The German Foreign Office has summoned Iran’s ambassador following Tehran’s attack on Israel, a spokesman said on Monday afternoon. The conversation is currently taking place at the ministry, he said. Iran had summoned the German ambassador to Tehran on Sunday,…
Israel on high alert after unprecedented Iranian attack
Iran has launched hundreds of aerial drones and missiles at Israel, marking a widely anticipated reprisal attack. It is the first such direct clash between the two enemies, who have been engaged in a years-long shadow war, with Iran using…
After striking Iran’s embassy in Syria, Israel vows to continue onslaught against ‘enemies’
Israel’s defense minister said Tuesday that Israel is operating “everywhere, every day” to deter its enemies, exacting a heavy toll against them. Yoav Gallant spoke in Jerusalem a day after a strike widely attributed to Israel killed two Iranian generals…
Iran unveils plan for tighter internet rules to promote local platforms
A new regulatory directive from Iran’s top internet governing body shows how authorities hope to steer Iranians away from foreign platforms and turn them towards local ones. Iran’s top internet policymaking body released a directive earlier this week that stipulates…
UK charity watchdog launches investigation into event at Iran-backed mosque
The UK charity watchdog has launched an official investigation into a British foundation formally linked to the Iranian state, which hosted an event at which anti-Semitic chants were heard. The Charity Commission has opened a statutory investigation into the Al-Tawheed…
Tahiti’s Tiki Toa beat Argentina in Beach Soccer World Cup opener
The Tiki Toa, who won the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup last year as hosts, are looking to go one better than their runner-up finishes in both 2015 and 2017.The Tiki Toa, who won the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup…
Twin blasts near Iran general Qasem Soleimani’s tomb kill 73
At least 73 people have been killed by two bombings near the tomb of Iranian Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination, state media say. State broadcaster Irib said another 171 people were wounded when…
Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for ‘‘inappropriate’’ dress
Iran’s parliament has passed a controversial bill that would increase prison terms and fines for women and girls who break its strict dress code. Those dressed “inappropriately” face up to 10 years in jail under the bill, for which a…
Iran: Mahsa Amini’s father briefly detained and warned against marking death anniversary
Iranian security forces detained Mahsa Amini’s father on Saturday, and warned him against marking the anniversary of her death, before releasing him, a rights group said. “Security forces detained Amjad Amini today and returned him to his house after threatening…
Iranian president begins 3-day Africa tour in Nairobi
Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has arrived in Africa for a state visit for the first time in his term of office during a three-day trip. During his trip to Africa, he would visit Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The arch-conservative politician…