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Iran's Khamenei claims victory in first speech since Israel ceasefire

Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran emerged victorious over Israel and criticised US intervention, highlighting the retaliatory missile attack on a US base in Qatar.

Iran

Strikes on Iran's Fordow facility rendered it inoperable, Israel says

The Israeli assessment contradicts a leaked intelligence report from the US, which suggests that Iran’s nuclear programme has only been set back by a few months.

Iran

Iran moves to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

The development came as Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of failing to condemn recent strikes on its nuclear facilities.

Europe in Motion

How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market?

Although Israel and Iran's ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz's closure, this is not the first time that Iran has said it would block it.

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World News

France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran

More than 100 French citizens were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus on Tuesday after being stranded there as the war with Iran broke out. Close to 100 Indonesian nationals in Iran were also successfully repatriated as Jakarta plans to carry out further evacuation missions.

Iran

US strikes on Iran only set back nuclear plans by months, report says

The report contradicts earlier statements by Trump in which he claimed that the US’ targeted operation on Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” their programme, setting it back many years.

USA

Trump swears as he blasts Iran and Israel for ceasefire violations

Just after 0700CET, Trump announced that a ceasefire between the two countries had taken effect, saying "Please do not violate it!" in a post on Truth Social.

Travel News

What to do if your flight is affected by the Middle East conflict

Major carriers including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, United, and Delta have suspended flights to the Middle East region.

United Kingdom

Seven Iranians charged with assault in UK after embassy protest clash

The defendants were charged with grievous bodily harm after two people were allegedly attacked during a protest near Tehran's embassy in London.

Pakistan

Pakistan slams Trump over Iran after backing him for Nobel Peace Prize

Islamabad criticises Washington's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites less than 24 hours after backing US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

World News

Situation in Qatar after Iranian strikes 'stable', authorities say

Day 11 of the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel moved in a different direction on Monday after Iran launched air strikes on a US military base in Qatar, but a US official later said none of the missiles hit their target.

Iran

Here's everything you need to know about Iran's naval power

Iran’s navy ranks highly among the world’s top fleets and is actively expanding its capabilities with advanced submarines and warships - deployed to strategic locations - strengthening its influence in the Gulf region and the Indian Ocean.

Iran

Can Iran attack the US now and how (and where) can it do it?

U.S. troops across the Middle East are on high alert as Iran and its proxies threaten retaliation following recent escalations.

World News

US operation against Iran in detail: Bombs, planes and missiles used

The US launched a major attack on Iran's nuclear sites using B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles, significantly damaging Iran's nuclear capabilities.

World News

Houthis threaten to target US ships in the Red Sea if they participate in any attack on Iran

Yemen's Houthis announced its readiness to target US ships in the Red Sea if they participate in an attack on Iran, despite a previous agreement with Washington.

World News

Iran's missile arsenal remains largely untapped

Despite escalating tensions with Israel, Tehran retains a sophisticated missile arsenal—including cruise, hypersonic, and ballistic missiles—with some capable of reaching over 2,000 kilometres.

Europe News

'Iran didn't want a result' - Was Iran just playing with Wadephul?

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva. His mission was to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict, but he was unsuccessful. According to Middle East expert Ovens, "Iran is playing with the West."

World News

Why Iranians aren't rising up - at least not yet

The Iranian opposition faces significant challenges amid regional tensions and internal divisions. Despite mounting economic and political pressures, as well as growing criticism of the regime, the Iranian public remains hesitant to openly call for its overthrow.

World News

Israel kills three IRGC chiefs as Erdogan hopes for Tehran's 'victory'

Israel and Iran continued to trade strikes on Saturday with no sign of diplomacy prevailing over the exchange of fire. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told an OIC gathering he was "optimistic victory would be Iran's."

World News

Meeting between EU diplomats and Iran's FM yields hope of more talks

It was the first face-to-face meeting between Western and Iranian officials since the war began after Israel attacked Iran last week Friday over Tehran's nuclear programme.