The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran's Incoming Supreme Leader 'May Be Gay', Intelligence Claims — In a Country Where Homosexuality Is Illegal

US intelligence reportedly told Donald Trump that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, a claim that underscores tensions with Iran's strict laws criminalising homosexuality.

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

Trump’s war language is aggressive and extreme. It also offers some insight into his thinking

US President Donald Trump speaks in a way unlike any of his predecessors. His distinctive and highly recognisable style may even play a role in his appeal to his political base. Since the infamous Access Hollywood tapes, he has got away with saying things none of his predecessors would have…

The Conversation · Mar 17

‘Nobody has seen him’: Trump casts doubt on Mojtaba Khamenei’s survival amid Iran war

US President Donald Trump has expressed significant doubt regarding the health and even the survival of Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Citing conflicting reports of severe injuries, including a lost leg and disfigurement, Trump noted the unusual lack of public confirmation of Khamenei's well-being, fueling widespread speculation about…

The Times of India · Mar 17

Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.

AAP · Mar 17

Trump seeks to delay China summit as Vance denies ‘wedge’ over Iran war

Pair attempt to strike united front amid reports vice-president skeptical over US-Israeli attack on Iran

The Guardian - US · Mar 16

Is Donald Trump a Psychic? POTUS Claims He Predicted 9/11 Attack, Iran's Response to US-Israel War

Explore Donald Trump's controversial claims about predicting major events and his stance on international conflicts.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

Why the Media Pushes Public Health Myths

Plus: The FCC threatens broadcast licenses over war coverage, J.D. Vance positions himself as an Iran war skeptic, and remembering Reason Senior Editor Brian Doherty.

Reason · Mar 16

JD Vance chalks up his ‘war’ flip-flop on Iran action to ‘dumb presidents’ before Trump

Vance, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps before his political career, was vocal critic of overseas intervention during his time as Ohio Senator

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Why Trump's Kharg Island attacks could make the oil crisis worse

Trump is weighing a seizure of Iran's critical oil depot on Kharg Island, U.S. officials told Axios.

Axios · Mar 16

UK among countries to issue Israel warning over ‘deeply alarming’ Lebanon offensive

A joint statement from the UK, Canada, France, Germany and Italy has warned of "devastating humanitarian consequences" should a ground offensive occur in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon. The leaders highlighted the situation is already "deeply alarming", with over one million people displaced. A statement on Monday read: “We are…

The Independent UK · Mar 16