IRAN – In a letter to the UN Security Council president James Kariuki and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres dated Feb. 19, 2026, the Iranian UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani warned that Iran will respond decisively to US strikes. The following is the whole letter. Contents of the Letter In the Name of God, the […]
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Iranian Air Force Aircraft Crash Kills 1
IRAN – An Iranian Air Force aircraft crash on Thursday in Hamadan Province killed 1 pilot, while the other survived. The aircraft went down during a nighttime training mission, according to Iran International and local media outlets. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, Iran’s state TV reported.
Trump Meets Top Advisors as he Weighs Potential US Strike on Iran
USA – Donald Trump on Wednesday met with top advisors as he weighs in the possibility of a US strike on Iran. Citing two US officials, Axios said the gathering on Wednesday included Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, senior adviser Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other high-ranking officials. Trump was briefed on […]
Potential US Strikes on Iran as Soon as Saturday
IRAN – Potential US strikes on Iran will be as early as Saturday, and extend beyond the weekend, according to senior national security officials who informed Trump of the army’s readiness. The officials, who spoke to CBS News on condition of anonymity, said Trump has not yet reached a final decision on whether to authorize […]
US-Iran Talks in Geneva to Focus on Nuclear Issue; Esmail Baghaei
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Tuesday that the US-Iran talks in Geneva scheduled to begin at 12:30 Iran time (0900 GMT) will focus on the nuclear issue. Baghaei noted that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi on […]
Trump Assured Netanyahu of US Backing Israel on Attacking Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program if Talks Fail
USA – According to a report, Donald Trump assured Benjamin Netanyahu of US backing Israel on attacking Iran’s ballistic missile program, if US-Iran talks fail, during a December meeting. Discussions in Washington have shifted away from whether Israel could strike, moving instead toward how the US might facilitate such a mission through technical and diplomatic […]
Armed Attack on Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province Kills 2
IRAN – An armed attack on Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province on Sunday left at least 2 workers dead after a vehicle carrying mine workers was attacked in the province’s capital, Zahedan. Unidentified individuals opened fire on the vehicle, according to Iranian media reports. The attack left two others injured. Zahedan’s police chief said in […]
Canada to Restore Diplomatic Relations with Tehran when Iran Regime Changes
CANADA – Canada will restore diplomatic relations with Tehran when Iran regime changes, this’ according to the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on Saturday Feb. 14. “The repressive Iranian regime must curtail the consistent and illegal violation of Iranian human rights, including by respecting international law and international humanitarian law,” she told the Globe […]
Donald Trump Supports a US Regime Change in Iran
USA – Donald Trump on Friday Feb. 13 signaled his support for a US regime change in Iran, adding that it’d be the best thing that could happen. “For 47 years, they’ve been talking and talking and talking. In the meantime, we’ve lost a lot of lives while they talk. Legs blown off, arms blown […]
Iran Releases Reform Front of Iran Members Javad Emam and Ebrahim Asgarzadeh
IRAN – According to their attorney, Javad Emam and Ebrahim Asgarzadeh, members of the Reform Front of Iran were released, days after their arrest. The two were detained earlier this week along with several other prominent reformist politicians. According to local media, the charges against them include acting against national unity, taking positions against the […]
Second Round of US-Iran Talks Under Review; Ali Larijani
IRAN – The second round of US-Iran talks are under review and will be announced at a later date, according Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, on Wednesday Feb. 11. Larijani said that recent talks with Washington were “relatively good” and suggested the US side appears interested in advancing discussions toward an […]
Iran Wants to Make a Deal Very Badly; Donald Trump
USA – Donald Trump on Friday said that Iran wanted to make a deal “very badly” after US-Iran talks in Oman. “We have to see what that deal is. But I think Iran looks like they want to make a deal very badly,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump cited US military movements […]
US-Iran Talks Latest: What Does Each Side Want?
OMAN – US-Iran talks in Oman on Friday Feb. 6, were mainly intended to discuss the Iran’s nuclear program, but US and Israel have expanded the scope of talking points, which they say are of concern. The talks come amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran, fueled by an American military buildup in the […]
American Virtual Embassy in Iran Urges Citizens to Leave “Now”
IRAN – The American virtual embassy in Iran on Friday urged all American citizens to leave the country “now” if possible, in a security alert. “Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing. The Government of Iran continues to restrict access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks. Airlines continue […]
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff Meets Netanyahu as Trump Says US & Iran are Negotiating
ISRAEL – The US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, for talks on Iran. The meeting was also attended by the heads of Israel’s security agencies, Netanyahu’s office told The Times of Israel news portal. It was held shortly after Witkoff arrived in […]