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Netanyahu calls NYT report on Iran strike plans ‘fake news’

Israel could attack Iranian nuclear sites within hours, the newspaper has claimed. Israel has dismissed a report in the New York Times claiming that Prime...

Iran pitches ‘joint nuclear venture’ with US – NYT

The Islamic Republic has reportedly proposed an alternative to Trump’s demand that it halt uranium enrichment. Iran has proposed setting up a joint nuclear enrichment...

Death toll grows in suspected chemical blast in Iran (Video)

At least 14 people were killed and hundreds injured by an explosion and fire at the strategic port of Shahid Rajaee. The death toll from...

Several dead and over 700 injured in massive blast in Iran (Video)

The explosion rocked Shahid Rajaee, the country’s largest commercial port, with the cause of the incident not immediately known. At least eight people were killed...

Israel considers ‘limited strike’ on Iran – Reuters

West Jerusalem reportedly continues to craft attack plans despite US President Donald Trump’s reliance on diplomacy. Israel is considering a “limited strike” on Iran’s nuclear...

Iran puts army on high alert – Reports

Tehran has reportedly told its neighbours in the Middle East not to support a potential US attack. Iran has placed its forces on high alert,...

Iran addresses Trump bombing threat at UN Security Council

Tehran has urged international action against the US president’s “reckless and belligerent” remarks. Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations Security Council...

US strikes Houthis in Yemen

The US launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, with President Donald Trump describing the attack as "decisive and powerful" in...

Two Supreme Court justices assassinated in Iran

The unidentified assailant subsequently killed himself outside a courthouse in Tehran, officials say. Two Iranian Supreme Court justices have been killed by an unknown assassin...

Mineral Wars: Global conflicts fuelled by competition for rare resources

The coming years are set to exacerbate the global geoeconomic competition for the world’s mineral resources, with President Trump openly eyeing 12 million sq...

US Dollar’s share in global reserves plunges to 30-year low

The US dollar’s “weaponisation” against countries like Russia and Iran has increasingly fuelled the declining luster of the American currency. Nations, particularly in emerging markets,...

Israel preparing to strike Iranian nuclear sites – reports

Events in Syria have created a window of opportunity, sources have told Times of Israel. The Israeli Air Force is carrying out preparations for “potential...

A new era in Syria: What lies ahead for Iran?

Tehran will have to re-evaluate its role in the region and adapt its foreign policy to reflect contemporary realities. Syria’s longtime president, Bashar Assad, has...

Syria’s crucible: Why the battle for Aleppo matters

As militants move on the city of two million, Damascus’ military weakness and Tehran’s inaction raise questions about the future. The recent escalation in northwest...

Iranian consulate in Syria attacked

No diplomatic staff members were injured or killed in the assault in Aleppo, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said. Iran’s consulate in the Syrian...

‘American-Zionist plot’ behind jihadists’ Syria offensive – Iran

A former US official has said that the terrorist group rampaging through the country is “an asset” of Washington. The US and Israel are responsible...

Iran denies envoy met with Musk

Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that the US-based billionaire had held secret talks with Amir Saeid Iravani. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has...

Musk secretly met with Iran’s UN envoy – NYT

The Trump-friendly businessman is reportedly working to “defuse” tensions between Washington and Tehran. US President-elect Donald Trump’s close ally, tech billionaire Elon Musk, met with...

Iran rejects accusations of plotting to assassinate Trump, labels charges “Baseless”

Iran has strongly denied allegations by the US that it plotted to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, describing the claims as “completely baseless” and a...

U.S. charges three in alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged an Iranian national and two Americans with conspiracy in a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at assassinating former President...

IDF confirms strikes on Iran

Israel has “fully mobilised” its offensive and defensive capabilities. The Israel Defense Forces is conducting “precise strikes on military targets” in Iran, IDF spokesperson Daniel...

Israel launches attack on Iran

Several explosions were heard in Tehran, according to local media. West Jerusalem has launched its retaliatory strike against Tehran, the Israel Defense Forces has confirmed. On...

Biden warns Iran: Any attack on Trump will be treated as an ‘Act of War’

President Joe Biden has issued a stern warning to Iran, cautioning that any attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump would be considered an...

Iranian and Saudi officials hold high-level talks over Gaza and Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan in Saudi Arabia to discuss...

Has Iran just tested a nuclear weapon?

An earthquake-like tremor has sparked speculation that it was more than seismic, perhaps an underground explosion. In the late evening of October 5, seismic tremors...

Israel prepares ‘serious’ response to Iranian missile attack

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that it is preparing a significant retaliatory strike against Iran following an Iranian missile barrage targeting...

Israel struck with hypersonic missiles – Iran

The IRGC claimed to have used cutting-edge Fattah-2 rockets to bypass air defenses. Iran used hypersonic missiles for the first time during its strikes on...

Iran fires barrage of missiles at Israel

Dozens of ballistic rockets have made it through the country’s anti-aircraft defenses, footage circulating online suggests. Iran has launched a large-scale ballistic attack on Israel,...

Iranian foreign ministry says it won’t be sending forces to support Hezbollah in Lebanon

Iran has announced it will not deploy troops to Lebanon or Gaza to confront Israel, despite escalating conflicts in the region. In a statement made...

Cause of Iranian president’s death revealed – media

Bad weather and an overloaded helicopter reportedly doomed Ebrahim Raisi. The helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was caused by bad weather and...

Israel preparing underground bunker for Iranian attack – media

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet could operate from beneath Jerusalem in the event of a full-scale war. Israel’s Shin Bet security agency has prepared a...

Iran releases details of Hamas chief‘s assassination

The deadly attack on Ismail Haniyeh involved a “short-range projectile with a warhead of about seven kilograms,” the IRGC has claimed. Hamas political chief Ismail...

France warns citizens to leave Iran

Paris cited an increased risk of military escalation as the reason for its latest advisory. The French Foreign Ministry has issued a recommendation that the...

Hamas chief killed in Tehran

Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in the Iranian capital of Tehran, the Palestinian militant group said in a statement on Wednesday. The agency...

Reformist at the helm: What can the world expect from Iran’s new president?

Political analysts discuss with RT how the election of President Masoud Pezeshkian will impact the Islamic Republic, the region and the world. Last week, it...

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash: What we know so far

Ebrahim Raisi’s aircraft hit the ground in a mountainous area during bad weather. The Iranian government has confirmed that President Ebrahim Raisi and several other...

Helicopter carrying Iranian president crashes – reports

The aircraft with Ebrahim Raisi on board suffered a “hard landing,” according to some media. A helicopter on which Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was a...

India and Iran sign long-term port deal

South Asian nation will operate Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port on the Gulf of Oman, connecting it with Central Asia and Russia. New Delhi and Tehran...

US House speaker announces ‘new axis of evil’

Mike Johnson reverted to Republican orthodoxy as he vowed to get weapons to Ukraine as a matter of “critical” importance. In a dramatic break from...

Israel strikes Iran – update

Air defenses have reportedly been activated in several provinces of the Islamic Republic. Israel carried out strikes in Iran in the early hours of Friday,...

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