Iranian officials are reportedly “too afraid” to hold an elaborate funeral service for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. Earlier in March, IRGC-affiliated Fars News reported that Ali Khamenei’s body would be buried in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad. (AP) Tehran is yet to…
Islamabad, Pakistan’s efforts to resolve the conflict between the US and Iran have been going on with a “realistic and positively optimistic” approach, official sources said on Saturday, while emphasising “a deal is only done when it’s done”. A deal is only done when it’s done: Pak official sources on Iran-US talks As Prime Minister…
Iran’s military planning ahead of the war helped blunt the impact of US-Israeli strikes on its arsenal and leadership, according to Western military intelligence assessments, which say Tehran still retains the ability to respond if the ceasefire breaks down. A man flashes a victory sign as he carries an Iranian flag in front of an…
American officials who once expected a swift end to the war are now sitting across the table from their Iranian counterparts as the economic cost of the war begins to mount. The US has spent millions of dollars on military operations, and the economy has begun to show warning signs in retail inflation, particularly in…
Iran’s critical oil hub, Kharg Island, came under attack on Tuesday, according to Iranian outlet Mehr News, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between United States and Iran. Visuals showing smoke coming out of a site that was attacked by the US on Kharg Island. Described as Tehran’s “crown jewel” of oil infrastructure,…
Donald Trump is facing growing scrutiny over his health. Doctor raises dementia concerns as Trump’s Iran post sparks backlash. (Reuters) The issue began on Easter Sunday when Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social that included strong language and a threat toward Iran. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped…
Amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has signalled expanding focus to another key global shipping route, the Bab el-Mandeb or Bab al-Mandab strait, heightening concerns over supply chains and energy flows. A satellite image shows Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen, February 27, 2026. (via REUTERS) The remarks by Iranian…
In a move that could spark a major escalation amid the ongoing war in West Asia, the Iranian Navy said on Wednesday that it struck a US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier. Earlier in the day, Iran’s naval commander had said that they are constantly monitoring the US fleet USS Abraham Lincoln. (Screengrab/@FarsNews_Agency)…
Chinese-Canadian historian Jiang Xueqin’s 2024 lecture has gone viral on social media after several of his geopolitical predictions, such as Donald Trump‘s electoral comeback and a significant clash with Iran, line up with the current Middle East developments. Yale-educated historian Jiang Xueqin expressed concerns over the US military’s capabilities and anticipated a full-scale invasion of…
Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 10:09 IST Presenting the annual work report, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the government will aim for growth between 4.5% and 5% this year and will strive for better results in practice. China’s latest growth target signals one of the most cautious economic outlooks in recent years. China on Thursday lowered…