‘Dangerous precedent’: Iran condemns Israeli FM’s illegal visit to Somaliland 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the provocative visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to the breakaway region of Somaliland. 

By staff writer

The ‘narco’ smokescreen clears as US demands Venezuelan oil fields

TEHRAN — The smoke from the January 3 airstrikes on Caracas has barely dissipated, but the strategic landscape of the American aggression against Venezuela has already undergone a chilling transformation.

Iran executes convicted Mossad agent who was set to flee to UK

Broad espionage crackdown continues amid renewed US-Israeli threats 

TEHRAN – Iran has executed a key Mossad operative convicted of espionage, marking the latest action in its decisive security campaign against foreign spy networks operating within its borders. 

Araghchi engages with Pakistani, Iraqi counterparts through letters

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dispatched diplomatic messages to the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Iraq, as confirmed by Iranian diplomatic sources on Wednesday.

First images received from Iran's newly launched Paya satellite

TEHRAN – The Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has released the first images captured by its recently launched Tolou-3 satellite, commonly known as Paya. The images were received in recent days, following the satellite's successful orbital insertion.

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh 

Mossad hunting for blood in Iran's protests

Israel hopes a sensational story will help expand riots and enable US attack

TEHRAN – While Iranian authorities engage in dialogue with business owners and merchants protesting currency volatility—and prepare to introduce major reforms to ease economic hardships resulting from years of Western sanctions—Western media outlets have once again joined forces with their respective governments and their colonial project, Israel, to exploit the situation.

Yemen’s crisis deepens amid UAE–Israel nexus

TEHRAN – The latest turmoil in Yemen underscores how regional rivalries and foreign entanglements continue to destabilize the country. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Lebanon at the edge of an imposed escalation?

BEIRUT—Amid escalating Israeli enemy rhetoric about widening the circle of confrontation and Washington’s clear shift toward imposing faits accomplis under the logic of “the law of the jungle,” Lebanon finds itself navigating an exceptionally sensitive political and security moment. 

By Wesam Bahrani 

Syrians gambling with Israel 

TEHRAN – Why are some Syrians betting on the Israeli regime and its risks for Syria’s unity? 

By Shahrokh Saei

Greenland today, Europe tomorrow: Mapping the rise of Trumpland

TEHRAN – President Donald Trump’s imperial ambitions show no sign of slowing, fueled by hubris and the momentum of America’s deadly military strikes in Venezuela — a campaign that culminated in the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump has now declared that Venezuela “will be turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil — valued at roughly $2.8 billion — to the United States.

Korea Republic, Iran settle for draw in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026

TEHRAN - Korea Republic and Iran settled for a goalless draw in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 opening Group C match on Wednesday.

NIDC completes drilling of 101 oil, gas wells since late Mar. 2025

TEHRAN –National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has completed 101 oil and gas wells so far this year (started in late March 2025), with total drilling footage reaching 103,456 meters, the company’s head said.

Hakim: Iraq’s sovereignty hinges on airspace control

Ammar al-Hakim, leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, has stressed that true sovereignty cannot be achieved without full control over the country’s airspace. Speaking at a ceremony marking the anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi Army, Hakim reflected on the institution’s history and its revival after 2003 in the face of terrorism and severe challenges.