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After 23 years, US occupation forces are leaving Iraq. US forces are set to withdraw from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Nearly 4,500 Americans were killed during more than two decades…
Public sector workers take to the streets across France in a nationwide strike over wages, working conditions and public service funding. Teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters and other public employees are taking part, with protests held in several…
Azizi, chairman of Iran’s Parliament National Security Commission: The US will leave the region, and the odious Zionist regime is getting closer to destruction every day. In the end, we and our neighboring countries will remain in this region, face to face. That day will be a day of regret.
In a meeting with Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, Iran’s President Pezeshkian said borders will not hinder the development of ties between Tehran and Baku. Pezeshkian stressed that expanding land, air and rail links will help strengthen bilateral relations.
The UK government has suspended or refused more than 80 export licenses for items that could be used by the IDF in Gaza, up from around 30 licenses suspended when restrictions were introduced in September 2024, the Jewish Chronicle reports. More than 50 new applications have been refused since then. The development comes as the UK remains a major supporter of Israel and faces criticism over its treatment of…
Sanders raps Israel for barring Arab-led parties from election, urges end to US military aid US Senator Bernie Sanders has condemned a decision by the Israeli regime’s central elections committee to disqualify major Arab-led political slates from the regime’s upcoming legislative election, renewing his call for Washington to halt US military aid to Tel Aviv.
North Korea warns US-South Korea nuclear submarine deal could fuel regional instability North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has called the US-South Korea agreement to build the first nuclear-powered submarine a “dangerous development,” warning it could further destabilize the Asia-Pacific region. Source: KCNA
✍🏻 Feature - Fourteen years after US delisting, MKO terror cult’s political rebranding collides with its violent legacy Fourteen years after being delisted from the US ‘terrorist’ list, the MKO terror cult’s extensive lobbying-driven rehabilitation has failed to overcome its violent history, foreign alliances, internal controversies, and persistent political isolation.
US news outlets including CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal judge to extend an order blocking President Trump’s White House media ban while their lawsuit continues. The outlets say the White House has enforced the ban inconsistently, including preventing CNN from carrying out its TV pool duties. Judge Timothy Kelly restored their access for 14 days on Sept. 24, but the order expires on Oct. 8.
Plumes of smoke were seen rising over Tehran, the capital of Iran, following a fire that broke out in a building. No casualties were reported.
🔺 The Military Times reports that 29 US Navy sailors and nine Marines were injured during US military operations in West Asia in September. 🔺 NBC News also reported that eight US Marines were injured on September 14 when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian FM Araghchi: 🔺Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz only if its stated conditions are met, calling the conditions “fair and logical.” 🔺 Tehran’s positions on other issues are also clear, but the Strait is currently the only matter at issue. 🔺 Iran has presented the US with a peaceful solution through a proposal conveyed by Qatar. 🔺 Qatari mediator met with Iranian officials again today to discuss ways of…
