Leader says Iran will never stop supporting Palestine:

In his Christmas message, Pope appeals for peace

In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has urged people to overcome their differences and find political solutions to conflicts, especially those gripping the Middle East region.

Zarif says support for Palestine, Iran's principled policy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again reiterated the Islamic Republic's principled policy to support Palestine, urging all countries in the Muslim world to boost their unity to defend the Palestinian cause.

Israeli forces shoot dead 3 Palestinians wound over 100 in Gaza Strip

Tensions have been running high near the fence since March 30, which marked the start of a series of protests dubbed “The Great March of Return.” Palestinian protesters demand the right to return for those driven out of their homeland.

President Rouhani says US can no longer dictate policies to regional countries

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US has no longer any influence on relations between countries in the region, stressing Washington will no longer be able to dictate its policies to regional states. Rouhani made remarks at Mehrabad International Airport on Wednesday before leaving for Ankara for an official two-day visit at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Europe refutes Trump's administration plan on Palestine

Eight European Union member states have warned that US President Donald Trump’s plan on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is yet to be unveiled, will not be successful if it fails to take into account internationally-agreed parameters for peace, namely a two-state solution along the pre-1967 boundaries.

Far-right sentiments surging across Britain

Far-right sentiments have surged in the UK over the past years with extremist groups using the immigration of refugees into Europe as an excuse to preach hate. There has also been an increase in hate crime activity across the UK with Muslims being a main target.

Students day reminds of universities' contribution to Islamic Revolution

The ceremony for commemorating “Student Day” in Iran has been held at Tehran University to mark national student day. Student Day is commemorated annually for the three students of Tehran University who were killed on December 7, 1953 at the university, four months after the Iranian 1953 coup d'état.