Trumpiana: What gets the GOAT’s goat? When the ‘Evil empire’ declines to ‘cry uncle’ to “King of the World”! The Times of India · Mar 14
Iran's New Supreme Leader 'Wounded And Likely Disfigured', Pete Hegseth Claims US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth claims Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded and 'likely disfigured' following military strikes. International Business Times UK · Mar 14
U.S.-Israel War With Iran: Oil Tops $100, Kharg Island Struck, and New Supreme Leader Breaks Silence — Day 14 As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters its 14th day, oil prices surge past $100 a barrel, Trump strikes Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, and Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Here's everything you need to know. International Business Times · Mar 14
I had a ringside seat for the Iranian revolution. Foreign meddling didn’t work then either Even as the first western journalist to interview Ayatollah Khomeini, I had no inkling of what was to come. Perhaps we should have learned from history, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
Trump’s bold promises for Hormuz collapse after one devastating truth from his own administration The United States military isn’t ready to escort oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a top official in President Donald Trump’s administration, directly contradicting earlier suggestions from the president. This news comes as Iran continues to effectively block the crucial waterway, causing oil prices to surge worldwide. The Mary Sue · Mar 13
‘No clear goal’: lack of Iran war plan has unleashed chaos and could stymie US military for decades, say critics White House contends with reality of shoddy preparations for war and unclear conditions for victory The Guardian - US · Mar 13
Why the next escalation in the Iran conflict could be between the US and Turkey In the two weeks since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began, Donald Trump’s war aims have fluctuated between crippling Iranian military capabilities and toppling the regime that has ruled there since 1979. But despite the success of the initial strikes, which killed the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, many… The Conversation · Mar 13
Benjamin Netanyahu 'Clone' Theories Explained: Viral Clip Of Israeli Leader Sparks 'Extra Finger' Debate A video of Israeli PM Netanyahu has sparked clone theories, with claims of an 'extra finger' suggesting AI manipulation amid the Israel-Iran crisis. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
Hegseth claims Iran's supreme leader is "wounded and likely disfigured" "He is scared. He is injured. He is on the run," Hegseth said. Axios · Mar 13
Trump Says US Is 'Totally Destroying' Iran's Regime and Slams NY Times for Saying US is Not Winning President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that the US is decimating Iran's military and leadership, dismissing reports that suggest otherwise. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
Ex-CIA analyst David McCloskey on the Mossad’s intelligence inside Iran: ‘I was surprised’ The podcast host and author of The Persian reflects on why Israel’s precision in Iran caught him off guard The Guardian - US · Mar 13
Mojtaba Khamenei: Why Iran's New Supreme Leader's Statement Has the World Holding Its Breath Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, pledges to continue military actions in the Middle East, raising international concerns over escalating tensions International Business Times UK · Mar 13
Iran war: the search for an ‘off ramp’ This is the text from The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up here to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Mar 12
Hours before Mojtaba Khamenei's 1st statement, reports claimed he was in coma; officials deny Reports suggest Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is critically wounded and in a coma following an air strike, possibly losing limbs and suffering severe internal injuries. This comes as Iranian state TV aired a statement vowing retaliation, while a government adviser claims he is "safe and sound. The Times of India · Mar 12
The Times of India · Mar 12 Late Khamenei's wife alive, says report; son recalls seeing Iran leader's body after US-Israel strike Reports of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel strike on February 28 have been officially denied by Iranian state media. This clarification follows a statement from Mojtaba Khamenei, who acknowledged his father's martyrdom and the deaths of other family members in the attack. The incident occurred during…
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Is Mojtaba Khamenei In Coma? Iran's New Supreme Leader Reportedly 'Lost Leg' After Trump Air Strike Shocking reports claim Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lies in a coma, legless after a US strike felled his father, but Tehran's blackout hides the full truth. Amid war and whispers, is the regime's heir fit to rule?
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Analyst Warns Iran Will Never Surrender But May Pursue Nuclear Weapons Against US and Israel A Middle East analyst warns Iran will not surrender in the current conflict, raising the risk it may pursue nuclear weapons as a deterrent against the US and Israel.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 White House slammed for cartoon bowling video promoting deadly strikes in Iran: ‘War is not a game’ In the video, bowling legend Pete Weber can be seen hitting a strike before Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Free Bird starts to play
Euronews · Mar 12 Missing in action: What we know about Mojtaba Khamenei's condition Mojtaba Khamenei’s secretive rise as Iran’s new ayatollah and absence from public has fuelled speculation over his injuries, whereabouts and whether he really controls the IRGC. What is known so far?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders say
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Joe Rogan slams Trump’s ‘insane’ war with Iran which he says could ‘start a World War III’ ‘That’s the scary thing about old leaders — it’s like, death is imminent,’ Rogan said
The Conversation · Mar 11 Trump says the Iran war will end ‘very soon’ – but it is not clear how Donald Trump has said he thinks the war with Iran will be over soon. In a phone interview with CBS News on Monday, March 9, the US president said: “I think the war is very complete, pretty much … we’re very far ahead of schedule.”
The Times of India · Mar 11 Explained: What is Iran’s black-clad NOPO force guarding Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran's elite NOPO counterterrorism unit is reportedly guarding newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after his father's assassination. This highly specialized force, known for its ruthlessness, was deployed following a US-Israeli strike that killed Ali Khamenei.
International Business Times UK · Mar 11 World War 3 Fears: Expert Issues Chilling Warning That World Is 'Inching Closer' to WW3 Noah Smith warns the world may be edging closer to World War III amid fallout from the Iran War and rising tensions between China and Taiwan, likening current risks to conditions seen in the 1930s. He notes advances in artificial intelligence and drones are changing how wars are fought, and suggests…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms Alireza Salarian says Iran’s new supreme leader was lucky to survive strike that killed six of his family members