Iran, also called Persia, and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia.
President: Hassan Rouhani
Capital: Tehran
Population: 81.8 million (2018) World Bank
Currency: Iranian rial
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U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated rhetoric amid the Israel–Iran war, calling for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and warning Tehran civilians to evacuate.
The Israel–Iran conflict has escalated sharply after five days of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear, military, and energy infrastructure, reportedly killing at least 224 Iranians and wounding around 1,400.
Israeli airstrikes are entering their fifth day, after targeting military and nuclear sites across Iran—including Tehran—while simultaneously striking Iran’s oil and gas facilities and even its state broadcaster, which Tehran condemned as a “war crime”.
Israeli strikes have targeted key Iranian energy infrastructure, including the pivotal South Pars gas field, amidst escalating conflict.
A missile strike from Iran killed four members of the Khatib family in Tamra, Israel, drawing widespread grief and disbelief from the local community.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that Israel had “no other choice” but to attack Iran due to its rapid progression towards developing a nuclear bomb, claiming Iran was acting “clandestinely.”
Iran launched a new wave of ballistic missiles targeting Israel’s major cities, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Tamra, and Bat Yam—marking the fourth consecutive day of cross-border strikes.
Monday’s news is dominated by the latest in the Middle East and the upcoming G7 summit. The G7 summit is to start today, with world leaders arriving in Canada at a time of high tension and political chaos. The summit will focus on de-escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the US tariff war and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Tehran perceives its recent rocket strikes on Israel as “effective”, resulting in at least five fatalities in central Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak.
President Trump has rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—a proposal reportedly vetoed after he asked, “Have the Iranians killed an American yet?”.
Cliff Notes Iran asserts it has shot down two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and commenced retaliation following Friday’s Israeli strikes aimed at its nuclear facilities.…
European leaders expressed deep concern after Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran and have called for an immediate de-escalation.
The US Secretary of State stressed that Israel’s airstrikes on Iran were a unilateral decision, despite Iran’s claims of American support for the attacks.
Breaking News: Iran retaliates against Israel launching a 100 drones to target military targets, that have bypassed the iron dome. Iran retaliates against Israel Iran…
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on 13 June, sending around 200 aircraft to strike nearly 100 sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities like Natanz, missile bases, and residential areas.
Israel strikes nuclear sites in Iran and then calls for a state of emergency – expected retaliatory strikes from Iran. Netanyahu claims the attack on Iran was necessary because Iran threatens Israel’s very existence.
Israel has initiated Operation Rising Lion, conducting extensive airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites amidst an escalated threat perception.
Netanyahu has started another war. Israel has launched dozens of airstrikes against nuclear sites in Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. Iran has vowed to defend it’s sovereignty for the attack, which has killed the head of the Revolutionary Guard and a senior general. Follow the latest.
Israel is contemplating a unilateral military strike on Iran as negotiations between the US and Iran progress towards a preliminary nuclear agreement, which Israel deems unacceptable.
Cliff Notes – A new deal is imminent between US and Iran New Deal: A new deal is imminent between US and Iran. Progress in…
The UK government has summoned Iran’s ambassador following charges against three Iranian nationals for alleged spying activities aimed at journalists from Iran International in London.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will “defend ourselves alone” against the Houthis after Donald Trump struck a surprise deal with the Iran-backed group.
Sixty-five fatalities and over 1,200 injuries have been reported following a powerful explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei container port, which also caused extensive property damage.
An explosion at Iran’s largest port, Shahid Rajaei, has resulted in at least 28 deaths and hundreds of injuries, causing extensive damage to shipping containers and nearby structures.
Iran and US in advanced talks in Oman in the third round of nuclear negotiations in Muscat aims to build trust
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