Attacks on shipping lanes and critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian positions with no clear end to the conflict in sight. Iranian forces struck a container ship near Dubai, ignited a blaze…
Washington — Donald Trump has stated that Iran will be allowed to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain high. The tournament, scheduled for 2026, will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Concerns had emerged about Iran’s…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Saturday that the country would never surrender to Israel or the United States as the Middle East conflict entered its second week. Speaking on state television, Pezeshkian asserted, “The enemies of Iran must take their wish for the unconditional surrender of the Iranian people…
Iran has denied seeking negotiations with the United States to end the expanding regional conflict, contradicting claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump that Tehran was interested in dialogue. Speaking from the Iranian Embassy in Cairo, Iran’s ambassador to Egypt Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour said a lack of trust in Washington…
The conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, with multiple fronts reporting fresh strikes, missile launches, and diplomatic fallout. Here are the latest main developments: Explosions in Tehran Iranian media reported several explosions in Tehran early Thursday, with the country’s air defences activated in response. Iran Launches Missiles at…
Several African nationals were among those injured in an Iran missile strike on the United Arab Emirates, the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Defence confirmed in a statement published on social media. The weekend attack claimed the lives of three individuals from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, while 58 others sustained minor…
In a recent press briefing in Nairobi, Iran sought to allay fears of any potential threats to Kenya amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. Dr. Ali Gholampour, the Iranian Ambassador to Kenya, emphasized that the country does not host U.S. military facilities capable of striking Iran, and therefore is…
China has “strongly condemned” the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, calling for an immediate halt to military operations in the region. In a statement issued by Beijing’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday, the Chinese government described the killing as “a serious violation…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei served as Iran’s spiritual guide and top political authority for nearly four decades, succeeding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as supreme leader in 1989. His tenure was marked by both domestic control and international controversy. Here is a look at key dates in his life and leadership: Khamenei’s life…
Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, triggering a major United States military campaign that has plunged the Middle East into renewed confrontation. According to U.S. officials, the strikes involve both air and sea operations and are expected to continue for several days. The scope of the campaign…