Middle East
New supreme leader takes job as Iran faces unprecedented “existential crisis,” says observer
March 9, 2026
New supreme leader takes job as Iran faces unprecedented “existential crisis,” says observer
Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader, is going to be a hardliner, as…
US losses show Iran was more prepared than Trump anticipated: Report
March 9, 2026
US losses show Iran was more prepared than Trump anticipated: Report
The New York Times reported on Monday, citing US officials, that the deaths of American soldiers showed Iran was better…
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Key facts about Iran’s new Supreme Leader
March 9, 2026
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Key facts about Iran’s new Supreme Leader
Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced on Monday the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, succeeding…
More than 1,200 civilians killed in Iran since start of war, rights group says
March 8, 2026
More than 1,200 civilians killed in Iran since start of war, rights group says
At least 1,205 civilians have been killed in Iran since the US and Israel began attacking the country last Saturday,…
“It feels like we’re suffocating,” Tehran resident says after fresh strikes
March 8, 2026
“It feels like we’re suffocating,” Tehran resident says after fresh strikes
A Tehran resident told CNN Sunday the city feels apocalyptic after fresh Israeli attacks targeted Iran’s oil storage sites and…
USS George H.W. Bush preparing to head to Middle East
March 8, 2026
USS George H.W. Bush preparing to head to Middle East
Fox News reported on Saturday that the US is preparing to send a third carrier strike group to the Middle…
Saudi officials confirm its airspace and territory will not be used against Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister
March 8, 2026
Saudi officials confirm its airspace and territory will not be used against Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that he is in constant contact with officials in Saudi Arabia, according…
Iranian army threatens US over Strait of Hormuz
March 8, 2026
Iranian army threatens US over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Defense Ministry confirmed on Saturday that its strategic munitions had been secured previously, emphasizing its capability to continue the…
Buildings evacuated in Dubai after debris falls from ‘aerial interception’
March 8, 2026
Buildings evacuated in Dubai after debris falls from ‘aerial interception’
Buildings around the Dubai Marina were evacuated on Saturday after debris from a missile interception damaged the facade of a…
Trump responds to Iran’s apology towards its regional rivals
March 7, 2026
Trump responds to Iran’s apology towards its regional rivals
US President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that Iran is “surrendering” to its Middle East neighbors, claiming that a week…