SRINAGAR — The families of hundreds of Kashmiri youths studying in Iran are deeply worried over the safety of their wards as West Asia remains on the brink of a full-blown war while many are now wary of sending their children there for higher studies. Iran is considered to be economically viable for professional courses, […]
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“Islamic governments should be in solidarity with each other”: Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei in Friday sermon
TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in his first address in five years to a Friday gathering, defended the “legal and legitimate” missile attack by Iran on Israel and called for “Muslim unity.” After leading prayers at the Imam Khomeini’s Grand Mosalla in central Tehran, Khamenei in his sermon stated that Iran […]
“Hope big powers ensure there is no third World War”: Farooq Abdullah on ongoing Iran-Israel conflict
PAHALGAM — In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday, stressed the need for peace and hoped that the big powers of the world will ensure that there is no third World War. “I hope the big powers of the world will ensure that there is […]
US, European nations root cause of problems in West Asia: Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called the United Nations and other European nations the root cause of the problems in West Asia, Iran-based IRNA reported. While addressing a group of Iranian elites and top students in Tehran on Wednesday, he stressed that the cause of the problem–which results in conflicts, wars, […]
Iran missiles target Mossad headquarters, Israeli air base housing F-35 fighter jets, claims Iranian media report
TEL AVIV — Iran late on Tuesday fired ballistic missiles targeting two military bases of Israel and the headquarters of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service, claimed Iranian state television, citing Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s top military officer. Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, […]
“Iran made a big mistake tonight and it will pay for it,” Israel PM on Iran’s attack on Israel
TEL AVIV — Referring to Iran’s missile strikes on Israel, Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that Iran made a big mistake, and it would pay for it. At the start of the Security Cabinet Meeting, Netanyahu said that whoever attacks them, they will counter-attack. In a post on X, he said, […]
Iran preparing imminent missile attack on Israel, says US official
TEHRAN — Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel, the United States said on Tuesday, warning that any such assault would have “severe” consequences for Tehran. The warning came as Israel said it had launched a ground offensive in Lebanon to target the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, whose leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed […]
“No place in Iran where Israel’s long arm can’t reach,” warns Netanyahu at UN; calls Hamas to surrender
NEW YORK — Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the war with Hamas can end if the latter lays arms and releases the hostages, while asserting that Israel will continue its fight until it achieves “total victory.” Issuing a stern warning to Iran, Netanyahu said there is “no place” in Iran, where the […]
Sweden says Iran was behind thousands of text messages calling for revenge over Quran burning
DENMARK — Swedish authorities accused Iran on Tuesday of being responsible for thousands of text messages that were sent to people in the Scandinavian country calling for revenge over the burnings of Islam’s holy book in 2023. Officials in Stockholm claimed that Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard carried out “a data breach” and managed to send […]
50 workers killed, 20 injured in a deadliest coal mine blast in eastern Iran
TEHRAN — An explosion at a mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people and injured 20, Iranian state television reported, adding that several workers were still trapped. The blast took place due to a methane gas leak at a coal mine run by the Madanjoo company in Tabas, some 540km (335 miles) […]