Saudi Arabia officially joins BRICS – state media
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced that it has joined the BRICS+ group, with the news carried by state TV. Riyadh has been in negotiations on its accession…
Israel withdraws thousands of troops from Gaza as USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group heads home
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli military officially announced on Monday the withdrawal of thousands of troops from the Gaza Strip. This move could mark the beginning of a new phase…
Very-long-range anti-ship missile enters service with Iranian navy
TEHRAN (Agencies): The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) held a ceremony on 24 December to induct new equipment that included an anti-ship missile called the Talaiyeh, which is said…
US strikes sites used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US military carried out strikes on three sites used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq on Monday after an attack wounded three American personnel the previous day, drawing…
Iranian Drone Attack Targets Chemical Tanker off India, Pentagon States
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a significant development, the Pentagon has openly accused Iran of orchestrating a drone attack on a Japanese-owned chemical tanker near the Indian coast. This marks the first…
Militant Attack on Police Station in Southeastern Iran Claims 11 Lives
TEHRAN (Agencies): Baluchi militants launched an assault on a police station in southeastern Iran early Friday, resulting in the tragic death of 11 security personnel and injuring several others, as…
Saudi Arabia and Iran Affirm Commitment to Beijing Agreement
JEDDAH (Agencies): The inaugural session of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Tripartite Joint Committee concluded in Beijing on Friday, with both Saudi and Iranian delegations pledging their dedication to implementing the Beijing Agreement.…
Iran abolishes visa requirements for 33 countries, including Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Agencies): Authorities in Iran are removing visa requirements for passport holders from 33 countries, including Saudi Arabia. The move was confirmed on Thursday following comments after a Cabinet meeting…
Houthi missile hits Norway-flagged tanker off Yemen: CENTCOM
WASHINGTON (Agencies): A missile launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a Norwegian-flagged tanker off Yemen on Monday, causing a fire, US Central Command said, adding that no casualties were immediately…