The British government has criticised Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for labelling the UK 'the Islamic republic of Britain' during a podcast interview, as bilateral relations remain under strain.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the UK, dubbing it the "Islamic Republic of Britain" and warning it could become a nuclear Islamic republic, prompting sharp condemnation from the British Foreign Office.
Mohsen Rezaei, a co-founder of Iran's IRGC, has been appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, granting him authority over Tehran's strategic decisions. Rezaei, 71, succeeds Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr and brings a controversial legacy, including alleged ties to the 1994 AMIA bombing and criticism over Operation Karbala-4 during the Iran-Iraq War.
Five months into the US-Iran war, experts warn Donald Trump faces capitulation or a 'forever war' as Iran maintains its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting military pressure and continuing regional escalation.
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran would begin Monday, following his decision to halt military strikes. Talks will focus on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization, amidst ongoing regional volatility.
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran, starting Monday, after deciding to halt planned strikes. Talks will cover the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearization. Iran reported nearing a deal with Oman on a new strait route amid continued volatility in the strategic waterway.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would commence on Monday, following his decision to cancel new strikes against the Islamic republic. Trump stated the decision was influenced by requests from Iran and US allies Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, who believe a deal is possible on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization.
US President Donald Trump announced he canceled a major strike on Iran, stating the decision was made after requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. This cancellation is contingent on rapidly reaching a deal that includes the immediate opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat.
Iran said US actions have blocked meaningful talks and that any future negotiations will follow only its national interests. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main pressure point as oil markets, shipping and Iran’s domestic economy stay under strain.
US military planners have prepared options for a ground operation in Iran, a possibility not ruled out by President Trump, sparking a deeply personal debate among Iranians. Some fear catastrophe and would resist, while others see potential for political change, despite the high cost.
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Washington's response after 11 nights of US airstrikes on Iran.
A high-ranking Iranian source informed TASS that British interests in the Middle East would become legitimate military targets for Iran if the UK, under its new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, participates in a US war against the Islamic Republic.
Iran launched simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf targeting Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman. This follows US airstrikes in Iran and an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran declared the Strait closed, while the US stated it remains open.
President Trump threatened to "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if there's an assassination attempt against him. This follows retaliatory strikes between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, and disputes over a ceasefire memorandum.
President Trump threatened to "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if there's an assassination attempt against him. This follows retaliatory strikes and a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, undermining a ceasefire memorandum.
President Trump announced the US will resume talks with Iran, despite declaring an end to a fragile ceasefire. The move comes amid renewed military exchanges and Qatar's mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions.
President Trump announced the US will resume talks with Iran, despite declaring an end to a fragile ceasefire. A Qatari delegation is in Tehran to mediate amid renewed violence in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranians gathered for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, his hometown, following his death in an Israeli strike. The ceremony took place amidst ongoing hostilities between Iran and the US.
Iranians gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike in late February. Mourners lined the route to the shrine of Imam Reza, chanting and lighting candles, as a helicopter transported his coffin.
US strikes on the Iranian port city of Sirik have resulted in at least three deaths and 15 injuries, according to Mehr news agency citing local authorities. Earlier reports indicated explosions in several other Iranian port cities and provinces.
Donald Trump stated that Japan fired 111 missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which were intercepted. The US Navy has deployed 19 ships near Iran, including two aircraft carriers.
Following US strikes against Iran in response to attacks on cargo ships, President Trump warned Tehran that 'things will become much worse' if further aggression occurs. The US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Critics relentlessly mocked President Donald Trump on social media after he mistakenly referred to Iran as the "Islamic Republic of Japan" during a NATO summit press conference. He also confused leaders and misnamed countries he is bombing, drawing criticism for his mental acuity.
Donald Trump confused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a Nato summit press conference. He also mistakenly referred to Japan as the 'Islamic Republic of Japan'. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
