Iran rejects Western calls to stand down Israel threat

Tokyo, 14 August, /AJMEDIA/ Iran on Tuesday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran… Read more

Israel widens evacuation orders in southern Gaza after a deadly strike on a school-turned-shelter

Tokyo, 12 August, /AJMEDIA/ The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza early Sunday, a day after a deadly airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least… Read more

Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination

Tokyo, 7 August, /AJMEDIA/ Hamas named its Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar as successor to former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week, the group said on… Read more

Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered ‘new phase’ after killings of top militant figures

Tokyo, 2 August, /AJMEDIA/ Hezbollah’s leader warned Thursday that the conflict with Israel has entered a “new phase,” as he addressed mourners at the funeral of a commander from the… Read more

Killing of Hamas chief in Iran stirs fears of retaliation; Israel stays silent on incident

Tokyo, 1 August, /AJMEDIA/ Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran early on Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge on Israel and fuelled… Read more

Iran says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

Tokyo, 31 July, /AJMEDIA/ Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the assassination but suspicion immediately fell on… Read more

Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as U.S. warns against escalation

Tokyo, 30 July, /AJMEDIA/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed heavy retaliation against Hezbollah amid furious diplomatic efforts to prevent a spiral into regional war following a weekend… Read more

Kishida, Iran’s president-elect agree to deepen friendly relations

Tokyo, 23 July, /AJMEDIA/ Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian agreed Monday to work together to further develop bilateral ties “based on the traditional friendly relationship.”… Read more

Israeli strikes in southern, central Gaza kill more than 60 Palestinians, including in ‘safe zone’

Tokyo, 17 July, /AJMEDIA/ Israeli airstrikes killed more than 60 Palestinians in southern and central Gaza overnight and into Tuesday, including one that struck an Israeli-declared “safe zone” crowded with… Read more

Iran’s new president vows balance with all countries but warns U.S. his country won’t be pressured

Tokyo, 14 July, /AJMEDIA/ Iran’s newly elected president said his government will create “balance in relations with all countries” in line with national interests and the prerequisites for peace but… Read more