IRGC Chief Commander Hossein Salami revealed on Sunday that Iran’s response to Israel would be “different,” though he avoided specific details. “The Israelis will taste the bitter revenge for their wickedness,” Salami warned. Iran has been silent for over a month following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Tehran. Iranian officials have blamed Israel for the attack and promised a severe response. Despite these threats, there has been no direct Iranian retaliation, unlike the missile and drone strike in April after an Israeli attack on Iran’s consular compound in Damascus. Recently, Iranian officials softened their…
Author: Muhammad Idrees
Iran missile transfer to Russia has sparked alarm in the U.S. Reports suggest that Iran may have recently supplied missiles to Russia or is close to doing so for use in the Ukraine war. The White House expressed deep concerns over this possible escalation in Iran’s support for Russia’s military campaign. According to The Wall Street Journal, unnamed U.S. and European officials believe Iran has already provided ballistic missiles to Russia. Earlier reports from Bloomberg and Reuters also indicated that such a transfer was likely. White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett commented that any Iran missile transfer to…
The UN has announced plans for a joint meeting focused on Afghan farmers and drug addiction treatment. Roza Otunbayeva, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNAMA, revealed that efforts are underway to organize the event. She made this announcement during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs Maulvi Abdul Kabir on Wednesday, as reported by the Presidential Palace. Otunbayeva stated, “We are striving to organize a joint meeting of numerous countries and institutions to provide Afghan farmers with alternative livelihoods and rehabilitation for drug addicts.” She emphasized that officials from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan…
Deportations to Afghanistan are now permissible, Austria’s Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum announced, due to the “changed security situation” in the country. Austria intends to follow Germany’s lead by deporting Afghan nationals with criminal records back to their homeland. This decision comes after Germany deported 28 convicted criminals to Afghanistan on Friday. These were the first such deportations since the Taliban regained power in 2021. Austria plans to work closely with Germany on joint deportations to Afghanistan. Chancellor Karl Nehammer confirmed that the Austrian Interior Minister has been in discussions with his German counterpart for a long time. “The…
The Taliban in Afghanistan have denied the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Afghan soil, rejecting claims made by Pakistan. Taliban Chief of Army Staff Fasihuddin Fitrat stated during a press conference in Kabul on Wednesday that Pakistan has not provided any evidence to back up its allegations about TTP’s presence in Afghanistan. Fitrat accused Pakistan of blaming Afghanistan for its security failures. He insisted that TTP hideouts are located in areas administered by Pakistan, and from there, they launch attacks against the Pakistani military and government. “Everyone knows TTP hideouts are in Pakistan-administered areas,” he emphasized. The Afghan Taliban…
Iran has issued its final notice to Pakistan, emphasizing that Tehran has no choice but to take legal action if Islamabad fails to procure gas within the extended 180-day deadline. The notice warns that if the pipeline under the IP-Gas project is not constructed by September 2024, Iran will refer the matter to the Paris Arbitration Court. Senior government sources informed that the project has faced a decade of delays since 2014, when the Gas Sales Purchase Agreement (GSPA) was signed under French law in 2009. The Paris-based arbitration court, the designated forum for resolving disputes between countries, does not…
Airline flights over Afghanistan are starting up again. British Airways, Lufthansa, and Singapore Airlines have resumed their flights over the area. This follows three years of staying away from Afghanistan. Air traffic control services were suspended after the Taliban took control of the country and it was decided to avoid flying into Afghan airspace. In light of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Afghanistan airspace is now considered a relatively safe alternative. Airlines such as British Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Lufthansa have modified their routes. Afghanistan is a crucial route between Europe and Asia, which is why they have…
Taliban Ban on the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, Richard Bennett, from entering Afghanistan has raised alarms. The Taliban’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, announced the ban, which was reported by Afghan broadcasters. Mujahid accused Bennett of spreading “propaganda” and providing “false” information about the human rights situation in Afghanistan. Bennett described the Taliban Ban as “a step backwards,” emphasizing that it sends a troubling signal about the Taliban’s willingness to engage with the United Nations and the global community on human rights issues. Richard Bennett, who was appointed in 2022, has been monitoring the human rights conditions in Afghanistan. He…
Iran border closure efforts are progressing, with Sirus Amanollahi, a commander for the Iranian Army’s ground forces, confirming that 330 kilometers of the border project on the eastern front with Afghanistan will be finished by the end of this year. He shared this update during his visit to Iran’s eastern border. Sirus Amanollahi emphasized that the Iran border closure is essential for maintaining security within the country. The project is designed to protect Iran from external threats and ensure the safety of its citizens. The commander also noted the growing interactions between Iran and Afghanistan. He said that this collaboration…
Forced deportations are on the rise in Iran, with Afghan migrants facing increasing pressure to leave the country. Iran’s Economic News Agency recently reported that banners have appeared in various areas of Fars Province. These banners give Afghan residents a two-month deadline to vacate their homes and leave these regions. Earlier, a similar forced deportation warning was reported by an Afghan migrant from Isfahan. This individual noted that the Koh-e Rah Haq region also had a similar two-month deadline posted. According to the Iranian news agency, images of banners instructing Afghan migrants to leave have been circulating on social media.…