Author: Steven Sahiounie

Senior advisor to Iranian Foreign Minister on Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji, affirmed that the positive developments in the relations of Arab countries with Syria are in the interest and security of the peoples of the region. During talks in Tehran with Geir Pedersen, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the UN for Syria, Asghar Khaji stressed the need to confront the phenomenon of terrorism, and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. In turn, Pedersen, who visits Iran as part of his regional consultations, briefed the Iranian official on some of the measures taken regarding…

According to Trunov, he arrived in Moldova to take part in an international economic and investment forum but was detained, along with other Russian nationals, by Moldovan border control officers at the Chisinau airport, where they were held for two days Russian lawyer Igor Trunov told TASS on Sunday that he had been detained at the Chisinau airport to be deported from the country after spending two days in custody. According to Trunov, he arrived in Moldova to take part in an international economic and investment forum but was detained, along with other Russian nationals, by Moldovan border control officers…

The Cypriot and the Israeli Occupation leaders agreed to develop the Israeli-Cypriot-Greek alliance between the so-called “democracies” of the eastern Mediterranean. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that “Israel” remains determined to continue working on the gas pipeline project which connects “Israel” to mainland Europe through Cyprus. Netanyahu reportedly met with the Cypriot president last week, and the two agreed to develop the Israeli-Cypriot-Greek alliance between the so-called “democracies” in the eastern Mediterranean. “We built this alliance several years ago and it has very important implications, especially regarding Israel’s standing as a major energy power. The project that we focused…

The Kremlin’s spokesman says Kemal Kilicdaroglu will not be able to present evidence of Moscow’s alleged interference in the election Russia strongly denies allegations that Moscow is meddling in Türkiye’s presidential race, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated. He also called into question Turkish opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu’s ability to produce any proof to back up the claims. Speaking on Saturday, Peskov reiterated that Russia categorically denies “accusations of interfering in the Turkish elections.” Commenting on Kilicdaroglu’s pledge to present evidence of the alleged meddling, the Kremlin spokesman insisted that “he won’t be able to do that because there is…

Sinan Ogan of the right-wing Ancestral Alliance is securing 5.33% of votes Turkey’s incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scoring 52.19% of votes at Sunday’s presidential polls, the state-run TRT television channel cited the data from the Supreme Election Council after counting ballot papers from 50% of ballot boxes. Erdogan’s main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the opposition party Republican People’s Party (CHP), currently has 41.93% of votes. Sinan Ogan of the right-wing Ancestral Alliance is securing 5.33% of votes. Source: Tass

An Iranian lawmaker unveiled plans for the restoration of relations between Iran and Egypt, which are engaged in negotiation in Iraq, saying the embassies in Tehran and Cairo will reopen in the near future. In an interview with Tasnim, member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Fadahossein Maleki highlighted the significance of revival of diplomatic ties between Iran and Egypt. Pointing to the important role of Egypt and its historical and civilizational position in the region and the world, the lawmaker confirmed that negotiations between Iran and Egypt are underway in Iraq. The relations between Tehran…

Israeli artillery Sunday evening bombed a site in the town of Beit Lahia, south of the Gaza Strip, local sources confirmed. The sources added that the Israeli occupation artillery targeted a site to the east of the town. No casualties were reported, however. Source: Wafa

Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov also informed of the death of the deputy commander of the army corps for military-political work, Colonel Yevgeny Brovko, who led the efforts of the personnel Colonel Vyacheslav Makarov, the commander of the 4th motorized infantry brigade, was killed in the fighting in the Donetsk People’s Republic, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said on Sunday. “Commander of the 4th motorized rifle brigade, Colonel Vyacheslav Makarov, personally led the battle while on the front line. Two enemy attacks were repelled, and the soldiers of the brigade destroyed three tanks, four infantry fighting…

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized that Tehran is communicating with Washington via multiple channels as part of efforts to resurrect the 2015 nuclear deal and lift sanctions. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the country’s collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) within technical constraints will soon see significant development. Last month, Iran expressed readiness to provide further information and access to address the outstanding safeguards issues, referring to uranium traces at undeclared sites, said a joint statement by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran in a report seen by Reuters. In an exclusive interview with IRNA, The FM stressed that Iran…

In addition to the observers appointed by the parties, the Council of Europe sent 350 supervisors to oversee over the election process.  Polling stations in Turkey have reportedly closed at around 5 pm this afternoon, according to AFP. The elections are considered the most important in the Republic’s 100-year history: whereby Turkey is set at a crossroads. Erdogan’s claim for a third term of the presidency is contended by Kilicdaroglu who aims to pivot Turkey towards a more secular Westernized course. Hundreds of supervisors were reportedly deployed to the 50,000 polling stations since 8 am this morning. In addition to the observers appointed…