What the Balkans can tell Iranians about life after war
Recent history in the Balkans may offer a useful lens for the postwar questions now confronting many ordinary Iranians.
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Spokesman Debunks False Excuse for War on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei condemned the unjust war the US has imposed on Iran under the wrong pretext that Tehran was pursuing nukes.
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Iran War Enters Day 19: Beirut Bombed, Missiles Hit Near Tel Aviv
At least six people were killed and 24 others injured after two Israeli strikes hit central Beirut early on Wednesday, according to Lebanon's health ministry, which stressed the figures remain preliminary. Authorities also reported that human remains had been recovered from the debris, with identification to be carried out through DNA testing.
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UN body to meet over Gulf shipping and maritime safety concerns
UN body to meet over Gulf shipping and maritime safety concerns UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an extraordinary session to address the impact of the ongoing conflict on shipping and seafarers in the Gulf, AFP news agency reported. The two-day meeting will consider possible resolutions as concerns grow over maritime safety and disruptions in key shipping routes. Several countries, including the United Kingdom, France and Germany, are urging the IMO council to condemn what they describe as attacks by Iran and threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iraqi Resistance Group Reports 105 Operations in 15 Days
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iraqi Islamic resistance group Saraya Awliya al-Dam reported to have carried out 105 anti-US-Israeli operations in 15 days, in retaliation for the assassination of Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
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Trump is being schooled on the limits of US power – but he is a slow learner | Rafael Behr
Last year it was China’s answer to tariffs, now it’s Iran’s retaliation to airstrikes – ‘America First’ keeps foundering on global economics Donald Trump is teaching the world a lesson, but not the one he thinks. The attack on Iran was meant to be a dazzling display of military supremacy. It has instead illuminated chinks in the US’s armour.
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Foolish Trump Begging for Help in War: Iran’s Top Judge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei highlighted the defeat of the United States and Israeli regime in their military campaign against Iran, saying the silly president of the US is imploring other countries to deploy naval ships to Hormuz Strait.
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Israel reports 192 injured; Iran says four killed
Israel reports 192 injured; Iran says four killed Israel’s health ministry on Wednesday said 192 people were injured over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of wounded since the start of the war to 3,727. Of those, 74 are currently receiving medical treatment, according to officials. In Iran, authorities in Lorestan province said four people were killed and eight others wounded in US-Israeli strikes on rural areas, according to Tasnim news agency.
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The US-Israel war on Iran is doomed to fail. Will it take down America's crumbling empire?
The US-Israel war on Iran is doomed to fail. Will it take down America's crumbling empire? Submitted by Ammiel Alcalay on Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:23 After decades of waging wars against weaker enemies, the US and Israel may have finally confronted an immovable object, exposing the limits of American power Iranians stand on a large US flag during an al-Quds Day, an annual event in support of Palestinians, weeks after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran that triggered a regional war, in Tehran on 13 March 2026 (AFP) On Somewhere along the way, we have seen the rationale for the existence of the state of Israel transition from reliance on western guilt and being a safe haven for Jews after the attempted destruction of Jewish communities in Europe, to the violent biblical rhetoric now deployed across the spectrum.
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Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Bases in 'Khaybar 1' Offensive
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Lebanese Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah initiated a new wave of military operations codenamed "Khaybar 1," targeting Israeli military bases in occupied territories to counter the regime's relentless attacks.
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Iran: Funeral procession held for IRIS Dena sailors
Tehran [Iran], March 18 (ANI): The funeral procession of the sailors of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena took place at the Imamzadeh Saleh shrine in Tehran on Tuesday, as reported by Press TV. The Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Dena sank on March 4 after the frigate was hit by a US torpedo and sunk approximately 40 nautical miles off the coast of Galle in Sri Lanka.
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FM Urges Global Condemnation of War on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on the international community to join hands in opposing the unjust war that the United States and the Israeli regime have imposed on Iran.
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Video: Two killed near Tel Aviv following Iranian missile strike
Video: Two killed near Tel Aviv following Iranian missile strike Two people were killed by shrapnel in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, following a missile strike, Israeli authorities said on Wednesday. Israeli media also reported “extensive property damage” in central Israel after the latest attack. Two people were killed by shrapnel in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, following a missile strike, Israeli authorities said on Wednesday.
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Iranian Counterattacks at US, Israel Gain Momentum: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said Iran has begun a new stage of “effective and harsh” blows against the US and Israeli targets across the region at a rapid pace of retaliatory strikes.
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Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit By 'Projectile'
New posts 09:20 Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit By 'Projectile' Iran's only atomic-energy plant was hit by an unidentified projectile, the Russian plant operator said, causing no injuries or release of radiation. It is the first time that the Bushehr nuclear power plant has been hit since the start of the US-Israli war on Iran.
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Iranian Strikes On Israel Leave 2 Dead
New posts 08:24 Iranian Attacks On Israel Reportedly Leave 2 Dead Local Israeli media reported on March 18 that at least two people were killed in an Iranian missile attack on the country. According to the Haaretz and Times of Israel newspapers, citing aid organizations, the victims were seriously injured in an attack on the city of Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, and later died from their injuries.
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Israel Says Iran's Top Intelligence Official Killed
New posts 12:12 Iran's Top Intelligence Official 'Eliminated,' Says Israel Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the country's military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in an overnight strike on March 18. While there has been no confirmation from Iran regarding Khatib's death, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said he was "eliminated" in a targeted strike in Tehran.
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Israeli Media: IDF Attacks Iranian Navy In Caspian Sea
New posts 00:54 Israeli Media Report IDF Attacks Iranian Navy In Caspian Sea Israeli media are reporting that the country's air force has targeted Iranian naval vessels in the Caspian Sea for the first time. The TV channel N12 on March 19describedan "unusual attack" in the northern Iranian port city of Bandar, citing Israeli security sources.
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Trump Warns Of Dire Consequences As Iran Hits Qatari Gas Hub Again
New posts 04:34 Trump Warns Of Dire Consequences As Iran Hits Qatari Gas Hub For Second Time US President Donald Trump on social media late on March 18 warned Tehran with dire consequences if it retaliated a second time for an Israeli attack on Iran's massive South Pars gas field, an important part of the country's Gulf energy infrastructure.
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Iranian strike hits Al Minhad Air Base in UAE; PM Albanese confirms damage to Australian military facilities
Canberra [Australia], March 18 (ANI): The Australian Government's Department of Defence has confirmed that an Iranian strike impacted an area at the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday morning. The facility, which has hosted a continuous 'Australian Defence Force (ADF)' presence for many years, was hit during the early hours of the day.
