Syrian authorities have arrested 235 people allegedly linked to the Islamic State (IS) group during operations conducted over the past three months, according to the Interior Ministry. Officials said the suspects belonged to seven cells operating across several provinces,...
Iranian authorities have intensified legal action against individuals accused of collaborating with the United States and Israel or maintaining ties with foreign-based media. On 9 June, judicial officials announced new prosecutions, additional property seizures, and the discovery of equipment...
Syrian and regional media report growing tensions between the Syrian government and groups of Uzbek foreign fighters after the fighters accused authorities of pressuring and defaming them. In a reported statement, the fighters claimed they faced threats of deportation,...
On 14 February, large-scale rallies organised by the Iranian diaspora were held worldwide at the initiative of exiled former crown prince Reza Pahlavi. Social media users highlighted the significant turnout, drawing comparisons with the official rallies in Iran marking...
In mid-February, Indian authorities intercepted and seized three oil tankers – Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia – within India’s exclusive economic zone, approximately 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai. The operation, confirmed by a source with direct...
The second round of indirect US-Iran talks is scheduled to take place in Geneva on 17 February, with Oman continuing as the host. The Iranian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who arrived in Geneva on...