War on Iran may provoke a terrorist attack in US – and that may be the point ‘Of course there’s going to be retaliation,’ says one expert. ‘It may be that this is what Trump’s interested in’ The Guardian - US · Mar 15
Ali Khamenei opposed his son’s succession, but IRGC stepped in; how Mojtaba became supreme leader Iran’s military establishment appears to have played a decisive role in elevating the country’s new supreme leader, even though his own father reportedly opposed the idea of him inheriting the post. The Times of India · Mar 11
From apology to choosing Mojtaba Khamenei: The growing rift between Iranian leadership Iran's leadership faces internal divisions following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Pezeshkian's apology to neighbours sparked backlash from hardliners. The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader also revealed rifts. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence is growing, highlighting power struggles within Tehran's establishment during the… The Times of India · Mar 9
Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as bombs pound Tehran and Beirut US president again calls on Iranian people to overthrow government or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Why Iran's 'beheaded' power structure may outlive Ali Khamenei Iran has begun a formal transition, following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in American-Israeli strikes. Under the country's constitution, an interim leadership council is now in place, but this death strips the Islamic Republic of the figure who stood at the apex of power for 36 years. As… Radio France Internationale · Mar 2
'Missiles didn't come close': US rubbishes Iran's 'struck' USS Abraham Lincoln claim The US central command dismissed the claims by Iranian Guards that they had hit USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf on Sunday. It said that the missiles launched by Iran "didn’t even come close". The Times of India · Mar 1
Ayatollah Khamenei Is Dead: What Will Likely Happen In Iran After Supreme Leader's Death? Ayatollah Khamenei is reported dead following US-Israeli missile strikes, leading to heightened tensions and global repercussions. International Business Times UK · Mar 1
Iran defence minister Amir Hatami and IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour killed in Israeli strikes: Report Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday, three sources familiar with military operations and regional intelligence told Reuters. Tehran has yet to comment publicly on the status of the two senior officials. The Times of India · Feb 28
Iran vows ‘no leniency’ as it launches reprisal attacks on Israel and US air bases Tehran says strikes on country, which targeted key leaders and have killed at least 80 children, breach UN charter The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
Read Benjamin Netanyahu’s translated statement on Iran attack in full The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday The Independent UK · Feb 28
EU looks to put Iran's Revolutionary Guards on terrorist list Iran on Thursday vowed a "crushing response" to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal, and as the European Union looks to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation. Radio France Internationale · Jan 29
Australia accused of not acting on 2023 warnings Iran was harassing and surveilling diaspora Senate inquiry at the time received hundreds of submissions saying Revolutionary Guards were monitoring and intimidating critics of Tehran The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025
Iran faces water crisis and blackouts after deadly conflict with Israel Iran is facing a severe water and electricity crisis just weeks after a deadly war with Israel brought the country to a standstill. Although the extreme heat has eased, reservoirs are running dry, daily blackouts continue and economists say years of poor planning and corruption have left the country dangerously… Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2025
Iran holds state funeral for military leaders and nuclear scientists killed in Israel conflict Hundreds of thousands attended a mass funeral in Tehran for IRGC Chief General Hossein Salami and other top commanders killed in the conflict with Israel. Euronews · Jun 28, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2025 Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Qatar calls for peace talks – as it happened At least 62 people have been reported killed across Gaza by Israeli strikes over Friday and Saturday
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 Israel-Iran war: Tehran's notorious Evin Prison 'hit' in fresh missile salvo Israel says its latest targets included the notorious Evin Prison and the security headquarters of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guards
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2025 Friday essay: ‘my heart is full of sparks’ – as war escalates, can I hope for Iran’s liberation from a tyrannical regime? We are at a dinner party in suburban Perth, a home away from home for our diaspora. As guests arrive, a Persian ballad plays in the background: Morq-e Sahar (Dawn Bird), a freedom song, a century-old protest against dictatorships and tyranny in Iran. This version was sung by the late…
International Business Times · Jun 19, 2025 If Iran's Khamenei Falls, What Would Replace Him? Israel increasingly appears eager to oust the clerical leadership that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution but is taking a gamble given the Iranian opposition is divided and there is no guarantee new rulers would be any less hardline, analysts say.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 By dragging the US into Iran, Trump risks giving Tehran the final showdown it wants ANALYSIS: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are experts at insurgency and may relish the prospect of conflict, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Jun 16, 2025 Who was among Iran's top military officials killed in Israeli strikes? In the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, Israel has killed several high-ranking Iranian officials, including Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC Commander Hossein Salami.
International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025 Israel Vows To Use 'Full Force' After Massive Attacks On Iran Israel vowed to press on with "full force" on Friday after its unprecedented onslaught on Iran that killed several of the country's top military brass, with media in the Islamic republic reporting strikes and projectiles well into the evening.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Iran vows revenge for Israeli strikes, saying it will write ‘end of this story’ Israel says Iran launched 100 drones towards its territory after attack on Iranian nuclear sites and killing of military leaders
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025 Iran executes man accused of helping Israel kill Revolutionary Guards colonel Mohsen Langarneshin is accused of being ‘senior spy’ for Mossad, but human rights groups say he was innocent
International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024 Israel Presses Gaza And Lebanon Assaults As Egypt Touts Truce Plan Israeli forces launched deadly strikes on Lebanon and Gaza on Monday, pressing their offensive against militants after Egypt's president proposed a two-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war.
International Business Times · Oct 26, 2024 Israel Hits Iran Missiles, Bases In Retaliatory Strikes Israel said it conducted air strikes against Iran on Saturday that hit military bases and missile sites in retaliation for the Islamic republic's attacks, warning it would "pay a heavy price" if it responds.