Punishing Israel as an aggressor is legitimate defense, Iran tells Germany

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Thursday that “legitimate defense” to punish Israel is a “necessity” as the regime violated international law and the Vienna conventions by attacking Iran’s consulate in Damascus on April 1.

Nicaragua asks ICJ to end Germany’s support of Israeli ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Nicaragua asked the International Court of Justice on Monday to order Germany to halt military arms exports to Israel and to resume its funding of the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, saying there is a serious risk of genocide in Gaza.

ICJ to hold hearings over Germany “genocide” case in Gaza

Preliminary hearings open on Monday at the UN’s top court in a case that seeks an end to German military and other aid to Israel, based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in Israel’s war in Gaza.

‘Extreme urgency’: ICJ to hear Nicaragua case on Germany’s role in Israel’s war

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) says that early next month, it will publicly hear Nicaragua’s case against Germany, which accuses Berlin of “facilitating the commission of genocide” in Gaza.

Lufthansa cabin crew call new two-day strike in Germany

Lufthansa's cabin crew union has called for a fresh two-day strike across two of Germany's busiest airports, Frankfurt and Munich.

Germany accuses Russia of seeking to divide Europe with leaked call

Germany accused Russia on Monday of leaking an intercepted recording of German military discussions about how to support Ukraine in an attempt to divide Europe.

Scholz vows probe into 'very serious' leak of army talks on Ukraine war

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.

Tehran criticizes German FM over comments on human rights

TEHRAN- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s accusations against the Islamic Republic were categorically rejected by Iran as an inane attempt by the Berlin government to hide its backing for the Israeli occupation and its indifference to egregious human rights violations occurring throughout Palestinian territory.

By Faramarz Koupayeh

Scholz cannot exonerate himself from complicity in Gaza crimes

Like President Joe Biden, Chancellor Olaf Scholz Biden emboldened Benjamin Netanyahu to commit crimes in Gaza. However, they both are expressing concern about Israel’s plan to attack the southern city of Rafah which is sheltering more than half of the internally displaced Gazan population.

Iranian arrivals in Türkiye surge 87 percent in January

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian travelers visiting Türkiye jumped 87 percent during January compared to the same month a year earlier.

Europe finally seems to be considering a future without U.S. nuclear umbrella: Spiegel

“Scholz is betting everything on Biden’s re-election”

In a commentary on Feb. 16, Spiegel International analyzed the threats faced by the Western world as Donald Trump, who has a high chance of grabbing power in the White House, said on Feb. 11 that he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to any NATO member country that doesn’t meet spending guidelines on defense.

Germany, Ukraine sign security agreement

Germany will provide long-term military support and training to Ukraine "to fully restore" the country's territorial integrity under an agreement signed between the leaders of both nations on Friday, Politico reported.

Charges of hate and war crime denial brought against German politician

Activists filed criminal charges against a German politician for suspected incitement of hate and denial of war crimes in Israel’s war in Gaza.

Rhytons excavated from Zanjan’s ancient salt mine made national heritage

TEHRAN – Three centuries-old rhytons excavated from an ancient salt mine in Iran’s Zanjan province have been registered on the national list for cultural heritage.

Does Israel want 'to make all the Palestinians leave or to kill off them?'

Borrell: ‘Humanitarian situation could not be worse’ in Gaza

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday that the way Israel is carrying out its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip is “seeding hate for generations.”

Turkey welcomed 2.9 million Iranian visitors in January-November

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian nationals visiting Turkey reached 2.9 million from January to November, which marks a 5 percent increase compared with the same period in 2022.

Iran summons German, Swedish envoys

TEHRAN- Senior diplomats from Germany and Sweden were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday over court procedures against Iranian nationals in the European countries.

Foreign arrivals in Iran reach 4.4 million in 8 months, up by 48.5% y/y

TEHRAN – The number of foreign arrivals in Iran reached 4.4 million during the first eight months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21), which shows 48.5 percent compared to that of the last year.

Germany urges Israel to reduce civilian suffering in Gaza 

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Israel must adapt its military strategy to better prevent suffering among Palestinian civilians. 

Turkey saw 2.1 million Iranian tourists from January to October

TEHRAN - Turkey saw 2.1 million tourist arrivals from Iran during the first ten months of the current year, its Culture and Tourism Ministry has said.

Iran was Turkey’s 4th tourism source in October

TEHRAN—A total of 280,951 Iranian nationals visited Turkey in October, making the Islamic Republic the fourth tourism source for its neighboring country during the month.

‘U.S. action is the yardstick not its words’

Nuclear deal can be restored if US shows seriousness: Iran FM 

TEHRAN – If the U.S. shows seriousness in the negotiations the 2015 nuclear deal can be put on the right track, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday, suggesting in that situation all parties will return to their compliance under agreement.