Iranian parliament to recognize al-Quds as Palestinian capital

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament on Sunday voted in favor of a double-urgency bill that recognizes al-Quds (Jerusalem) as the permanent capital of the state of Palestine.

By Rami Saleh

EU must end complicity in Israel's shameless flouting of international law

With the spotlight on Jerusalem, it is an opportunity for unified, effective, and decisive EU action.

The U.S. administration's brazen recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was met with global shock and condemnation.

Fate of Palestine, Muslim nations inseparable, Larijani says

TEHRAN – Denouncing Israel as a “bureaucratic evil” in the Middle East, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that the fate of Palestine cannot be separated from the fate of all Muslim countries.

Iran set to host emergency meeting on Palestine

TEHRAN – The Palestine Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is scheduled to hold an extraordinary conference in Tehran on Monday with the attendance of parliament speakers of Iran, Mali and Iraq, IRNA reported.

Rouhani: Iran ready to unconditionally cooperate to defend Quds

TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran is ready to cooperate unconditionally with all Muslim nations to defend al-Quds (Jerusalem).

By Mohsen Mohammadi

Gaza children’s writings, paintings published in “The Gardens of Hope”

TEHRAN – A collection of writings and paintings by Palestinian children in Gaza, which is always under attack from Israeli forces, has been published in a book titled “The Gardens of Hope” in Tehran. 

Trump’s al-Quds move legitimizes occupation, envoy says

TEHRAN - Gholamali Khoshroo, Iran’s ambassador to the UN, said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of al-Quds (Jerusalem) as the capital of the Zionist regime is an effort to legitimize occupation.

Iran says will continue backing Palestinians for their legal rights

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi issued a statement on Wednesday announcing that Tehran will continue to support the Palestinians and their “legal rights”.

By Zahra Sadat Khezri

Israel is unbridled regime: Islamic Jihad rep.

TEHRAN - Representative of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Tehran says “the Zionist regime is formed on the basis of a violation of human rights backed by the world's greatest powers.”

By Mahmoud Abbas

Britain must atone for the Balfour declaration – and 100 years of suffering

Many British people will not know of Sir Arthur James Balfour, an early 20th century foreign secretary. For 12 million Palestinians, his name is all too familiar. On the 100th anniversary of the Balfour declaration, the British government should take the opportunity to make things right.

Leader: Conflicts must not divert attention from Palestine

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that conflicts such as war in Syria should not divert attention from defending the rights of the Palestinians.

Iranians to protests oppression of Palestinians, Rohingya Muslims

TEHRAN – The Iranian people from all walks of life plan to stage massive demonstrations in five provinces on Friday, July 28, to condemn the recent heinous crimes committed against the Palestinians and the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

Larijani: Palestine occupation is Muslims’ common suffering

TEHRAN – In a statement on Monday, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said the occupation of the Palestinian territories and Al-Quds by the Zionist regime constitutes a common suffering shared by Muslims.

By Hassan Lasjerdi

Quds Day since 1979 

TEHRAN- Imam Khomeini’s initiative in naming the last Friday of Ramadan as Quds Day has found its place in the world and rallies are held throughout the world on this day.

Rouhani aide says international bodies protean on Palestine

TEHRAN – “When the civil rights of Palestinians are violated, international organizations do not show any reaction,” a Rouhani aide said on Friday, accusing international bodies of adopting double standards.

Imam Khomeini gave priority to Palestinian struggle: ex-UN official

TEHRAN – A former UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories and professor of international law has underlined the role of Imam Khomeini in preventing the Palestinian issue from sliding into oblivion.

Iran says Israel is scourge of tensions, crises in West Asia

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the Israeli regime is the main source of tensions and crises in West Asia.

By Uri Savir

Abbas eyes Merkel as Plan B if Trump fails on Mideast peace

A senior Palestinian minister close to President Mahmoud Abbas told Al-Monitor that the Palestinian leadership is ready to seriously engage with the Trump administration on moving ahead with plans for a regional deal for Palestinian-Israeli peace.

By Robert Fisk

Did Trump denounce Qatar as a ‘sponsor of terrorism’ due to failed business deals?

What on earth made President Donald Trump identify Qatar – with its longstanding relationship with the U.S. and host to 10,000 American military personnel on the biggest airbase in the Middle East – as a “funder of terrorism”?

12 countries to attend Zanjan gastronomy festival

TEHRAN – The historical city of Zanjan, northwestern Iran, will play host to the 3rd International ECO-Silk Road Food Festival with the theme of “Together for Sustainable Tourism” from May 10 to 12. ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization.

Palestinian issue Iran’s top priority: cleric

TEHRAN – Tehran’s interim Friday prayer leader has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering policy in backing the Palestinian people against the Zionist regime of Israel, saying the issue of Palestine is the Islamic Republic’s first priority.

Islamic world duty bound to defend Palestinians’ rights: Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran prioritizes the Palestine issue, noting the Islamic world is duty bound to defend the rights of the Palestinians and pay for this.

Supreme Leader pays tribute to Malcolm X

TEHRAN – During an international conference on the Palestinian Intifada started on Tuesday the Supreme Leader first paid tribute to Malcom X, African-American Muslim minister and advocate for the rights of blacks. 

‘Israel should take Nasrallah’s threats seriously’

TEHRAN – The secretary general of the Islamic Coalition Party has said that Israel should take threats by Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah very seriously, Mehr news agency reported. 

Arabs should follow Iran: Palestinian Jihad official

TEHRAN – A leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement has called on Arab states to take Iran as an example and “not have hopes in Trump or Netanyahu.”

Art Bureau to host Palestine poetry night

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Art Bureau will be playing host to a group of Iranian and foreign literati to organize a session of poetry on Palestine on Sunday night.

Hamas co-founder: Iran’s support not enough to annihilate Israel

TEHRAN – Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar has said that Iran is the only country that supports the Lebanese resistance movement against Israel, but noted that Iran’s support alone is not enough to annihilate Israel.

Iran urges global response to Israeli settlement moves

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned on Tuesday an approval by the Israeli parliament allowing for construction of more homes on the Palestinian lands, saying the international community should not be silent about “expansionist” policies of the Zionist regime.