HISTORICAL FACTS: 10 | History Defined

Iraqi leaders face balancing act as Iran conflict exposes deep rifts

Country is torn between those who hope for end to Tehran’s influence and those loyal to Islamic republic

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3

Iran’s president appeals to Americans − but does his office still hold any real power?

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to “the people of the United States” on April 1, 2026, in which he implored Americans to “look beyond” misinformation that portrayed Iran as a threat to the world.

The Conversation · Apr 2

How have Trump’s Iran war aims changed and has he achieved any of them?

President has said US will shortly achieve its objectives – but it is not clear what exactly those objectives are

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

Supreme leader Ali Khamenei, security chief Larijani & more - key Iranian leaders killed in US-Israeli strikes

Iran's leadership has suffered significant blows in the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, with the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and National Security Chief Ali Larijani among key figures killed. Despite these losses and claims of "regime change" by President Trump, Tehran has moved to replace officials and maintain…

The Times of India · Mar 30

Oil set for record monthly gain – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 30

'US could take the oil in Iran': Trump signals seizure of Kharg Island export hub

His remarks come at a time when the US-Israel war with Iran has pushed the region deeper into crisis and driven a sharp surge in global oil prices. Brent crude climbed above $116 per barrel on Monday in Asian trading, nearing its highest level since the conflict began. Trump said:…

The Times of India · Mar 30

Mojtaba Khamenei lauds Iraq's support in new message, remains out of public eye

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the war on February 28, has yet to make a public appearance since assuming the role. So far, he has communicated only through a limited number of written statements. His…

The Times of India · Mar 29

A shadow war? The Shia-Sunni equation behind Iran's Gulf attacks

For decades, West Asia had learned to live with tension. Proxy battles, covert strikes, deniable operations and quiet escalations had defined the region’s uneasy equilibrium. But what unfolded in recent weeks broke that pattern. Iran did not just respond to the joint strikes by the United States and Israel, it…

The Times of India · Mar 29

Mojtaba Khamenei Is Gay Rumours Explained: Donald Trump 'Could Not Contain Laughter' Over Secret Intelligence on Iran Leader

Explore the controversy surrounding Trump's claims about Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the lack of verified evidence.

International Business Times UK · Mar 28

One month of Iran war: Tehran's defiance turns Trump's regime-change dream into nightmare

On February 28, what began as Donald Trump’s “dream” project to topple Iran’s regime under Ali Khamenei now appears to have shifted into a pressing push for a “deal”, a term the US president frequently invokes, aimed at reopening the vital oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India · Mar 28