'Muslim world must prioritize Palestinian issue'
"Global arrogance has supported weak governments in the Muslim world in order to realize its interests and the interests of the Zionist entity," Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi claims.
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Saudi kids' cartoon depicts Jews being turned into apes
The "wicked Jews" were transformed by Allah for their “trickery and deception” in fishing on Shabbat.
Key Syrian operative allegedly killed by Israel buried near Damascus
The former lawmaker, who tried to help Iran establish a foothold on the Golan Heights, was reportedly close to the Syrian regime.
EU 'optimistic' about new Iran talks amid Iranian reports of Brussels meeting
"You never know, I am more optimistic today than yesterday," said the EU's top diplomat, but cautioned that no meetings with Iran have been scheduled.
Amid tensions, Hezbollah-affiliated paper depicts Christian leader as Hitler
Christian "Lebanese Forces" party leader Samir Geagea denies his group was behind last Thursday's street violence in which seven people were killed at a pro-Hezbollah rally calling for the removal of the judge investigating last year's Beirut port blast.
Iran blames Israel for Beirut violence
Iranian Foreign Ministry says Islamic Republic believes that Lebanese people, government, army, and "resistance" will "successfully overcome seditions backed by the Zionist entity."
'We will not keep silent while Hezbollah tries to take over Lebanon'
Lebanese take a stance against Iran-funded group as Saudi Arabia issues message expressing hope that situation in Lebanon will stabilize.
Iran warns Israel not to attack nuclear program
"We warn the Zionist regime against any miscalculation or military adventure targeting Iran and its nuclear program," Iran's Ambassador to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi says.
Hamas building up military presence in Lebanon, report says
By adding to its power directly north of the border, the terror group gains more flexibility on its attack options against Israel, the Alma Research and Education Center says.
US to grant $67M more in aid to Lebanese army
Washington is working alongside the World Bank and humanitarian relief agencies to help the country amid its dire economic crisis.