Politics

'Firends of Syria more like enemies of Syria'

A Syrian lawmaker says countries in the so-called “Friends of Syria” are more like “real enemies of Syria”.

Chief Israeli Rabbi cedes power

Buckled under pressure, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger is said to have suspended his major activities.

PM: Jordan not to be a base for war on Syria

Jordan is against any attack on Syria, Jordanian Prime Minister has said stressing that Amman will not turn into a ground for possible invasion on Syria.

Iran, Lebanon oppose arming militants in Syria

Iran and Lebanon have called for a stop to arms delivery to militants in Syria, saying it will not resolve the ongoing crisis but will only escalate violence in the Arab country.

New Palestinian prime minister offers resignation

The new Palestinian prime minister has submitted his resignation after just two weeks on the job because of “a conflict over authority,” his office says.

Iran's President, president-elect hold talks

Iran's incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has met with president-elect Hassan Rohani to discuss domestic issues, especially politics and economy.

President Assad congratulates Rohani's victory

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad felicitates Iran’s president-elect Hassan Rohani’s victory in elections.

Iran’s president-elect meets with Leader

Iran’s president-elect Hassan Rohani has met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Rohani urges West to respect Iran's rights

Iranian president-elect Hassan Rohani has urged the West to talk to the Iranian nation fairly and respect the Islamic Republic’s rights in order to receive an appropriate response.

Jubilation seen across Iran after Rohani victory