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Iraq's Prime Minister met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Baghdad, expressing gratitude for Tehran's support in economic, security, and reconstruction efforts. Both sides discussed expanding trade, energy, and infrastructure cooperation, and agreed to coordinate in regional and international forums.
President Donald Trump is facing an escalating crisis with Iran, prompting comparisons to past Washington quagmires. Analysts argue his sanctions and military threats could backfire, pushing the Middle East into an unpredictable conflict. The standoff, rooted in the 2018 U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal, shows no clear exit as divisions grow within the administration.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi praised close coordination with Iraq in facilitating the Arbaeen pilgrimage, particularly in travel and security. He emphasized that bilateral relations are in good shape and should be further strengthened.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf urged stronger economic cooperation with Iraq during a meeting with senior Iraqi officials. He highlighted energy, transportation, and infrastructure as key areas, while both sides agreed to enhance trade and implement existing agreements.
IRGC Quds Force commander Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani accused Israel of suffering from a 'social cancer' due to its policies, vowing that resistance groups will persist until Palestinian rights are restored. The remarks, made in Tehran, underline Iran's backing for regional proxies amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
The Israeli military has admitted, for the first time, to firing on the vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab, who became a symbol of Gaza's child casualties. The admission accompanies a criminal investigation into her death, announced after years of denials.
From Iran to Latin America, the US has repeatedly intervened to topple governments it deemed hostile. These efforts have often come with enormous humanitarian and financial costs, prompting questions about the historical lessons for Washington.
The Israeli military has confirmed that soldiers marked numbers on the foreheads of Palestinians detained during a raid in Qabatiya, southern Jenin in the occupied West Bank, sparking outrage and condemnation. Footage showed a man with the number '44' on his forehead, and officials acknowledged the incident but called it a mistake. The incident is part of a broader escalation of Israeli raids and settler violence in the West Bank.
German prosecutors said on December 11 that a second Ukrainian suspect linked to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been arrested in Croatia and will be extradited to Germany. The suspect, a former professional diver, is accused of being part of a group that placed explosives. Germany welcomed the arrest, emphasizing the importance of clarifying the bombing.
Three members of a British-based Palestinian family died after entering the sea off the Sussex coast, with a young girl in critical condition. The father was identified as a Palestinian refugee from Lebanon, and authorities are investigating the incident.
