Author: Steven Sahiounie

Two civilians were martyred and one military personnel was injured in Israeli missile aggression that targeted some points in the southern region. “At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday evening, the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting a number of points in the southern region, our air defense systems intercepted the missiles and shot down a number of them.,” a military source said in a statement to SANA. The source added: “The Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of two civilians and the injury one military personnel and some material losses.”…

The UN humanitarian chief voiced alarm Wednesday at the prospect of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza spreading to Lebanon, warning that it was “potentially apocalyptic.”As the war in Gaza nears its tenth month, Israel’s top ally the United States has warned of the risk of a major conflict against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, following an escalation in cross-border fire.Israel’s military said last week plans for an offensive in Lebanon were “approved and validated,” prompting fresh threats from Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.Martin Griffiths, the UN humanitarian coordinator, told reporters in Geneva that he saw Lebanon as “the…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran has made arrangements for the participation of Iranians expatriates in the upcoming presidential election, the ministry’s spokesman said. Speaking at a presser on Wednesday, Nasser Kanaani said the Foreign Ministry has carried out every necessary plan to enable Iranian expatriates to take part in the presidential polls in foreign countries. He said the ballot papers have been shipped to the polling stations abroad, as the election will be held on Friday. The spokesperson also pointed to “formal coordination” with the Saudi authorities to allow for the participation of the Iranian Hajj pilgrims in…

Türkiye stands by Lebanon against Israel’s “aggressive policies,” said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Wednesday. In the call, Erdogan and Mikati discussed Israeli attacks, threats to Lebanon, as well as the conflict in Gaza, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said on X. “President Erdogan underlined the need for Israel’s aggression to be stopped immediately, highlighting that Israel’s efforts to escalate conflicts are highly dangerous,” it added. It said Ankara stands alongside Beirut against Israel’s aggressive policies. ​​​​​​​“President Erdogan also highlighted that it is high time for the international community and the Islamic…

Russia says it is working on a significant cooperation agreement with Iran, a sign of growing friendship between the two nations. “Now we are working on a treaty – probably you have heard about it, and I ask you once again not to use the formula ‘the same as the one with North Korea’ – now the work is underway on the big treaty with Iran,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a presser in Moscow on Wednesday. Her comment referred to a comprehensive bilateral cooperation agreement that has been negotiated between the two sides for years. In January, Russia’s…

The President of the Algerian National People’s Assembly, Ibrahim Boughali met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Algeria, Hector Igarza Cabrera on Tuesday. The Cuban ambassador expressed his country supported Algeria’s role and efforts to stop the Israeli occupation’s aggression and massacres against the Palestinian people, or the efforts to “empower the Sahrawi people with their right to self-determination.” On his part, Boughali praised the distinguished relations between the two countries, and the common history of struggle for liberation and defense of human rights and just causes in the world while stressing the need to continue improving excellent political relations. Commenting…

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan underlined on Wednesday the need to reach an immediate and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, warning of hazards of expanding cycle of current violence in the region on back of the latest Israeli-Lebanese escalation. The two top diplomats warned of the grave consequences of any expansion of violence, saying things might come out of control. This came in a phone contact held by Shoukry with Fidan. The contact tackled bilateral relations and arrangements for holding the first meeting of the high-level strategic council between Egypt and Turkey. The two…

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry emphasized his country’s support for Yemen when he met with his Yemeni counterpart, Shaya Mohsin Zindani, on Wednesday. He also highlighted Egypt’s endorsement of efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis and end its humanitarian suffering. Shoukry stressed Egyptian support for Yemen’s unity, institutions, independence and territorial integrity, underlining the critical importance of the country’s security and stability for the Red Sea region. He said Egypt was keen to enhance cooperation with the Yemeni government in its efforts to develop infrastructure and rehabilitate human resources. He also discussed Egyptian efforts to…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Western powers of backing what he said were Israeli plans to attack Lebanon and “spread war” throughout the region.“Israel is now setting its sights on Lebanon and we see that Western powers behind the scenes are patting Israel on the back and even supporting them,” he told lawmakers from his ruling AKP party.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Netanyahu’s plans to spread the war to the region will lead to a great disaster,” he said.His remarks came as concern soared over the escalating cross-border exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah,…

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been appointed as NATO’s next secretary-general on Wednesday, acquiring an important position during a critical time amid the Russia-Ukraine war and the upcoming US elections. “I warmly welcome NATO allies’ choice of Mark Rutte as my successor,” Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on X. For his part, Rutte wrote on X, “The alliance is and will remain the cornerstone of our collective security,” adding, “Leading this organisation is a responsibility I do not take lightly.” Rutte is poised to take over the position of NATO Secretary General on October 1. The Dutch PM faced various obstacles…