By Wesam Bahrani 

Yemen strikes three sites inside Israel with drones 

TEHRAN – Yemen’s drone unit has conducted three targeted military operations against Israeli sites.

By staff writer

Global voices unite against Israel’s war and starvation campaign in Gaza

TEHRAN — Protests condemning Israel’s devastating war and deliberate starvation campaign in Gaza continue to sweep across the globe, as activists, politicians, and ordinary citizens demand an end to the violence and immediate humanitarian aid.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Thousands of settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque 

TEHRAN – Thousands of Israeli settlers, led by the regime’s government minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied al-Quds. 

By staff writer 

Breaking with Bibi: Democrats’ bid to protect Zionism, not Palestinians

TEHRAN — A growing number of US Democrats is openly criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip — a sign of shifting political winds in Washington.

By Shahrokh Saei 

Chinese Ambassador Cong hails Iran's SCO contributions, urges ‘true multilateralism’

TEHRAN — Since assuming the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in July 2024, China has launched a wide array of initiatives aimed at deepening regional cooperation, enhancing multilateralism, and positioning the Eurasian alliance as a rising force in global governance.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will Morgan Ortagus return to Beirut?

BEIRUT—As Lebanon awaits the repercussions of the threat by US envoy Thomas Barrack, information has leaked suggesting the end of his mission in Lebanon amid the talk of the possible return of Morgan Ortagus.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Anti-Israeli protests in Syria 

TEHRAN – Protests took place in several parts of Syria, denouncing the Israeli occupation regime and affirming the country’s unity.

By Fatemeh Kavand

Gaza is breaking point of liberal international order

Gaza tragedy entails new theories in global governance

TEHRAN - The ongoing war in Gaza, beyond its tragic humanitarian dimensions, has become a major test for the international order—an order that emerged after World War II based on institutions such as the United Nations, human rights regimes, and liberal principles like the rule of law, global justice, and the responsibility to protect. 

By Shahrokh Saei 

Witkoff’s Gaza visit: A ‘photo-op’ meant to whitewash US-Israeli ‘bloodbaths’

TEHRAN — The visit of US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy to Gaza, framed as a humanitarian mission, appears to be a calculated effort to whitewash a humanitarian catastrophe widely seen as fueled by American support for Israel’s ongoing war on the enclave.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Resistance targets Israeli occupation forces 

Israel’s objective of dismantling the Palestinian resistance appears to be elusive

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance in Gaza announces several operations against Israeli occupation forces and releases footage documenting some of them.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Is Lebanon witnessing repeat of May 2008 anti-Resistance strife?

BEIRUT — On the eve of Tuesday’s ministerial referendum on the resistance’s weapons, Lebanon appears to be revisiting the events of May 5, 2008—when Fouad Siniora’s government moved to dismantle the resistance’s communications network, a key factor in its victory during the July 2006 war.

By staff writer 

Little lives lost: The heartbreaking toll of Israel’s assault on Gaza’s children

TEHRAN — Nothing is more emblematic of war crimes and crimes against humanity than the deliberate killing of children. Since launching its assault on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, Israel has faced mounting accusations of systematically targeting civilians, particularly minors, in what many international experts are calling one of the deadliest conflicts for children in recent history.

By Shahrokh Saei 

China’s PLA at 98: A pillar of global peace and security

TEHRAN — As the world faces an era of heightened geopolitical tension, growing insecurity, and shifting power dynamics, one military institution continues to stand out—not for aggression, but for its steady contributions to international peace and stability. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), founded in 1927, has not only become the bedrock of China’s national defense but has also evolved into a prominent global force dedicated to promoting peace, development, and multilateral cooperation.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanese cabinet to convene next week on arms monopoly 

BEIRUT— The Lebanese cabinet is scheduled to convene next Tuesday in response to US envoy Thomas Barrack’s recent threat on X that says: “As long as Hezbollah retains its weapons, words will not suffice. The government and Hezbollah must fully engage and act now.”

By Shahrokh Saei

Trump acknowledges Gaza starvation as death toll tops 60,000

TEHRAN — Israel’s relentless slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza—including desperate civilians seeking food—exposes the sham of its so-called humanitarian claims. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration has shown a ruthless contempt for Palestinian lives, wielding starvation and indiscriminate violence as weapons of collective punishment.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Salam’s sterile government tasked with implementing World Bank’s directives

BEIRUT—Five months have passed since the formation of Nawaf Salam’s government; however, his promises are merely ink on paper. 

By Shahrokh Saei

Israel-based human rights groups: Gaza crisis is genocide, Western allies enable it 

TEHRAN — The starvation crisis in Gaza, largely driven by Israeli actions, continues unabated as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration makes a symbolic gesture by allowing only a limited trickle of humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian territory.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Gaza war draining Israeli army

TEHRAN – A rapid increase in injury of Israeli occupation soldiers is taking a high toll on the regime’s economy and society.

By Wesam Bahrani 

More Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime suffers mounting casualties as Palestinian resistance intensifies.

By Shahrokh Saei 

From Trojan dock to airdrop drama: US and Israel’s Gaza deception

TEHRAN — Israel has resorted to public relations stunts in a bid to distract global attention from its brutal siege of the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in “mass starvation” in the Palestinian territory.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Farewell Ziad Rahbani, icon of resistance art

BEIRUT — On Saturday, the son of the venerable Rahbani school of art, the revolutionary artist Ziad Rahbani, died at the age of 69 after a bitter struggle with illness. 

By Wesam Bahrani 

U.S. obstructing Gaza ceasefire 

TEHRAN – The Hamas resistance movement has strongly condemned recent statements by the U.S. administration about the ceasefire negotiations, accusing it of shielding the Israeli occupation regime. 

By Shahrokh Saei 

Iran–Saudi cordial ties: A thorn in Israel’s side

TEHRAN — Growing amicable relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have played a significant role in promoting peace and security in West Asia over the past years.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Under US-French orders, no celebratory rituals for Georges Abdallah

BEIRUT— After 41 years of captivity in France, ordinary people welcomed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah at Beirut International Airport, where he reaffirmed his commitment to the path of resistance.

By Shahrokh Saei 

France’s recognition of Palestine: A historic shift or hollow gesture?

TEHRAN — In a bold and historic move, President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine, signaling a significant shift in the country’s foreign policy and its stance on Israel’s war on Gaza.