Islamophobia

2025-03-15 22:34

Iran envoy condemns Israel's use of Islamophobia as a political tool

TEHRAN – In an address marking the International Day against Islamophobia, Amir Saeed Iravani, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, criticized Israel for perpetuating Islamophobia to justify its actions and policies. He called for global unity in combating religious discrimination and intolerance.

2024-12-10 22:34

Regulator sanctions media for ‘inaccurate’ reports on students association

LONDON - Islamic Students Associations of Britain is proud to inform its respected members that the UK press regulator IPSO chaired by Lord Edward Faulks (a member of the British House of Lords) sanctioned The Times newspaper for publishing "significantly inaccurate information" about Islamic Students Associations of Britain and for breaching regulations.

2024-03-16 21:16

UN experts raise alarm about anti-Islam sentiment

United Nations experts have warned that anti-Islamic sentiment around the world has reached alarming levels.

2024-03-11 22:21

By Xavier Villar

Islamophobia and Zionism

MADRID- The purpose of this article is to explain how the "Islamic question" has acquired a central importance in the discourse of the European far right.

2024-02-05 19:23

‘Islamophobic’ WSJ op-ed draws backlash

The mayor of Dearborn in the U.S. State of Michigan has stepped up security measures in response to a widely criticized Wall Street Journal op-ed that declared his town “America’s Jihad Capital” because of its high-percentage of Arab and Muslim residents.

2023-11-27 22:40

2015 letter by Leader to Western youth back into limelight amid Gaza war

TEHRAN – A letter by the leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution urging young people in the West to gain unbiased understanding of Islam has been brought to the spotlight as the youth around the world show interest in the Holy Quran following the massacre of Palestinians in recent weeks.

2023-08-18 19:10

Iran becoming more accessible despite tension with West

TEHRAN - Despite numerous travel warnings and periodic condemnation by Western governments, Iran continues to attract adventurous international visitors, including those interested in the ancient Persian Empire, the Nikkei wrote on Thursday.

2023-08-07 18:32

Iran proposes visa simplification to spur tourism among D-8 member states

TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has proposed to facilitate the issuance of visas or their cancellation in the form of an agreement between D-8 member states to help promote tourism.

2023-07-24 23:31

By Ali Karbalaei

Rise of Islam in Europe and its consequences

Far-rightists demonize Islam to advance their agenda

TEHRAN - According to the Pew Research Center, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Europe. The Muslim population in Europe (excluding Turkey) was about 30 million in 1990 and 44 million in 2010.

2023-03-11 21:16

Iran calls for global action against Islamophobia

TEHRAN – Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, has called on the international community to take action against hatred against Muslims.