Hostilities between Iran and the United States escalated once again on Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks on US military-linked targets in the Gulf region, while Washington said the strikes were either intercepted or failed to reach their intended objectives. Read More: Iran’s Supreme Leader warns Gulf nations over US bases According to Iranian state media, the […]
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Iran and US exchange strikes amid ongoing negotiations
Tensions between the United States (US) and Iran escalated again after both sides reported carrying out military strikes against each other, even as diplomatic efforts continue to seek a lasting end to the conflict that began earlier this year. Read More: Pentagon signals readiness for renewed strikes on Iran The US military said it conducted strikes on Iranian […]
Iranian authorities rejects reports claiming Pezeshkian submitted his resignation
Iranian authorities have firmly denied reports claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation, dismissing the allegations as false and politically motivated. Read More: PTI demands CJP, IHC CJ step down amid letter controversy Speculation over Pezeshkian’s future emerged after an exiled opposition media outlet reported that the Iranian president had allegedly sent a […]
FBI announces reward in Monica Witt espionage case
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $200,000 for information leading to the location or arrest of former US Air Force officer Monica Witt, who is accused of spying for Iran. Witt, a former counterintelligence specialist and US Air Force service member, was charged in 2019 with espionage-related offences […]
US allows Iran in FIFA World Cup but restricts IRGC linked personnel
The United States (US) has confirmed that Iran national football team will be allowed to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, but with strict limitations on accompanying personnel linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Read More: Iran to Compete in FIFA World Cup Despite Tensions US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington […]
Iran’s military warns US and Israel over possible retaliation
Iran’s military has issued a strong warning to the United States (US) and Israel, stating that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic would trigger an immediate and “harsher response” targeting pre-determined locations. Read More: ‘Israel never talked me into the war with Iran,’ Trump says The statement was released by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, […]
Ebrahim Azizi calls for new maritime rules in Hormuz
Ebrahim Azizi has called for the implementation of a new maritime system in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential shift in how one of the world’s most critical energy routes is managed. Read More: Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping Speaking in Tehran, Azizi, who heads Iran’s national security committee, said the time had come to […]
Crypto flows surge in Iran amid conflict and sanctions
LONDON: Iran has seen a sharp rise in crypto currency activity since the start of the Middle East conflict, with experts pointing to both state-linked usage and civilian demand driven by economic pressures. Read More: Pakistan leans on US and Iran ties to emerge as potential peacebroker According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, more than $10 million […]
US offers $10 million reward for information on Iran’s leader
WASHINGTON — The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and several other senior Iranian officials, accusing them of directing activities linked to global terrorism. Read More: Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader likely alive but damaged The announcement was made by the United States Department […]
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, according to Iranian media reports. The decision was announced more than a week after Ali Khamenei was killed in an air strike during a period of heightened tensions and conflict […]