← Back to headlines Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US Bases No Longer Safe in Middle East Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that countries in the region would no longer serve as shields for US military bases, implying that American forces would not have safe havens in the Middle East. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions and discussions regarding regional security and a potential deal involving asset release.
25 May, 23:20 — 26 May, 12:53
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Asian shares and oil prices are mixed after the US launches strikes in southern Iran - AP News Asian shares and oil prices are mixed after the US launches strikes in southern Iran AP News
Read full article → Reuters Very High 1d ago
Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes - Reuters Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes Reuters
Read full article → bloomberg High 1d ago
US and Iran Clash Near Hormuz Even as Both Tout Talks Progress - Bloomberg.com US and Iran Clash Near Hormuz Even as Both Tout Talks Progress Bloomberg.com
Read full article → wapo Mostly Factual 22h ago
America surrendered in the information war The U.S. no longer seems to think information warfare is worthwhile. Its adversaries disagree.
By Jim Geraghty
Read full article → NPR High 21h ago
U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.
By Brittney Melton
Read full article → Al Jazeera Mostly Factual 22h ago
Anticipation in Iran as talks with US continue amid attacks, war of words The markets in Iran predict a breakthrough, but sentiments on the street and among the leadership are divided.
Read full article → DW High 22h ago
Where are US forces stationed in Europe? The United States operates various bases across the European continent. DW breaks down what these sites are used for, and how many troops are stationed there.
Read full article → SCMP Mostly Factual 1d ago
Rubio looks to repair lens on US-India ties amid Quad talks, energy deals US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India this week will give Washington an opportunity to “get the optics right” regarding ties between the two sides, amid friction over unresolved trade issues and broader international cooperation.
Rubio stressed cooperation on trade, energy, defence and maritime security in meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday as he arrived in New Delhi.
Jaishankar said that the two...
By Biman Mukherji
Read full article → France 24 High 23h ago
US strikes Iranian targets amid agreement talks The U.S. military carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran on May 25, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.” A delicate time, with the agreement possibly being days away. But Trump is now moving towards Iran's line regarding the destruction of enriched uranium. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson tells us more.
By FRANCE24
Read full article → straits-times Mostly Factual 23h ago
US’ warning strikes on Iran threaten a fragile ceasefire, underline political tightrope Trump is treading - The Straits Times US’ warning strikes on Iran threaten a fragile ceasefire, underline political tightrope Trump is treading The Straits Times
Read full article → hindustan-times Mostly Factual 23h ago
What an America-Iran deal might look like Donald Trump says an agreement is close. But also that he is in no rush
Read full article → jerusalem-post Mostly Factual 20h ago
Did Israel win the Iran war? The Jerusalem Dispatch hosts aren't so sure Fishing nets against Hezbollah drones, a JCPOA rerun, and Netanyahu's election scramble. The Jerusalem Dispatch on whether Israel actually won the Iran war.
Read full article → Korea Herald Mostly Factual 21h ago
Iran media says negotiators seek $24b asset release in US deal Iranian media said Tuesday that Tehran's negotiators were seeking the release of around $24 billion in frozen assets abroad as part of a process aimed at ending the war with the United States. The report by Tasnim news agency came as a top Iranian delegation was in Qatar, and after Tehran said it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal on ending the war, which began with US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28. "Iran's frozen assets are to be released during the course of the ne
By The Korea Herald
Read full article → sbs-news Mostly Factual 22h ago
Iranian supreme leader: Gulf region will 'no longer serve as shields' for US bases Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued the statement after the US confirmed missile strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats.
Read full article → Dawn Mostly Factual 1d ago
Iran supreme leader says regional nations will 'no longer be shields' for US bases Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement on Tuesday that nations in the Middle East would “no longer serve as shields for US bases”.
Mojtaba, who has not appeared publicly since being named as the supreme leader on March 8, made these remarks in his Haj message and hours after the US carried out fresh strikes in Iran despite a fragile ceasefire and the two sides engaging in negotiations for a deal to end the almost three-month-long war.
“The hands of time will not...
By none@none.com (News Desk)
Read full article → ndtv Mostly Factual 1d ago
Iran Claims It Shot Down US' MQ-9 Drone Amid Peace Talks The Guard's forces also claimed they "fired upon an RQ-4 drone and an intruding F-35 fighter jet", without specifying when the incidents took place.
Read full article → japan-times Mostly Factual 1d ago
Redistricting is making a mockery of American democracy This history demonstrates something profound about the nature of democracy: The design of an electoral system makes a huge difference in the results it delivers.
Read full article → cyprus-mail 1d ago
Rubio tempers hopes for quick Iran deal after fresh US strikes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday negotiating a deal with Iran could “take a few days,” quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict a day after US forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran. Describing the strikes against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile […]
Read full article → channel-news-asia Mostly Factual 1d ago
Iran supreme leader says region will 'no longer serve as shields' for US bases
Read full article → seeking-alpha Mixed 1d ago
Stock futures rise on hopes of U.S.-Iran conflict resolution
Read full article → Rappler Mostly Factual 23h ago
[Kasalikasan] When the world votes strong for climate accountability The climate-vulnerable Philippines was among the majority of countries that voted in favor of making countries legally obligated to address climate change, while the world’s biggest historical emitter, the United States, unsurprisingly voted against it
By Jee Y. Geronimo
Read full article → express-tribune Mostly Factual 1d ago
Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes US attacks came as Iran's top negotiator and its foreign minister were in Doha for talks with Qatar's prime minister
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Read full article → star-malaysia Mixed 22h ago
China merges lunar programmes as race to moon with US heats up after latest SpaceX launch - The Star | Malaysia China merges lunar programmes as race to moon with US heats up after latest SpaceX launch The Star | Malaysia
Read full article → Daily Sabah Mixed 22h ago
Iran claims downing US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Persian Gulf Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed Tuesday that it shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone and claimed that an RQ-4 drone and an F-35 fighter jet also entered Iranian...
Read full article → zerohedge Low 1d ago
'Weeks Inside Highly Fortified Bunkers': Report Details Painfully Slow Communication Within Iran's Leadership 'Weeks Inside Highly Fortified Bunkers': Report Details Painfully Slow Communication Within Iran's Leadership
According to a Sunday CBS News report citing US officials, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still in hiding in a secret location with extremely limited communication to the outside world. Driven underground by a pervasive fear within Tehran's remaining leadership structure following relentless US and Israeli military strikes, the Supreme Leader is effectively is...
By Tyler Durden
Read full article → punch-ng Mostly Factual 22h ago
Iran will no longer protect US bases – Khamenei Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declares regional countries will no longer shield US bases, amid ongoing tensions and ceasefire violations.
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Read full article → vanguard-ng Mixed 22h ago
Iran supreme leader says region won’t serve as shield for US bases Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Tuesday that regional countries would no longer be shields for US bases, in a written statement carried by state television.
The post Iran supreme leader says region won’t serve as shield for US bases appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Oduah
Read full article → myjoyonline Mixed 22h ago
US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats The US said it launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.
By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo
Read full article → romania-insider Mostly Factual 1d ago
Romania’s Presidency hires "strategic consultant” to assist in relation with US
By iuliane
Read full article → daily-mirror-lk Mixed 1d ago
US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
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This story is significant as it highlights escalating tensions between Iran and the US, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict. The Iranian Supreme Leader's warning directly challenges US military presence in the region, while US strikes signal a continued willingness to respond to perceived threats. The outcome of these interactions could profoundly impact regional stability and global energy markets.
The narrative shifted from reporting on direct military engagements and Iranian counter-claims to the broader geopolitical implications of Iran's Supreme Leader's warning, alongside ongoing diplomatic efforts.
US Strikes and Iranian Claims May 25 evening - May 26 early morning
The US military announced new strikes on Iranian targets, while Iran's IRGC claimed to have shot down a US drone and engaged other aircraft.
Khamenei's Warning May 26 morning
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a written statement warning that regional countries would no longer shield US bases.
Diplomatic Reactions and Market Impact May 26 morning-afternoon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the duration of potential peace talks, while some markets reacted to the uncertainty.
The Story What 62 sources agree on, dispute, and miss
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that regional countries will no longer serve as shields for US military bases. The US military conducted new strikes on targets in southern Iran, including missile sites and boats. Negotiations between the US and Iran are ongoing, despite the military actions. Iran claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Persian Gulf. 4 agreed · 1 unverified
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran.
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The US launched new strikes on southern Iran.
agreed · NPR myjoyonline France 24 capital-bg le-figaro +7
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone.
agreed · press-tv Daily Sabah aktuality-sk ndtv klix-ba +1
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Iran is seeking the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as part of a deal with the US.
unverified · Korea Herald n1-bih
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that an Iran deal could take a few days.
agreed · cyprus-mail Reuters express-tribune le-figaro
The nature of US military actions
NPR myjoyonline France 24 capital-bg le-figaro +2 moredaily-mirror-lk aftonbladet
US strikes are described as 'new attacks' or 'self-defense' strikes.
berlingske naftemporiki dennik-n luxemburger-wort
US actions are framed as a 'gross violation of ceasefire' or strikes 'despite truce'.
Iran's demands in peace talks
Korea Herald n1-bih
Iran is seeking the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as part of a deal.
Details of the US strikes, including specific targets and justification
Reported myjoyonline France 24 capital-bg
Missing n1-serbia observador digi24 +14
Iran's claim of downing a US MQ-9 Reaper drone and firing on other aircraft
Reported press-tv Daily Sabah aktuality-sk ndtv klix-ba naharnet
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Source Outleti General editorial lean of the outlet Storyi How they covered this specific story Tone Factuality wapo center-left center-left analytical Mostly Factual Focuses on US information warfare perceived surrender
aftonbladet center-left center-left neutral — Reports US military attacks to protect troops
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Coverage leans: balanced
The coverage is largely balanced, with many outlets reporting the Iranian Supreme Leader's statement and the US strikes factually. Some outlets, particularly those with known right-leaning biases, emphasize Iranian threats or US self-defense, while others with left-leaning biases highlight the ceasefire violations.
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Reports US strikes and ongoing talks
Rappler center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual Focuses on climate accountability vote
n1-serbia center-left center-left neutral — Reports Khamenei's warning without additional context
danas center-left center-left neutral — Reports Khamenei's warning factually
dennik-n center-left center-left neutral — Frames US attacks as 'self-defense' during truce
Al Jazeera center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual Highlights anticipation in Iran amid talks and attacks
ndtv center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports Iran's claim of shooting down US drone
iefimerida center-left center-left urgent — Reports Khamenei's new threats to US
index-hr center-left center-left neutral — Reports Khamenei's statement on US bases
indian-express center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports Khamenei's warning in context of talks
DW center center-left analytical High Provides context on US forces in Europe
sbs-news center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports Khamenei's statement after US strikes
n1-bih center center-left neutral — Reports Iran's demand for frozen assets release
France 24 center center-left neutral High Reports US strikes as 'self-defense' amid talks
dr-dk center center-left urgent — Emphasizes Iran's right to respond to attacks
vijesti-me center center-left neutral — Reports Rubio's comments on negotiation duration
japan-times center center-left analytical Mostly Factual Critiques American democracy's redistricting
digi24 center center urgent — Reports Khamenei's threat following US attacks
Korea Herald center center neutral Mostly Factual Focuses on Iran's financial demands in talks
vg center center neutral — Reports Khamenei's claim about Gulf protection
orf center center neutral High Reports on US military contribution reduction
myjoyonline center center neutral Mixed Reports US launching new strikes on Iran
delfi-lt center center neutral — Reports Khamenei's statement via state TV
vanguard-ng center center neutral Mixed Reports Khamenei's statement via state television
punch-ng center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports Khamenei's declaration on US bases
aktuality-sk center center neutral — Reports IRGC claim of downing US drone
NHK World center center neutral High Reports yen depreciation due to US-Iran uncertainty
bloomberg center center neutral High Highlights US-Iran clashes near Hormuz amid talks
Dawn center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports Khamenei's statement via state media
ruv center center neutral — Reports Khamenei's statement on Gulf states
klix-ba center center neutral — Reports Iran's drone claims and Khamenei's Israel remarks
naharnet center center neutral Mixed Reports Iran Guards claim of downing US drone
balkan-web center center urgent — Reports Khamenei's threat to US
lsm-lv center center neutral — Focuses on US Memorial Day events
AP center center neutral Very High Reports mixed Asian shares and oil prices
romania-insider center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports Romania hiring US strategic consultant
SCMP center center neutral Mostly Factual Focuses on Rubio's visit to India
cyprus-mail center center neutral — Reports Rubio tempering hopes for quick Iran deal
Reuters center center neutral Very High Reports Rubio's statement and US strikes
daily-mirror-lk center center neutral Mixed Reports US launching new strikes on Iran
express-tribune center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports Rubio's statement and US fresh strikes
star-malaysia center center neutral Mixed Focuses on China-US space race
straits-times center center analytical Mostly Factual Highlights US strikes threatening fragile ceasefire
la-vanguardia center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports Khamenei's warning to US
capital-bg center center neutral — Reports US strikes on Iranian missile sites
hindustan-times center center analytical Mostly Factual Speculates on potential US-Iran deal
channel-news-asia center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports Khamenei's statement on US bases
seeking-alpha center center optimistic Mixed Focuses on market hopes for conflict resolution
luxemburger-wort center center neutral — Reports US attacks despite ceasefire
observador center center-right neutral — Reports Khamenei's warning directly
naftemporiki center center-right urgent — Emphasizes Iran's resolve to respond to US actions
die-presse center center-right neutral — Focuses on US NATO military contribution cuts
faz center center-right urgent — Reports IRGC threats of retaliation against Washington
jerusalem-post center-right center-right analytical Mostly Factual Focuses on Israel's perspective on Iran conflict
berlingske center-right center-right urgent — Highlights Iran's accusation of US ceasefire breach
nzz center-right center-right neutral — Highlights US attacks and ongoing negotiations
le-figaro center-right center-right neutral — Reports US strikes and Rubio's comments on deal
Daily Sabah center-right right urgent Mixed Emphasizes Iran's claim of downing US drone
press-tv center-right right urgent Low Emphasizes IRGC downing US drone, truce violations
zerohedge center-right right analytical Low Highlights slow communication within Iran's leadership
hindustan-times Al Jazeera
Discussions are about a broader agreement to end the war, with no specific financial demands mentioned.
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