Iran
In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader
Middle East
July 6, 2026
In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes in late February, was Iran’s second and longest serving supreme…
What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics
Middle East
July 5, 2026
What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics
“Ayatollah,” an Arabic term meaning “sign of God” or “divine sign,” is a senior clerical title in Twelver Shiite Islam…
“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel
Middle East
July 5, 2026
“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, asserted that the Iranian people—through their steadfast resistance in the recent…
Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran
Middle East
July 5, 2026
Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran
Tens of thousands of mourners — the faithful and the loyal clad in black — beat their chests and chanted…
Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Middle East
July 5, 2026
Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Four months after he was killed at the outset of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is…
Khamenei’s funeral marks “beginning of a new chapter” for Iran, says country’s president
Middle East
July 2, 2026
Khamenei’s funeral marks “beginning of a new chapter” for Iran, says country’s president
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Iranians to attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral in “large numbers,” and said the…
Will Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei attend his father’s funeral?
Middle East
July 2, 2026
Will Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei attend his father’s funeral?
A central question looming over the upcoming funeral is whether Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and son of the…
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
Middle East
July 2, 2026
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the country’s prime minister, met with…
Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?
Middle East
July 2, 2026
Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?
Oman has outlined a plan for shipping companies to pay service fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to…
Oman has delivered a proposal on the future of the Strait of Hormuz to the US, sources say
Middle East
July 1, 2026
Oman has delivered a proposal on the future of the Strait of Hormuz to the US, sources say
Oman recently delivered a proposal to the US and other allies on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, according…