HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - The Untold Story

Trump hints at wind-down of war as US sends more troops and Iran threatens tourism sites

President Donald Trump says he is considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Mar 21

Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf

Washington considers Kharg Island takeover as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for refusal to ‘help open’ strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

Who are Iran’s new leaders? A look at 6 the US placed a bounty on – 2 of whom are already dead

The Trump administration announced a US$10 million reward on March 15, 2026, for information leading to the capture of several senior Iranian figures.

The Conversation · Mar 19

UAE briefly closes airspace after reporting new wave of attacks as Iran war rolls into its 18th day

Early attacks were traded as the US and Israeli war on Iran pushed through into day 18. The UAE reported that its air defences were working to intercept Iranian fire as Israel announced new strikes on Tehran and expanded operations targeting Iran’s Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah.

Euronews · Mar 17

‘Nobody has seen him’: Trump casts doubt on Mojtaba Khamenei’s survival amid Iran war

US President Donald Trump has expressed significant doubt regarding the health and even the survival of Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Citing conflicting reports of severe injuries, including a lost leg and disfigurement, Trump noted the unusual lack of public confirmation of Khamenei's well-being, fueling widespread speculation about…

The Times of India · Mar 17

US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says

Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15

Residents of Tehran tell AP of rising fear and isolation as bombs strike without warning

An engineer crouches under a park bench as fighter jets roar overhead

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge on US, Calls 'Peace and Security' Claim a Lie

Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issues a stern warning to the US, promising retaliation and demanding compensation for perceived aggression.

International Business Times UK · Mar 13

Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

Iran has launched launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Trump says Iran’s supreme leader is ‘probably alive’ but ‘damaged’

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The Independent UK · Mar 13