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Pakistanis Rally in Solidarity with Iran against Foreign Plots
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Muslims in Pakistan's mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan region held a demonstration to express strong solidarity with Iran.
Pro-Iran Rallies Draw Thousands in Kashmir, Ladakh despite Freezing Temperatures
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Large pro-Iran demonstrations were held in parts of India’s Kashmir Valley and the Ladakh region of Kargil following Friday prayers on January 16, 2026, as worshippers expressed solidarity with Iran and condemned recent crimes by US and Israeli elements.
EU Condemns Israel's Aggressive Settlement Expansion as Major Threat to Peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Union has strongly denounced Israel's latest moves to push forward illegal settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, as a deliberate provocation that endangers regional stability and the prospects for peace.
Iraqi Forces Assume Full Control over Ain al-Asad Airbase As US Completes Withdrawal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iraqi army assumed full control of Ain al-Asad airbase in the western province of Anbar as US forces fully withdrew from the strategic facility.
Syrian Government Forces Enter Northern Towns After Kurdish Fighters Withdraw
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian government forces entered two northern towns Saturday morning after the command of Kurdish-led fighters said it would evacuate the area in an apparent move to avoid conflict.
Gaza Death Toll Rises As Israeli Raids Intensify Post Ceasefire
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli attacks have continued across Gaza with at least 463 Palestinians reported killed since the ceasefire took effect in October last year.
Israel Persists with Gaza Killings Despite Ceasefire Phase Two Launch
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli regime forces have continued attacks across Gaza, even as the United States announced the initiation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Thousands of Casualties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A Palestinian news agency in Gaza reported that Israeli forces violated the ceasefire agreement 1,244 times, resulting in a significant humanitarian crisis.
Israeli Forces Invade Syria's Quneitra Province, Arresting Civilians
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Israeli regime’s military arrested three Syrian youths after illegally entering a village in Syria's Quneitra Province.
Serbia Highlights CIA, Mossad Involvement in Iran Riots, Echoing Past Coup Attempts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić highlighted the involvement of the US and Israeli regime’s spy agencies in recent riots across Iran in an attempt to replicate the 1953 coup in Iran and similar attempts for regime change in Serbia.
Russia Says Iranian Demonstrations Foiled Foreign Schemes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, said the massive demonstrations in Iran against recent riots have thwarted malicious foreign schemes.
Gaza Faces Dangerous Respiratory Virus Outbreak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Gaza hospital administrator has warned of a potentially severe outbreak of respiratory viruses among the Gaza population, citing a collapse of the healthcare system due to Israeli blockade and a lack of medical supplies and aid.
Russian Philosopher Says Israeli Regime Responsible for Iran Riots
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Russian philosopher said the Israeli regime is responsible for violent riots in Iran, with backing from the United States, adding that the illegal entity is actively working to destabilize the country and orchestrate a regime change.
24 Palestinians Killed in Gaza amid Destruction of Aid Shelters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Over the past two days, Gaza experienced a devastating loss of life as 24 Palestinians were killed due to heavy rainfall and the destruction of homes and a significant number of tents, according to the Gaza government information office.
Palestinian Children Die of Cold As Israeli Aggression Intensifies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Gaza Health Ministry reported the deaths of two more Palestinian children due to hypothermia, bringing the total number of children who have perished from the cold since the start of the winter season to six.
Moscow Slams Foreign Interference in Iran, Offers Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia’s top security official, Sergey Shoygu, strongly condemned attempts by foreign countries to interfere in Iran's internal affairs.
Iran’s Rallies against Foreign Interference Attract Int'l Media Attention
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian news outlets widely reported on massive demonstrations across Iran, held in condemnation of recent acts of terrorism during violent riots and foreign interference in the country's internal affairs.
Israeli Forces Intensify Attacks against Lebanese Infrastructure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Despite a declared ceasefire, Israeli regime forces have escalated their attacks on southern Lebanon, focusing on vital infrastructure and municipal services.