Set to freeze billions in Iranian assets? UAE weighs response to Iran attacks

[ad_1] The UAE is considering freezing key Iranian assets held in the Gulf state to curb Tehran’s access to foreign currency and global trade amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.According to the Wall Street Journal, UAE authorities are weighing measures ranging from freezing the assets of UAE-based shadow companies used to mask trade, to a […]

US-Iran war: ‘Several’ American warplanes crash in Kuwait, crew survive

[ad_1] Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday, but all crew members survived and were in stable condition, Kuwait’s ministry of defence said.In a statement carried by Kuwait’s state news agency, the ministry said the crews were evacuated and transferred to hospital and that the response was conducted in coordination with US forces. […]

‘This time, it will be a regional war’: Khamenei warns US’ Middle East allies; slams Trump’s ‘rhetoric’

[ad_1] Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (File photo) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday warned the United States’ Middle East allies that any potential US attack on the Islamic Republic would trigger a regional war, amid heightened tensions between the two countries following deadly domestic protests in Iran.Speaking at a legislative session, Khamenei told Iranians […]

Who is Saeed Tavakoli? Iranian national wanted by FBI for links to Islamic terror group and alleged violent operations

[ad_1] The FBI is seeking information on Saeed Tavakoli, an Iranian national wanted for his alleged association with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The wanted man goes by the alias Sardar Ammar.According to federal authorities, Tavakoli is believed to be the chief of IRGC-Qods Force Department 11000. He is alleged to have directed covert intelligence […]

‘To protect national interests’: Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz; claims ship was carrying ‘illegal consignment’

[ad_1] Iran on Saturday confirmed seizing a Marshall Islands–flagged oil tanker as the ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) alleging the vessel was carrying an “illegal consignment.” A statement carried by the official IRNA news agency noted that “the tanker was taken to Iranian waters.” The IRGC […]

Iran’s Supreme era coming to end? Ayatollah Ali Khamenei names successors; son’s name missing

[ad_1] Staring at an uncertain future, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly named three senior clerics as potential successors marking an unprecedented move since the Iran-Israel war began, suggesting that he is preparing for the end of his more than three-decade rule.According to a New York Times report, Khamenei’s son Mojtaba, who is […]

Iran strikes back after Israel’s Operation Rising Lion; Netanyahu warns ‘more is on the way’ – How the night unfolded

[ad_1] A tense escalation unfolded across the Middle East overnight, as Iran launched missile strikes toward Israel late Friday and early Saturday. The move came in response to what Iran described as Israel’s earlier attacks on its territory. The confrontation began with Israel’s “greatest military operations in history,” against Iran. In a sweeping and highly […]

Israel strikes Iran: Khamenei names new top brass after leaders killed. Check full list

[ad_1] Khamenei selected Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while Abdolrahim Mousavi for the chief of the armed forces general staff and General Ali Shadmani becomes Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya (pbuh) Central HQ Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, acted promptly and appointed new leaders for the Revolutionary […]

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel: Judiciary

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, the judiciary said on Wednesday.“After identification, arrest, and judicial proceedings against Pedram Madani, who was spying in favour of the Zionist regime, and following the complete process of criminal procedure and the final confirmation and upholding of the […]