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Published on Jul 4, 2025

Iran must not trade a turban for a crown – why 'Baby Shah' is not the answer

Some of my contacts who helped me research this article would face execution were they based in Iran, thanks to a new “espionage” bill passed unanimously a few days ago by Iran’s supine, theocratic, sick joke of a parliament in the wake of the Israeli …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Jul 4, 2025

Due to Iran safety concerns, UN pulls nuclear inspectors out - report

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on Jul 4, 2025

Afghan migrants from Iran face crisis at Islam Qala border with shelter and resource shortages

Afghan migrants returning from Iran face a dire situation at the Islam Qala border, struggling with severe shortages of shelter and resources. Hundreds of Afghan migrants who were recently deported from Iran are facing severe conditions at the Islam Qala …

Source: Khaama Press - Neutral
Published on Jul 4, 2025

Pakistan increases flights to Iran, Iraq for Muharram and Arbaeen pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to facilitate religious pilgrims, the government of Pakistan has increased the number of weekly flights to Iran and Iraq in preparation for the Muharram and Arbaeen religious events. This development was finalized in a high …

Source: Pakistan Today - Indeterminate
Published on 01:34 GMT

Like Iran today, China once had theocracies governed by divine rule

The day before I was scheduled to fly back to Singapore from London recently, Israel decided to launch a surprise attack on Iran. Soon, both countries were firing missiles at each other. Most flights between Europe and Southeast Asia fly over Iran. To be …

Source: South China Morning Post - Indeterminate
Published on 03:47 GMT

China’s foreign minister warns against repeating Israel-Iran conflict

PARIS, July 4. /TASS/. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned against repeating the conflict between Iran and Israel, saying another use of force would lead to a surge of hatred. "The recent military conflict between Israel and Iran should …

Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 4, 2025

Middle East On Edge As Israel Adopts First-Strike Defense Against Iran

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Israel has announced a new“active defense policy” after a 12-day war with Iran that ended on June 24, 2025. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the country will now act first to stop Iran from rebuilding its nuclear and …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 4, 2025

Inside Iran's notorious Evin Prison - as Tehran says damage shows Israel targeted civilians

It is one of the most notorious and secret places in Iran. Somewhere foreign journalists are never allowed to visit or film. The prison where dissidents and critics of Iran's government disappear - some never to be seen again. But we went there today, …

Source: Sky News - Neutral
Published on Jul 4, 2025

Russia, Saudi Arabia on same page over Gaza ceasefire, Iran diplomacy

Moscow and Riyadh stress the need to end the war on Gaza, support a Palestinian state, and promote diplomacy over military action in the Iranian nuclear file. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope that the recent ceasefire between " …

Source: Al Mayadeen - Left-wing
Published on Jul 4, 2025

'Israel' faces massive economic fallout from its war on Iran

Amid tightened censorship, Israeli media report escalating compensation claims, unchecked defense spending, and long-term risks to economic stability after the 12-day war on Iran. Israeli media sounded the alarm over $14 billion in losses, a surging …

Source: Al Mayadeen - Left-wing