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Iran rejects Merz accusations over UAE nuclear plant incident

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected what it described as “baseless and selective accusations” made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz against the Islamic Republic over a mysterious failed explosion near a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.

19 May 2026-09:36
Georgian PM slams EP ban on TV journalists as “absolutely disgraceful”

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has described the European Parliament’s decision to suspend the accreditation of journalists from pro-government television channels Imedi, Rustavi 2 and PosTV at its Brussels headquarters as “absolutely disgraceful”.

15 May 2026-14:01
Iran’s Araghchi accuses UAE of abetting Israel after Netanyahu visit revealed

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United Arab Emirates of abetting Israel against Iran, describing reported meetings between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE officials during the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as “unforgivable”.

14 May 2026-11:09
Pashinyan rejects Kremlin criticism over Zelensky remarks in Yerevan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has defended his government’s handling of remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan, after the Kremlin criticised Armenia for allowing what it described as “anti-Russian statements” to be voiced on its territory.

11 May 2026-16:40
Iran condemns Israeli strikes on Beirut amid fragile ceasefire

Iran has strongly condemned what it described as “terrorist attacks by the Israeli regime” on residential areas in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

08 May 2026-10:45
Georgian PM condemns Washington shooting

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has strongly condemned Sunday’s attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., expressing relief that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and others present were unharmed.

27 Apr 2026-12:36
Iran welcomes Lebanon ceasefire as part of broader deal with US

Iran has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, stating that the halt in hostilities forms part of a broader understanding reached between the Islamic Republic and the United States, with mediation by Pakistan.

17 Apr 2026-10:22
Iranian navy chief mocks Trump threats to block Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Navy commander has dismissed President Donald Trump’s latest threats to impose a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz as “very ridiculous and laughable”, saying the Iranian military is closely monitoring every movement of the US fleet in the region.

13 Apr 2026-10:04
Cuba says ready for any potential US attack

The Cuban government has said it is prepared for any potential United States attacks as the island-nation begins to recover from yet another blackout under a punishing oil blockade imposed by Washington that has pushed its economy to the brink.

23 Mar 2026-12:05
Social media mocks Bangladesh over US corn imports tied to pig manure

31 Dec 2025-13:05