News in brief
U.S. Central Command confirmed Monday that American forces conducted strikes against Iranian missile launch sites and vessels near Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the action as self-defense at a moment when diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain active but deeply......
The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States intensified on its fourth day, with Tehran launching attacks on US-linked sites in the Gulf while Israel continued simultaneous airstrikes in Iran and Lebanon. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that “the gates of hell” would......
Iranian-aligned hackers have opened a major cyber front against Gulf states and Israel following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities. The campaign has hit government networks and critical infrastructure across the Middle East, underscoring how cyber operations now sit......
India has issued its strongest warning yet to its nationals in Iran, urging all citizens, including students, pilgrims, business travellers and tourists, to leave the country immediately using any available means of transport, including commercial flights. The latest advisory, dated February 23 and released......
Türkiye has expressed hope that the United States and Iran can resolve their differences through meaningful dialogue, avoiding the need for military confrontation. Speaking in Washington, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that Ankara favors diplomacy over escalation. He stated that......
Iranian authorities have announced the creation of a national inquiry commission following weeks of unrest that left thousands dead, according to official and independent sources. The decision comes more than a month after protests initially sparked by rising living costs evolved into broader demonstrations......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday for talks focused on Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. The meeting comes shortly after indirect discussions between......
Iran has reiterated that it will not give up its uranium enrichment activities, even if confronted with a military conflict. The statement comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington over the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking at a forum in Tehran, Iranian Foreign......
Iran and the United States began a new round of nuclear-related discussions on Friday morning in Oman, marking a cautious diplomatic step amid heightened regional tensions and persistent uncertainty over the future of Tehran’s nuclear program. The talks represent the first direct engagement between......
Tehran authorities have arrested four foreign nationals in connection with recent riots that shook the Iranian capital. The identities and nationalities of the detainees have not been disclosed. The individuals were apprehended during a raid in the Tehran province. Officials reported that a search of......
Iran announced on Sunday that it now considers European armed forces to be “terrorist groups,” in response to the European Union’s decision to place Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its list of terrorist organizations. The declaration was made by Iran’s......
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran is currently engaged in discussions with the United States, without providing details, as Tehran appears to favor diplomatic engagement amid growing concerns over possible military action. Speaking to a journalist aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested......
Iraq’s main Shiite political alliance, which holds a majority in parliament, has confirmed its support for former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to return to office, defying strong objections from former US president Donald Trump. Al-Maliki, a dominant figure in Iraqi politics for more than a......
