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Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic

The Independent UK

Curse of the century? How US-Iran deal handed Tehran a Middle East win

When the United States and Israel struck Iran in February, plunging the Middle East into one of its most dangerous crises in decades, the objective was clear: cripple Tehran's power and force the Islamic Republic onto the back foot.

The Times of India

There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.

The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclear talks with a 60-day deadline

The Independent UK

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US-Iran deal: Key questions remain over status of Strait of Hormuz

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is at the heart of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Iran. Under the terms of the deal, the US will immediately lift its blockade of Iranian ports. The Islamic Republic, for its part, will reopen the Strait…

France 24

Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to see…

France 24

Iran: officials announce dates for Ali Khamenei funeral and burial

State media in Iran reported on Saturday, June 13, that the funeral and burial of Ali Khamenei, former leader of the Islamic Republic, will be held from July 4 to July 9, 2026

Euronews

US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in second day of renewed fire

Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens early Thursday morning after Iran threatened to retaliate over a new round of U.S. airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic

AAP

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US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

AAP

Middle East live: Israel vows to press military campaign in Lebanon despite Iran's warning of 'severe' response

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that the IDF will "continue to operate in Lebanon against the terrorist organisation Hezbollah", despite a warning from Iran that any such action would prompt the Islamic republic to take "severe" measures. Iran announced earlier Monday it was halting its operation against Israel…

France 24

US military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response

The Independent UK

Iran war: ordinary Israelis and Lebanese remain trapped by the false promises of their leaders

When the United States and Israel began their conflict against Iran, the Islamic Republic retaliated – as it has done in the past – by launching missile strikes against Israel as well as US military basis in the region. In addition, Iran targeted military and civilian locations across several Arab…

The Conversation

Trump's Israel-Lebanon truce plan up in smoke as IDF strike in Beirut kills 8

The ongoing hostilities-despite Trump's announcement and a nominal ceasefire that began in April-are deepening displacement for Lebanon's conflict-weary population. They also are a significant sticking point in negotiations to extend a ceasefire in the US-Israeli war in Iran, as the Islamic Republic wants any such deal to end fighting in…

The Economic Times

Iran seeks interim deal with US to ease economic strain while preserving nuclear leverage

Iran is pursuing a limited interim agreement with the United States. This move aims to alleviate mounting economic pressure and stabilize the domestic situation. The Islamic Republic seeks to avoid significant concessions on its nuclear program. This strategy allows Iran to buy time and unlock financial relief. It also helps…

The Economic Times

In Iran war’s shadow, Israel’s renewed Lebanon campaign risks repeating failed lessons – and occupations – of the past

Going into the war in Iran, the Israeli government seemingly had two intertwined goals: to bring down the Islamic Republic and rid Israel of its Hezbollah problem.

The Conversation

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AAP

US military accuses Iran of ceasefire violation after Kuwait comes under missile attack

The U.S. military has accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported coming under attack following an American strike against the Islamic Republic

The Economic Times

Iran "not seeking nuclear weapons," says President Pezeshkian amid peace talks

According to state media Press TV, the President made these remarks during his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Pezeshkian said the Islamic Republic remains open to providing assurances that its nuclear programme is strictly peaceful in nature.

France 24

Iran warns it could open up 'new fronts' in war after US threatens ‘large-scale assault’

Washington and Tehran continued to trade threats Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he could launch a fresh assault on Iran if a deal wasn't forthcoming in the next few days. The Islamic Republic in return warned it was prepared to open up "new fronts" in the event of…

The Guardian - US

In the 1979 hostage crisis, why did Iran free 10 Black Americans before the others?

Sgt James Hughes was one of the hostages released early. With US-Iran relations once again in the spotlight, he talks about being ‘handcuffed, under armed guard’

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Euronews

Iranians at home divided between hope for regime change and war fears

People in Iran who spoke to Euronews said they were torn between hope for regime change and fear of devastation, while reflecting on US-Israeli strikes, rising hardship and fading support for war.

Euronews

Iran reviewing US proposal on deal to end war as Trump ramps up pressure

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since 8 April but in-person talks between the two countries hosted by Pakistan last month failed to reach an agreement.

The Guardian - UK

Iran and the Revolution by Homa Katouzian review – how the Islamic Republic was born

A landmark new account of the 1979 revolution provides much needed context for current events

Euronews

Iran executed 21 people and arrested thousands since start of war, UN warns

UN has warned that the Tehran regime has executed 21 people and detained over 4,000 since the war began, accusing the Islamic Republic of torture, disappearances and targeting minorities.

The Conversation

Is Trump heading to a Pyrrhic victory in Iran?

President Donald Trump has claimed victory in the war in Iran even before the conflict is over. But despite killing the country’s leader and seriously degrading its military, there is an argument being made that the Islamic Republic has emerged all the stronger for having simply survived.

Roll Call

Trump threatens ‘whole civilization’ of Iran ‘will die tonight,’ drastically escalating war

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to eliminate the “whole” Iranian civilization if its government did not meet his many demands, in a sharp escalation of his war with the Islamic Republic. In a morning post on his Truth Social platform, Trump sent more conflicting messages about his intentions and…

International Business Times UK

Is Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Dead, Disabled, or Hiding? His Month-Long Absence Fuels Speculations

Uncover the mystery of Iran's unseen Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the leadership crisis affecting the Islamic Republic's governance and stability. Learn about the power dynamics and legitimacy challenges in Iran today.

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