Trump Delays Strikes on Iranian Energy Sites Amid Disputed ‘Talks’ with Tehran
US President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, claiming that “productive conversations” with Tehran prompted the decision. However, Iranian officials have firmly denied that any such discussions took place, deepening uncertainty amid an already volatile regional conflict.
Saudi Arabia, UAE edge closer to backing US-Israeli war on Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are gradually shifting towards supporting the United States in its ongoing conflict with Iran, as regional tensions escalate and Gulf states face increasing security threats.
Israel Strike Kills Iran Security Chief Ali Larijani, Son and Aide Also Dead
Iran’s top security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in an Israeli attack. In the same incident, his son Morteza Larijani and an aide were also killed.
Retaliatory attacks on the US Embassy and Iran-backed group bases in Baghdad leave 4 dead
At least four people have been killed in retaliatory drone and airstrikes in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The attacks were carried out early Tuesday morning targeting the US Embassy and bases of Iran-backed armed groups. Qatar-based news outlet Al Jazeera reported this citing eyewitnesses and security sources.
Drone Attack Targets US Embassy in Baghdad
A drone attack has targeted the United States Embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. This information was reported on Saturday in a report by AFP.
Iran War Sparks Fears of a Global Economic Nightmare
The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has turned into a terrible “nightmare” for the global economy. After Iranian leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a missile strike on February 28, Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. As a result, the prices of fuel and fertilizers in the global market have soared. This has created fears of a food crisis in poorer countries.
Bangladeshi Arrested in Bahrain for Posting in Support of Iran on Facebook
Six expatriates have been arrested by Bahrain police for posting in support of Iran on the social media platform Facebook regarding the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran. Among them, one is a Bangladeshi citizen. The remaining five are reported to be Pakistani nationals.
Iran War Escalates into Regional Conflict
Tensions across the Middle East have intensified within a week of the start of the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Despite extensive military attacks by land, sea, and air, the situation is rapidly escalating into a larger regional conflict.
Global Oil Prices Climb to Peak Not Seen Since 2023
Global oil prices have surged as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. The growing geopolitical uncertainty has prompted traders and investors to closely monitor developments in the region.
Tehran Falls Silent, Slowly Turning Into a Dead City
The capital of Iran, Tehran, has almost turned into a deserted city amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Busy streets in the city are largely empty, most shops are closed, and fear and uncertainty dominate the lives of residents. With the internet nearly shut down across the country, many citizens are accessing the outside world using VPNs. One such resident told the BBC that Tehran’s busy Iranshahr Street now appears as silent as it was during the days of the pandemic.