(2025-09-19). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-09-19). Turkish Defense Ministry: We Will Only Withdraw From Syria If Borders Are Secured. news.antiwar.com Turkish Defense Ministry has issued a statement on Thursday saying that the country will only consider pulling its military out of Syria if the border is completely secured and if they are satisfied that the "terrorism" threat is fully resolved. Ministry spokesman Zeki Akturk said that Turkey's military presence was perfectly in keeping with "right …
(2025-09-19). Louisiana immigration judge orders Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria. wsws.org Mahmoud Khalil has been ordered deported as part of the transparent political vendetta against his steadfast opposition to the Gaza genocide and attempts by the Trump administration to silence him.
(2025-09-19). Syrian authorities find mass grave containing 100 bodies. newarab.com 
(2025-09-19). Iran Reaffirms Strong Support for Syrian People at UNSC Meeting. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the UN expressed Tehran's unwavering support for the Syrian people in their struggle to achieve peace, stability, reconstruction, and national reconciliation, stressing that such efforts must respect Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
(2025-09-19). Syria Druze leader rejects Damascus talks, praises Israel. newarab.com 
In an interview with Saudi-funded Al Arabiya on Wednesday, al-Hijri said: "I feel a deep wound over the failure to condemn what happened in Suweida," adding…
(2025-09-19). Cross-border terrorism intolerable, UNSC told. tribune.com.pk 
Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains the "gravest threat" to Pakistan's national security, a senior Pakistani diplomat has told the UN Security Council, as he exhorted the Taliban authorities to fulfill their international obligations on counterterrorism. | "The TTP (Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan), with nearly 6,000 fighters, remains the largest UN-designated terrorist group on Afghan soil," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said in a debate on the situation in Afghanistan on Wednesday. | Pakistan, he said, had thwarted multiple infiltration attempts of the TTP…
(2025-09-19). 60,000 Chinese tourists visit Iran annually: ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Emphasizing the deepening of scientific and cultural relations between Iran and China, the Chinese ambassador to Iran stated that 60,000 Chinese tourists visit Iran annually.
(2025-09-19). Vietnamese Embassy in Tehran Celebrates 80th National Day, Highlighting Enduring Ties with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Iran hosted a distinguished ceremony on the evening of Thursday (September 18) to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day. The event, held at the embassy premises in Tehran, brought together members of the diplomatic corps, foreign ambassadors, and Iranian government officials in a celebration of bilateral friendship and cooperation.