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3-member council to run interim state affairs in Iran
The Iranian government has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. State media broadcast the news on Sunday morning.
Saudi Arabia behind strikes on Iran: Reuters, Washington Post reports
Israel and the United States launched strikes on various locations in Iran from Saturday morning. The joint strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several other top leaders and commanders. Amid this situation, influential US media outlet The Washington Post and news agency Reuters have published explosive reports suggesting that Saudi Arabia was behind the strikes on Iran.
Khamenei killed in US-Israel attack, confirms Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in joint US-Israeli attacks, Iranian media confirmed on Sunday, March 1.
Why Iran’s Chabahar Port has become new centre of geopolitics
To rein in Russia, US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods. Washington’s demand is that India stop buying oil from Russia. India buys crude from Russia, refines it and then exports it. The United States believes it is by selling oil to India that Russia is able to sustain its war in Ukraine. Now, to corner Iran, the US is moving with a new strategy. It wants to impose fines or sanctions on anyone using Iran’s Chabahar port. For India, Iran’s Chabahar seaport is extremely important, both commercially and strategically. At present, India is jointly running the port with Iran under a 10-year agreement.
From Gaza to Iran: We hear cries of people
Just two weeks ago, the eyes of the entire world were on Gaza. All around there was rubble, the cries of bloodied children, the wails of refugees. People, having lost their homes, were fleeing toward unknown destinations. Children stared with helpless eyes due to lack of food. Their gaze repeatedly questioned our conscience. Bombs were even dropped on those shelters where the helpless sought their last refuge for safety.
Iran plans retaliatory strikes on US bases in Middle East: Report
Iran has reportedly prepared missiles and other measures for potential attacks on US forces stationed in the Middle East, according to a report by The New York Times citing American officials.
Iran-Israel nuclear war nothing but wrangle
Iran’s nuclear doctrine has constantly underscored no plans to attain nuclear weapons, although the west has always been concerned of the contrary. Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rekindled concerns over the country's nuclear ambitions. His statements underscored that if Iran's existence is perceived to be under threat by Israel, Iran will change its nuclear doctrine.
What drives China to purchase oil from Iran despite sanctions?
China has also backed Iran's endeavours to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement. In 2018, the US administration under then-President Donald Trump exited the deal. Despite both China and Iran facing US sanctions, they inked a 25-year agreement in March 2021, with Beijing integrating Tehran into its Belt and Road Initiative.
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for songs critical of govt
An Iranian court sentenced popular rapper Toomaj Salehi to death for singing songs critical of the government. Lawyer Amir Rasian told the Iranian media about the rapper's death sentence. However, no one from the state has spoken about this death sentence.
UN chief says Mideast 'cycle of retaliation' must stop
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to "the dangerous cycle of retaliation" in the Middle East following reports of Israeli strikes against Iran.