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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which has been announced by former President Trump and welcomed by various international leaders. Despite the truce, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the army would remain in southern Lebanon.
The CIA allegedly deployed Israeli-made Pegasus spyware to deceive Iranian leaders during a mission to rescue a downed US airman, reportedly sending false messages about the airman's status.
Pakistan's Prime Minister announced that both US and Iranian leadership would attend upcoming Middle East peace talks in Islamabad. An Iranian delegation led by Ghalibaf has arrived, with Iran reportedly drawing "red lines" for the discussions, placing the ball in the US court.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed a continued military campaign against Iran, while Israel also claims to have killed a Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief and threatened to hunt down Iranian leaders.
Israel has reportedly deployed a classified, decades-long AI project to conduct a sophisticated campaign targeting Iranian leaders, leveraging extensive data for precise tracking and elimination.
Former President Donald Trump claims the U.S. is negotiating with Iranian leadership and has made 'progress' on a deal, but simultaneously threatens to destroy Iran's oil wells, Kharg Island, and desalination plants if an agreement is not reached shortly. Gulf allies are reportedly urging him to continue fighting until the Islamic regime falls.
Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.
Donald Trump has expressed doubt about a deal with Iran, despite claiming Tehran is eager to negotiate, as the US-Israeli war escalates. This comes as Trump's self-imposed deadline on Iran approaches, with markets showing little reaction and Iran having rejected a US-proposed plan.
Iranian strike on a nuclear site: Standing in the rubble, Netanyahu vows to liquidate Iranian leaders! seneweb.com
Iranian missiles have caused destruction in Israeli towns, leading Prime Minister Netanyahu to visit affected areas and vow retaliation against Iranian leaders, while Israel's Arrow 3 system successfully intercepted an Iranian missile over Dimona.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iranian leaders on the Persian New Year, Nowruz, and stated that Moscow remains a loyal friend and reliable partner to Iran.
A report questions if Iran has been 'decimated' by war, providing a list of leaders reportedly killed over a three-week period.
Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of Iran's President, is publishing an online journal offering personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Iranian leaders during the ongoing war.
An expert analysis suggests that Israel's strategy of systematically killing Iranian leaders might be ineffective due to Iran's decentralized power and military structure.
China has expressed shock and deemed unacceptable recent statements from Israel's Foreign Minister Katz, referring to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's authorization for the military to eliminate any high-ranking Iranian official.
Iran has struck energy facilities in the Gulf and threatened to escalate retaliation, while state media reports new Israeli-American airstrikes across Iran. Qatar's Press Centre has condemned Iran's targeting of energy facilities, and a US official stated Washington protects Kurdistan and the Gulf from Iran and proxy attacks, highlighting the escalating regional conflict.
The conflict in Iran continues to escalate, with Iran-backed militias reportedly planning an attack on a Baghdad airbase. This comes amidst Iran issuing evacuation warnings for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, indicating they will be targets, and severe disruptions to air travel in the Middle East.
Iran's president confirmed that Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib was killed by an Israeli airstrike, the latest assassination of a top Iranian official, following the death of security chief Ali Larijani. Despite this, Iran's Foreign Minister stated that the deaths of Khatib and Larijani would not harm the country's governance, asserting that the absence of an individual does not affect the state's structure.
Ross Harrison joins a panel on what the US and Israel are seeking with their killing of senior Iranian leaders.
Fighting between Israel, the United States and Iran is intensifying, with Tehran rejecting ceasefire overtures and Israel claiming two more senior Iranian leaders have been killed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu humorously addressed death rumors and AI-generated claims in a new video with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee. He also highlighted recent Israeli strikes on Iranian leaders, emphasizing strong US-Israel alliance against Tehran's nuclear ambitions. This follows previous videos debunking similar misinformation.
An analysis suggests that the United States and Israel face two primary strategic options in the ongoing conflict with Iran: deploying ground troops or engaging in negotiations with the Iranian leadership.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
Iranian leaders, including Pezeshkian and Larijiani, rallied supporters in Tehran's squares despite ongoing attacks that claimed one woman's life, asserting their presence among the people.
US offers $10m reward for information on top Iranian leaders Arab News
Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders AP News
American intelligence indicates that the Iranian leadership remains largely intact and is not in danger of collapsing anytime soon after nearly two weeks of relentless American and...
US President Donald Trump described the conflict with Iran as an 'excursion' that turned out to be easier than expected, also commenting on the change at the head of the Iranian regime after the assassination of Hamenei.
A print article from the Tehran Times reports on the people of Tehran pledging their allegiance to Leader Khamenei. This indicates public support or official messaging regarding the Iranian leadership.
American-Israeli strikes are shaking major Iranian cities, sites associated with the Iranian leadership, and areas with military infrastructure, but experts agree that Iran cannot...
Donald Trump described the military performance as "15 on a scale of 10" and stated that Iranian leaders "disappear quickly." Attacks have already caused over a thousand deaths.
Trump claims that "48 Iranian leaders" have been killed so far. Seneweb
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said a change in Iran’s leadership could create a rare opening to halt the conflict, as he warned against Tehran's “self-destructive” approach to...
With US-Israeli airstrikes killing Khamenei and other Iranian leaders, veteran politician Ali Larijani seems to be calling the shots. Larijani comes from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by hardliners.
An Israeli-American attack killed Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and several other key figures. An expert explains who they were – and what significance they had for Iran.
US President Donald Trump accused the Iranian leadership of attempting to assassinate him twice. According to D.
Among the 600 targets struck has included destroying 150 ballistic missiles, dozens of missile launchers, 200 air defense targets, and 20 Iranian leadership targets.
A joint US–Israel strike on Iran that killed Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered a major regional escalation.
President Trump revealed a shortlist of three potential Iranian leaders following the Supreme Leader's death in a US-Israel airstrike.
The barrage of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran came so quickly that they were nearly simultaneous — with three strikes in three locations hitting within a minute
The US President boasts about the 'success' he has had in Iran, but there are doubts about whether he has a plan for the day after. Cornered, the Iranian power elite chooses a new leader.
The CIA had been tracking the movements of senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for months. That is according to a person familiar with the operation who was not…
US President Donald Trump declares that the US has "destroyed and sunk" nine Iranian military ships. The message was published on the Truth Social platform, BBC reports.
Trump said in media interviews on Sunday that 48 leaders were killed in strikes on Iran, but that he would "be talking" to new Iranian leaders, although he didn't specify when.
Donald Trump says Iran’s new leadership seeks negotiations and that he has agreed. The situation after the US and Israeli strikes.
The United States and Israel killed many senior Iranian leaders in the .
Among those killed in strikes, according to the U.S. and Israel, were Iran’s supreme leader and three of his top military commanders.
Despite the Iranian leadership's attempts to suppress resistance with massive force, students are once again taking to the streets. Many Iranians hope for help from the USA.
Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, has held discussions with top Iranian leadership during a visit to Tehran.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, top security official Ali Larijani, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, and security advisor Ali Shamkhani were all assassinated in the last 45 days.
The Iranian leadership is described as more radical than ever, with Israel and the USA having reportedly killed dozens of Iranian politicians and military officials since the start of the war. The article analyzes who holds power in Iran.
China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point peace plan for the Middle East, urging a ceasefire after a month-long war, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards continue to issue warnings against US companies like Apple, Google, and Meta, citing retaliation for 'targeted assassinations' of Iranian leaders.
A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker was attacked and set ablaze off the coast of Dubai, causing damage to its hull and prompting warnings of a potential oil spill. Kuwait has attributed the incident to Iran, though no casualties were reported, with fears of an oil spill in surrounding waters.
The Israeli military has suspended and pulled a battalion from the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a rare punishment for soldier misconduct, following 'revenge' comments made by a soldier and an assault on a CNN crew during their detention.
Iran has issued strong warnings against a potential US ground invasion, threatening severe retaliation, while stating its forces are 'waiting' as more US troops arrive in the region. This comes amidst ongoing US-Iran peace talks and CENTCOM reporting over 11,000 targets struck.
Tehran has rejected reports of direct talks with the US, instead laying out its own terms to end the conflict, while the White House acknowledges 'elements of truth' to Washington offering a peace plan, further complicating ongoing back-channel diplomacy. Gold prices have held gains following reports of US negotiations aimed at ending the Iran War.
The Trump administration has announced a Sh1.29 billion reward for information leading to the capture of six specific Iranian leaders, detailing who these men are.
The Kremlin has stated its hope that the killings of Iranian leaders during US and Israeli operations will not become the norm, warning of serious consequences.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iranian leaders on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, reaffirming Moscow's commitment as a loyal friend and reliable partner for Tehran and describing Russia as Iran's loyal ally.
Donald Trump has stated that a ceasefire with Iran is out of the question, asserting that the US has eliminated many Iranian leaders and significantly weakened its military capabilities.
A recap of key Iranian leaders killed in the US-Israeli war, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military and political figures. Read More:…
Israel has reportedly attacked Iranian Navy ships in the Caspian Sea for the first time, with jets striking multiple vessels equipped with aerial surveillance systems and anti-submarine missiles off the coast of Bandar Anzali.
China says attacks on Iranian leaders, civilians 'unacceptable' China Daily
An analysis examines which Iranian leaders have been killed and who has survived amidst the ongoing conflict, highlighting the impact on the country's leadership.
Israel's decision to authorize its military to target and kill high-ranking Iranian officials raises questions about the effectiveness of its 'decapitation' strategy, with some analysts suggesting it may only temporarily delay and ultimately strengthen Iranian resistance.
An analysis by the Wall Street Journal examines which Iranian leaders have been killed and who has survived, likely in the context of recent regional tensions or conflicts.
The allies have killed Iranian leaders and destroyed thousands of military targets in an attempt to bring down Tehran’s regime.
Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran’s de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But “decapitation has its limits,” an analyst warns.
Iranian leaders have criticized Gulf states for their support of Israel and the United States, calling for Muslim solidarity and reaffirming Iran's path of resistance against what it terms the 'Great Satan' and 'Lesser Satan'.
An Iranian official has alleged that an 'Epstein network' is plotting a 9/11-style conspiracy to blame Iran, contrasting Iranian leaders with US officials in a post referencing the Epstein case.
Iran's leaders are seeking to show the staying power of their near half-century old clerical-based system and prove that it can withstand the killing of its longtime ruler and war with United States and Israel, analysts said.
U.S. Offers $10 Million for Information on Key Iranian Leaders Haaretz
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s leadership was “desperate and hiding,” after US-Israeli strikes.
The Trump administration has publicly criticized CNN for broadcasting messages from Iranian leaders, indicating a dispute over media coverage of international relations.
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US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
An expert discusses the extent of US influence on Iran's leadership, stating that while the US cannot determine who leads Iran, it could strategically err by removing a new leader.
Israel destroys Khamenei’s bunker in Tehran now being used as shelter by Iranian leaders Arab News
US President Trump declared the campaign against Iran "about a 15" on a scale of 10, citing success in decimating Iranian leadership and missile capabilities. He reiterated the goal of preventing nuclear weapons, vowing to continue joint operations with Israel despite escalating regional conflict, rising oil prices, and domestic criticism.
The U.S. president’s comments are likely to spur concerns on the administration’s endgame with the conflict.
Strikes on Iranian leadership are putting Tehran under unprecedented military and diplomatic pressure Middle East crisis – live updates The war in the Middle East in maps, video and photos Iran…
Israeli forces struck a meeting of Iran’s Supreme Council on Tuesday as officials gathered to choose a successor to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a source said.
The Israeli Air Force has reportedly struck and dismantled facilities within Iran's leadership compound, including the presidential office and Tehran airport, in overnight operations.
The strike followed months of CIA work tracking senior Iranian leaders, including Khamenei. Intelligence was shared with Israel, and the timing was then planned
Former US diplomat Henry Ensher warns future Iranian leadership may see a nuclear deterrent as a defensive necessity.
The targeted killing of Iran's Supreme Leader has escalated into a regionwide conflict, with the US and Israel facing a complex reality as Iran signals continuity.
US President Trump announces talks with the Iranian leadership, Israel wants to intensify the attacks
Uncertainty about the president's strategy, who now extends a hand to the regime: "He asked to dialogue, I will do it even if he waited too long." The Maga movement is divided on the prolongation of the war.
A senior White House official said Sunday that Iran’s “new potential leadership” has signaled openness to talks with the United States, while President Donald Trump said he is “eve...
The Latest: Israel hits Tehran as Trump signals willingness to talk with Iran’s new leaders
‘They should have done it sooner, they waited too long,’ says Trump but he doesn’t say when talks would take place US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US…
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran's new leadership wants to talk to him and that he has agreed.
In a separate interview with Fox News, Trump stated that 48 Iranian leaders had been "wiped out in one shot."
US President Donald Trump announced that 48 Iranian leaders have been killed in US-Israeli strikes, describing the operation as ahead of schedule.
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.
Among those targeted were aids Ali Larijani and Ali Shamkhani, IRGC chiefs including Esmail Qaani, and the Iranian defense minister • Israel targeted assassinations as US focused elsewhere
Former US President Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to negotiate a 'fair deal,' expressing sympathy for the Iranian people and criticizing the human rights situation in Tehran.
A Wall Street Journal report suggests a more militarized and hard-line Iranian leadership is expected following a U.S.-Israel war on Iran that began February 28, which reportedly toppled the regime but led to a change 'for the worse'.
"The Americans didn't vote for this!" Even among his supporters, Trump's war in Iran is starting to cause irritation. Seneweb
Today's Iran war news: Trump has committed to a deadline and demands, which Iran is rejecting, Iran has vowed to match his threat of apocalyptic damage.
Iran intelligence forces have arrested 54 mercenaries linked to the US and Israel across four provinces, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a threat to target US tech firms if more Iranian leaders are killed, escalating tensions amid ongoing regional conflicts.
US President Donald Trump shared a video purportedly showing a munitions depot in Iran being attacked, following reports of a US bombing in the night. American officials have confirmed that the US military struck a large ammunition depot in Isfahan with 907-kilogram bunker buster bombs during intense US-Israeli attacks, with witnesses recording dramatic footage of the strikes and explosions also reported in Tehran.
Brent crude oil prices are surging towards a four-year high amid the widening Middle East conflict and U.S. President Donald Trump's explicit statements about seizing Iran's oil, including Kharg Island's terminal. Iran's Speaker Ghalibaf has also commented on how to profit from Trump's actions, further escalating market risks and geopolitical tensions.
The Tehran Times published a report concerning the Supreme Leader. This article provides general news and updates related to the Iranian leadership.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.
Following an alleged Iranian strike on a nuclear site, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to liquidate Iranian leaders, standing amidst the rubble.
US CIA, Israeli Mossad, and other intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation in Iran, particularly regarding the potential new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during Nowruz, amidst questions about who governs the country.
US-Israeli airstrikes after almost three weeks of war have killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei and a whole echelon of the political and military elite in the Islamic republic. The post…
US President Donald Trump said that Iranian leaders are “all gone” and that the White House has “nobody left to talk to.
THE war in the Middle East, being fought by the United States and Israel against Iran, is still raging, and its outcomes are being felt all over the world.
China has condemned as 'unacceptable' the killing of Iranian leaders, including Larijani, and attacks on civilians, further complicating the Middle East conflict following reported assassinations and intensifying use of force.
Israel's campaign to destabilize and overthrow the Iranian government through the assassination of high-ranking officials is intensifying, with experts warning that this strategy could backfire. The campaign has seen the killing of top Iranian leaders, including the intelligence minister.
After years of espionage, Intelligence and the Air Force seek to eliminate the regime's commanders. Read
Iran's security chief Ali Larijani and Intelligence Minister Esmaeel Khatib were reportedly assassinated in US-Israeli strikes, leading to a massive public funeral for Larijani and other victims, and prompting a retrospective on Larijani's life and dedication to Iran.
Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani China Daily - Global Edition
Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. It would also suggest Iran's senior leadership has been infiltrated by Israeli intelligence, says France 24's Angela Diffley, meaning Iran's leaders "can no longer trust anybody".
Ali Larijani, previously a key figure behind the scenes of Iranian leadership and head of Iran's security apparatus, has emerged as a de facto leader of the regime, particularly amidst the war against Israel.
President Donald Trump expressed belief that Iran wants to make a deal to end the conflict but stated it's unclear who is actually leading Iran.
President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.
Iranian leaders determined to prove Islamic republic’s staying power The Straits Times
The United States has announced a substantial reward for information leading to the capture of Khamenei, a move that escalates pressure on the Iranian leadership.
Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders Naharnet
A report indicates that the Iranian leadership remains firmly in control despite the ongoing conflict, suggesting internal stability within the country's government.
US President Donald Trump has sent conflicting messages about the war's objectives. For the Iranian leadership, staying in power is enough.
The US and Israel have revealed that the attack on Ayatollah Khamenei was based on precise intelligence, with media investigations showing the depth of intelligence agencies' insight into the Iranian leadership.
The 'Morning Dnevnik' bulletin provides a daily summary of significant news, including updates on Teodora Georgieva vs. 'The Eight Dwarfs,' Borisov's encounter with a swan, Dechev's desire for tigers, and the new leader of Iran.
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that when nuclear weapons are in the hands of "crazy people," "bad things" take place, as he defended the ongoing US military operation against Iran that led to the death of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking at an energy-related event at the White House, Trump also said that everybody who wants to be an Iranian leader "ends up dead," in what appears to be a warning against the next Iranian leadership that could also pu
US President Trump stated that "most of the people we had in mind are dead" following reported Iranian leadership casualties in Operation Epic Fury.
GENEVA: The United States made a “totally stupid decision” to attack Iran while in negotiations, and betrayed Gulf nations by trashing their diplomatic efforts, Tehran’s UN ambassador in Geneva Ali Bahreini said on Tuesday. The ambassador insisted Tehran had made no approach to Washington for negotiations, saying “there hasn’t been any contact from our side”. Trump had claimed earlier that the Iranian leadership “wants to talk” and had “contacted Washington” for this purpose. Ali Bahreini sai...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that Iran’s strategy of attacking Gulf states in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks against it was an “incredibly wrong strategy” and increased instability in the region. “Iran’s indiscriminate bombing of all these places is an incredibly wrong strategy,” he told state broadcaster TRT Haber, and added […]
US President Donald Trump has said new American strikes have targeted another group of Iranian leaders.
The suspect in a deadly Austin bar shooting is being investigated for potential terrorism links after police found an Iranian flag and pictures of Iranian leaders in his apartment.
"The Iranian terror regime is at the weakest point it's ever been at," Netanyahu stated, adding that he expects military actions against Iran will be "quick and decisive."
Beijing has strongly criticized the killings of Iranian leaders by the US and Israel, warning against "the law of the jungle" in international relations.
The Kremlin announced that Russia is in constant contact with the Iranian leadership due to, as stated, "open aggression" against Tehran and that it is deeply disappointed
Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs said, "We didn't participate in these strikes and we wouldn't anticipate participating in the future."
CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months ahead of attacks that began with 3 strikes in 60 seconds Arab News
Trump: 48 Iranian Leaders Disappeared, Nine Warships Sunk 조선일보
Iran "does not depend on one individual" and will continue to defend itself by all available means, said the spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
President Donald Trump said Sunday he would “be talking” to Iranian leaders but did not say and noted much of the country’s leadership was dead, as U.S. and Israeli military strike...
US President Donald Trump stated that Iranians want to talk with him and that he will do so, but did not specify when these discussions would take place.
Trump did not say who he would speak with or when it would happen
Iranians in The Netherlands are planning public gatherings to mark the deaths of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, military commander Abdolrahim Mousavi, and other high-ranking regime officials.
Khamenei “was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems,” Trump said while announcing the death of the Supereme Leader.
Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmail Baghaei stated that he "is not in a position to confirm" whether members of the highest Iranian leadership,