Iran has summoned Russia's envoy following a recent statement by Moscow and Arab countries calling for talks over three islands controlled by Tehran but claimed by the United Arab Emirates.

Iran summons Russian envoy, registers displeasure over statement on disputed Gulf islands

An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, on Monday (Dec 25) rejected the Pentagon’s claim of Iran attacking a chemical ship off India coast as “baseless”. This comes after the United States military reportedly accused Iran of drone attack on the Japanese-owned “Israel-affiliated” chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto, off the coast of India.

Tehran rejects ‘baseless’ US claim about Iran targeting chemical tanker off Indian coast

Shipping giant Maersk resumes shipping in Red Sea. Maersk said, 'Red Sea risk not completely eliminated yet.' The US has accused Iran of aiding Houthi Pirates. More than 20 countries have joined the US-led coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels; However Spain will not participate in coalition against Red Sea attacks.

Shipping Giant Maersk to resume shipping in Red Sea under U.S. protection

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Saturday (December 23) denied US accusations that it was involved in planning attacks by Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi movement on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

Iran's foreign minister denies helping Houthis plan attacks on Israel-linked ships

Iran has denied claims by the United States that it is “deeply involved” in attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea, amid reports of another Israel-affiliated merchant vessel being struck.

Iran rejects US claims it is ‘deeply involved’ in Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Iran has rejected all US allegations of its involvement in planning attacks on Commercial vessels. The attacks were carried out by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea as per the media reports. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister kept on emphasizing Houthi's Independent actions and capabilities of carrying out the attacks.

Israel-Hamas War | US: Iran's intelligence critical for Houthi attacks

Pentagon, speaking on the incident of reported drone attack on Japanese-owned "Israel-affiliated" chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto, off the coast of India on Saturday (Dec 23) told WION that it was "fired from Iran.

Pentagon accuses Iran of drone attack on 'Israel-affiliated' chemical tanker off Indian Coast

The US has accused Iran of aiding Houthi Pirates. Iran was "deeply involved" in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its intelligence was critical to enable Yemen's Houthi movement to target ships, the White House said on Friday.

Israel-Hamas war: US accuses Iran of aiding Houthi pirates in the Red Sea

Iran was "deeply involved" in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its intelligence was critical to enable Yemen's Houthi movement to target ships, the White House said on Friday.

Iran "Deeply involved" in Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels: US

Red Sea attacks: US accuses Iran of aiding Houthi pirates

The US has accused Iran of aiding Houthi Pirates. Iran was "deeply involved" in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its intelligence was critical to enable Yemen's Houthi movement to target ships, the White House said on Friday. Dr Elisabeth Kendall, Middle East Expert & Head Girton College, Cambridge University speaks to WION.

Israel-Hamas War: Houthi leader threatens to attack U.S. Warships

US announces Naval 20-country coalition to defend Red Sea | Israel-Hamas War | World News | WION

2023 produced moments of hope and diplomatic feats for West Asia. Saudi Arabia and iran reconciled in an unprecedented truce brokered by China. Syria re-entered the arab fold. The accords signed, relations mended brought a prospect of stability to the region, marred by decades of conflict. Ghadi Francis gets you this report.

Summer of Truce for West Asia | Shifting sands and changing geopolitics | The West Asia Post

In between all the conflicts and politics, blooming west asian societies saw many turning points. From saudi to iran, there were big moments all countries witnessed. Through the year, we decoded all headlines for you, and as the year ends, Ghadi Francis gets you a recap of how society and culture defined 2023 for west asia.

Wion Rewind 2023 | Changing face of West Asia: Society and culture | The West Asia Post

Iranian woman Samira Sabzian charged of murdering her husband & arrested at the age of 19 spent a decade in the prison. Sabzian had been a victim of Domestic violence & child marriage.

Iran executes domestic violence victim Samira Sabzian | World News | WION

The Iranian government has come up with new plans to clamp down on women who are defying the hijab dress code. As per documents obtained by BBC Persian from the months of April and May, the government might plan on setting up "mobile courts" to punish the ones violating the dress code.

Iran planning on setting up mobile courts, imposing prison terms for those defying hijab dress code: Report

An Iranian woman, convicted of murdering her husband whom she was married to when she was a minor, was hanged by the authorities on Wednesday (Dec 20), Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said.

Victim of child marriage who killed her husband executed in Iran

Iran has been targeted by major cyberattack which disrupted services at petrol stations across the country. Iran's oil minister has accused Israel and US being behind the attack.

Iran hit by major cyberattack, services at petrol stations disrupted

Recent attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants on ships in the Red Sea have triggered significant disruptions in maritime trade, prompting urgent efforts by the US to establish a coalition to address the escalating threat.

Red Sea attacks disrupt global shipping: Coalition forming to tackle threat

Several countries have agreed to jointly carry out patrols in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to try to safeguard commercial shipping against attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Israel-Hamas war: 10-Nation coalition to combat Houti attacks

Yemen's Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones on Monday, the Iran-backed group said, the latest in a surge of attacks over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Vessel attacked in Red Sea off Yemen coast, US blames Houthis

US led force to patrol Red Sea in response to attacks by Houthis backing Palestinians

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday held a joint press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv. Austin emphasised the USA's commitment to Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas while also expressing a desire for regional stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.

Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea threaten global consequences

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