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US resumes strikes on Iran with over 80 targets hit; revokes oil waiver

United States forces launched strikes targeting over eighty Iranian military sites. These actions followed attacks on three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry issued a warning of retaliation for the military action. Washington also revoked an oil license which had allowed Iran to sell crude. Oil…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Hamas, Hezbollah & Houthis: Low-profile guest list for Khamenei's funeral reveals how isolated Iran has become

Iran begins a week of funeral ceremonies on Friday for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US–Israeli strike in February. The ceremonies will move from Tehran to Qom, then to Najaf in Iraq, before concluding with burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday.…

The Times of India · Jul 2

'Not buried': Iran dismisses viral claims about martyred Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran on Wednesday has rejected viral social media claims that the body of the country's martyred Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been buried at the shrine of Hazrat Masumeh in Qom, calling the reports "entirely false and without foundation."

The Times of India · Jul 1

Israel bombs Sharif University of Technology in Iran, triggers gas outage; video shows aftermath

Early Monday, US-Israel airstrikes hit Tehran. Sharif University of Technology sustained damage, leading to gas outages in nearby areas. Iranian state media reported multiple explosions and the sound of fighter jets. Separately, an airstrike in Qom killed at least five people. Details on specific targets and overall losses remain undisclosed.

The Times of India · Apr 6

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots

Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.

The Conversation · Mar 30

Israel strikes building where Iranian clerics were choosing Khamenei's successor

Israel reportedly conducted an airstrike on a building in Qom, Iran, where senior clerics of the Assembly of Experts were meeting to select a successor for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's state news agency disputed the claim, stating the targeted structure was unused.

The Times of India · Mar 4

Blast at housing complex near Iran’s Qom city injures at least 7 people

Initial probe indicates blast caused by gas leak, but similar recent incidents have led to suspicions of drone attacks.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2025

Body of Ebrahim Raisi taken to Tehran before state ceremony

Bodies of helicopter crash victims taken to capital via Qom, while power struggle is under way before election

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

Iran's Secret Drone Site Uncovered In Qom Region

MEK uncovers Iranian drone site training proxies with advanced Mohajer drones, posing regional security threats.

Top News · May 11, 2024

'I’m a bitch too': Women in Iran launch hashtag against harassment by mullahs

At a hospital in the holy city of Qom, a young woman squats in a corner with a sick child in her arms. Her headscarf has slipped down to her shoulder revealing her hair, and a mullah is seen using his phone nearby. Surveillance video of the scene published on…

France 24 · Mar 14, 2024