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Iraq recalls Iran envoy in rebuke to ally over deadly strikes

Iraq summoned Iran’s envoy in Baghdad and recalled its ambassador from Tehran on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to its ally over deadly missile strikes on its autonomous Kurdish region. Iraq challenged Iran’s claim that the strikes targeted Israel’s intelligence services in response to recent Israeli assassinations of Iranian and pro-Iranian commanders. It said it

Iranian Ambassador calls on Sindh Governor

KARACHI   -  Iranian Ambassador to Paki­stan Dr Reza Amiri Moghad­dam alongwith Consul Gener­al in Karachi Hassan Nourian called on Sindh Governor Ka­mran Khan Tessori at Gover­nor House here on Monday. In the meeting, matters re­lated to further strengthen­ing of Pakistan-Iran economic cooperation, exchange of delegations between the two countries in various fields and other issues

Iran deports nearly 900 Afghan minors in 2 months: Nimroz official

Nearly 900 Afghan minors have been deported from Iran to Nimroz province in Afghanistan in the last two months, a local official in Nimroz said. Sediqullah, 14, is one of hundreds of children who have been deported by Iranian security forces but whose families remain in Iran He is striving to find a way to

Iraq condemns Iran strikes as ‘attack on its sovereignty’

BAGHDAD: Iraq condemned as an “attack on its sovereignty” Tuesday missile strikes by neighbouring Iran targeting anti-Tehran groups and an alleged Israeli “spy headquarters” in its autonomous Kurdish region. Iraqi authorities “will take all legal steps” necessary, including “lodging a complaint with the (UN) Security Council”, the foreign ministry said in statement. They will also

Iraq vows to take Iran to UN Security Council over Erbil attacks

The Iraqi government on Tuesday condemned the Iranian attack on Erbil in northern Iraq, calling it an act of aggression and a violation of its sovereignty. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted on its website that the Iraqi government "will take all legal procedures, including lodging a complaint with the UN Security Council"

Pakistan, Iran hold talks on combating terror groups

ISLAMABAD  -  Pakistan and Iran yester­day held extensive parleys on how to combat and pre­vent terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and af­fecting both the countries.  Ambassador Hasan Ka­zmi Qomi, heading a del­egation, held talks with Pakistan’s Special Repre­sentative on Afghanistan Asif Durrani on the situ­ation in Afghanistan and the regional processes for peace and dialogue, For­eign

Iran says Revolutionary Guards attack Israel’s ‘spy HQ’ in Iraq, vow more revenge – World

DUBAI/BAGHDAD: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked the “spy headquarters” of Israel in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, state media reported late on Monday, while the elite force said they also struck in Syria against the Islamic State. The strikes come amid concerns about the escalation of a conflict that has spread through the Middle East

Iran says Revolutionary Guards attack Israel’s ‘spy HQ’ in Iraq

DUBAI/BAGHDAD: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked the “spy headquarters” of Israel in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, state media reported late on Monday. The strikes come amid concerns about the escalation of a conflict that has spread through the Middle East since the war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7. “In response to the

Iran says it struck ‘terrorist’ sites in Syria, Iraq with barrage of missiles

Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at positions of "terrorist groups" in Syria and Iraq late Monday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement. The IRGC said a "spy headquarters" and a "gathering of anti-Iran terrorist groups" in Syria were destroyed with ballistic missiles, as cited by state media. The statement

Iran’s special rep for Afghanistan meets Jilani – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs Hassan Kazmi Qomi on Monday discussed Afghanistan as well as regional security situation with Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Pakistani counterpart Asif Durrani. According to a statement of the Foreign Office, Jilani received Iran’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs Qomi and discussed issues of mutual interest.

Iran urges US, Britain to ‘stop war against Yemen’ – World

TEHRAN: Iran urged Monday the United States and Britain to “stop the war against Yemen” following their recent strikes on targets of the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels. US and British forces have hit scores of targets in Yemen after weeks of Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, claiming to act in solidarity with Palestinians

Afghan terror safe havens worry Pakistan, Iran

Pakistan and Iran on Monday shared concerns over the presence of terrorist outfits in Afghanistan, stressing the need for close coordination between the two countries and other regional players to persuade Kabul to come good on its promises. An Iranian delegation led by the country’s special envoy on Afghanistan Hassan Kazmi Qomi held “extensive” discussions

Iran sentences imprisoned Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to an additional prison term

A court in Iran has slapped imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi with an additional sentence of 15 months for allegedly spreading propaganda against the Islamic Republic, her family said Monday. According to a post on Instagram by Mohammadi ‘s family, the new sentence was handed down on Dec. 19. It said Mohammadi had

Jailed Iranian Nobel winner hit with new sentence: family – World

An Iranian court has sentenced 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to an additional sentence of over one year in prison on charges of spreading propaganda while behind bars, her family said on Monday. The Revolutionary Court sentenced Mohammadi to 15 months in prison after a trial that she boycotted, her family added in

Pak-Iran talks on security situation start today

ISLAMABAD  -  The Pak-Iran talks on deteriorating security situa­tion in Afghanistan particularly strong footprints of global terror outfits posing threats to the en­tire region, would start today. A high-level Iranian delegation headed by Iranian Special Representa­tive for Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi would lead his country in the talks, while Pakistan would be led by special

Pak-Iran relations – Newspaper – DAWN.COM

IRAN is a vast country spanning an area more than twice that of Pakistan with a population nearly one third of ours. Rich in natural resources, Iran possesses the second largest gas reserves, fourth largest crude oil reserves and significant non-fuel mineral resources. The people of Iran, called Persia until 1935, are deeply proud of

Moment’s silence at Iran-Palestine Asian Cup clash – Sports

DOHA: Fans of Iran and Palestine paused for a moment’s silence for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza on Sunday as the two teams clashed in the Asian Cup in Doha. The tournament in Qatar is taking place against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which has overshadowed the build up to

US delivered private message to Iran about Houthi attacks

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States had delivered a private message to Iran about Iran-backed Houthis responsible for attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea. "We delivered it privately and we're confident we're well-prepared," Biden told reporters at the White House before departing to the Camp David presidential retreat for the

US delivered private message to Iran about Houthi attacks: Biden – World

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States had delivered a private message to Iran about Houthis responsible for attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea. “We delivered it privately and we’re confident we’re well-prepared,” Biden told reporters at the White House before departing to the Camp David presidential retreat for the weekend.

India’s foreign minister to travel to Iran – World

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister will make a two-day trip to Iran from Sunday, following Western air strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Tehran-backed group’s attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. S. Jaishankar’s visit also comes a month after a drone attack on a ship near Indian waters that the United States blamed

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