Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei. The decision was announced on Sunday, March 8, by the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible under Iran’s constitution for selecting the country’s supreme leader. In a statement circulated by state media, the Assembly said…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a rare apology to neighbouring countries affected by recent Iranian missile and drone strikes, while declaring that Iran will not surrender to pressure from Israel and the United States. In a speech broadcast on state television, Pezeshkian said Iran’s enemies “must take their wish for the unconditional surrender of…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Prince Andrew should be removed from the line of succession to the British throne, citing what he described as the royal’s “deplorable” conduct. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office following revelations about his links to the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.…
Donald Trump has dismissed his embattled Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, and announced that he will nominate Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma, to replace her. Trump revealed the decision Thursday in a post on Truth Social, just two days after Noem faced intense questioning from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers during hearings on…
Donald Trump and senior officials in his administration have moved to regain control of the messaging around the recent U.S. strikes on Iran after remarks by Marco Rubio suggested Washington acted with knowledge of an impending Israeli operation. Rubio’s comments drew criticism from Democrats, who argue that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare…
Iran has reportedly threatened to withdraw from this summer’s World Cup following US and Israeli airstrikes that killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The attacks, part of a joint military operation on Saturday, targeted major Iranian cities, including the capital, Tehran, amid weeks of escalating tension. In response to the strikes,…
The United Arab Emirates has cautioned Iran that it could adopt a more forceful military stance if missile and drone attacks on its territory persist, as tensions intensify across the Gulf. Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al-Hashimy, in an interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson, said the UAE is prepared to defend itself but…
The British government has confirmed it did not take part in the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened an emergency meeting of the government’s Cobra committee to address the unfolding situation. U.S. and Israeli forces launched attacks on Iran early Saturday, describing the operation as a “pre-emptive” move against what they…
Britain said on Friday it had temporarily withdrawn its embassy staff from Iran, citing heightened security concerns in the region. The Foreign Office said its ability to assist British nationals was now крайне limited, with the embassy operating remotely and no in-person consular services available, even in emergency situations. The move comes amid repeated threats…
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised American embassy staff in Israel that anyone wishing to leave the country should do so “today,” citing heightened tensions and the possibility of a strike involving Iran. According to a source familiar with the message, Huckabee told staff there was “no reason to panic,” describing the…
