Europe can no longer rely on US for protection: Merkel

Europe must take its fate in own hands: Merkel/ German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe can no longer rely on the United States for protection, urging European Union member states to take the bloc’s destiny in their own hands.

Iranian president says Muslims must unite against Israel

In his address to OIC leaders, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described the Zionists as “strangers” who have planted seeds of regional violence in the Middle East.

Muslim leaders discuss al-Quds at OIC emergency summit

Representatives from 57 OIC members are attending the summit, which is meant to coordinate a response to a US decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s “capital.”

Turkish president censures Israel as 'terrorist state', 'killer of children'

Speaking at a ruling Justice and Development Party’s congress in the central Turkish province of Sivas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasted the “disproportionate” force being used by Israeli forces against Palestinian protesters, saying that Israel was an “oppressive and occupation” regime.

Iran president blasts Israel for destabilizing Mideast

President Rouhani says Iran capable of responding to any regional crisis

President Hassan Rouhani made the remarks following a Saturday meeting with head of Iran’s Judiciary Sadeq Larijani and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.

Iranian, Russian and Turkish presidents hold trilateral meeting

The Wednesday talks between Hassan Rouhani, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan come as Iran, Russia and Turkey are acting as the guarantors of a ceasefire that took effect in Syria late last year.

US after creation of a new Israel in Mideast region : leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US and other foreign powers are after the creation of a new Israel in the Middle East region.