Tuesday, 16 December , 2025
  • Banks: The Esfandiar’s Eye of the System 15 Dec 2025

    Banks: The Esfandiar’s Eye of the System

    The term Esfandiar’s Eye (Equal to Achilles’Heel) comes from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (One of Iran’s famous poet’s work) and refers to a point of weakness or vulnerability. According to the epic, King Goshtasp subjected his son, Esfandiar, to the seven trials to restrain Rostam and bathed him in the sacred waters to strengthen him. While his body became resilient and toughened, his eyes remained unprotected. Rostam eventually struck him in the eyes with a thorn arrow, bringing him down.

Iranian Spokesman Hails ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant 24 Nov 2024

Iranian Spokesman Hails ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei lauded a decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant.

Iran Blasts US’ Veto on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution 23 Nov 2024

Iran Blasts US’ Veto on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson denounced the US government for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, where the Israeli regime has killed nearly 44,000 Palestinians during the past 13 months.

Iran Not Separate from Lebanon, Leader Says 20 Nov 2024

Iran Not Separate from Lebanon, Leader Says

In a message to the people of Lebanon, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei expressed solidarity with the Lebanese nation.

Leader Meets Iran’s Beirut Envoy Who Sustained Injuries in Pager Blasts 19 Nov 2024

Leader Meets Iran’s Beirut Envoy Who Sustained Injuries in Pager Blasts

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei had a meeting with the ambassador of Iran to Lebanon who was injured in the Israeli blast of pagers in Beirut in September.

US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups 17 Nov 2024

US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups

An Iranian court ruled that the US government should pay $48,860 million in compensation to families of the soldiers who have been martyred in defending the Holy Shrines against the terrorist groups.

US Appeals Court Reverses $1.68 Billion Judgment against Iran’s Central Bank 17 Nov 2024

US Appeals Court Reverses $1.68 Billion Judgment against Iran’s Central Bank

A US appeals court on Wednesday overturned a $1.68 billion judgment against Iran’s Central Bank.

Encounter with US Inevitable: Iranian President 13 Nov 2024

Encounter with US Inevitable: Iranian President

Highlighting his administration’s push to enhance relations with all countries in the world, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it is inevitable that Iran and the US will have encounters in regional and international spheres.

Iran Hopeful about Outcome of Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh 12 Nov 2024

Iran Hopeful about Outcome of Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed optimism about the results of a joint Arab-Islamic follow-up summit that will be held in Saudi Arabia’s capital on Monday to address the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran Parliament Speaker Shrugs Off Trump’s Win 11 Nov 2024

Iran Parliament Speaker Shrugs Off Trump’s Win

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf described Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election as an unimportant issue that would not affect Iran’s efforts to fulfill its interests.

Dozens of Jordanians Launch Hunger Strike to Demand Gaza Siege End 10 Nov 2024

Dozens of Jordanians Launch Hunger Strike to Demand Gaza Siege End

Jordanian activists protest the blockade on northern Gaza, pledging to fast until humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians trapped in the besieged area.