By Garsha Vazirian

Six things to know about Dutch cabinet walkout over Israeli crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN - In a dramatic political development exposing deep divisions within Europe over Israel's military actions in Gaza, the Netherlands' caretaker government has been thrown into crisis following the resignation of multiple ministers in protest at its failure to impose meaningful sanctions on Israel.

Dutch government in crisis as ministers resign over Gaza policy

The Netherlands’ caretaker government plunged into a political crisis as all ministers and state secretaries from the New Social Contract (NSC) party resigned on Friday following Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp’s departure over the government’s refusal to impose stronger sanctions on Israel regarding its military operations in Gaza.

Netherlands condemns illegal Israeli settlers’ violence in West Bank

The Netherlands on Friday condemned the recent surge in violence by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, calling on Tel Aviv to take immediate action, Anadolu reports.

Dutch university freezes collaborations with 3 Israeli universities

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) in the Netherlands has announced that it has frozen institution-wide collaborations with three Israeli universities, Middle East Monitor reported.

Iran summons Dutch envoy over 'baseless' allegations, condemns ‘Zionist-inspired’ accusations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned Dutch Ambassador Emiel de Bont on Friday to protest unfounded accusations by the Netherlands’ intelligence agency, which alleged Iranian involvement in “assassination plots across Europe.”

Tehran says it prioritizes constructive engagement with Europe based on mutual respect

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fostering strong diplomatic ties with other nations, emphasizing that the Iranian government prioritizes constructive engagement with European countries based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Netherlands frees Iranian citizen detained upon US request

TEHRAN – The Netherlands has decided to release Iranian citizen Mehdi Kiasti, who it had arrested at the request of the United States.

Iran slams Israel’s use of chemical weapons against civilians in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador to the Netherlands and permanent representative to the Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has denounced the use of chemical weapons by the Israeli regime against Gaza and Lebanon.

Israel will be held accountable for ‘destabilizing’ crimes: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s interim foreign minister says Israel would be held accountable for its "crimes" under international law.

Court orders Netherlands to stop F-35 parts delivery to Israel

The Netherlands must stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after a Dutch court Monday ruled there was a "clear risk" the planes would be involved in breaking international humanitarian law.

Iranian musician Hamid Motebassem to give concerts in Netherlands

TEHRAN – Iranian composer and master tar player Hamid Motebassem is scheduled to give performances in the city of Heerlen, the Netherlands on August 19 and 20.

Fatima Masoumeh shrine visited by sightseers from 82 countries

TEHRAN – Travelers from 82 countries paid visits to the holy shrine of Fatima Masoumeh (SA) during the first eleven months of the current Iranian calendar year, started in March 2022. Located in Qom, the shrine is where the sister of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam, is laid to rest.

Khaf, home to ancient windmills, is emerging destination for intl. travelers

TEHRAN—The ancient city of Khaf, which is home to numerous ancient windmills, is seen as an emerging destination for international sightseers.

Vocalist Alireza Qorbani to perform in Netherlands, Belgium

TEHRAN – Iranian vocalist Alireza Qorbani will be performing concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium in late May.