Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi publicly acknowledged German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s condemnation of rights abuses against Iranians. In a pointed message, Araghchi criticized Western countries, accusing them of hypocrisy by applying uneven standards in their responses to crises in Gaza and Ukraine and remaining mute about Israeli and U.S. actions targeting Iran. This declaration reflects the Iranian government’s broader grievance with global powers, which Tehran views as selectively enforcing international law to its disadvantage. Araghchi’s remarks highlight mounting tensions as Iran seeks greater international support and attention to its claims of external aggression. The comments come amid ongoing regional... [Continue Reading]
Christian leaders in Jerusalem have publicly requested that Israeli authorities reopen the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to permit official Good Friday, Holy Fire Saturday, and Easter liturgies. The church has been closed since February 28 amid heightened security concerns related to Israel's ongoing conflict with Iran, backed by the United States. This closure disrupts celebrations for millions of Christians globally, coinciding with different Easter dates observed by Western and Eastern churches in 2026. The blockage denies access to one of Christianity's most sacred sites, complicating religious observance and increasing tensions in an already volatile region. The call to reopen... [Continue Reading]