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Expert Says Recent Iran Riots Targeted Core of Islamic Republic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A strategic affairs expert said the recent unrest in Iran was part of a carefully planned plot aimed at undermining foundations of the Islamic Republic, stressing that foreign adversaries sought to re-impose political, economic, military and cultural domination over the country.
Top EU Official Questions Trump’s Trustworthiness over Greenland Tariff Threat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The EU’s top official described the US president’s planned new tariffs over Greenland as “a mistake especially between long-standing allies” and called into question Trump’s trustworthiness, saying that he had agreed last year not to impose more tariffs on members of the bloc.
Russia Batters Ukraine’s Power Grid Again
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia bombarded Ukraine with more than 300 drones and ballistic and cruise missiles in its latest nighttime attack on the Ukrainian power grid, the Ukrainian president said Tuesday.
Israel Bulldozes UNRWA Buildings in Occupied East Al-Quds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime has begun bulldozing buildings inside the headquarters of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East al-Quds, as the far-right government clamps down heavily on humanitarian groups helping Palestinians in Gaza.
Hundreds of Iraqi Kurds Protest outside US Consulate in Erbil over Syria Policy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of Iraqi Kurds demonstrated outside the US Consulate in Erbil on January 20, 2026, strongly condemning the US policy toward recent developments in Syria.
Iraq Defense Minister Says Borders Fully Secure against Militant Threats
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq’s defense minister said on Tuesday that the country’s borders are fully secure and that there is no space for terrorist groups to operate.
Lavrov Says US Knows Russia Has No Intention of Taking Greenland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia has no intention of “seizing” Greenland, and the United States is fully aware that neither Moscow nor Beijing harbors such plans, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday, dismissing claims by US President Donald Trump.
Vigil Held at Burned Mosque in Tehran in Condemnation of Desecration
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – People gathered at the Shahid Beheshti Mosque in eastern Tehran, which was destroyed in an arson attack by armed rioters during recent violent unrest, to condemn the desecration of mosques and voice outrage over sacrilegious attacks across Iran.
Gatherings Legalized in Iran under Constitutional Framework
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Parliament approved a bill recognizing the right of all individuals to hold and take part in gatherings and rallies, provided they are conducted in line with the Constitution and existing laws.
Death Toll Rises to 10 in Gangsters’ Attacks on Guatemalan Police
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from suspected gangsters’ attacks on Guatemalan police rose to 10 on Monday, as Guatemalans saw heavier security in the streets and curtailed rights after Congress approved President Bernardo Arevalo’s emergency declaration.
President Reassures Mexico After US Military Movements Spark Concern
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quelled concerns on Monday about two recent movements of the US military in the vicinity of Mexico that have the country on edge since the attack on Venezuela.
Trump Blames Nobel Peace Prize Denial for Turning Away from Peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump has told Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store that he no longer feels obligated to focus solely on peace, while renewing his push for US control over Greenland, according to a letter disclosed this week.
Denmark Sends More Troops to Greenland amid Tensions with Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Denmark has sent additional troops to Greenland amid US President Donald Trump’s threats to take control of the self-governing Danish territory.
ICC Finds Evidence of Crimes against Humanity in Sudan’s Darfur
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The International Criminal Court said on Monday it had found evidence that war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed in Sudan’s Darfur region, citing repeated atrocities in El Fasher and the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
Unrest in Iran Part of Failed US-Israeli Scheme: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said recent unrest in Iran represented a continuation of unsuccessful plots by the US and the Zionist regime following the 12-day war, stressing that such efforts have once again been thwarted by the Iranian nation.
Araqchi Raps WEF Decision to Bar Him from Davos Summit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticized the World Economic Forum (WEF) over its move to revoke his invitation to the Davos meeting in Switzerland.
Daesh Detainees Escape Prison amid Army-SDF Clashes in Northeast Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian army imposed a curfew in the northeastern city of al-Shaddadi after Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) members escaped from a prison during clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, state media reported on Monday.
