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Jordan News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Iran: Two Mossad Agents Arrested in Khorasan Province - Jordan News
The Public Prosecutor's Office in the central region of North Khorasan Province (northeastern Iran) announced the arrest of two agents affiliated with the Israeli Mossad. اضافة اعلان According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, North Khorasan's Public Prosecutor, Javad Elahi, stated during the province's fourth Judicial Council session: 'Fifteen individuals in North Khorasan have been prosecuted on charges of spreading false information.' Referring specifically to the arrest of two Mossad agents, Elahi emphasized the judiciary's firm commitment—particularly the public prosecutor's office—to dealing decisively with criminals in the region. He added: 'During the period of Zionist aggression against the country, 15 individuals were identified for disseminating lies that misled public opinion and promoted propaganda against the Islamic system. Legal action has been initiated in this regard.' (DPA)
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iranian Deputy FM Highlights Importance of Strengthening Ties with Egypt
Nada Mustafa Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister (FM) Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of continuing consultations with Egypt to expand bilateral relations and promote peace and stability in the region. His remarks came during a meeting with Mojtaba Ferdosipour, the newly appointed head of the Iranian Interests Section in Cairo. According to Iran's Mehr News Agency on Sunday, Ferdosipour held talks with Araghchi on Saturday night before departing for Cairo. During the meeting, Ferdosipour presented a report on the current state of relations between Tehran and Cairo, along with a proposed plan to enhance bilateral ties in areas of mutual interest. Araghchi expressed satisfaction with the growing frequency of contacts and meetings between Iranian and Egyptian officials. Ferdosipour previously served as Iran's chargé d'affaires in both Jordan and Lebanon and was also the head of the Center for Persian Gulf and Middle East Studies at the Institute for Political and International Studies. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- General
- Saba Yemen
Joint Iran-Russia Rescue Drills to Be Held in Caspian Sea Tomorrow
Tehran - Saba: The 'KASAREX 2025' naval rescue drills, hosted by the Iranian Navy, are scheduled to be held in the Caspian Sea for three days starting tomorrow, Monday. According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, the joint rescue drills in the Caspian Sea, 'KASAREX 2025,' will be held with the participation of ships from Iran and the Russian Federation, beginning tomorrow and hosted by the Iranian Navy's Northern Fleet. The 'KASAREX 2025' naval rescue drills are held under the slogan 'Together for a Safe and Stable Caspian Sea,' with the participation of the Iranian Army and IRGC naval forces, the Iranian Police Command, the Russian Federal Navy, and observers from Caspian Sea littoral states. These drills aim to enhance maritime safety and security, as well as strengthen naval cooperation among the Caspian Sea littoral states' naval forces. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Saba Yemen
4 days ago
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Iran Wins Three Bronze Medals at Hungary International Freestyle Wrestling Championship
Tehran - Saba: Iran secured three bronze medals at the Hungary International Freestyle Wrestling Championship. According to Iran's Mehr News Agency on Saturday, Iran participated with four wrestlers in this tournament, which is part of the global ranking events for freestyle wrestling. The bronze medals were won by Sina Khalili in the 70 kg category, Vafers Babaei in the 79 kg category, and Ali Sowadkouhi in the 86 kg category. Abbas Ebrahimzadeh finished fifth in the 70 kg category. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Gulf Insider
6 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker In Sea Of Oman
It remains important for energy traders to closely monitor the Strait of Hormuz and other key critical maritime chokepoints in the region (recall Red Sea events last week, given persistent geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel. Tehran retains a diverse toolkit—both asymmetric and conventional—for disrupting tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. These methods include naval mine deployment, anti-ship missile and drone launches, fast-attack craft swarms, and the seizure of vessels transiting the critical waterway responsible for 20% of the world's oil flows. Shortly after the U.S. launched 'Operation Midnight Hammer' in late June, deploying stealth bombers to strike Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs, Iran's parliament voted to authorize the closure of the strait. However, Tehran never closed the strait, but there was at least one report we covered that said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps mulled over littering the waterway with mines. Given that the mines were not deployed, a troubling new report from local media indicates that the IRGC has intercepted and seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The seizure was reportedly carried out under the pretext of 'fuel smuggling,' according to Iranian state media outlet Mehr News Agency (MNA) on X. 'The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province has announced the seizure of a foreign oil tanker on charges of smuggling 2 million liters of fuel in the Sea of Oman,' MNA reported. The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province has announced the seizure of a foreign oil tanker on charges of smuggling 2 million liters of fuel in the Sea of Oman.#BREAKING #BreakingNews — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) July 16, 2025 Here are more details from pro-Iranian news channel Al Mayadeen: 'Following persistent surveillance of suspected fuel smuggling operations off Iran's Sea of Oman coast, security forces boarded and searched a foreign oil tanker,' Ghahremani said. Iranian authorities confirmed the seizure of the foreign tanker after detecting irregularities in its cargo documentation, with security forces arresting 17 crew members, including the ship's captain, during the operation. The vessel was suspected of transporting two million liters of smuggled fuel through the Sea of Oman. Fuel smuggling via 'dark fleet' tankers has been a consistent tactic used by Iran to circumvent Western sanctions, with much of the crude oil ultimately making its way to China. Details about the seized vessel's ownership and final destination remain limited. Also read: Drone Attacks On Northern Iraqi Oil Field On The Rise Amid Iran Tensions
