Terrorists threatening to target Britons in Gulf, warns Foreign Office as Trump's war against Iran rages on UK citizens in Iran conflict zone being urged to be ‘aware of your surroundings at all times’ Evening Standard · Mar 12
Iran’s ruling structure explained Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man. The Conversation · Mar 12
New Iranian Supreme Leader Is In a Coma And Lost At Least One Leg, British Outlet Claims Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been appointed to the post despite being in a coma and losing a leg as a result from U.S. and Israeli strikes, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 12
Exclusive: Tehran does not want to block Strait of Hormuz, Iranian ambassador tells Euronews In sharp contradiction to the new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's statement on Thursday, the Iranian ambassador to the UN told Euronews that Iran does not plan to block or mine the Strait of Hormuz. Euronews · Mar 12
'If the Strait of Hormuz were to remain closed, we would face a major crisis' The war in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets as the tensions spillover into the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transportation routes. Former French economy minister Eric Lombard tells RFI the situation could trigger a major global economic crisis if it… Radio France Internationale · Mar 12
Late Khamenei's wife alive, says report; son recalls seeing Iran leader's body after US-Israel strike Reports of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel strike on February 28 have been officially denied by Iranian state media. This clarification follows a statement from Mojtaba Khamenei, who acknowledged his father's martyrdom and the deaths of other family members in the attack. The incident occurred during… The Times of India · Mar 12
Middle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets’ Vast release of emergency crude reserves fails to quell mounting fears about supply crunch, rattling markets The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Iran vows to fight on in first message issued in name of Mojtaba Khamenei Tehran will keep strait of Hormuz closed and continue attacks on US assets, speech read out on state TV says The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Global banks tighten security in Gulf hubs after new Iran threat Precautionary moves by global lenders highlight growing concern that regional tensions could disrupt banking operations in the Gulf, as Iran is signalling that it may diversify its attacks. Euronews · Mar 12
Is Mojtaba Khamenei In Coma? Iran's New Supreme Leader Reportedly 'Lost Leg' After Trump Air Strike Shocking reports claim Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lies in a coma, legless after a US strike felled his father, but Tehran's blackout hides the full truth. Amid war and whispers, is the regime's heir fit to rule? International Business Times UK · Mar 12
Keir Starmer ‘working to de-escalate the war’ as Iran vows to avenge its dead Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has also threatened to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices. Evening Standard · Mar 12
'Strait of Hormuz will stay closed to pressure enemies', says Khamenei amid global fuel crisis Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed that Iran would continue fighting to avenge those killed in the conflict, including victims of attacks on civilian sites such as schools. Tehran, he said, would “obtain compensation” from its enemy in an apparent reference to the United States. If Washington refuses, Iran will… The Times of India · Mar 12
Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge on U.S., Israel He said Iran is looking at opening new fronts "where the enemy has little experience and is highly vulnerable." Axios · Mar 12
Analyst Warns Iran Will Never Surrender But May Pursue Nuclear Weapons Against US and Israel A Middle East analyst warns Iran will not surrender in the current conflict, raising the risk it may pursue nuclear weapons as a deterrent against the US and Israel. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Iran issues statement claiming to be from new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei IN FULL
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz and avenge 'martyrs' in defiant message for Trump In his first statement as leader, Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran should still use the ‘lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz’
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 FBI Warns Iran Could Launch Surprise Drone Attacks on the West Coast From an Offshore Vessel in War Retaliation The FBI has issued a warning about a potential Iranian drone attack on California, elevating counterterrorism measures on the West Coast amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 White House slammed for cartoon bowling video promoting deadly strikes in Iran: ‘War is not a game’ In the video, bowling legend Pete Weber can be seen hitting a strike before Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Free Bird starts to play
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Trump claims Iran's new Supreme Leader is 'not alive' Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of public view following his appointment, sparking speculation and questions about his leadership capabilities
Euronews · Mar 12 Missing in action: What we know about Mojtaba Khamenei's condition Mojtaba Khamenei’s secretive rise as Iran’s new ayatollah and absence from public has fuelled speculation over his injuries, whereabouts and whether he really controls the IRGC. What is known so far?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders say
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Trump loyalist shares bizarre AI video of cardboard cut-outs of new Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei A senior White House staff member has released a bizarre AI-generated video of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
The Times of India · Mar 12 Iran war enters day 13: Missiles fly, tankers burn, oil prices soar; what’s happening in Middle East? A coordinated US-Israel strike on Iran has ignited a full-blown regional crisis. Following Ayatollah Khamenei's death and his son's succession, Iran has intensified attacks on US and Israeli targets, expanding the conflict to the UAE and Bahrain. Hezbollah has also joined the fray, escalating regional instability and impacting global trade.
International Business Times UK · Mar 11 FBI Warns California Police About Iran's Alleged 'Surprise Attack' Plot Using Drones After Tehran Strike The FBI has warned California police of an alleged Iranian plot to launch drone attacks from offshore vessels in retaliation for recent strikes on Tehran's leadership.
International Business Times UK · Mar 11 Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Injured But Alive, Survives Strike That Killed His Father Iranian officials confirm Mojtaba Khamenei survived the strike that killed his father, dismissing rumours of his death while solidifying his role as the new Supreme Leader.