Author: Steven Sahiounie

Russia will continue deepening its relationship with Iran as Moscow hews to the position that previous agreements with Tehran will be implemented, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters. “Of course, we deeply condole with the government and people of Iran over this terrible tragedy as we reaffirm our commitment to close, in-depth cooperation on both bilateral and international issues,” Ryabkov said. “And we also hew to the position that all agreements reached earlier will be implemented,” he added, taking a TASS reporter’s question about whether cooperation with Russia would be affected following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday reiterated his country’s support for the people of Iran after the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. “As Türkiye, we will, as always, stand by the friendly and brotherly Iranian people Iran during these difficult times,” Erdogan said at an event in Ankara. Erdogan further said he believes the Iranian people will get through this difficult time. “I wholeheartedly believe that our Iranian brothers will manage this process smoothly in accordance with their ancient and strong state traditions,” he said. Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials died as the aircraft they…

Iranian Constitution states that the first vice president takes over temporarily in the event of the death or major illness of the incumbent president for a period of 50 days. Mohammad Mokhber, who served as President Raeisi’s first deputy since 2021, has taken over as the acting president for 50 days, in line with the constitutional requirement. Holding a PhD in international law, Mokhber was born in the city of Dezful in the southern province of Khuzestan in 1955. He rose through the ranks to assume important social and political roles. Mokhber, a vastly experienced executive manager who was chosen…

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, said that he is seeking to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister, Yoav Galant, on charges of committing war crimes. Khan explained in a press statement published on the court’s official website, that “taking into account the evidence collected and examined by his office, he has good reason to believe that Netanyahu and Galant bear criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. He confirmed that the evidence it collected, including interviews with victims and direct witnesses, documented audio…

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended his condolences to the Iranian nation over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raeisi and his companions in a helicopter crash. In a message on Monday, the Leader announced five days of national mourning. Ayatollah Khamenei said he received the bitter news of the martyrdom of the popular, competent and hardworking president and his companions with great sorrow. The Leader noted that the tragic incident happened when Raeisi and his team were making an attempt to serve the Iranian people. The entire period of responsibility of this noble and devoted…

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have died in a helicopter crash in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan. The helicopter carrying President Raeisi and his accompanying delegation crashed on Sunday in the Dizmar forest, nestled between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azarbaijan Province. It was transporting Raeisi, Amir-Abdollahian, East Azarbaijan Governor Malek Rahmati, Friday Prayers leader of the city of Tabriz Seyyed Mohammad Ali Al-e Hashem and a member of the president’s bodyguard team Mahdi Mousavi. The helicopter’s pilot, co-pilot and crew were also among others on board the chopper. President Raeisi and…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to expand, with Baheej Tourism Development Co. unveiling a new waterfront development project in Yanbu. 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday losing 0.06 points to close at 12,198.38.  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is experiencing steady growth in its aviation sector, contributing $21 billion to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product in 2023 and solidifying its position as a global tourism hub.

RIYADH: The market size of key minerals for energy transition is expected to double twofold to hit $770 billion by 2040, an analysis revealed.