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Rents and home prices are rising faster than incomes, fueling a global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset? Many wealthy governments are being forced to put this issue on their agendas. From London to Toronto, young buyers are being shut out of homeownership, and governments face pressure to decide housing's role.
Iran’s embassy in Berlin condemned the silence of certain countries, particularly Western nations, regarding US and Israeli military and political actions in the Middle East, arguing that such inaction amounts to complicity in violations of international law. The embassy called on the international community to take a clear stance and promote diplomatic solutions.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged Iran to re-engage in dialogue to allow monitoring of its nuclear program, while the U.S. and European allies demanded information about Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile. A resolution is expected to pass at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, but Iran warned confrontation would undermine diplomatic prospects.
US and Western officials worry that Iran is becoming a symbol of resistance and steadfastness, threatening their strategic interests. Analysts say this reflects a failure to isolate Tehran, which leverages ties with Russia and China. The West plans to tighten sanctions and support regional opposition forces.
Iran criticized Western nations for remaining silent on ceasefire violations in Lebanon, particularly after remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Tehran described the inaction as unacceptable amid international peace efforts.
International analysts and rights groups warn that the West's deliberate silence is enabling Israel to escalate violations of international law in occupied Palestinian territories. The latest reports document illegal settlements, military operations, and restricted access to resources. Critics say the lack of Western action creates a cycle that erodes international legal norms.
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has condemned Western nations for applying political criteria to sports, undermining fairness in international competitions. He cited visa denials and obstacles faced by Iranian athletes as evidence of hypocrisy, contrasting with Western condemnation of similar actions by others. Jalali called on international sports bodies to keep politics out of athletics.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman rejects Western accusations that Tehran is a bully, insisting it is a country fighting to defend its interests. He calls the claims unfounded and warns Iran will not bow to pressure.
