New York City Mayor Zahraan Mamdani has come under intense public criticism for a World Hijab Day post shared by his office that described the hijab as a symbol of faith, identity, and pride. The message sparked controversy because it came amid widespread protests in Iran against compulsory hijab laws and reports of women facing...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Sunday that recent nationwide protests represent a “coup attempt” against the Islamic Republic and cautioned that any U.S. military strike could spark a “regional war,” heightening tensions between Tehran and Washington. Khamenei’s remarks—aired on state television during ceremonies marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution—came amid a...
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed hope for peace and stability in Iran during a recent phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Office said on Saturday. According to an official statement shared on X, the two diplomats discussed the current situation in Iran...
U.S. President Donald Trump took a bold stance on the escalating unrest in Iran, urging citizens to persist in their nationwide protests against the ruling regime and declaring “help is on its way” in a Truth Social message that stopped short of specifying what form that support will take. Trump wrote, “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING—TAKE...