Iran’s president denies threatening to resign during talks over strait of Hormuz Masoud Pezeshkian dismisses talk of internal rift as hardline Assembly of Experts call US negotiations ‘futile’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Will Iran President's next resignation be accepted? Report claims 'final ultimatum' given by Khamenei Israeli media reports suggest Iran's Supreme Leader issued an ultimatum to President Pezeshkian regarding resignation. The report claims the IRGC commander now holds greater influence over strategic decisions. US President Trump stated Iran has a "last chance" to reach an agreement. Diplomatic efforts are continuing through mediators despite public denials… The Times of India · Aug 4
Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal is Iran's leaders exhibit unity on war strategy but differ on the ultimate objective. Ultra-hardliners seek total victory, while pragmatists pursue a negotiated deal with the United States. The Supreme National Security Council backed a ceasefire, which later crumbled amid escalating strikes. Hard-liners use state media to rally support and denounce… The Economic Times · Aug 2
Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount Government fears social discontent on ‘most important battlefield’ of economy and livelihoods as war takes its toll amid anti-state dissent The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
'How and where to kill Melania Trump?': Iran's Tasnim News Agency releases chilling video targeting US First Lady, tells Barron Trump 'wait for us' Melania Trump Iran news: An Iran-linked video released by Tasnim News Agency has drawn attention for featuring Melania Trump and Barron Trump, including a chilling message directed at the former first family. The video details "how and where" to kill first lady Melania Trump and comes ahead of Donald Trump's… The Economic Times · Jul 28
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei "far more" likely to seek nuke weapons than father: Report US intelligence agencies assess Iran's new Supreme Leader is more open to nuclear arms. Mojtaba Khamenei displays fewer reservations than his predecessor, Ali Khamenei. Iran has relocated centrifuges to a fortified underground complex near Natanz. Tehran denies IAEA inspectors entry to this highly secure location. Regional friction has intensified following… The Economic Times · Jul 25
U.S. Intelligence Believed Iran's Former Supreme Leader Opposed Nuclear Weapons. His Successor May Not American intelligence officials assess that Mojtaba Khamenei has shown greater openness to developing advanced nuclear weapons, even though he has never publicly endorsed such a program. International Business Times · Jul 25
IRGC pledges 'unforgettable lesson' for US as Iran signals return to talks The Revolutionary Guard told Ayatollah Khamenei it regarded his message as "a binding command," as Iran's foreign ministry said diplomacy remained open and mediators sought a 10-day ceasefire to revive the framework deal. Euronews · Jul 20
Marco Rubio Says US 'Always' Open To Iran Diplomacy, Warns It Won't 'Be Good' For Tehran If Talks Fail: 'Economy is in Shambles' In the midst of continuous military strikes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed that the U.S. remains receptive to diplomatic discussions with Iran. Benzinga · Jul 20
US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless' US Central Command said it targeted military command centres, air defence systems and missile sites overnight, as Iran's ayatollah called Trump's signature on the interim deal "worthless and invalid" and a negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments. Euronews · Jul 20
Iran's unseen Supreme Leader may turn to Putin as first foreign contact amid war Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not make any public appearances until the war with the United States and Israel is over and security conditions improve, an Iranian source told TASS on Friday. The source also added that his first engagement with a foreign leader could be with Russian President… The Times of India · Jul 19
'Not in Iran': Israeli source says supreme leader absent as internal power struggle deepens Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei "is not in Iran," according to an Israeli security source cited by Saudi outlet al-Hadath said on Sunday. This is followed by reports of a major internal power struggle in Tehran. The Times of India · Jul 19
US Iran war: IRGC claims interception of US MQ-9 drone over Khuzestan region's Ahvaz Iran's Revolutionary Guard intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone in Ahvaz. This incident occurred amid escalating regional hostilities and retaliatory strikes by US Central Command. American forces conducted strikes targeting Iranian military facilities and capabilities in the region. These actions were a response to attacks on US personnel in… The Economic Times · Jul 19
US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. Radio France Internationale · Jul 19
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19 Middle East crisis: US military says service member killed during ‘controlled detonation’ of downed Iranian drone – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Benzinga · Jul 19 Iran's Supreme Leader Says Trump's Signature Is 'Worthless' as US Launches New Strikes Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Saturday that repeated U.S. violations of the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding proved President Donald Trump‘s signature “utterly worthless and devoid of credibility.”
The Times of India · Jul 19 'Trump's signature is worthless': Mojtaba Khamenei calls US 'Great Satan', warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if strikes continue Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the United States of repeatedly violating a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington, saying the developments had proved that US President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility".
The Economic Times · Jul 19 US military launches new airstrikes to 'punish' Iran for deaths of US troops New US airstrikes targeted Iran after a drone attack killed American service members in Jordan. These strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to control oil tanker traffic. Iran's supreme leader warned of unforgettable lessons if attacks continue. The conflict has focused on control of the Strait of Hormuz. Global economy…
The Times of India · Jul 19 Iran hardliners accuse leaders of 'soft coup' as US truce comes under fresh strain: Report Iran's hardline factions accuse officials of staging a soft coup against leadership. President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi faced public hostility after the Supreme Leader's funeral. Hardliners believe officials surrendered to the United States and ignored the new Supreme Leader. The fragile ceasefire with the United States is under renewed…
Benzinga · Jul 18 Iranian Missile Attacks Kill Two US Service Members in Jordan, One Remains Missing Iranian strikes on Friday killed two US service members in Jordan, as US Central Command and partner forces defended against ballistic‑missile and drone attacks.
The Economic Times · Jul 18 Iran's supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US continues attacks Iran's supreme leader issued stern warnings after the United States conducted further strikes. Tehran announced it is suspending commitments to a recently signed interim deal. Kuwait reported significant damage to its water and oil facilities from Iranian attacks. US airstrikes targeted infrastructure in Iran's southern Hormozgan province. Both nations continue…
The Times of India · Jul 18 Iran Supreme Leader's message to US: Mojtaba Khamenei calls Trump's signature worthless, issues new warning Iran's Supreme Leader warned the United States of "unforgettable lessons" if attacks continued. He declared President Trump's signature "worthless and invalid" amid escalating conflict. Tehran suspended commitments under a recent interim agreement, citing US breaches. Both nations exchanged strikes on military and infrastructure targets. Regional security and global energy supplies…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18 Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks Sirens sound in Bahrain and Kuwait accuses Tehran of targeting civilian sites and infrastructure as Iran strikes US allies
The Economic Times · Jul 18 Was regime change happening in Iran? The story of a soft coup Iranian hardliners believed a soft coup was underway during negotiations with United States. Visible leaders pursued a deal abroad while internal authority contests grew. The funeral of Ali Khamenei exposed deep divisions and hardline anger. Mojtaba Khamenei's absence fueled fears of power consolidation by other officials. This struggle between competing…
The Times of India · Jul 18 'Blade to your throat': Iran hardliners warn of 'coup' against establishment The United States and Iran have gone back to exchanging strikes that aimed infrastructure and military bases as the battle over Strait of Hormuz continues.