Iran prepares to bury killed supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei during lengthy funeral IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 3
What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and who's attending from India Iran and Iraq prepare for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after his death in a US-Israel war. The delayed ceremony, beginning Saturday, will gauge the theocracy's public support following recent crackdowns. The event's significance is amplified by the potential first public appearance of his successor, Ayatollah… The Economic Times · Jul 3
What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Mourners preparing for days-long funeral for the late ayatollah, who was killed in February The Independent UK · Jul 3
Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepares for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The Independent UK · Jul 3
'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal? Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts believe Iran's factional splits won't derail ongoing talks with the US. While hardliners express discontent, a consensus appears to favor testing the waters for a deal. New leaders, less ideological than their predecessors, may seek to transform Iran's global relationships, though the path ahead… The Economic Times · Jun 24
Tyre in southern Lebanon marks Muharram holy month after destruction from Israel-Hezbollah war Iman Dilbani weeps during a religious sermon in Tyre, Lebanon, wearing a yellow scarf to honor her son killed fighting for Hezbollah The Independent UK · Jun 19
Analysis: A confident Iran is pressing its advantage, but challenges loom Iran sees the interim deal with the U.S. as a strategic win, allowing it to sell oil globally and press its advantage AAP · Jun 19
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in Lebanon High-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin. Vice President Vance's planned trip to Switzerland was postponed amid escalating violence. President Trump expressed confidence in the 60-day negotiation window, while Iran's supreme leader endorsed direct… The Economic Times · Jun 19
US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelled The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
Iran to start charging fee in Strait of Hormuz after 60-day negotiation window: Report Iran plans maritime transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz post-US agreement, despite ongoing regional tensions. Israel reaffirms its security zone in Lebanon and commitment to preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions. The US urges a ceasefire, while Iran seeks regional support for reconstruction. Economic recovery for Iran is expected to be… The Times of India · Jun 19
Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying a trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program — raising questions about what's next for the tentative agreement to end the war AAP · Jun 19
White House postpones sending Vance to Switzerland for talks with Iran negotiators The White House says Vice President JD Vance isn't leaving Thursday for Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran about its nuclear program, citing difficult logistics for negotiations meant to add details to an agreement signed by President Donald Trump a day ago AAP · Jun 19
US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel AAP · Jun 18
Trump envoy tells lawmakers Iran will invite UN nuclear watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites Iran will invite the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency to inspect its nuclear sites and begin work on identifying and uncovering the locations of Tehran's enriched material AAP · Jun 18
Euronews · Jun 18 Iran's ayatollah says he approved US framework deal despite having 'different view' Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance defended the deal, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement.
The Times of India · Jun 18 US DOJ probes Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's links to Wall Street banks: Report The US Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as part of a broader probe into alleged money laundering and corruption.
AAP · Jun 17 Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaks Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran? Three months after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, President Trump's objectives against Iran show mixed results. While Iran's missile and drone capabilities have been significantly degraded, its nuclear program remains a concern. Proxy groups are less effective, and the regime change goal has not been met, though a new leader has…
The Times of India · Jun 15 Bombs, bargains and sanctions: A timeline of Iran's nuclear programme and its decades-long showdown with US A preliminary deal between the US and Iran aims to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply fears. While a memorandum of understanding is expected, Iran's nuclear program remains a key point for future negotiations. This breakthrough follows decades of disputes and recent direct…
AAP · Jun 15 A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The Economic Times · Jun 12 Netanyahu says Trump assured him final Iran deal will mandate removal of enriched uranium President Trump assured Prime Minister Netanyahu that a deal with Iran would ensure Tehran surrenders its nuclear stockpile. This understanding would also limit Iran's nuclear and missile programs. Iranian officials, however, have not confirmed a final agreement. The US president previously threatened military action but later called it off due…
France 24 · Jun 7 Iran launches missiles at Israel in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday night as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April. The Iranian missile attack was in retaliation for deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs earlier Sunday…
The Economic Times · Jun 7 Pakistan's interior minister is in Tehran as the US downs more Iranian drones over Hormuz Pakistan's interior minister is in Tehran to revive Iran-U.S. negotiations. This comes as U.S. forces downed Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire extension. Israel struck Beirut suburbs in response to earlier rocket fire. The conflict impacts global trade and risks…
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after ceasefire agreement Israel has struck the southern Beirut suburbs, targeting Hezbollah command centers
The Economic Times · Jun 7 Strait of Hormuz: Iran-U.S. war is far from over. Here's why Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the Ali Al Salem air base, which hosts U.S. forces in Kuwait, and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. The U.S. military said there were no reports of harm to U.S. personnel.