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Israeli strikes on Tehran oil depot highlight gaps in international law

One of the most alarming incidents to occur in the United States-Israel war against Iran was the recent bombing of a fuel depot in Tehran. Harrowing images showed toxic black smoke blanketing the skies above the city. Residents reported difficulty breathing and burning eyes and turned to wearing face masks.

The Conversation

The Staged Strike: Did Netanyahu Order a Hit Just to Prove He's Not a Deepfake?

Israel's prime minister, ‎Benjamin Netanyahu, released a photo and a video of himself as he sought to rebut rumours that he was dead amid the spiralling Middle East war against Iran, but deepfake claims and conspiracy theories have intensified as rival narratives vie for control.

International Business Times UK

Is Ali Larijani Dead? IDF Strike in Tehran Eliminates Top Iranian Security Officials

Israel says Ali Larijani was killed in an overnight strike in Tehran, but Iran had not publicly confirmed his fate by Tuesday evening. The claim came as Israel also said Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani was killed in what it described as a precise operation in the Iranian capital.

International Business Times UK

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Targeted in Tehran: Why Gholamreza Soleimani was the IDF's Highest-Priority Target for Internal Security

In a seismic blow to Iran's internal security, Israeli airstrikes in Tehran have killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and reportedly assassinated de facto leader Ali Larijani.

International Business Times UK

Trump anti-terror chief quits raising questions over legality of war as 'Iran posed no imminent threat to US'

Joe Kent’s resignation appears to have caught Donald Trump’s administration by surprise

Evening Standard

Man and woman charged with murder of Iranian activist in Canada

Charges follow discovery of body of Masood Masjoody, who was a critic of the Tehran regime and the exiled shah

The Guardian - UK

Can Hezbollah be dismantled?

Since the US and Israel launched their offensive against Iran, Tehran's ally Hezbollah has opened a second front from Lebanon. With a ceasefire increasingly unlikely, Israel now appears determined to dismantle Hezbollah once and for all, writes Hanin Ghaddar in an opinion piece for Euronews.

Euronews

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Quick Facts About Mojtaba Khamenei: Health and Disfigurement, Impotency Claims and Gay Rumours

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is facing intense speculation over his health, sexuality and past medical treatment following the airstrike that killed his father.

International Business Times UK

UK security adviser ‘attended’ US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach

Exclusive: Jonathan Powell thought Tehran’s ‘surprising’ offer on its nuclear programme could prevent rush to war, sources say

The Guardian - UK

Israel targets Basij top echelon as militia uses schools, children to evade strikes

The IDF said it killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, as Iran’s security forces behind brutal repression of protests are accused of using schools and their own children as a deterrent, fearing Israeli forces using social media posts to geolocate and strike their positions.

Euronews

End of the Basij: What the Death of Gholamreza Soleimani Means for Iranian Protesters

Israeli strikes reportedly killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, potentially weakening Iran's protest-crackdown forces as war tensions escalate.

International Business Times UK

Why Ali Larijani Died Defending the 'Reality' of Iran's Anti-American Protests

Israel's defence minister says Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani was killed in a strike in Tehran amid escalating tensions in the region.

International Business Times UK

How countries are cutting deals with Iran to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz – and undermine Trump

IN DEPTH: The sea channel has become perilous for oil tankers since Iran claimed control of it during the war. But experts tell Bryony Gooch that Tehran may be willing to grant safe passage to countries willing to engage in diplomacy

The Independent UK

Spies among us: Iran's secret services threaten regime opponents in Germany

Threats, espionage, attempts to syphon information via messaging apps: according to authorities, Iranian secret services are trying to spy on the diaspora and Tehran regime's opponents in Germany. Those affected feel intimidated amid pressure on their families back home.

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International Business Times UK

Ebrahim Zolfaghari's 'Epic Fear' Remark Hits Headlines — Could This Redefine the Iran-US Conflict?

Iran's military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari's 'Epic Fear' remark challenges US messaging, highlighting Tehran's strategic communication in the 2026 Iran-US conflict

Euronews

Leaving NATO is something to 'think about,' Trump says after allies refuse to secure Hormuz strait

On Monday, Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad future" if allies didn't respond to his call to create an international naval police force to keep the key waterway open.

The Independent UK

Iranian footballer who stayed back in Australia says ‘everything will be fine’ as she starts training for new club

Diaspora fears Iran placed intense and systematic pressure on the players’ families in Iran

The Independent UK

Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Lebanon as Iran hits back and fires on Gulf neighbors

Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions as air defenses worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire

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The Guardian - UK

A photo of Iran’s bombed schoolgirl graveyard went viral. Why did AI say it wasn’t real?

Numerous faked images and a string of startlingly inaccurate responses from Gemini and Grok are part of a tidal wave of AI slop engulfing coverage of the Iran war

Euronews

UAE briefly closes airspace after reporting new wave of attacks as Iran war rolls into its 18th day

Early attacks were traded as the US and Israeli war on Iran pushed through into day 18. The UAE reported that its air defences were working to intercept Iranian fire as Israel announced new strikes on Tehran and expanded operations targeting Iran’s Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah.

The Independent UK

The Latest: UAE briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Beirut and Tehran

State media in the United Arab Emirates reports that a drone attack sparked a fire at an oil tank farm in the emirate of Fujairah

Latin Times

U.S. And Iran Claim The Other Side Wants To Engage To End The War But They Are Ignoring Them

Washington and Tehran are claiming that the other side is seeking to engage to take steps towards ending the war but they are ignoring them, according to different reports.

The Conversation

In war-torn Iran, air pollution from burning oil depots and bombed buildings unleashes invisible health threats

The waves of U.S. and Israeli bomb strikes in Tehran and Beirut, and Iran’s missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries in response, are damaging more than buildings – they are sending toxic debris into the air in cities that are home to millions of people.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s war with Iran: if the US is winning, why ask Nato for help?

Editorial: The US has overwhelming military power. Yet the battle has moved to oil routes, alliances and domestic politics – where Tehran is testing western unity

International Business Times UK

Trump Says US Could Strike Iran's Kharg Island Again 'Just for Fun'

Amid rising tensions, Trump suggests further strikes on Iran's strategic Kharg Island, a key oil hub, raising concerns over global energy stability.

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