Red Cross president warns of ‘chain reaction’ in Middle East
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of a “dangerous chain reaction” across the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes in Iran. –…
Human Rights Watch: Civilians Must Not Pay the Price of War
Civilians should never pay the price of military action, their protection is essential. All parties to the conflict should respect international humanitarian law and prioritize the protection of civilians. These…
Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach deal
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its “excessive demands,” after the two sides held…
Iranian president reiterates Tehran’s opposition to building nuclear weapons
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has banned weapons of mass destruction, which “clearly means Tehran won’t develop nuclear weapons,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/2/26/us-iran-talks-live-nuclear-talks-to-kick-off-in-geneva-amid-tensions
Israel threatens to strike Lebanon civilian infrastructure if Hezbollah joins US-Iran war
Israel has sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike Lebanon hard, targeting civilian infrastructure including the airport, in the event that Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran…
US builds up major airpower near Iran, report indicates potential multiday strike
Satellite images show a rapid increase of US military planes in bases across Europe and the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. – The US military has rapidly increased…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards hold drills on southern coast
The ground forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards held military drills on the country’s southern coast, state TV reported on Tuesday, as the United States weighs possible air strikes against the…
Engineer’s Day – Iran Honors Engineers and Innovation on February 24
On February 24, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran observes Engineer’s Day (روز مهندس / Rooz-e Mohandes), a national commemoration honoring engineers and their contributions to the country’s development, infrastructure,…
Top EU diplomat on Iran tensions: ‘We don’t need another war’
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday that the world does not “need another war” when asked about potential U.S. military strikes on Iran. – “The situation around Iran is…
Iran resolved to uphold nation’s nuclear rights via diplomacy: FM Araghchi
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed Iran’s determination to uphold the nation’s lawful nuclear rights through diplomacy. – The top Iranian diplomat made the remarks during a telephone conversation with…