Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday that "defeat" of US in Afghanistan was a chance for peace in the war-wrecked country "The military defeat and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan should offer an opportunity to restore life, security and lasting peace in that country," Raisi said, quoted by his office.

US 'defeat' in Afghanistan is a chance for lasting peace: Iran

Iranian authorities announced new measures on Saturday to control COVID-19 as deaths and infections continue to rise. Islamic republic is trying to contain what the officials have dubbed a "fifth wave" of the virus, caused by the highly infectious Delta variant.

Iran tightens Covid restrictions as coronavirus cases and deaths surge

A shadow war between Israel and Iran is taking a dangerous turn - with the battle moving to the high seas. Will the retaliatory attacks lead to a full-blown war? On The West Asia Post tonight, Ghadi Francis takes a look at this growing conflict.

Iran, Israel clash yet again, Will the retaliatory attacks lead to a full-blown war

Iran's new Foreign Minister is a hardliner. He has close ties with the Revolutionary Armed Guards. He also enjoyed the patronage of former commander Qasem Soleimani. Palki Sharma introduces you to Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Gravitas: Hossein Amir-Abdollahian appointed as Iran's Foreign Minister

The Cabinet list included no women, few surprises and several officials from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

Iran's President Raisi presents new ministers to Parliament

The Iranian Health Ministry on Tuesday (August 10) reported that Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has claimed 95,111 lives in the country so far after 508 new deaths were registered in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19: 'Every two minutes, one person dies,' says report as Iran sees surge in cases

Iran's population of 84 million is much larger than the roughly 9 million people in Israel, allowing Iran to field an active-duty force of 525,000 troops, compared to Israel's 170,000.

A comparison between the militaries of Iran and Israel

A former judiciary chief, Mr Raisi has been heavily criticised over his human rights record. Campaign groups have accused him of involvement in the executions of thousands of political prisoners in 1988.

Ultraconservative Ebrahim Raisi takes oath as Iran's new President

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday named the chairman of a powerful state-owned foundation sanctioned by the United States as his first vice-president.

US-sanctioned Mokhber named as first VP by Iran's Raisi

Hezbollah on Saturday vowed a "suitable and proportionate" response to Israeli strikes after jets pounded Lebanon this week. "Our response was linked to the Israeli strikes that occurred in south Lebanon for the first time in 15 years," Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah said.

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon will draw suitable and proportionate response: Hezbollah chief

Iran reported over 500 daily COVID-19 deaths for the first time on Sunday, its health ministry announced, as new infections also hit a record high. Iran registered 39,619 new infections in the 24 hours to Sunday, taking the total since the pandemic started to 4,158,729, the ministry said.

Iran records over 500 COVID-19 deaths, hits new high

Maritime tensions are running high in west Asia after an oil tanker managed by an Israeli billionaire was hit by a drone attack last month. Iran has now been isolated over the attack it denied any involvement in.

Israel Tanker Attack: G7 Blames Iran in lethal tanker attack

Israel and Iran have been engaged in a clandestine maritime showdown that has left commercial tankers belonging to the two countries damaged. However, tensions have escalated between both countries after the recent tanker attack and Israel has threatened to strike Iran alone. Israel has said that it possesess 'hard evidence' against Iran. But Iran has denied any involvement in the attack.

Tensions between Israel, Iran escalate after tanker attack

At his meeting with Jaishankar, Raisi stressed the importance of close cooperation and coordination between India and Iran in developing regional peace and stability

Iran President Raisi backs India’s role in establishing security in Afghanistan

Hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi took the oath of office before parliament on Thursday, with the Islamic Republic's clerical rulers facing growing crises at home and abroad.

Iran's hardline new president sworn in amid stalled nuclear talks

In Pics | Here is all you need to know about the new Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi was inaugurated as President of Iran on Tuesday. After swearing in as the President Raisi's foremost concern will be on Iran's economy. Iran is dealing with crippling water shortages and severe COVID crisis which will become challenges that the new President will have to deal with. Mr. Raisi will also have to tackle negotiations aimed at reviving the nuclear deal from which the U.S. withdrew after imposing sanctions.

Ebrahim Raisi attains presidency of Iran, to deal with major challenges including COVID crisis

Iranian-backed forces are believed to have seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the coast of the UAE. Two of the maritime sources identified the seized vessel as the Panama-flagged asphalt/bitumen tanker Asphalt Princess in an area in the Arabian Sea leading to the Strait of Hormuz, the conduit for about a fifth of the world's seaborne oil exports.

Iranian-backed forces seize oil tanker in Gulf off coast of UAE

Indian Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Iran this week to represent India at the oath-taking ceremony of the new Iran President Ebrahim Raisi. The ceremony will take place in Tehran on August 5, which will see participation by several heads of government and foreign ministers. This will be Jaishankar's second visit to Iran in a matter of a month.

Indian Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar to visit Iran this week

Mr. Raisi won a presidential election in June in which more than half the electorate stayed away after many heavyweights were barred from standing.

Who is Iran's ultraconservative Ebrahim Raisi?

The EU is legitimizing Iranian aggression by sending its deputy foreign affairs chief to the inauguration of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, says Israel.

'EU legitimising terror by sending diplomat to Raisi inauguration': Israel

Maritime tensions are escalating in the Middle East after a tanker connected to an Israeli billionaire was attacked in the Arabian Sea. Two crewmembers died following the attack. The US, Israel and the UK are blaming Iran for the attack. But Iran has denied such allegations.

Iran-Israel tensions escalate after tanker connected to Israeli billionaire comes under drone attack

Israel has blamed Iran for a tanker attack of Oman despite Tehran's denial of it. Iranian government has rejected claims by Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom that it was behind an attack on a ship off Oman earlier this week that killed two crew members.

Israel blames Iran for tanker attack of Oman despite Tehran's denial

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