By Jeremy Konyndyk

Biden’s greatest failure in Gaza

On October 13, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent a letter to the Israeli government. In it, they expressed profound concern about the impediments Israel has placed on the flow of aid to Gaza in the course of Israeli military operations.

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Close cooperation between diplomacy and battleground

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz dedicated its editorial to the strong cooperation between diplomacy and battleground.

‘Forever Iranian’: interior minister highlights strategic significance of Iran's trio islands

TEHRAN – The Iranian Minister of Interior, Eskandar Momeni, has emphasized the strategic importance of Hormozgan Province, particularly its maritime and economic assets, including the three islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb that he described as “eternally Iranian.”

By Soheila Zarfam

From economy to geopolitics in Mashhad ECO Summit

Foreign ministers of 10 countries convene in the northeastern Iranian city

TEHRAN – Foreign ministers from ten countries, along with representatives from numerous others, convened in Mashhad, Iran, for the 28th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers on Monday and Tuesday.

‘How many days, Mum, until my hand grows back?’

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has highlighted the plight of Gaza’s child amputees.

Palestinian pastor tells Trump: Gaza is ‘already hell on earth’

US President-elect Donald Trump has promised that “there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East” if the captives held in Gaza are not released by January 20, when he takes office.

Food availability ‘at an all-time low’ across Gaza, says FAO

Beth Bechdol, the deputy director-general of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is calling for unrestricted and safe access to the Gaza Strip to deliver emergency aid and prevent the spread of famine.

South Korea troops try to storm parliament after martial law declared

Troops were seen trying to enter the South Korean parliament on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address that slammed domestic political opponents and sent shockwaves through the country.

Turkey received ‘clear message’ on Syria, foreign ministry spox says after FM’s Ankara visit

TEHRAN – In remarks made on Tuesday, Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the Islamic Republic's unwavering stance against terrorism in the region. 

Iran may send troops to Syria if Damascus requests: Araghchi

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran is prepared to consider sending military forces to Syria if an official request is made by the Syrian government.

Qalibaf tells Syrian counterpart Iran will support Arab country’s fight against renewed terrorism 

TEHRAN – Iranian and Syrian parliamentary Speakers Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Hammouda Sabbagh spoke by phone on Tuesday to discuss the latest surge of terrorism in the Arab country.

Iran UN envoy condemns E3 hypocrisy, highlights West’s violation of JCPOA

TEHRAN – Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has vehemently denounced a joint letter from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3) to the UN Security Council, dismissing their accusations against Iran as baseless and misleading. 

Intelligence forces capture four MEK operatives in Tehran suburbs 

TEHRAN – Authorities in a southeastern Tehran suburb announced the arrest of four individuals with ties to the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization.

Short film “Anarchy” representing Iran at 24th Camera Zizanio in Greece

TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Anarchy” written and directed by Majid Kazemi Azghadi represents Iran at the International Competition Program of the 24th European Meeting of Young People’s Audiovisual Creation “Camera Zizanio,” underway in the Peloponnese Region in Greece.

Persian audiobook of “Ikigai” released

TEHRAN-The non-fiction book “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,” written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles has been turned into an audiobook in Persian and released on digital services and platforms.

Iranian young adult novel “The Monster's Shadow” published in English

TEHRAN- “The Monster's Shadow,” written by Iranian young adult fiction author Abbas Jahangirian, has recently been published in English.

Iranian short animation “Being Ten” wins at Russian festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “Being Ten” directed by Fatemeh Jafari has won an award at the 3rd Cinematic Prismatic International Film Festival in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Archaeologists uncover ancient iron production site south of Lake Urmia

TEHRAN - For the first time, archaeologists have discovered a historic iron production site in the Vesta Sheikh area south of Lake Urmia, northwest Iran.

Heritage official highlights significance of Konar Sandal archaeological site

TEHRAN - Mostafa Dehpahlavan, head of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, has emphasized the importance of archaeological excavations at the Bronze Age site of Konar Sandal in southern Iran’s Jiroft region.

S. Korean president declares emergency martial law, accuses opposition of paralyzing government

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities, AP reported.

Glory of Ancient Persia to reach Xinjiang

TEHRAN - Following successful showcases in Beijing and Shanghai, Iran’s renowned exhibition, “The Glory of Ancient Persia”, will soon be unveiled in Xinjiang.

Iran to introduce tourist cards for foreign visitors: Minister

TEHRAN – Iran plans to issue “tourist cards” for foreign visitors to facilitate currency exchange during their stay, according to Reza Salehi-Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Minister underlines marine tourism, soft power and global ties

TEHRAN - In a televised interview on Monday evening, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism, shared insights into the nation’s tourism strategy, highlighting recent achievements and ambitious goals for the future.

Young Scientists Congress hosts 60 countries on future of science and technology

More than 170 events are planned at the Sirius University of Science and Technology, where the IV Young Scientists Congress is taking place. Over 7,000 guests from more than 60 countries will take part in business sessions, round tables, discussions and sports competitions. TV BRICS is the official media partner of the event.