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Israel-Iran conflict

Iranian minister Araghchi wants Japan to play key safety role over nuclear facilities

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for Japan to share its expertise and help Iran secure facilities severely damaged by recent Israeli and US strikes.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for Japan to share its expertise and help Iran secure facilities severely damaged by recent Israeli and US strikes.

IAEA board passes resolution demanding answers and access from Iran

IAEA says that accounting for Iran’s enriched uranium stock, which includes material close to weapons grade, is “long overdue” and the issue needs to be addressed “urgently”.
IAEA says that accounting for Iran’s enriched uranium stock, which includes material close to weapons grade, is “long overdue” and the issue needs to be addressed “urgently”.

Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico contained, US official says

Commanders and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps meet with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran August 17, 2023. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Commanders and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps meet with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran August 17, 2023. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Repression in Iran worsened after 12-day war with Israel: UN probe

Protesters call on the UN to take action against the treatment of women in Iran on Nov 19, 2022, following the death of Ms Mahsa Amini.
Protesters call on the UN to take action against the treatment of women in Iran on Nov 19, 2022, following the death of Ms Mahsa Amini.

How Jared Kushner, a self-described ‘deal guy,’ helped broker a Gaza breakthrough

Mr Jared Kushner (left) speaking with US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoffas in July.
Mr Jared Kushner (left) speaking with US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoffas in July.

‘We’ll be ruined’: Iranians feel strain as sanctions snap back

Iranians are already reeling from soaring prices and the value of their money shrinking.
Iranians are already reeling from soaring prices and the value of their money shrinking.

News analysis

Saudi-Pakistan defence pact signals major shift in Middle East, South Asia security

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sept 17.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sept 17.

Iran says eight arrested for suspected links to Israel’s Mossad spy agency

The eight suspects had allegedly received specialised training from Mossad via online platforms.
The eight suspects had allegedly received specialised training from Mossad via online platforms.

Iran warns war with Israel could resume at any time

Following the war, Israel and the United States repeatedly threatened to attack Iran again should Tehran relaunch its nuclear sites and resume its nuclear enrichment programme.
Following the war, Israel and the United States repeatedly threatened to attack Iran again should Tehran relaunch its nuclear sites and resume its nuclear enrichment programme.

Iran says US accountability for attacks on nuclear sites part of any future talks

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.