Weeks after Iraq recognized Yemen's Houthis and Hezbollah as terrorists, the authorities revoked the decision, citing a mistake.
Iran's national football team coach, Amir Ghalenoei, will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. This will happen despite the country's football federation announcing a boycott of the event due to the US refusing to issue visas to its members.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding that the Russian Federation immediately return all illegally deported Ukrainian children. The document was supported by 91 countries, 57 abstained, and 12 opposed it.
The crew of the Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea has been released. All 11 crew members, including Filipinos, a Russian, and an Indian, will arrive in Oman.
The administration of US President Trump plans to expand the US travel ban to 30 countries after a shooting in Washington where a servicewoman was killed. The suspect is an Afghan citizen who arrived in the US in 2021.
During his first foreign visit to the Middle East, before flying to the Vatican, the Pope called on world leaders for peace and to prevent wars.
Iran announced the seizure of an Eswatini-flagged vessel carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel. The ship's crew consisted of 13 individuals, citizens of India and a neighboring country.
US Special Envoy Daniel Driscoll stated that Russia is accumulating missiles, producing them faster than it uses them. This increases the threat to Ukraine and could spread to other European countries.
The US says Xi Jinping is trying to build an alternative world order, relying on allies among anti-democratic states such as Russia and North Korea. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission published its annual report with dozens of recommendations.
Forest fires in northern Iran have approached the unique Hyrcanian Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Due to a lack of resources, the government has appealed to Turkey and Russia for assistance.
A new feature has been launched on the X platform that automatically determines the country based on the user's IP address. It revealed that popular pro-MAGA accounts are registered in Thailand, Nigeria, Turkey, and other countries.
China has sharply increased its oil imports from Indonesia, which traders link to the possible masking of sanctioned Iranian oil supplies. This comes amid a reduction in imports from Malaysia, which was previously a major transshipment hub for Iranian crude.
Senator Lindsey Graham believes that the US Congress should evaluate a peace plan for Ukraine, including security guarantees. This will ensure lasting peace and prevent future Russian aggression.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, reported that a Russian contingent of over 120 military personnel is present in Venezuela under the command of Colonel General Oleg Makarevich, who commanded the 'Dnipro' group of forces and organized the undermining of the Kakhovka HPP.
Iran has ceased cooperation with nuclear inspectors in response to a resolution by the IAEA Board of Governors, which demanded the disclosure of data on uranium stockpiles. This decision was Tehran's direct response to increased diplomatic pressure from Western countries.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a multi-billion dollar civilian nuclear energy agreement. This happened during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.
Iran is ready to resume talks with the United States on its nuclear program, but insists on maintaining its previous conditions. Supreme Leader's advisor Kamal Kharrazi noted that discussions should be based on equality and mutual respect, and the agenda will be prepared in advance.
The oil tanker Talara, seized by Iranian forces, has been released, but without its gasoil cargo. The crew is safe, and the vessel has left Iranian waters with a shallower draft.
Scientists from Iran traveled to Russia twice in 2024, including November, seeking secret technologies for their nuclear program. The delegations included researchers from universities, some of which are under sanctions.
The US canceled scheduled meetings with General Rudolph Hashem in Washington. This happened after the Lebanese army criticized Israel's actions on the border.
Donald Trump announced his intention to approve the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of a meeting with the Crown Prince. This multi-billion dollar deal could shift the balance of power in the Middle East and face resistance in the US Congress.
The US Congress has begun work on a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. It will give President Trump the right to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs against countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
The US must be able to seize the initiative in the fight against any adversary to deter and win future wars. Russia is moving towards prolonging and expanding the current war, exploiting the weakness of Western countries.
US President Donald Trump said that Republicans are considering a Senate bill on sanctions against countries that do business with Russia. The document provides for tariffs of up to 500% on imports from countries that buy Russian energy carriers and do not support Ukraine, including China and India.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran no longer enriches uranium at any facility in the country. This is a signal to the West about openness to negotiations, although Iran's right to peaceful use of nuclear technology remains unwavering.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized a tanker carrying petrochemical cargo bound for Singapore. The seizure took place in the Persian Gulf due to alleged violations of transportation rules and the unauthorized transport of cargo.
French police have launched a special operation at Montparnasse station in Paris, evacuating passengers. The reasons for the operation have not been disclosed, and authorities are not providing details.
On the bustling streets of Tehran, there seem to be signs of change. However, according to a Reuters investigation, Iranian authorities are inviting foreigners in an attempt to "improve" the country's external image. Internal repression in Iran, on the other hand, is intensifying.
The IAEA could not verify Iran's uranium stockpiles after Israel's June strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. Iran possesses 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, enough to create up to 10 nuclear bombs.
A significant portion of the increase in oil volume on tankers since late August comes from sanctioned countries. This indicates disruptions in oil trade and threatens the revenues of sanctioned oil-producing states.
