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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at SCO summit in Bishkek on September 1 2026 as Iran fires missiles toward US bases

Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases After CENTCOM Confirms Direct Strikes on Iranian Soil

Iran's state media reported missile launches toward US military bases on Tuesday, hours after US Central Command confirmed American forces were striking targets on Iranian soil. Explosions were reported near Qeshm Island,

September 1, 2026

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit in Bishkek amid Iran nuclear denial controversy

Iran Denies Nuclear Activity at Pickaxe Mountain as Trump’s July Threat Lingers

Iran's Foreign Ministry denied nuclear activity at Pickaxe Mountain, known in Iran as Kolang, on Tuesday. Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei's categorical denial comes six months into the war and two months after Trump threatened to destroy the site, with no IAEA

September 1, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian IRGC forces following US airstrikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, August 2026

Iran Strikes Back After US Bombs Larak Island. Trump Threatens Worse.

US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, killing soldiers and civilians, ending

Military strike scene as IRGC claims destroying fighter jet depots at US air bases in Jordan

Iran Claims It Destroyed US Fighter Jet Hangars at Two Jordan Air Bases

Iran's IRGC claimed Sunday it destroyed fighter jet depots at King Hussein Air Base and Al-Azraq

Israeli air strikes on targets in southern Lebanon

At dawn on Thursday, Israeli warplanes bombed targets in southern Lebanon, hours after targeting northern Israel with three missiles launched from Lebanese territory. First Israeli artillery responded to the firing of rockets

August 5, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Israeli artillery responds to the firing of rockets from Lebanon towards its territory

An Israeli army statement announced that three missiles were launched from Lebanon today towards northern Israel, confirming that they hit Lebanese territory with artillery. The army statement said that “three rockets were

August 5, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Iran: Israel is nothing..it does not have the ability to attack our forces in Syria

The National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament confirmed that “Israel” does not have the ability to attack Iranian forces in Syria or its ships at sea. The statement came in response

August 5, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Saudi Arabia imposes sanctions on its citizens traveling to some countries due to Corona crisis

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia imposed a three-year ban on travel for citizens who visit countries to which “instructions prohibit travel” in light of the continuing outbreak of the Corona pandemic and

July 29, 2021

News·Travel

Israel: Morocco is our gateway to Africa

A joint report of the Ministry of Regional Cooperation and the Export Institute in Israel revealed on Tuesday, the volume of trade exchange between Morocco and Israel, and the latter stressed that

July 28, 2021

Business·Economy·News

Report: Lebanon is the third most recipient of humanitarian aid

Lebanon ranked third in the world in terms of receiving funding and international humanitarian aid, after Syria and Yemen, according to a report issued by the “Crisis Monitor” of the American University

July 27, 2021

Government and Politics·News

The Yemeni army confirms that the Houthis incurred heavy losses in the battles of Marib

The Yemeni army said on Sunday that it inflicted heavy losses on the Houthi rebel forces over two weeks of battles in the central province of Ma’rib. The Commander of the Third

July 26, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Iraqi militia vows to cut off the legs of Turkish soldiers

An Iraqi militia backed by Iran vowed on Saturday to “cut off the legs” of Turkish soldiers if they came to “occupy” any part of the country. “Try your luck by coming

July 25, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The Syrian bombing killed 13 children, including a baby

“Save the Children” organization announced that at least 13 Syrian children were killed in the violent and continuous bombardment launched by the forces of the President of the Syrian regime three days

July 22, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

There is still time to reach an agreement

After Ethiopia announced the completion of the second filling of the Renaissance Dam, Sudan responded to this step. Today, Monday, the Sudanese Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources reiterated its firm position

July 20, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases After CENTCOM Confirms Direct Strikes on Iranian Soil

Iran Denies Nuclear Activity at Pickaxe Mountain as Trump’s July Threat Lingers

Iran Strikes Back After US Bombs Larak Island. Trump Threatens Worse.

Iran Claims It Destroyed US Fighter Jet Hangars at Two Jordan Air Bases

Israeli air strikes on targets in southern Lebanon

Israeli artillery responds to the firing of rockets from Lebanon towards its territory

Iran: Israel is nothing..it does not have the ability to attack our forces in Syria

Saudi Arabia imposes sanctions on its citizens traveling to some countries due to Corona crisis

Israel: Morocco is our gateway to Africa

Report: Lebanon is the third most recipient of humanitarian aid

The Yemeni army confirms that the Houthis incurred heavy losses in the battles of Marib

Iraqi militia vows to cut off the legs of Turkish soldiers

The Syrian bombing killed 13 children, including a baby

There is still time to reach an agreement

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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