Trump declares Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's capital

US President Donald Trump has officially declared the disputed city of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's capital, despite warnings from around the world that the measure risks triggering a fresh wave of violence in the Middle East.

Imam Khomeini warned of colonial plots against Palestine cause

Imam Khomeini snubbed oppressors, stressed friendly ties with world nations

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his speeches and historic messages stressed the need for mutual respect in the arena of international relations.

President Rouhani lashes out at Trump

The Iranian president delivers his speech at the annual session of the UN General Assembly.

Israeli banks funding settlements ‘violate human rights

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticized Israeli banks for financing the construction of settlements in the occupied West Bank.In a report published on Wednesday, the rights groups said all five of Israel’s largest banks are involved in the regime’s settlements activities through providing loans and mortgages for their construction in the West Bank.

Israeli settlement activity illegal under international law, says UN chief

The United Nations has called on the Israeli regime to stop settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, pledging his commitment to the so-called two-state solution. "We believe that settlement activity is illegal under international law. It’s an obstacle to the two-state solution," UN chief said.

US must pay $245mn in damage to chemical victims

The Iranian Judiciary has issued a ruling demanding that the US government pay around 245 million dollars in damage to a number of victims of chemical attacks.

Iran Foreign Ministry says time for military threats, pressure over

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the time for using military threats and pressure against independent countries as a weapon has come to an end.