Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, called Monday on Muslim governments to reassess their stance toward Iran as military strikes by the United States and Israel continue following attacks that Iranian officials say began on Feb. 28.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday on X that the United States' security role in the Strait of Hormuz had "proven to be full of holes," amid escalating tensions.

Riyadh (Diplomat.so) - The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported Friday that its air defense systems successfully shot down 38 drones approaching the Kingdom's Eastern Province, marking one of the largest aerial threat events in recent years, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Baghdad (Diplomat.so) - Iraqi oil officials reported early Friday that two drones struck the Majnoon oil field in southern Basra province, marking the latest in a series of attacks on key energy infrastructure amid rising regional tensions. Authorities confirmed no human casualties, though one drone…

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) executed the 44th phase of its Operation True Promise 4 on Friday, targeting military sites in northern Israeli-occupied territories and U.S. installations across West Asia.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iran's national football team formally rejected participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, responding to US President Donald Trump's warning that attending the tournament in the United States could endanger players' safety.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Millions of Iranians took to the streets on Friday, across Iran's major cities and rural towns to mark International Quds Day, expressing solidarity with Palestinians amid Israeli airstrikes

Ankara (Diplomat.so) - Turkish Ministry of National Defense said NATO air defenses stationed in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran after it entered Turkey's airspace early Friday, triggering alarm sirens near Incirlik Air Base outside Adana.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a stern warning against any hostile actions by US and Israeli forces targeting the nation's ports and energy infrastructure, following a series of powerful explosions across Tehran on Friday morning.

Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday, during a press briefing that Israel's ongoing military campaign against Iran is advancing what he described as a pathway toward the eventual "return of the Messiah," a highly controversial framing that has…

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Israel Ministry of Health reported Thursday that 2,745 Israeli settlers have been hospitalized since the war began, with 179 admissions recorded in the past 24 hours, as air-raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and areas of Al-Quds following the detection of Iranian missiles.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly elected leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, issued his first national address from Tehran on Thursday, vowing the country would pursue vengeance for Iranians killed in recent attacks and continue confronting its regional adversaries.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared on Thursday evening, that the current conflict with the United States will not end until Washington acknowledges its mistakes and pays the price, signaling a prolonged standoff despite recent U.S.…

Tehran (Diplomat.so) — Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, announced Thursday that Washington dismissed Tehran's proposal for a nuclear-weapon-free Middle East, citing a lack of understanding of technical details. The remarks came amid escalating regional tensions and accusations…

Washington, D.C. (AFP + Diplomat.so) - A van smashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, police said, forcing a shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) launched the 37th and largest wave of Operation True Promise 4 against US and Israeli positions on Tuesday night, marking the most intense strike since the February 28 US-Israeli military campaign on Iran, according to an IRGC statement.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf sharply criticized the United States on Tuesday after US Energy Secretary Chris Wright posted—and then deleted—a claim that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. The White House promptly denied…

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday, that it will block all oil exports from the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iranian infrastructure persist, marking a sharp escalation in a conflict now entering its 10th day.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf rejected calls for a ceasefire on Tuesday in Tehran, vowing Iran would retaliate against aggressors following escalating hostilities involving the United States and Israel.

Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday in Tehran that Iran is prepared to continue missile strikes against the United States for as long as necessary, declaring diplomacy effectively over.