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French Minister of Defence Catherine Vautrin announced at a press conference that the country has begun recruiting people for voluntary military service. Elchi.az reports that the official’s speech was broadcast live on the French Ministry of Defence’s X social media page. Vautrin stated, “Today, January 12, 2026, we are starting to recruit young volunteers for […]

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the ambassadors of Great Britain, France, and Germany. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by the Tasnim news agency. “The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the ambassadors of countries that openly support the protests and riots in the country, as well as those who participate […]

Low-cost airline Flydubai has resumed some flights to Iran. Elchi.az reports that this was reported to TASS by the airline’s press service. The company clarified that FZ 1929 and FZ 1930 flights on the Dubai-Tehran route were canceled from January 12 to 15. “All other flights to Iran have been restored and are operating on […]

Japan has advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran amid ongoing protests. Elchi.az reports that the Japanese Foreign Ministry has released this information. The ministry also urged citizens currently in Iran to avoid crowded places and leave the country on commercial flights.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that Beijing supports the Cuban authorities in defending their sovereignty and calls on the United States to stop pressuring Havana. Elchi.az reports that Mao Ning also said that the US should do more to maintain peace and stability in Central America. “China firmly supports Cuba in […]

US President Donald Trump has not ruled out visiting Venezuela. Elchi.az reports that the American leader said on the evening of January 11, answering journalists’ questions about whether he would visit Venezuela: “I think sometime.” On January 3, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto announced that the US had attacked civilian and military facilities in […]

Access to Starlink satellite internet within Iran has been disrupted on a large scale for the first time, indicating that internet restrictions in Iran have entered a new and unprecedented phase. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by Forbes. “There has never been a similar example of disruptions at this level before,” the report said. […]

Kaya Kallas, Head of Diplomacy of the European Union (EU), has stated that she is ready to propose new sanctions against Iran due to the protests in the country. Elchi.az reports that, according to her, the EU has already imposed large-scale sanctions against Iran against those responsible for human rights violations, the expansion of the […]

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Iranian authorities have taken control of the protests in the country. Elchi.az reports that a piece of the minister’s speech at a meeting with foreign ambassadors, saying “The situation is under control,” was published by Iranian television. Protests in Iran began in late December 2025 due to […]

The US-based NGO Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) announced that the number of deaths in the protests that started on December 28, 2025, has reached at least 544, and the number of those arrested has reached 10,681. Elchi.az reports that protests continue in Iran, which started in response to high living costs and turned […]