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Mojtaba Kjamenei new supreme leader of Iran

Iran has indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei could succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, after the longtime leader was killed during the ongoing war with Israel. A senior cleric said the leadership council had already voted, with an official announcement expected soon. The development came as Israeli strikes hit major fuel depots in Tehran, sending thick smoke over the capital. Meanwhile, Iran launched drone and missile attacks across the Gulf, damaging infrastructure in Bahrain and causing casualties in neighbouring states, as the conflict continued to widen. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people in southern Lebanon as Israel expands its war […]

War between Tehran, Washington and Tel-Aviv intensifies

Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel as the war between Tehran, Washington and Tel Aviv entered its sixth day, sending millions of Israelis into bomb shelters. The attack came hours after the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution that would have forced President Donald Trump to halt the American air campaign against Iran without congressional approval. The vote, largely along party lines, left the administration free to continue military operations alongside Israel. The conflict has widened across the region since joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, with Tehran retaliating through missile and drone attacks while fighting intensifies

US-Israeli air campaign widens, gas prices surge

The US-Israeli air campaign against Iran has widened, with Israel striking Lebanon after Hezbollah launched missiles and drones in support of Tehran. President Donald Trump warned a “big wave” of further attacks was imminent, as fighting disrupted Gulf shipping and air travel. In a major escalation, Kuwait mistakenly shot down three US F-15E jets during an Iranian assault, though all crew survived. Israel has targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut, while Iran continues missile and drone strikes on Gulf states. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have also been severely disrupted. European gas prices surged by up to 45% after

US and Iran hold talks in Geneva

US and Iranian officials convened for indirect talks in Geneva, aimed at preventing conflict amid escalating tensions regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The discussions, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, follow President Trump’s threats of military action if a nuclear deal is not reached. The talks have revealed some openness to compromise, yet significant disagreements remain, particularly over Iran’s refusal to halt uranium enrichment. Claims of potential military strikes on Iranian targets also loom over negotiations, with regional allies expressing concerns about escalating hostilities. Meanwhile, Iran insists it will never pursue nuclear weapons and seeks the lifting of crippling sanctions

Gaza peace plans stalled over continued disputes

Progress on the Gaza peace plan has stalled over disputes regarding the disarmament of Hamas, with Israel threatening to resume military action if the group does not comply quickly. The U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which began in January, was intended to facilitate Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and a Palestinian interim administration. However, Israeli officials are insisting on complete disarmament as a prerequisite, and a 60-day ultimatum is expected from Washington. Analysts suggest that Hamas will likely reject conditions requiring them to surrender their weapons without guarantees for their security against rivals. Meanwhile, international discussions are ongoing regarding the deployment of an international