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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 […]

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

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 14 […]

‘Credibility up for auction’: Iran slams IAEA; Tehran lawmakers vote to cut ties with nuclear watchdog

Representative image Tehran’s tensions with global powers escalated further on Wednesday as Iranian lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to suspend cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move comes after a 12-day conflict involving Israeli and US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities.“The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran will […]

‘Thwarted their nuclear project’: Netanyahu declares ‘historic victory’ in strikes on Iran; ceasefire holds

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (file photo: ANI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday declared a “historic victory” in the 12-day conflict with Iran and pledged to stop Tehran from restoring its nuclear infrastructure.In a televised address to the nation, Netanyahu said, “We have achieved a historic victory,” after both nations agreed to a ceasefire. […]

Moments after attack: Scenes of panic unfold in Doha mall after Iranian missile strikes; watch video

Iran late Monday launched a retaliatory strike against US forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Airbase, America’s largest military installation in the Middle East, responding to a recent US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.Loud explosions were reported across Doha and Lusail, with missiles seen streaking across the night sky. In the immediate aftermath, Qatar shut […]

‘Complete and total ceasefire’: Trump announces end of Israel-Iran conflict; says ’12-day War’ could have gone on for years

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday (local time) that its ally Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” which would be phased in over 24 hours.He called the conflict between the Asian rivals the “12-day War.”“CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that […]

‘Thank you, Mr. President’: Israel thanks Donald Trump with a huge banner – Middle East tensions

A massive banner featuring the image of US President Donald Trump appeared on a central highway in Tel Aviv on Sunday, containing the message “Thank you, Mr. President”, just hours after American airstrikes had targeted three key nuclear sites in Iran.In a video message, the Israeli prime minister has said, “Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold […]

‘Bunker buster bombs dropped’: Which nuclear sites did US strike in Iran? Why it matters

US President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the United States has launched precision airstrikes on three of Iran’s most critical nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.“All planes are now outside of Iran air space,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. There is […]

‘Meanwhile in Lebanon’: Missiles above, music below as Beirut party goes viral – watch video

Lebanon sky during Israel’s strikes on Iran. Amidst escalation between Israel and Iran, Lebanon presented an unusual contrast. Social media footage revealed a peculiar scene from a Beirut rooftop bar, where revellers continue their festivities whilst missiles traverse the night sky. The viral X video captures a trumpeter performing at a hotel as patrons, abandoning […]

‘Islamic Republic has reached its end’: Exiled royal Reza Pahlavi urges uprising in Iran; calls Khamenei ‘a frightened rat’

Reza Pahlavi and Khamenei (R) Exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah of Iran, issued a dramatic call to action on Tuesday, urging Iran’s military, police, and state employees to join a nationwide uprising against the Khamenei-led Islamic Republic, declaring that its “fall has begun.“In a sweeping address to the Iranian people, […]