Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Karbala inspires resistance against tyranny and oppression, fueling modern-day fighters in Lebanon, Palestine, and Iran.

Israel will remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura across Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon with massive gatherings commemorating Hussein's seventh-century killing, amid ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei in February and devastated Hezbollah communities.

Analysts must better understand religion's role in foreign policy to counter adversary states.

The United States defeated Iran in a military conflict starting February 28, degrading Iran's nuclear program, military, and economy while killing Supreme Leader Khamenei, though the operation did not achieve regime change.

Mossad's new head plans to adopt new tactics to take down the Iranian regime.

Iran and the US meet in Switzerland to discuss a memorandum of understanding amid debate over Supreme Leader Khamenei's stance.

Israeli forces and Hezbollah clashed in southern Lebanon, jeopardizing a US-Iran ceasefire agreement that requires ending hostilities. Over 3,900 Lebanese died as Israel continued strikes despite the deal, threatening nuclear negotiations and regional stability.

The U.S. and Iran reached a tentative peace deal lifting sanctions and reopening maritime passages, with Iran gaining $300 billion in potential revenue while committing to nuclear non-proliferation within 60 days, though lawmakers express security concerns about enforcement.

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran talks stall

Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

The Development Bank of Nigeria and European Investment Bank sealed a 200 million euro partnership to finance Nigerian micro, small, and medium enterprises in agriculture, renewable energy, and digital innovation, strengthening private sector growth and sustainability.

Trump faces a dilemma similar to Carter's due to his Iran deal.

Four IDF soldiers were killed and five wounded in Lebanon amid rising tensions.

US and Iranian presidents signed a ceasefire agreement ending their war, though Trump threatened to resume attacks if Iran violates terms, while securing billions in asset unfreezing and regional stability.

President Trump announced an Iran war-ending accord would be signed shortly, possibly Thursday or Friday, with Vice President Vance representing the US, while warning of military retaliation if Iran violates the agreement.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain following American attacks, jeopardizing the Iran-US memorandum of understanding and disrupting Strait of Hormuz transit amid escalating regional tensions.

Trump alternated between threatening Iran's destruction and encouraging regime change through six months of military strikes and protests, ultimately signing a memorandum of understanding with Tehran to temporarily resolve the escalating Middle East crisis.

Iran holds Ashura ceremonies, intertwining faith and state support, honoring Imam Hussein and slain leaders as martyrs.

President Trump hints at potential future US military action, citing past successes in Iran and Venezuela.

Mark Levin accuses Trump of bullying Israel over the Iran deal.

Trump boasted about buying maple trees for the White House during a war with Iran.

Netanyahu, Israel’s arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Analysis: A confident Iran is pressing its advantage, but challenges loom

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Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after recent deadly exchanges in Lebanon.

Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian signed a 14-point memorandum extending ceasefire for 60 days and opening permanent truce negotiations, lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets, though Trump threatened renewed bombing if Iran violates terms.

India delayed reacting to Khamenei's death, choosing discrete diplomacy over public condemnation.

US President Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian signed a peace deal ending months of Middle East conflict, immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions, with nuclear negotiations continuing over sixty days.

Trump admits a US-Israel war in Iran could have caused economic catastrophe.

Trump and Israel launched devastating strikes on Iran in February 2025, killing senior officials including Supreme Leader Khamenei, but Iran survived decapitation, regionalized conflict, closed the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, and rejected unconditional surrender demands.

Lebanon, Israel, and the United States signed a trilateral framework agreement Friday to establish lasting peace after decades of hostility and recent fighting, explicitly excluding Iran and Hezbollah from negotiations.

Shiite Muslims in Iran and Lebanon mark Ashoura, a holy day of sacrifice and martyrdom, amid ongoing war.

Shiite Muslims worldwide mark Ashoura, a holy day of sacrifice, after months of war in Iran and Lebanon.

The US announced Washington talks between Israel and Lebanon this week as Iran made a Lebanon ceasefire a key negotiation condition, with over 4,000 killed and one million displaced amid ongoing Israeli military operations.

The US maintains robust military presence across the Middle East with A-10 attack aircraft conducting routine patrols despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Iran over nuclear issues and regional de-escalation efforts.

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US envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Switzerland for talks amid postponed US-Iran negotiations.

Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions

Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain

US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war

Trump's decision to launch military strikes against Iran in February risks defining his presidency like Carter's, as unpalatable options and Iranian resilience have rendered American military strength ineffective, inadvertently legitimizing the regime he sought to overthrow.

Iran secured an interim nuclear deal allowing oil exports worth $1.44 billion in five days, easing sanctions pressure, yet faces severe economic crisis with hyperinflation, mass unemployment, and internal instability threatening regime stability despite projecting confidence.

Iran survived fifteen weeks of war with the United States, retained military capabilities, and secured a ceasefire agreement involving sanctions relief without abandoning its nuclear program or regional proxy support, though translating this survival into domestic economic gains remains the regime's critical challenge.

Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war

Iran agreed to dilute enriched uranium while the US lifted sanctions, with provisions for snap inspections and enrichment limits targeting de-escalation of nuclear tensions by July 31.