France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz

[ad_1] A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to […]

‘Berlin, Paris, Rome within direct range’: Israel claims Iran fired 4,000-km missiles, expanding conflict beyond Middle East

[ad_1] Iranian forces fired long-range missiles for the first time on Saturday, marking an expansion of the conflict beyond the Middle East and raising concerns that European capitals could be within reach. The strikes also injured dozens of people near Israel’s nuclear site.Iran launched two 4,000-kilometer-range ballistic missiles at the US-UK military base Diego Garcia […]

Confirmed, deleted, then clarified: US shifts stance on navy ‘escorting’ oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

[ad_1] Confirmed, deleted, and then clarified. After Donald Trump‘s aide claimed in a boastful tone that the American navy had “successfully escorted” an oil tanker through the troubled Strait of Hormuz, the post was quickly deleted. The White House later clarified that the United States had not escorted any oil tanker through the key waterway, […]

Israel–Iran war: Iran launches ninth wave of drone attacks; US bolsters military presence in the region— latest updates

[ad_1] As night attacks stretch into Tuesday morning, global leaders express concern while military actions intensify between Israel and Iran. Confrontation have escalated sharply, with fresh explosions reported in Tehran late Monday night. State-linked Fars News Agency said Iran’s air defences were activated over the capital after blasts were heard in the eastern part of […]

Iran buries top military commanders killed in Israel war; thousands join in ‘historic’ funeral – Video

[ad_1] Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of the Iranian armed forces generals, nuclear scientists and their family members who were killed in Israeli strikes in Tehran (Image credit: AP) Iran began a state funeral service in Tehran on Saturday for around 60 people, including military commanders killed in its war with Israel. It also honoured […]

Iran hangs man accused of spying for Mossad, ties to Israel linked broadcaster; second execution in 48 hours

[ad_1] Iran on Monday executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, as tensions in the region escalated following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Israel.According to Iran’s judiciary, Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh was hanged early in the morning for “intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime.”Shayesteh was also […]

Regime on edge: If Khamenei is slain, who will rule Iran? Behind the scenes of Supreme Leader succession battle

[ad_1] From left to right: Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Asghar Hejazi and Mohammad Golpayegani As Israeli bombs hit Tehran and top Iranian commanders are killed, 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is more isolated than ever. This has led to growing questions about who could replace him if he dies.Khamenei has lost several of his closest […]