‘Two countries with ancient civilizations’: Ayatollah Khamenei calls for stronger Iran-China ties; urges ‘solid foundation’

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, on Sunday highlighted the significance of deepening ties with China, describing the two nations as “ancient civilizations,” capable of driving major changes in regional and global affairs.In a post on X, he wrote, “Iran and China are two countries with ancient civilizations on the two sides of Asia that have […]

‘You will be harmed’: Israel’s defence minister warns Khamenei; asks him not to threaten Israel

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a televised speech (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, issued a direct and severe warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday, threatening “personal harm” if Khamenei continued to threaten the Jewish state.Speaking at the Ramon Air Base, […]

Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel conflict; attends mourning event – video

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei (X @EnglishFars) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the recent military escalation with Israel, according to AFP news agency.Khamenei was seen attending an Ashura night event in Tehran, wearing black attire and a white checkered scarf. A video of the appearance was shared by Fars […]

‘It was a ruse’: Inside Trump’s war room; how ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ against Iran was planned

US President Donald Trump in The Situation Room, June 21, 2025 (Pic credit: White House) In a move that marks a dramatic escalation in US-Iran tensions, American President Donald Trump ordered a high-precision military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday, authorising the first major US military action on Iranian soil since the fall of […]