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Iran army chief warns of ongoing Israeli threats amid tensions
DUBAI: Iran’s military commander-in-chief Amir Hatami has warned that threats from Israel remain active, as reported by state media. The remarks follow heightened tensions between the two nations, including strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in...

Lebanon govt pushes Hezbollah disarmament, UNIFIL finds tunnels
Hezbollah's opponents who have long called for a state monopoly on all arms welcomed the cabinet's unprecedented decision [Getty] Lebanon's cabinet met again on Thursday to continue discussions on the divisive issue of disarming Hezbollah, despite...

The painful truth Netanyahu must tell the public
The half-life moment Since around 2 p.m. on October 7, Hamas has become a different organization. Not really, of course. Just on television. Until that hour, its media arm was flooding the internet with videos of lynchings, executions, and homes...

Iran has full right to peaceful nuclear power, says Shehbaz at joint presser with Pezeshkian
Pakistan, Iran sign multiple MoUs, agreements. Both countries set $10bn bilateral trade target. Working to improve border security: Iranian president. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday backed Iran's right to acquire nuclear power for...

8th Iranian Film Festival in Tokyo to screen 7 films
TEHRAN – The 8th Iranian Film Festival in Tokyo will take place from August 8 to 10 in Japan, screening seven films from Iran with Japanese subtitles. Organized by the Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo, the...

7 Key facts about Iran’s new Defense Council
TEHRAN – In a move to enhance strategic coordination and readiness, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved the establishment of a new Defense Council. Below are 7 key facts about the newly-established body. What prompted the...

‘Baseless and absurd’, foreign ministry slams EU's Iranophobic statement
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has dismissed a joint statement by four European countries accusing Iran of threatening international security, calling the allegations “ridiculous and unfounded.” Speaking at his weekly...

Farah Khan Jokes About Casting Couch With Boman Irani, Tells Cook Dilip Not To Mention THIS To Her Husband
Farah Khan Jokes About Casting Couch With Boman Irani, Tells Cook Dilip Not To Mention THIS To Her Husband Farah Khan’s latest vlog is full of laughs, nostalgia, and witty banter. The filmmaker paid a visit to longtime friend and actor Boman...
War Cannot Uproot Iranians Tied with Sacrifice, Perseverance and Faith: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has once again hailed the Iranian nation for their steadfastness and resilience during the recent unprovoked 12-day Israeli war against the Islamic Republic. Joining Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei...

China rebuffs Washington’s demands to halt Iran oil trade
TEHRAN – China appears resolute in maintaining its oil imports from Iran, with the country’s foreign ministry announcing in a statement that U.S. pressure would not influence its actions or decisions. "China will always ensure its energy supply in...

In a period of rising media-fueled antisemitism, Israel is facing a public relations disaster
Pro-Palestinian supporters on Dam square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on June 11, 2025. (Photo: Dor Pazuelo/Flash90) Several opinion articles in Hebrew news agencies over the past couple weeks have called attention to the growing public relations...

Iran's army chief says Israeli threats remain, state media say

Neeru Bajwa Calls 'Tehran' Co-Star John Abraham, A Dream Co-Actor
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Actress Neeru Bajwa, who predominantly works in Punjabi cinema, has made a return to Hindi cinema with the recently released 'Son Of Sardaar 2' and is set to follow it up with another Hindi release 'Tehran'. The...

Tehran rejects rumors of foreign embassies closure
In a statement to IRNA on Saturday, the ministry’s Public Relations Office said that such reports are entirely false and serve to stir up tensions. “The rumor of embassy closures is a psychological warfare tactic orchestrated by Zionist media...

Top Iranian Cleric Resigns Amid Land Grab Allegations
A senior Iranian imam has resigned his interim role leading Tehran’s Friday Prayers, just months after his son and daughter-in-law were arrested on financial corruption charges. Ayatollah Kazem Sedighi had faced mounting pressure to resign...

ZEE5 Global Unveils Tehran: John Abraham Leads Explosive Spy Thriller Premiering This Independence Day
Photo Credit : ZEE5 Global Global | 1st August 2025 – ZEE5 Global, the world’s leading streaming platform for South Asian content available across 190+ countries, announced the premiere of Maddock Films’ latest offering Tehran—a taut geo-political...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaches Islamabad on a two-day visit to Pakistan
🔊 Listen with AI Cancel Voice Updated On: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:21:22 PKT LAHORE (Dunya News) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit as he aims at strengthening bilateral trade and economic...
The Sword and the Shield: Why Iran Still Chooses Death Over Defense
The Iranian flag is seen flying over a street in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 3, 2023. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS When Iran became the Islamic Republic in 1979, one of its first acts was to redesign the national flag....

John Abraham expresses disappointment over Tehran skipping theatrical release
John Abraham's geopolitical action thriller Tehran has officially skipped theatrical release and is all set to land directly on ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium on August 14. The trailer for the film looks promising, leading fans to demand a theatrical...
Wizunwangbo Irangguang is crowned Mr Dimapur 2025
Mr Dimapur 2025 Wizunwangbo Irangguang (center) with Imnamoa Ozukum and Paurangbe. Dimapur, August 4 (MExN): In a dazzling celebration of charisma, culture, and confidence, Wizunwangbo Irangguang was crowned Mr Dimapur 2025 at the grand finale...