Netanyahu expresses desire to avoid escalation with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran is trying to reestablish missile and nuclear capabilities that were damaged during the June war. …
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Tehran open to agreement with Washington - Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is open for a dialogue with the United States.
Netanyahu names Iran's first possible goal in obtaining nuclear weapons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran would attack the United States with nuclear weapons if the Islamic Republic obtains them.
Rubio discusses Yemen with Saudi Arabian FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Netanyahu and Trump give Hamas 2 months to disarm - report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in their meeting that Hamas would be given a two-month deadline to disarm, Israel Hayom reported.
U.S. imposes sanctions against Iranian companies and individuals
The U.S. imposed sanctions on 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over allegedly contributing to Iran’s drone trade and ballistics program, which the Trump administration says threatens the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East.
Russian Foreign Ministry calls for de-escalation around Iran
Russia is calling on "hotheads" to refrain from escalating tensions around Iran and its nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Progress expected in ties with Ankara - Armenian FM
Armenia has established an intensive and positive dialogue with Türkiye, and progress is expected in the near future, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview with Public Television of Armenia.
Berdimuhamedow announces date and venue for 2026 CIS Summit
Turkmenistan has designated the venue for the 2026 Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS. The meeting will be held in the fall in the city of Turkmenbashi.
Putin and Pezeshkian hold pre-New Year's phone conversation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations and exchange holiday greetings.
Yemen declares state of emergency for 90 days
Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi has declared a state of emergency nationwide for 90 days, according to a decree released by the republic’s official news agency SABA.
UN: Israel recognizes Somaliland to relocate Palestinians there
Most UN Security Council members have slammed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at a meeting convened in response to the move, which several countries said may also have serious implications for Palestinians in Gaza.
Armenia has no plans to sever ties with Russia - Mirzoyan
The Armenian Foreign Minister spoke about Yerevan's relations with Moscow, assuring that there are no plans to break off relations. He also noted that Armenia benefits from economic ties within the EAEU framework.
Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen port
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition has conducted an airstrike on two vessels heading from the United Arab Emirates to the Yemeni port of Al-Mukalla without official permission.
Iran says they're not afraid of U.S. threats
The United States will be ready to deliver strikes on Iran should Tehran try to revive its nuclear program, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Vladimir Putin extends New Year greetings to leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin today extended his greetings on Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026 to heads of foreign states and governments.
Trump voices full support for Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have presented a united front and heaped praise on each other as they held another meeting to discuss the tensions in the Middle East at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Hamas confirms death of Sinwar in Gaza
The radical Palestinian group Hamas has confirmed that the group’s former leader in Gaza Mohammed Sinwar was killed earlier this year.
Israel ready to accept Trump's terms on Gaza - report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to move toward the second phase of the Gaza deal, even though he has been at odds with Donald Trump's team about its implementation, according to a U.S. official and another source.
New Iranian envoy presents credentials to Armenian President
Iran's newly appointed ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami presented his credentials to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, the Presidential Office said.
