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Kurds in Northern Iraq Face Crossfire, Potential Entry into War
Worldnzz1d ago

Kurds in Northern Iraq Face Crossfire, Potential Entry into War

The Autonomous Region of Kurdistan in Northern Iraq, long considered a bastion of stability, is now under fire. Some Kurdish groups are reportedly preparing for an attack against the Islamic Republic, raising concerns about their potential entry into the broader conflict.

Iran Executes Two More Opposition Group Members
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Iran Executes Two More Opposition Group Members

Iran executed two men convicted of membership in a banned opposition group and carrying out disruptive actions aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic, drawing alarm from rights groups.

Global Energy Shock Intensifies: Oil Surges, Fuel Prices Rise, and Saudi Arabia Seeks Alternatives to Hormuz
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Global Energy Shock Intensifies: Oil Surges, Fuel Prices Rise, and Saudi Arabia Seeks Alternatives to Hormuz

The US-Iran conflict continues to fuel a global energy shock, with oil prices surging and Asian stocks falling after Trump's vows. The UK is experiencing unprecedented fuel price rises, while Saudi Arabia explores its East-West pipeline as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz chokehold, all contributing to a broader economic slowdown and inflation.

Tensions Rise as Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum Nears, Iran Reiterates Threats
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Tensions Rise as Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum Nears, Iran Reiterates Threats

As President Trump's ultimatum deadline approaches, Iran has reiterated its threats to retaliate against Gulf energy and water facilities, vowing action if power plants are destroyed, while tensions rise over the ticking clock on the U.S. President's demand to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

Gulf States Pressure US to Continue War with Iran
Worldklix-ba23d ago

Gulf States Pressure US to Continue War with Iran

Gulf Arab states are reportedly urging the United States not to halt its military actions against Iran, advocating for a sustained campaign until the Islamic Republic is permanently incapacitated to prevent future threats to oil lifelines.

The Inevitable War and its Global Consequences
Politicsobservador24d ago

The Inevitable War and its Global Consequences

This article discusses a war that 'nobody wanted, but was inevitable,' warning of severe global consequences if the Islamic Republic emerges victorious. It predicts soaring energy prices, nuclear proliferation, and a powerful Moscow-Beijing-Tehran axis leveraging blackmail.

Over 3 Million Iranians Forcibly Displaced Under US-Israeli Bombardment
Worldzerohedge25d ago

Over 3 Million Iranians Forcibly Displaced Under US-Israeli Bombardment

Over 3 Million Iranians Forcibly Displaced Under US-Israeli Bombardment More than 3 million Iranians have been displaced by the ongoing US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic, according to the main UN refugee agency. Ayaki Ito, director of the Division of Emergency and Program Support at the UN refugee agency, has described that the US-Israeli attack has already triggered mass internal displacement across Iran. "Between 600,000 and 1 million Iranian households are now tempo...

What legal recourse do Pakistanis arrested in Bahrain over Iran war videos have?
WorldDawn27d ago

What legal recourse do Pakistanis arrested in Bahrain over Iran war videos have?

On March 10, as the US-Israel war with Iran entered its second week, the Bahrain government announced the arrest of six persons hailing from Asian countries — five of them Pakistanis — on charges of filming, publishing and reposting “videos related to the effects of the treacherous Iranian aggression”. The Iran conflict — which broke out on February 28 after the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on the Islamic Republic and assassinated then-supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...

Brent crude tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release
Worldvanguard-ng28d ago

Brent crude tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

As the US-Israel strikes on the Islamic republic approached their third week, the conflict showed no signs of letting up with Tehran responding with more retaliatory attacks across the Gulf. The post Brent crude tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran rejects Israeli claims of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria, Sahel
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Iran rejects Israeli claims of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria, Sahel

The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has strongly denied allegations that Iran sponsors terrorism in Nigeria or across the Sahel, describing the claims as “unfounded” and part of a broader propaganda campaign. The post Iran rejects Israeli claims of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria, Sahel appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ιράν: Αθλητικό στάδιο στην Τεχεράνη καταστράφηκε μετά από αεροπορικές επιδρομές (Βίντεο & φωτο)
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Ιράν: Αθλητικό στάδιο στην Τεχεράνη καταστράφηκε μετά από αεροπορικές επιδρομές (Βίντεο & φωτο)

Ένα αθλητικό στάδιο στην Τεχεράνη έχει «καταστραφεί», ανέφερε ο κρατικός ραδιοτηλεοπτικός φορέας του Ιράν, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Ιράν: Αθλητικό στάδιο στην Τεχεράνη…

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran supreme leader’s son tipped as successor
Politicsvanguard-ng1mo ago

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran supreme leader’s son tipped as successor

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, is among the leading contenders to succeed his father as the new head of the Islamic republic. The post Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran supreme leader’s son tipped as successor appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution
Worldnzz1mo ago

Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned to Tehran on February 1, 1979, establishing an Islamic Republic, an event whose consequences continue to impact the Middle East.

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Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution

A photo collection illustrates Iranian society before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, showing a stark contrast to the strict rules imposed by the Islamic Republic.

Qatar Air Force Shoots Down 2 Iranian Aircraft
WorldNYTmorgunbladidndtv1mo ago3 sources

Qatar Air Force Shoots Down 2 Iranian Aircraft

Qatar's air force shot down two aircraft inbound from Iran on Monday, Doha's defence ministry said in a statement after the Islamic republic earlier targeted gas facilities in the Gulf state.

Explainer: How Iran will choose a new supreme leader after Khamenei
PoliticsDawnrfi-englishmeta-mk+1morocco-world-news1mo ago4 sources

Explainer: How Iran will choose a new supreme leader after Khamenei

The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike has plunged the Islamic Republic into one of the most consequential political transitions since the 1979 revolution, triggering a swift constitutional process to select a new leader while the country grapples with regional escalation and internal uncertainty. Khamenei, who dominated Iran’s political and religious landscape for nearly three decades, was assassinated early Saturday whe...

Several loud blasts heard over Dubai, Doha for second day, witnesses say
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Several loud blasts heard over Dubai, Doha for second day, witnesses say

Several loud blasts were heard in the Dubai area and over the Qatari capital Doha for a second day on Sunday, witnesses said, after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on the neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. Iran has said it would target U.S. bases in the region. […]

Trump Extends Iran Ultimatum, Pauses Attacks, Seeks End to War; Israel Launches Strikes
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Trump Extends Iran Ultimatum, Pauses Attacks, Seeks End to War; Israel Launches Strikes

President Trump has extended his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 10 days, paused attacks on its energy sector, and expressed a desire for a speedy end to the war, though he stated there is no cease-fire. Meanwhile, Israel launched more strikes on Iran, and markets have reacted to these developments, with oil falling, gold rising, and stocks finishing higher.

Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War Concerns
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Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War Concerns

A top U.S. counterterrorism official has stepped down, citing concerns about a potential war with Iran, adding to the growing dissent within the administration regarding its Middle East policy.

Israel Vows To "Neutralise" Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
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Israel Vows To "Neutralise" Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Israel's military on Tuesday vowed to hunt down and "neutralise" Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, after saying it had killed the Islamic republic's powerful national security chief in an airstrike.

Former Iranian diplomat was granted asylum in Australia after defecting
WorldThe Guardian27d ago

Former Iranian diplomat was granted asylum in Australia after defecting

Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran’s former charge d’affaires in Canberra, sought protection in 2023, government source confirms One of Iran’s former top diplomats in Australia has defected from the theocratic regime, with the revelations only coming to light this week after six members of the Iranian women’s football squad were granted protection. London-based news outlet Iran International, which is not tied to the Islamic Republic’s regime, reported on Friday that Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran’s cha...

What if Iran really did buy export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic missile?
WorldSCMP29d ago

What if Iran really did buy export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic missile?

Just days ahead of the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, a news report suggested that Beijing was close to selling supersonic cruise missiles to Tehran – a move that could significantly boost the Islamic Republic’s capacity to counter US aircraft carriers. Before the world could work out whether game-changing Chinese missiles really would feature in an Iranian conflict against US forces, Beijing firmly denied the report, published by Reuters on February 24. Citing six sources, Reuters reported...

H πρώτη επίθεση υπό την ηγεσία του Μοτζταμπά Χαμενεΐ – Το μήνυμα επάνω στον πύραυλο
Worldnewsbeast1mo ago

H πρώτη επίθεση υπό την ηγεσία του Μοτζταμπά Χαμενεΐ – Το μήνυμα επάνω στον πύραυλο

Το Ιράν εξαπέλυσε την πρώτη πυραυλική επίθεση κατά του Ισραήλ υπό την ηγεσία του νέου ανώτατου ηγέτη, Μοτζταμπά Χαμενεΐ, σύμφωνα με ανάρτηση του κρατικού ραδιοτηλεοπτικού φορέα Islamic Republic of…

Iran behind terrorism in Nigeria 
Politicsvanguard-ng1mo ago

Iran behind terrorism in Nigeria 

The diplomatic corridors of Abuja have become the latest battleground in the escalating global conflict between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The post Iran behind terrorism in Nigeria  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Trump says he backs a Kurdish offensive inside Iran
Worldrudawvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

Trump says he backs a Kurdish offensive inside Iran

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would approve of an offensive by Iranian Kurdish fighters into Iran in support of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic. The post Trump says he backs a Kurdish offensive inside Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

Could Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former supreme leader, take power in Iran?
PoliticsFrance 241mo ago

Could Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former supreme leader, take power in Iran?

The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an Israeli strike on Saturday sparked the search for a successor that has seen the former leader’s son, Mojtaba, emerge as the front runner. Although a secretive figure in the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei is considered one of the regime’s most influential personalities.

Hegseth says US effort to address Iran's nuclear ambitions will send 'plenty of signals' amid NK criticism
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Hegseth says US effort to address Iran's nuclear ambitions will send 'plenty of signals' amid NK criticism

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that US efforts to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions will send "plenty of signals," as he addressed a question related to North Korea's criticism of the ongoing US military operation against the Islamic Republic. Hegseth made the remarks during a press briefing on the military operation, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," which kicked off in coordination with Israel on Saturday. "As it pertains to other countries ... they don't really bear on the c

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader
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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the eldest son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been elected by Iran’s Assembly of Experts as the country’s new Supreme Leader, strengthening the influence of the Khamenei family within the Islamic Republic and prompting debate over the principles of the theocratic system, which does not formally provide for hereditary succession. The decision by […]

Iran urges UN Security Council to move to stop war
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Iran urges UN Security Council to move to stop war

Iran on Tuesday urged the United Nations Security Council to take action to stop the Islamic republic's war with Israel and the United States. The post Iran urges UN Security Council to move to stop…

Iran continues to target Gulf States in response to US-Israel strikes
WorldFrance 24dnevnik-bg1mo ago2 sources

Iran continues to target Gulf States in response to US-Israel strikes

Iran continues to target Gulf states after the US and Israel launched strikes on the Islamic Republic taking out the top leadership, including the Supreme Leader. Iran's retaliation risks the situation in the Middle East expanding into a full-blown regional war.

Embassy of Iran in Zagreb called out Croatia?
Worldjutarnji-list1mo ago

Embassy of Iran in Zagreb called out Croatia?

The Iranian embassy in Zagreb on Monday condemned the "cowardly and heinous assassination of the leadership of the Islamic Republic" and called out "certain states for duplicity" in their reaction to military operations…

Θα εκτροχιάσει η σύγκρουση μεταξύ Ισραήλ και Λιβάνου την εύθραυστη εκεχειρία; – Ανεβαίνουν ξανά οι τιμές των καυσίμων
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Θα εκτροχιάσει η σύγκρουση μεταξύ Ισραήλ και Λιβάνου την εύθραυστη εκεχειρία; – Ανεβαίνουν ξανά οι τιμές των καυσίμων

Ένα από τα βασικά ερωτήματα που παραμένουν ανοιχτά είναι κατά πόσο ο πόλεμος μεταξύ του Ισραήλ και της Χεζμπολάχ θα εκτροχιάσει την εύθραυστη εκεχειρία, την ώρα που οι εξελίξεις στη Μέση Ανατολή…

Trump Hails 'Progress' on Iran Deal While Threatening Infrastructure Attacks
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Trump Hails 'Progress' on Iran Deal While Threatening Infrastructure Attacks

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.

One Month Into Iran War: Conflict Expands, Key Developments, and Trump's Unfulfilled Objectives
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One Month Into Iran War: Conflict Expands, Key Developments, and Trump's Unfulfilled Objectives

One month into the US-Israeli war against Iran, the conflict continues to expand and intensify, with reports indicating over 4,500 fatalities and President Trump's regime-change aspirations remaining unfulfilled. Key developments and challenges facing the conflict are being assessed as it hits the one-month mark.

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Energy Strikes; Oil Prices Decline
WorldReutersBBCwsj+58FTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsnrkyle-uutiset+50 more13d ago61 sources

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Energy Strikes; Oil Prices Decline

Donald Trump has extended the deadline for pausing strikes on Iran's energy sites until April 6, stating that talks were going 'very well,' leading to a slight decline in global oil prices in early Asian trading.

Malaysian medical tourism set to benefit from Iran war’s impact
BusinessSCMP22d ago

Malaysian medical tourism set to benefit from Iran war’s impact

Malaysia’s medical tourism sector could receive a boost amid the widening conflict in the Middle East as potential patients look for safer alternatives in Asia, according to a private healthcare company. Dubai, the main medical hub in the region, has been under Iranian missile and drone retaliatory attacks since the US and Israel began air strikes on the Islamic Republic on February 28. This could prompt Middle Easterners who are seeking medical treatment to travel to Southeast Asian countrie...

Larijani's death would mean 'Iran's leadership very much infiltrated by Israeli intelligence'
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Larijani's death would mean 'Iran's leadership very much infiltrated by Israeli intelligence'

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".

Larijani's death would be a 'significant blow' but may not deter Iran
WorldFrance 2423d ago

Larijani's death would be a 'significant blow' but may not deter Iran

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, but probably not one that would deter Tehran from continuing the war against Israel and the US, says France 2''s correspondent in the Iranian capital Reza Sayah.

Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran's Kharg Island Amid Intensified Response
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Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran's Kharg Island Amid Intensified Response

US President Donald Trump has threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response following previous US strikes.

Iran new supreme leader Khamenei's wealth estimated at more than $100 billion
WorldFrance 2428d ago

Iran new supreme leader Khamenei's wealth estimated at more than $100 billion

According to an investigation by the Bloomberg news organisation, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei who has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic, has amassed wealth estimated at more than $100 billion. Money from oil sales has been channelled into investments in luxury British real estate, hotels in Europe and property in Dubai.

Iran's new leader and succession criticism
Politicsyle-uutiset1mo ago

Iran's new leader and succession criticism

The potential succession of power from father to son in Iran could draw criticism, as it does not align with the principles of the Islamic Republic. A researcher suggests that childish politics are not typical for Iran.

Vengeance for the Ayatollah
Worldla-vanguardia1mo ago

Vengeance for the Ayatollah

Thousands of faithful of the Islamic Republic promise resistance and martyrdom in a vigil for Ali Jamenei

Former UN Prosecutor Discusses Iran's Internal Challenges
Worldel-mundo1mo ago

Former UN Prosecutor Discusses Iran's Internal Challenges

Payam Akhavan, a former UN prosecutor, argues that the Islamic Republic's greatest adversary is its own people, not external powers like Israel or the US, drawing on his background as an Iranian emigrant and international law professor.

Challenges for Journalists Reporting from Iran
Worlddanasvijesti-me1mo ago2 sources

Challenges for Journalists Reporting from Iran

Journalists working in Iran face significant challenges, often avoiding sensitive topics deemed 'red lines' by authorities or adhering to editorial stances that do not challenge the official narrative of the Islamic Republic.

Trump: 'When crazy people have nuclear weapons, bad things happen'
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Trump: 'When crazy people have nuclear weapons, bad things happen'

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

Iran's regime scrambles to survive after Ali Khamenei's death
Politicsle-mondesvenska-dagbladet1mo ago2 sources

Iran's regime scrambles to survive after Ali Khamenei's death

Amid scenes of celebration and mourning, the formation of an interim government and ongoing bombings, Iran has entered a period of profound uncertainty, where the Islamic Republic's very survival and the reshaping of its internal balance of power are at stake.