Author: Steven Sahiounie

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Iran conducted military exercises near its border with Azerbaijan on October 1. The tensions between the two neighbors were caused by Israel and Turkey, who are allies of Azerbaijan and play divisive roles. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev commented he was surprised by Iran’s military drills; however, his country hosted joint military drills with Turkey and Pakistan beginning on September 21, in what was dubbed the ‘Three Brothers-2021’. Turkey has the second-largest NATO army, and Pakistan is a nuclear power. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on September 23,…

“There are no preconditions from either side, and we are trying to start a sustainable relationship within the mutually beneficial framework,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said during a press conference.ccording to Khatibzadeh, the negotiations hosted by Baghdad since April, are being pursued in the best possible shape over bilateral and regional issues. However, he did not confirm reports that Saudi Arabia has sent a delegation to Iran to open the country’s embassy in Tehran. “The talks are still underway in Baghdad, and different cases have been discussed, with the main focus being on bilateral talks, while issues of…

By : Andrew Korybko . Tensions recently spiked between Azerbaijan and Iran after the latter commenced military drills close to their border accompanied by harsh rhetoric from its officials. This includes Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Twitter account posting such messages as: “The security of a country is the fundamental infrastructure for all activities for progress. Those who think that by relying on others they can ensure their security should know that they will soon be struck a blow for entrusting their security to foreigners.” “The issues concerning Iran’s northwestern neighbors should be resolved wisely by relying on nations, through the cooperation of the armies of neighboring…

A joint Russo-Syrian body responsible for facilitating the return of the Syrian refugees identifies the United States and its allies’ illegal presence in Syria as the main obstacle in the way of restoration of normal life in the Arab county. The Syrian and Russian Coordination Committees for Returning Displaced Syrians made the remarks in a statement on Sunday, the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. The statement indicated that “the illegal presence of US and its allies in Syria is the basic obstacle to returning to normal life in the country,” the agency cited the body as saying. The…

The Joint Operations Command in Iraq confirms intense security deployment during the elections.The Joint Operations Command in Iraq confirmed that 250 000 security personnel will be dispatched to provide security for the elections, noting that the roads will be open and there will be no curfew. The Command confirmed that on October 8, 9, and 10, there will be intense security, detailing that security forces are on maximum alert, and the anti-terrorist forces will be ready for any emergencies. Meanwhile, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) said that it “would not leave electoral cards that have not been received by…

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia is ready to hold high-level meetings with Azerbaijan, assuring that his country “has never participated in, and will not participate in, any conspiracies against Iran.”Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he is willing to sit down with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to exchange maps detailing the location of landmines in Agdam with Armenian detainees. During a meeting with representatives of the Armenian community in Lithuania, Pashinyan affirmed that “his country is ready to hold high-level meetings and summit-level meetings to bring all the maps involved in humanitarian mine action operations.” The Armenian Prime Minister…

The League of Arab States has announced its participation in monitoring the Iraqi elections after receiving an invitation from the Independent High Electoral Commission.After an invitation from the Independent High Electoral Commission, the League of Arab States announced its participation in monitoring the Iraqi elections. In a statement, the League announced that an observer mission arrived in Iraq on Sunday to participate in the assessment of various aspects of the electoral process, including the electoral campaigns of the candidates, the polling, and the counting of votes. The Iraqi Prime Minister’s Adviser for Elections Affairs, Abdul Hussein Al-Hindawi, announced that Iraq received requests…

The Palestinian Prisoners Club said prisoners initiated a gradual resistance program in protest of maximum Israeli punitive measures since the Sept. 6 Gilboa prison escape.The Palestinian Prisoners Club confirmed that prisoners agreed on a gradual Resistance program, which began last night and will last until the end of this week. Palestinian prisoners are protesting punitive measures imposed by the Israeli occupation since the Sept. 6 Gilboa prison escape, singling out prisoners with ties to Islamic Jihad with double arbitrary measures and punishment practices. The prisoner’s gradual resistance program includes defiance and rejection of “Israel’s” punitive measures and illegal laws. The Prisoner’s…

Bratislava, SANA- Syrian students studying in Slovakia have renewed their standing by the homeland in its war against terrorism and its tools, and they underlined determination to continue their educational attainment to actively contribute to the reconstruction process. “October Liberation War constituted a watershed in the history of the Arab nation and a turning point in modern history, as it restored the Arab citizen’s confidence in his ability to achieve victories,” the National Union of Syrian Students said in a statement on occasion of October Liberation War. The Syrian Arab Army’s victories over Takfiri terrorist organizations constitute an extension of…

Daraa, SANA- Operation of settling status of scores of gunmen, the wanted and military deserters and handing over their weapons to the Syrian Arab Army started on Sunday in Jasem city, Nimr village and al-Hara town in Daraa northern countryside based on the agreement proposed by the state. SANA reporter said Sunday that gunmen, the wanted and military deserters flocked to the settlement center in Jasem city to have their files settled and to hand over their weapons to the Syrian Army, in implementation of the agreement proposed by the State. SANA reporter said that the settlement center that set…