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Iran’s supreme leader issues new message thanking neighbor for support

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The Independent UK

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

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

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Hundreds of organised protests show resilience of Iranian regime, experts say

More than 850 public demonstrations of support held since start of war and at least 1,400 arrests, research reveals

The Guardian - UK

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table

The Independent UK

The New Forever War in Iran Keeps the Dog Wagging

The domestic political uses of foreign wars.

Reason

Gulf states 'losing patience' with Iran, could join US-Israel war against Tehran: Report

Iran’s Gulf neighbours are weighing the possibility of joining the United States-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic but could be pushed further into entering the conflict if Tehran follows through on its threats to target their critical infrastructure, according to people familiar with the situation.

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Mike Johnson defends Trump sending 2,000 troops to Middle East as message that Iran needs to ‘get their act together’

But House speaker won’t say deploying troops into the region constitutes US ‘boots on the ground’

The Independent UK

‘We want peace’: Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on

Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the park

The Guardian - UK

Larry Fink says the Iran war ends in one of two extremes: Abundance, growth, and oil at $40 a barrel, or a global recession and years of oil at $150

“I could paint a scenario where I could see, a year from now, oil at $40 a barrel; I could see it above $150—we have two very extreme outcomes,” Fink told the BBC this morning.

Fortune

What we know about Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iran war

Iran announced on Wednesday it has received a proposal to end the war from the US via Pakistan

The Independent UK

Who is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf? Trump’s ‘hot option’ to lead Iran

The 64-year-old is reportedly being considered as a potential successor to the ayatollah – one whom the US could deal with

The Independent UK

Iran appoints Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as security council chief, replacing slain Ali Larijani

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former IRGC commander, has been appointed as the new chief of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, replacing the recently slain Ali Larijani. This leadership change occurs amidst escalating regional conflict and follows the deaths of several senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Times of India

Phone call 48 hours before US-Israel strike: How Netanyahu convinced Trump of joint killing of Ali Khamenei

Responding to Reuters, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly did not directly comment on the call between Trump and Netanyahu but said the operation aimed to "destroy the Iranian regime's ballistic missile and production capacity, annihilate the Iranian regime's Navy, end their ability to arm proxies, and guarantee that Iran can…

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The Independent UK

Trump pauses bombing in Iran but Tehran says his claim of talks is ‘fake news’

Iran has denied the president’s claim of ‘very strong’ negotiations and says he is trying to ‘manipulate the financial and oil markets’

The Independent UK

Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel turned it into a targeting tool

Israel’s use of Tehran street cameras to help kill Iran’s supreme leader shows how everyday surveillance can turn into a wartime weapon

The Guardian - US

‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says

Leon Panetta calls president ‘naive’ over strait of Hormuz closure and says ‘the chickens are coming home to roost’

The Guardian - US

Little joy to be found among Iranian Americans over the war and Iran’s future: ‘I have righteous anger’

Iranians in the diaspora are divided as Friday rang in Persian new year and the war on their homeland reached three-week mark

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The Independent UK

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

Iran threatens world tourism sites after death of another Iranian leader

Iran’s top military spokesman warned Friday that ‘parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations’ worldwide won’t be safe

The Conversation

Israeli action in Lebanon risks repeating history’s mistakes — and torpedoing a historic moment for dialogue

The current fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began as a side front in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it is fast becoming more central to Israel’s overall combat efforts and strategic objectives.

The Times of India

16,000 missiles, a vengeful Iran, and an AI race America cannot afford to lose: 2026 threat assessment, explained

The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment warns of escalating global threats: a five-fold rise in missiles targeting the US, Iran seeking revenge, North Korea’s expanding arsenal, and China’s race for AI dominance. While highlighting persistent cyber, space, and nuclear challenges, the report credits Trump for border security and de-escalation efforts, noting…

The Times of India

'No intel on Iran sneak attack, Khamenei was moderating nuclear programme': Trump ex-aide Joe Kent's big claims after exit

Former Trump aide Joe Kent claims Iran wasn't close to nuclear power and that the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moderated the program. Kent also asserted Israel drew the US into the recent conflict, contradicting official "imminent threat" justifications. His resignation and subsequent FBI probe into classified leaks highlight deep divisions.

International Business Times UK

Is Benjamin Netanyahu Alive? Israel PM Misses Security Cabinet Meeting for the 14th Time in a Row

Speculation grows in Israel as Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly misses his 14th consecutive security cabinet meeting, while viral videos showing digital glitches suggest potential use of artificial intelligence.

International Business Times UK

A Supreme Leader in Absentia: Is Mojtaba Khamenei Already Dead, or Is He the IRGC's Secret Puppet?

With Mojtaba Khamenei unseen since he was named Iran's new supreme leader and Ali Larijani killed just 17 days after becoming de facto ruler, analysts say the Revolutionary Guard is tightening its grip on power.

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