shia Cleric
The Bahraini government revoked the citizenship of prominent Shia cleric Ayatollah Isa Qassim, leading to large protests and heightened tensions in the country. This decision…
Hezbollah Lebanon Denies Clashes with Assad's Army
Hezbollah has officially denied reports of clashes with the Syrian army and the deaths of its members in airstrikes, asserting its strong alliance with Assad's…
Severe Domestic Criticism of the Israeli Government: 'It is Time for Netanyahu to Go'
Former Israeli leaders Ehud Barak and Moshe Ya'alon have publicly criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling for his removal due to his divisive governance and fearmongering…
Prison Sentences and Revocation of Citizenship for Eight Shia Citizens of Bahrain
A Bahraini court has sentenced eight Shia citizens to 15 years in prison for allegedly forming a terrorist group and revoked their citizenship. This comes…
One of the Banks Implementing Hezbollah Sanctions Targeted in Attack
A bomb exploded at Blom Bank in Beirut, causing material damage but no casualties. The attack is believed to be linked to U.S. sanctions against…
Canadian Court Rules for Compensation from Iran's Non-Diplomatic Assets
A Canadian court has ordered Iran to pay $13 million to the families of American victims of terrorist attacks supported by Iran. This ruling reflects…
Lebanon's Central Bank Freezes '100 Bank Accounts' of Hezbollah
Lebanon's Central Bank has frozen around 100 accounts linked to Hezbollah in compliance with U.S. sanctions, prompting objections from the group. Hezbollah maintains that such…
Bashar al-Assad Promises to 'Liberate' All of Syrian Territory
Bashar al-Assad vowed to reclaim all of Syria, citing recent military successes against the Islamic State. His speech coincided with ongoing government offensives in Raqqa…
Iran's Reaction to US Report: We Are the Most Serious Force Against Terrorism
Iran's Foreign Ministry claims it is the most effective force against terrorism in response to a US report labeling it the largest state sponsor of…
US: Iran Remains the World's Largest State Sponsor of Terrorism
The US Department of State's annual report identifies Iran as the largest state sponsor of terrorism for 2015, citing its support for groups like Hezbollah…