Qalibaf Urges Iranians to Take to Streets to Mourn Khamenei
With internet access across Iran fully cut off since the war with Israel and the United States began, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Speaker o ...
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Iran Vows to Never Forget Minab School Massacre
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei declared on Wednesday that the memory of the 165 children and teachers martyred in a US-Israeli airstrike on a school in Minab will "forever remain etched in the heart of Iran.
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The High Stakes of Keeping the Strait of Hormuz Open
The U. S. -Israeli war with Iran has paralyzed the strait, a vital shipping lane for energy and commerce, putting global investors on edge.
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Nationwide Vigils Erupt As Iran Mourns Leader Martyred in US-Israeli Terror Strikes (+Photos)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian cities have become oceans of black-clad crowds, as people from all walks of life gather in streets and mosques to mourn the martyrdom of their Leader, who was assassinated in a brazen attack by the Israeli regime and the US.
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US troops were told Iran war 'anointed by Jesus' to bring on Armageddon, watchdog says
US troops were told Iran war 'anointed by Jesus' to bring on Armageddon, watchdog says US commanders from every arm of the military have told their units that the war on Iran is “anointed by Jesus” and would bring about his return to Earth as part of the "Armageddon", resulting in scores of complaints from serving members of the military. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), an organisation dedicated to ensuring that all members of the US military are guaranteed religious freedom, told Middle East Eye on Tuesday that it had received more than 200 similar complaints from personnel serving in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, and space force. The complaints received by the MRFF, first reported by journalist Jonathan Larsen , have come from more than 40 units and span at least 30 military installations.
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Update: China says another 470-plus citizens evacuated safely from Iran
BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Since the military strikes against Iran began, another 470-plus Chinese citizens have been evacuated safely from Iran with the help of Chinese diplomatic missions, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday in response to a related query.
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(SpotNews) SRI LANKA-IRANIAN FRIGATE-RESCUE
(260304) -- COLOMBO, March 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows ambulances at a naval base in Sri Lanka. At least 100 people were feared dead on board the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena after the vessel sustained a possible submarine attack off the Sri Lankan coast on Wednesday morning, according to Sri Lankan navy sources.
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News Analysis: Europe pursues independent nuclear deterrence amid rising Mideast tensions
Nuclear deterrence, traditionally a transatlantic issue, is becoming a central focus for Europe in light of a more uncertain global security environment. BRUSSELS, March 4 (Xinhua) -- As U. S.
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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former supreme leader, tipped to become Iran’s next head of state
Choice of anti-western candidate would give signal that senior figures will not seek accommodation with US Middle East crisis – live updates What we know on day five of the Iran war Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the assassinated Ali Khamenei , is being heavily tipped to succeed his father as supreme leader of Iran, which would pitch a hardliner into the task of steering the Islamic republic through the most turbulent period in its 48-year history and offer a powerful signal that, for now, it has no intention of changing course. No official confirmation has been given and the announcement may be delayed until after the funeral of Ali Khamenei. His son is believed to have been the choice of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Israeli defence minister, Gideon Saar, has warned he will be assassinated.
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Israel Warns: Khamenei’s Successor Will Be a “Definite Target”
Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated in a message on Wednesday, March 4, that “any leader” appointed by the Islamic Republic t ...
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The Goals of the War
We explore what the sides hope to achieve in this conflict.
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Trump Warns Worst Outcome Would Be a Leader Like Khamenei
On Tuesday, March 3, the President of the United States and the Chancellor of Germany met at the White House, where they also addressed ...
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Exiled crown prince Pahlavi urges Iranians abroad to press representatives for regime collapse in Iran
Washington DC [US], March 4 (ANI): Exiled crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi on Wednesday called on Iranians living abroad to contact their elected representatives and decision-makers to press for sustained international support until what he described as the 'collapse' of the Islamic Republic in Iran days after the death of the country's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the conflict in West Asia escalates.
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Opposition must present an alternative vision on US-Israel vs Iran conflict: Chirag Paswan
New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday said that merely making sarcastic comments and questioning the government is not enough, and urged the opposition to present a clear alternative vision, on opposition leaders' remarks regarding the US-Israel vs Iran conflict.
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Conflict continues across region amid US, Israeli and Iranian strikes
Violence in the Middle East is continuing into a fifth day, with US and Israeli strikes against Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks reported across several countries in the region. The escalating confrontation is disrupting airspace, transport and daily life while raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Follow our live coverage for real-time updates, reactions and humanitarian developments from across the United Nations system.
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Imprisoned Iranian protesters face ‘expedited’ executions
As US, Israeli and Iranian strikes continued for a fifth day, a top Human Rights Council probe warned on Wednesday that Iranian prisoners including detained protesters face expedited death penalty proceedings.
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Iran’s Chief Justice Warns: Cooperation with “Enemy” Will Be Treated Under War Laws
Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the Chief Justice of the Islamic Republic, warned Iranian citizens on Wednesday, March 4, saying: “Those wh ...
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Turkey intercepts Iranian missile heading towards country
Turkey intercepts Iranian missile heading towards country Turkish armed forces have intercepted an Iranian missile over the country's southern province of Hatay, according to the Turkish defence ministry. The ministry said the missile entered Hatay’s airspace before defence systems shot it down. Officials did not immediately release further details about the launch or where the missile was headed.
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Talarico wins Texas Democratic primary as Republicans face runoff – US politics live
Republican contest in May could provide Democrats with opening to finally win over staunchly red state Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. As the war in the Middle East rages on half a world away, the midterm primary season kicked off with James Talarico winning the Democratic nomination for a US Senate seat in Texas – and a Republican runoff . Senate Republicans are expected today to vote down a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would prevent Donald Trump from continuing the conflict in Iran .
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Israel extends Lebanon incursion to strike Hezbollah
The IDFs ground push into the neighboring country comes as the Iran-backed military group says it is ready for open war Israeli forces have moved deeper into southern Lebanon and seized additional positions for the first time since the 2024 ceasefire with the aim of targeting Hezbollah. The move marks a broader expansion of Israel's military campaign across the region.
