Why Mojtaba Khamenei’s secret amputation reports in Russia could legally end his reign
An amputation alone does not legally disqualify a Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei famously ruled with a paralyzed arm.…
Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei secretly flown to Russia for surgery, says report
While Iranian state media initially tried to project an image of invulnerability, diplomatic leaks have confirmed the new…
India’s Modi reaches out to Iran as energy crunch fears grip the South Asian nation
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli…
Here’s where things stand 10 days into the Iran war
Iran has named a son of its late supreme leader as his successor. U.S. President Donald Trump already…
Iran strikes on desalination plants threaten Arab states’ water supplies
As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may…
Lebanon says 83 children among almost 400 killed in a week of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Lebanon’s health minister said Sunday that 83 children are among the 394…
The Gulf resource most imperiled by war may be water, not oil
As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may…
Bahrain says Iran hit a desalination plant, stoking fears of attacks on civilian sites
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain accused Iran of striking a desalination plant on Sunday, raising fears…
Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates
MOSCOW (AP) — As U.S. and Israeli missiles and bombs rain on Iran, Russia has responded with words…
Cracks emerge in Iran’s leadership as it reels under bombardment
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, March 7 (Reuters) – Iran’s hierarchy is showing signs of fracturing…
Iran’s president apologizes for strikes on neighboring countries
Iran’s president apologized Saturday for attacks on regional countries even as its missiles and drones flew toward Gulf…
Iran’s president defies US demands while apologizing for strikes on neighbors
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Saturday that a demand by the United States for…