Libya’s prosecutor general’s office has confirmed that Libyan politician Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed by gunshot wounds. A source told Sputnik late on Tuesday that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed in an attack on his home in the northwestern city of Zintan. His cousin Ahmed Gaddafi later confirmed...
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States is currently negotiating with Iran. Trump also signed a temporary budget, ending the government shutdown. Speaking to members of the press during the temporary budget signing ceremony in the Oval Office, President Trump answered questions on the current agenda. In his remarks, Trump stated that the...
Iran has reacted sharply to the European Union’s decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The Tehran administration summoned the ambassadors of EU member states to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to condemn the decision, arguing that the move violates international law. Iran took diplomatic action in response to...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced today via social media that he has instructed his Foreign Minister to conduct negotiations in response to the United States’ proposal for talks, in line with requests from friendly governments in the region. In his statement shared on social media, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said: “In light of the requests...
Security forces loyal to the Syrian government were deployed on Monday to the Kurdish-controlled city of Hasakah in the country’s northeast. The agreement предусматривает the gradual integration of Kurdish-administered regions into the Damascus-led government. The ceasefire announced on Friday prevented new clashes between the government of Syrian Interim President Ahmed Sharaa and the Syrian Democratic...
According to backstage reporting in the U.S. media, Washington and Tehran have signaled readiness for negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions. Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar are reportedly working to organize talks in Ankara. Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned of a “regional war,” while Israeli media urged preparedness for “surprises.” Reports say that the United...
A U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft has reportedly been spotted over the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman near Iran’s borders. Flight tracking platform Flightradar24 reported that a U.S. Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft took off from a base in Bahrain. It was noted that the aircraft conducted surveillance flights over the Persian Gulf...
Turkish and Iranian Foreign Ministers met in Istanbul amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions, with Ankara firmly opposing any military action against Iran and urging dialogue to prevent further regional instability. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul as tensions across the Middle East continue to rise. The two ministers...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During the conversation, the leaders discussed bilateral Turkey–Iran relations as well as the escalating military tensions in the region. In a statement, the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications said, “Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, held a telephone conversation with Iranian President...
U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack shared a joint statement issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The statement includes calls for de-escalation between the Syrian government and the SDF, integration based on the January 18 agreement, and urges a “lasting ceasefire.” In a post shared on X by U.S....