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Iran passes law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has enacted a law passed by parliament last month that suspends cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to a report from Iranian state media. Iran has since threatened to halt its cooperation with the IAEA, accusing the agency of siding with Western countries and providing justification for Israel's airstrikes. These strikes began one day after the IAEA board voted […]

2 July 2025

Local

MJC engages with the Iranian Ambassador to South Africa and Global Analyst Sami Hamdi

By Rachel Mohamed The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC-SA) recently met with His Excellency Mansour Shakib Mehr, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to South Africa. They held a closed strategic session in Cape Town with notable geopolitical analyst Sami Hamdi. According to the MJC, these high-level and strategic engagements continue to deepen matters concerning justice in the Middle East, particularly on the Palestinian cause, which is occurring against […]

30 June 2025

Featured

Critics and analysts suggest that Israel may be yielding to pressure

In response to the United States joining Israel in its attacks on Iran, the National Security Council of Iran confirmed that it launched a strike on a major U.S. military base in Al-Udeid, Qatar, on the evening of June 23, 2025. Hours later, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed an immediate ceasefire. Reports indicate that Israel also sent a message to Iran requesting a ceasefire, with critics and analysts suggesting that […]

26 June 2025

Featured

Hamas on U.S. attacks on Iran: “We consider the move a blatant example of a policy of domination through brute force”

"We condemn in the strongest terms the blatant American aggression against the territory and sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This brutal aggression represents a dangerous escalation and blind obedience to the agenda of the rogue Zionist occupation. It also constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to global peace and security." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. This statement was made […]

23 June 2025

International News

Aerial offensive between Iran and Israel continue amid US operation

By Rachel Mohamed The Islamic Republic of Iran has continued its aerial offensive against Israel in response to Israeli aggression towards Tehran. Iran launched its first retaliatory missile strikes against Israel following U.S. attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Recent reports indicate that at least 11 people have been injured in central Israel. Speaking on VOC’s airwaves, media analyst Professor Ahmed Jazbhay stated, “This situation illustrates […]

22 June 2025

International News

Starmer warned against dragging UK into war with Iran

The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has written to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer today warning him not to drag Britain into a direct military confrontation with Iran. Credible reports suggest that Washington has decided to join Israel’s attack with a bombing campaign starting this weekend under the false pretext that it is acting to frustrate Iran’s attempts to develop nuclear weapons. This is despite an assessment from the US […]

21 June 2025

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Iran says it will not negotiate with the US under pressure and sanctions

By Kouthar Sambo "Iran and the United States (US) are not the best of friends. Iran has indicated they want to pursue a peaceful nuclear program that will allow them to produce their own nuclear power and the US stated they would not allow that." This is according to international relations expert and Mail and Guardian columnist Donovan Williams during an interview on the PM Drive show. Williams contextualised the […]

27 February 2025

Cape Town

An energy analyst on potential fuel hikes: “The situation largely depends on how matters unfold in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon”

By Kouthar Sambo South Africans may have to fork out more from their pockets this November following recent unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) forecasting an increase for all grades of fuel in November. According to the data, 93 and 95 unleaded petrol are expected to increase by 14 and 25 cents a litre. Speaking to VOC News, an energy expert, Redge Nkosi, described the phenomenon as "some […]

2 November 2024

International News

What are the sentiments in Iran following the missile strike?

By Rachel Mohamed The United Nations Human Rights Council has shown grave concern with the widening hostilities in the Middle East and their potential to overwhelm the entire region. This comes after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel Tuesday evening (1 October), in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and many others. Israel attacks have intensified in Lebanon leading to questions on the future of the […]

3 October 2024

Iran

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