Jerusalem: Israel military reported on Monday that it was intercepting missiles fired from Iran and urged residents to take cover as tensions escalated in the region. Read More: Iran Accuses US and Israel of Causing Strait Crisis In a Telegram post, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had identified incoming missiles launched toward Israeli territory and that […]
Tehran
Life in Tehran under air strikes: residents share experiences
Tehran residents are navigating a daily existence marked by fear, uncertainty, and disruption as air strikes continue to affect the Iranian capital. AFP spoke to a woman in her 30s, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons, about life amid the ongoing conflict. Read More: Tehran darkened by thick smoke after Israeli strikes on oil depots She […]
The Tehran Tightrope
In academic and diplomatic circles, India is usually perceived as the master of strategic autonomy, capable of walking the tightrope between opposing camps. In contrast, Pakistan is often viewed as a state forced into binary choices by economic or security limitations. However, the current conflagration in the Middle East has turned this perception on its […]
Saudi Arabia criticises Iran over regional attacks
Saudi Arabia on Monday criticised Iran over what it described as continued attacks targeting the Kingdom and other Gulf states, warning that Tehran’s actions could further escalate tensions in the region. Read More: Israel hits Tehran oil depots; 2 killed in Saudi Arabia In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia said Iran’s […]
Israel hits Tehran oil depots; 2 killed in Saudi Arabia
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that his country will not agree to a ceasefire in the Middle East, saying Tehran must “continue fighting for the sake of our people.” He accused the US and Israel of targeting civilians, including students and hospitals, and said previous ceasefires, including the one ending last year’s […]
Strikes escalate across ME as Israel hits Beirut, Tehran
Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday, as it continued to target areas around the region. Across Tehran, explosions rang out overnight as the US and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes. Iran and its allies have hit back against Israel, neighboring Gulf states and targets critical to the […]
Israel confirms strikes on Tehran
Israel has launched strikes on Iran, with explosions reported in the Iranian capital late Tuesday night, according to Iranian media. Reports from Tehran said loud blasts were heard in multiple parts of the city, while thick plumes of smoke were seen rising into the night sky. Iranian outlets stated that several missiles landed near University […]
Israel Launches Strikes on Iran, Explosions Reported in Tehran
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Israel announced it had launched preemptive strikes against Iran. The Israeli Defense Minister confirmed that Tehran was targeted in the operation. Iranian media reported hearing at least three explosions in Tehran, sparking concern among residents of the capital. According to reports, several missiles struck areas near University […]
Iran condemns EU designation of Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group
PARIS: Iran on Thursday strongly criticized the European Union’s decision to designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, calling the move “irresponsible and spite-driven” and warning it could have “destructive consequences.” Read More: Iran Revolutionary Guards say intelligence chief replaced The 27-nation bloc announced the designation in response to the deadly […]
Tehran’s Lockdown
Iran has effectively been cut off from the outside world. Phone calls to and from Iran are failing while state media dribbles out only partial updates. This dramatic clampdown on connectivity came amid rare public outrage over inflation and shortages. The closure of Tehran’s grand bazaars, long a bellwether of economic legitimacy, matters because it […]