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The recent escalation between Israel and Iran highlighted a potential vulnerability within Israel's infrastructure: the presence of electric vehicles (EVs) at its ports. With the ongoing threat of...
Today's news highlights include the UP International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event will showcase the industrial, agricultural,...
Under Operation Sindhu, India successfully evacuated over 2,500 of its citizens from Iran amidst ongoing conflict. Those evacuated have commended the government's efforts and expressed their...
West Asia analyst Waiel Awwad believes India possesses the capacity to actively contribute to halting the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Speaking on Sunday, Awwad, a veteran journalist...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 517 Indian citizens have been repatriated from Iran under 'Operation Sindhu.' A special evacuation flight arrived in New Delhi from Ashgabat,...
During Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed to US President Donald Trump to avert military strikes against Iran and foster diplomatic solutions...
Following an Israeli airstrike on the Hujat Dost Ali Hostel in Tehran, three Kashmiri students sustained minor injuries. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) confirmed the incident,...
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to the Indian government to swiftly ensure the safe return of Indian students currently in Iran, amidst the ongoing conflict. She expressed concern over the...
Days after visiting Pakistan and meeting their Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, Iran's FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in India on an official visit. His visit also comes...
On June 18th, a self-proclaimed pro-Israel hacker collective known as “Predatory Sparrow” executed a significant cyberattack against Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The hackers...
An unidentified hacking group, reportedly linked to Israel, has claimed responsibility for disabling Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah. The group, known as Gonjeshke Darande, or Predatory Sparrow,...
South Korea’s foreign ministry is set to disclose the outcome of its inquiry into the recent strike on the container ship HMM Namu. The incident occurred on May 4 in the narrow Strait of Hormuz, a...
In a dramatic escalation, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced the destruction of a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone that had allegedly crossed into Iranian airspace. The claim follows American missile strikes...
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy confirmed that 25 vessels navigated the Strait of Hormuz during a 24-hour period spanning Friday to Saturday. The fleet comprised various commercial ships...
Tensions in the Middle East have taken a digital turn as an Iranian parliamentarian publicly threatened to cut undersea internet cables if Western forces escalate pressure on Iran. The lawmaker...
Iran is preparing to launch a paid traffic-control regime in the Strait of Hormuz that will favor commercial ships willing to work with Tehran while shutting out operators tied to the so-called...
A fresh wave of hard-line rhetoric has emerged from Tehran after senior parliamentarian Ibrahim Azizi announced plans to introduce legislation offering a 50-million-euro bounty for the killing of...
During a recent press conference, former U.S. President Donald Trump caused a stir by mistakenly referring to Iran as a nuclear power and conflating it with India. He also reiterated his...
There are growing indications, spanning from Washington to Tehran, that the United States and Israel might be preparing for another attack on Iran, just four months after a previous strike. These...
Iran, known for its high rate of executions, has recently intensified its legal measures against Afghan immigrants. Following the conflict with Israel, the Iranian government has repatriated a...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday criticized European leaders, accusing them of fueling "war hysteria" and creating anxieties regarding a potential Russian invasion of NATO. Putin...
During the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, Turkey, while not providing military support to Iran, offered open diplomatic backing. Ankara strongly condemned Israeli air strikes and defended...
A statement from Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian security official, has sparked discussions regarding Lebanon's delicate political situation. Larijani, who serves as the Secretary of Iran's Supreme...
The Iranian parliament recently passed a new bill that introduces harsh penalties for those caught spying for the United States and Israel. This action follows a 12-day conflict between Iran and...
An advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has suggested that Iran should consider joining the defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the...
Iran faces renewed challenges as the United Nations (UN) has reimposed sanctions related to its nuclear program. These sanctions include arms embargoes, restrictions on missiles capable of carrying...
Tensions are escalating regarding Iran's nuclear program. Iran has reacted strongly to the European countries' initiative to reinstate old United Nations sanctions. Consequently, Tehran summoned its...
A significant setback has occurred for China and Russia at the United Nations regarding Iran's nuclear program. The two nations presented a draft resolution aimed at delaying the re-imposition of UN...
Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has once again declared his opposition to future negotiations with the United States regarding the country's nuclear program. He asserted that the US...
The recent defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has been welcomed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, he hailed the...
During his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian leveled sharp criticism at Israel, focusing on its occupation of Palestinian territories and denouncing...
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declined direct talks with the United States regarding his country's nuclear program. This announcement came on Tuesday, coinciding with Iranian...
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a powerful force in the shifting Middle East landscape, leveraging strategic diplomacy to gain an advantage. Over the past three months, Saudi Arabia has executed a series...
The recently established 'Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement' between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, which stipulates that any act of aggression against either nation is to be considered an attack on...
Pakistan has entered into a direct confrontation with the Houthi rebels of Yemen by establishing a defense deal with Saudi Arabia. The Houthis are considered a staunch adversary of Saudi Arabia, and...
The Israeli Air Force conducted a large-scale strike on Yemen's Port Hodeidah on Tuesday. An official statement from the Israeli Air Force, released via social media, stated that the attack targeted...
The Baha'i community faces increasing governmental oppression in Qatar and Iran. Human rights organizations report the arbitrary arrest, property seizure, and harsh sentencing of Baha'is in these...
The Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, possesses information regarding the locations of Iran's high-grade uranium. Should Iran attempt to utilize this material, Israel is prepared to intervene....
Israel launched approximately 10 attacks in Doha, the capital of Qatar, resulting in six fatalities, including a Qatari security force member. This is considered a new red line crossed by Israel, as...
Are Iran and Israel on the brink of another war, potentially a nuclear one? This question has arisen as both nations intensify their atomic preparations. Iran has resumed its nuclear mission, while...
An Israeli airstrike in Sana'a, Yemen, resulted in the death of Ahmed al-Rahawi, the Prime Minister of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, confirmed the death on...
Israel possesses advanced weaponry, including bombs, ammunition, and missiles, but has now adopted a technology that will make its attacks even more lethal. According to reports, if Israel were to...
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized Iran's ongoing pursuit of nuclear weapons on Thursday. He stated that despite joint efforts by Israel and the United States to curb Iran's nuclear...
Iran has granted the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) permission to monitor its damaged nuclear sites. Following a 12-day conflict, Iran had not only banned the IAEA but also expelled its...
In a move that has heightened tensions, Venezuela is taking steps to counter the United States. President Donald Trump, citing drug control as a reason, has put Venezuela under scrutiny. This has led...
Australia has expelled the Iranian envoy, accusing Iran of orchestrating anti-Jewish attacks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will also designate the Islamic Revolutionary...
Australia has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran as a terrorist organization. This decision led to the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador and the severing of diplomatic...
On Sunday, Israel launched airstrikes against Houthi rebel positions in Sana'a, Yemen's capital. The attacks resulted in the deaths of 6 people and injuries to 86 others. Israel targeted a building,...
An extensive attack was initiated by Israel on Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The strikes targeted Houthi rebels, focusing on energy centers within the city. Sanaa is currently under the control of the...
Following attacks from Houthi rebels, Israel has initiated airstrikes on Yemen's capital city of Sanaa. The strikes occurred on Sunday afternoon, causing explosions that were heard throughout the...
The Pentagon removed US Air Force Lt Gen. Jeffrey Kruse from his position as Chief of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on August 22. The move, according to sources, comes after a preliminary...
The Pentagon dismissed US Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse from his position as Chief of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on August 22. This action follows a preliminary report produced by the...
A new dispute appears to be brewing in the region bordering India. Tensions have escalated between the Taliban in Afghanistan and neighboring Iran over water. Iran is currently grappling with a...
Following a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel in June, concerns linger about the possibility of renewed attacks against Iran by Israel and the United States. The US continues to pressure Iran...
Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statements regarding a 'Greater Israel,' 31 Arab and Islamic nations have taken a strong stance. These nations, including Saudi Arabia,...
In the coming hours, Anchorage, Alaska, is poised to witness a historic event: a meeting between two of the world's most powerful figures and dealmakers. On one side, U.S. President Donald Trump; on...
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has directly told Iran that no group in the country has the right to possess weapons or rely on any foreign support. This warning was delivered by the Lebanese...
The relationship between the United States and Iraq is a complex one, marked by both cooperation and tension. Currently, Iran is at the heart of this tension. A recent defense agreement between Iran...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered assistance to Iran, a move that has generated significant reaction. This comes at a time when the two nations, long-standing adversaries, have...
Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and a close confidant of Supreme Leader Khamenei, arrived in Beirut on Wednesday. During his visit, Larijani met with Hezbollah...
Iran is reportedly preparing to take actions similar to those often attributed to Israel, which is known for identifying and targeting its enemies. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz posted a chart...
During a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, Israel inflicted damage within Iran's borders. Israeli forces targeted and eliminated senior Iranian officials in their secure locations. This has...
Iranian police reported that security forces neutralized three terrorists during a shootout in Saravan, a city in the Sistan and Baluchistan province, located in southeastern Iran. According to...
Iran has declared its intention to block a proposed corridor in the Caucasus region established under a peace agreement brokered by the United States between Azerbaijan and Armenia. While other...
Following Israeli attacks, Iranian security agencies have been conducting operations to apprehend Mossad agents within the country. Since June, dozens of agents have been captured, with some facing...
Recent events have shed light on the methods employed by Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency, to recruit agents within Iran. Following a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, multiple Iranian...
Following a 12-day conflict where Israel reportedly eliminated many of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's closest associates, including high-ranking figures like General Vagheeri and others, Iran has seen...
Reports indicate that the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, is actively involved in destabilizing the Iranian government. The aim is to remove Khamenei from power, with the operation allegedly...
Following a 12-day conflict with Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has taken action. He recently approved a new defense council, named the National Defense Council. A secretary has now...
Iran is set to remove four zeros from its currency, the rial, in a move approved by the Economic Commission of Iran's Parliament. This plan aims to combat persistent inflation and streamline...
Iranian intelligence has revealed details that have reportedly shocked both Israel's Mossad and the U.S. CIA. The report discloses classified information about Israeli F-16 pilots, exposing...
The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a travel advisory, urging Indian citizens to postpone non-essential travel to the country. This advisory is a direct response to escalating security concerns...
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly sustained minor leg injuries during an alleged Israeli air strike targeting a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran on June 15....
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's aid distribution methods in Gaza, labeling them as a 'cheap form of genocide.' Khamenei, in a post on...
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has denounced Israel's approach to aid distribution in Gaza, labeling it a "cheap form of genocide." Khamenei stated that Palestinians in Gaza are faced...
Amidst escalating tensions, Iran has issued a severe warning, suggesting the potential assassination of former President Donald Trump, even within the confines of his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago....
Iran has signaled its willingness to engage in diplomacy but has set preconditions for any future negotiations with the United States. Tehran insists that Washington must provide a 'credible...
The focus has shifted back to the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, with Tehran directing its attention towards neighboring Azerbaijan. Raisi died in a...
Grand Ayatollah Nasir Makarim Shirazi, a prominent Shia religious leader in Iran, has issued a fatwa against former US President Donald Trump and former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,...
The recent 12-day conflict has concluded, with Israel claiming its objective of dismantling Iran’s nuclear facilities as achieved. The United States also highlighted its role in ending the war...
Former US President Donald Trump has publicly rebuked Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, disputing his assertion of victory in the recent 12-day conflict with Israel. Trump also issued a...
Former US President Donald Trump has refuted reports alleging his administration contemplated a $30 billion agreement with Iran to develop non-military nuclear facilities. In a social media post,...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticized Israel, referring to the United States as its 'Daddy' following the Iranian missile attack. Araghchi's comments, made on X (formerly Twitter),...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that President Donald Trump must alter his 'disrespectful tone' towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, if the United States...
The United States presented details of its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in a news conference. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Den Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,...
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin disclosed the extent of damage inflicted on Iran's nuclear and missile programs during recent military operations. Defrin...
The United States Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has made public videos of its attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. This release follows conflicting reports regarding the extent of the damage...
The June 13th strike against Iran, widely considered a severe and strategic attack, resulted in the loss of nearly fifteen senior Iranian commanders. Behind this event lies the story of Catherine...
Representative Claudia Tenney has announced her intention to nominate former President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for a third time. Tenney, who has previously nominated Trump twice,...
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump's call for Iran's surrender. Khamenei described the demand as beyond the realm of possibility....
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei celebrated a victory over Israel, addressing the nation after a ceasefire. He stated that the United States directly entered the conflict to prevent the complete...
Amidst a temporary cessation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, questions are swirling regarding the whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports suggest he hasn't been...
Following a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of discussions with Iran regarding its nuclear program. Trump indicated that talks between American...
Former US President Donald Trump has called for the immediate cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial. Trump condemned the proceedings as a politically...
Iran has announced the execution of three individuals convicted of espionage on behalf of Israel, marking a significant development a day after a truce was reportedly established between the two...
Following the premature release of a statement by the Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) regarding damage to Iran's Fordow nuclear site, Israel officially released the commission's assessment....
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has declared its top priority is to dispatch inspectors to Iranian nuclear facilities to assess the impact of recent US and Israeli strikes. IAEA chief...
An Israeli Air Force strike eliminated Haytham Abdullah Bakri, the head of the "Al-Sadiq" Currency Exchange in southern Lebanon. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed Bakri's role as a key...
The Indian Embassy in Iran has begun to reduce its evacuation operations for Indian nationals. This decision follows the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Tuesday. The embassy...
During a press briefing aboard Air Force One, former US President Donald Trump stated unequivocally that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons. He believes that Iran is currently not focused on...