Israel arrests east Jerusalem man over spying for Iran, plotting attacks

A resident of east Jerusalem was arrested over spying for Iran, including plans to carry out terrorist attacks against Jews, the Israel Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) announced on Wednesday.  This case follows a pattern of Israeli nationals …

Iran will respond to ‘ambiguous’ US nuclear proposal in days: Araghchi

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran will respond in the coming days to the recent US proposal in indirect nuclear talks, which he said contains "many ambiguities." Araghchi made the remarks at a signing ceremony for his book in …

Trump’s Future Iran Deal Must Address Gaps In Nuclear Monitoring

U.N. inspectors encountered a major gap in oversight at Iran’s Fordow nuclear site last year when trucks brought in advanced uranium-enriching centrifuges in a facility built inside a mountain south of Tehran. While Iran had notified the International …

Iran reportedly rebuilding and preparing air defenses for possible Israeli or US strikes if nuclear talks fail

The S-300 missile system is displayed during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, Sept. 24, 2024. (Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS) Iran is seeking to reinforce its air defense systems ahead of possible Israeli or U.S. strikes if …

The Phoenix doctrine: Why Iran grows stronger

Many years ago, while writing a research paper on Iran, I was impressed by a recurring theme: Researchers and visitors alike consistently spoke of the depth of Persian civilisation and culture, in addition to falling deeply in love with the country. They …

Iran FM Araghchi: U.S. proposal contains ambiguities

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the recent proposal received from the United States regarding nuclear negotiations “contains numerous ambiguities and unresolved questions,” emphasizing that “many aspects of the proposal remain …

Trump says ‘no enrichment allowed’ in any nuclear deal with Iran

Lebanon’s president seeks closer ties with Iran

Lebanon is looking to enhance its bilateral relations with Iran at the state level, President Joseph Aoun told visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi during a meeting on Tuesday. According to the National News Agency, Mr Aoun emphasised that …

UN sees ‘alarming’ surge in Afghan families deported from Iran

KABUL: The UN on Tuesday voiced concern over a surge in Afghan families deported from Iran, recording a more than two-fold increase in May from the previous month, as the rise in returnees squeeze’s Afghanistan’s resources. Afghanistan’s border points with …

Trump reaffirms hard-line on Iran nuclear deal: ‘will not allow any enrichment of uranium’

President Donald Trump on Monday evening looked to reaffirm his administration’s position when it comes to nuclear negotiations with Iran and said Tehran will not be allowed “any enrichment of uranium.” His message, which surfaced on multiple social media …