BBC 3h

White House says Iran would be 'wise' to make deal, as US ramps up military presence

The White House has warned Iran would be "very wise" to make a deal with the US, amid reports that President Donald Trump is weighing fresh military action against the Islamic Republic. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told a news briefing that Trump was still hoping for a diplomatic resolution ove»»»

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BNE 4h

US strike on Iran is all but inevitable with Trump backed into a corner

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press conference on February 18 in which she indicated that a US strike on Iran is an increasing possibility.  With the Iranians threatening to put a chokehold on cr»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Russian, Chinese, Iran warships conduct 'surprise' Hormuz Strait exercises, amid massive US military Mideast buildup

Russia, China and Iran have deployed naval vessels for joint exercises in the strategic Strait of Hormuz region under the “Maritime Security Belt 2026” framework, Russian and Iranian state media reported. Global Surveillance, a geopolitics think-tank, described the move as a “surprise”. The Moscow »»»

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Al Manar 15h

Israeli Circles Underline Imam Khamenei’s “Shrewd” Threats to Sink US Carriers amid Fluctuating War Expectations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Circles Underline Imam Khamenei’s “Shrewd” Threats to Sink US Carriers amid Fluctuating War Expectations 18-02-2026 21:27 PM The Zi»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Iranian Mourning Ceremonies Prompt New Crackdowns in Echo of 1979 Revolution

Iranians have returned to the streets this week to mourn those killed by security forces during last month's anti-government demonstrations, sparking some new crackdowns in an echo of the 1979 revolution that brought down the US-backed Shah. The anti-Shah revolutionaries turned Shiite Muslim memori»»»

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BBC 16h

Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery

Crowds of mourners appear to have been fired on by a security official at a cemetery in Iran. The incident happened in Abdanan, in west Iran, on Tuesday as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government's brutal crackdown on protesters last month. Iranians usually hold commemorat»»»

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Naharnet 21h

What to know about Hormuz Strait, which Iran temporarily closed for military drill

Iran says it temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. The move came as semiofficial Iranian news agencies reported live fire exercises in the vital waterway, through which 20% of the world's oil passes. The move is a rare, perhaps unprecedented shutdow»»»

RT 23h

Trump won’t destroy Iran – Khamenei

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rebuked US President Donald Trump’s remarks on “regime change” in Tehran, stating the American leader will not succeed in destroying the country, just as his predecessors failed before him. While the US has been pressing Iran into abandoning its nuc»»»

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RT 1d

Iran could send enriched uranium to Russia – WSJ

Iran has indicated that it may send some of its enriched uranium to a third country, such as Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US, Iranian, and regional diplomats. Iranian officials also suggested that they might pause enrichment for up to three years and floated a proposa»»»

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Al Manar 18.02. 10:33

Pezeshkian: Nuclear Talks Under Leader’s Supervision, Not Just For Show - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Nuclear Talks Under Leader’s Supervision, Not Just For Show 18-02-2026 11:31 AM President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the »»»

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France24 17.02. 21:47

Iran, US agree to 'guiding principles' for nuclear deal at Geneva talks

Iran and the United States reached an understanding Tuesday on "a set of guiding principles" laying the groundwork for a broader deal during talks in Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday. This came as the US ramps up military forces in the region and Iran said it»»»

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Al Awsat 17.02. 19:41

Iranians Chant Slogans Against Supreme Leader at Memorials for Slain Protesters

Iranians shouted slogans against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Tuesday as they gathered to commemorate protesters killed in a crackdown on nationwide demonstrations that rights groups said left thousands dead, according to videos verified by AFP. The country's clerical authorities also staged a co»»»

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Al Awsat 17.02. 18:41

Iran Foreign Minister Says Progress Made in Nuclear Talks with US in Geneva

Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main "guiding principles" in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that does not mean a deal is imminent, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said. Oil futures fell and the benchmark Brent crude contract»»»

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BNE 17.02. 17:44

IRGC initiates live fire military drills as US-Iran talks in Geneva conclude

A second round of US-Iran negotiations in Geneva concluded after approximately three hours, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that the parties reached an understanding on several key principles.  »»»

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Naharnet 17.02. 14:59

Khamenei says Iran can sink US warship as Geneva talks conclude

Iran's supreme leader warned on Tuesday that the country had the ability to sink a U.S. warship deployed to the Gulf, as fresh talks between the two sides concluded in Switzerland. The threat by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei follows a military build-up by the United States in the region as President Donal»»»

Gulf News 17.02. 14:37

Khamenei warns Trump, says Iran has weapon to send warship to bottom of sea

Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a series of sharply worded warnings aimed at the United States and President Donald Trump on Tuesday, escalating rhetoric amid continued tensions between Tehran and Washington. In remarks posted on X and reinforced by public statements, »»»

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Al Manar 17.02. 11:49

Lebanon: MP Salam Vows Tripoli Rehabilitation, Defends Tax Raise - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 17.02. 11:25

Imam Khamenei: Even the strongest army can sometimes be vulnerable to setbacks that prevent it from rising again - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Awsat 17.02. 06:48

US and Iran to Hold a Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva

The US and Iran are expected to hold their second round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to c»»»

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Al Awsat 16.02. 10:10

Report: New Anti-Government Chants in Tehran After Giant Rallies Abroad 

Some residents of Tehran on Sunday chanted slogans against the clerical leadership from balconies and windows, reports said, a day after Iranians abroad staged giant opposition rallies in Europe and North America. The country under supreme leader Ali Khamenei was shaken by a protest movement that p»»»

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Naharnet 15.02. 11:08

Son of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rally in Munich

The exiled son of Iran's last shah said he was ready to lead the country to a "secular democratic future" at a rally in Munich on Saturday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said a change of power would be the "best thing". It came as Washington continued to engage diplomatically with Tehran's gove»»»

Gulf News 15.02. 07:33

US‑Iran nuclear talks: Tehran signals willingness to negotiate deal

Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the United States, provided Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions, Majid Takht Ravanchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, told the BBC in Tehran. Takht Ravanchi said: "If they are sincere, I'm sure we will be on the road»»»

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Al Majalla 15.02. 07:29

What war with Iran would look like

Washington and Tehran may be closer to military confrontation than at any point in memory, but they are not on the brink of war in any conventional sense. The most plausible outcome of the current standoff is not a US invasion of Iran or a full-scale regional war. It is a limited, carefully calibra»»»

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Sputnik 14.02. 12:49

Witkoff, Kushner to Attend Ukraine Settlement Meeting in Geneva - Rubio

WASHINGTON (sputnik) - US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will participate in Ukraine settlement talks in Geneva on Tuesday, February 17, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. "And our negotiators, Steve Witkoff, now Ja»»»

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Gulf News 14.02. 06:14

Trump says change of power in Iran would be 'best thing'

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen," as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic. Trump's comments were his most overt call yet for the t»»»

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Al Manar 13.02. 12:37

Iran’s Red Line: Missile Power is Not Negotiable

The representative of Supreme Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei and Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, declared that “Iran’s missile capabilities are a fundamental element of the country’s defense doctrine and part of its deterrence mechanism,” noting that “from thi»»»

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Al Manar 12.02. 17:31

Leader Hails Nation’s “Great Act” on February 11

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has appreciated the people of Iran for disappointing the enemy with their massive turnout on Wednesday. Addressing the Iranian people in a televised video message broadcast on Thursday, Ayatollah Khamenei described the massive, mill»»»

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Al Manar 12.02. 16:05

Forty-Seven Years On: Iran’s Revolution Endures and Reasserts Its Place in a Shifting World Order

Forty-seven years ago today, a political earthquake reshaped West Asia and sent shockwaves through the global order. The Islamic Revolution in Iran did far more than topple a monarchy; it marked the emergence of a state determined to define its own destiny outside a system long dominated by the Uni»»»

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Al Manar 12.02. 09:39

Any War Against Iran Amounts to Attack on Entire Muslim World: Hamas Warns US, ‘Israel’

The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, has warned that any aggression against Iran is tantamount to an attack on the entire Islamic Ummah. Qassam spokesman Abu Obeida declared support for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, as wel»»»

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France24 11.02. 19:02

Iran escalates crackdown on protesters amid potential US nuclear talks

Iran intensified its suppression of domestic dissent on Monday, arresting reformist figures and activists weeks after a wave of nationwide protests. At the same time, Tehran left the door open to further nuclear negotiations with the United States, highlighting a dual approach of domestic control a»»»

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France24 11.02. 19:02

Iran will not give in to ‘excessive’ US demands in resumed talks, president says

Iran will not give in to "excessive" demands in its talks with the United States on its nuclear programme, the country’s president said Wednesday. Talks between the two countries resumed last week, and while Tehran wants the negotiations to stay focused on the nuclear programme, Washington wants to»»»

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BBC 11.02. 18:27

Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance

When clocks struck nine across Tehran on Tuesday, the night skies filled with sound in celebration of the 47th year of the Iranian revolution. We listened from our hotel balcony as chants of "God is greatest" rose from rooftops and roared from windows. Fireworks flared in a kaleidoscope of brillian»»»

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Al Manar 11.02. 15:14

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory 11-02-2026 16:04 PM A Saudi official sta»»»

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Al Manar 11.02. 14:37

German Foreign Ministry: The Israeli plan regarding the West Bank is a step toward de facto annexation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe German Foreign Ministry: The Israeli plan regarding the West Bank is a step toward de facto annexation 11-02-2026 15:27 PM Latest News Urge»»»

Al Manar 11.02. 13:58

Lebanon Ceasefire in Name Only as Israeli Drones Circle Southern Border Towns - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 11.02. 13:46

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon says Israeli glider dropped stun grenade in the border town of Adaisseh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon says Israeli glider dropped stun grenade in the border town of Adaisseh 11-02-2026 14:34 PM Latest »»»

Al Manar 11.02. 13:46

Islamic Jihad S.G. Ziad Nakhale sends two congratulatory messages to Supreme Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian on the 47th anniversary of Islamic Revolution - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Jihad S.G. Ziad Nakhale sends two congratulatory messages to Supreme Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkia»»»

Al Awsat 11.02. 10:45

Iran President Says Will Not ‘Give in to Excessive Demands’ 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that his country would "not yield to excessive demands" on its nuclear program, after Tehran resumed talks with the United States. "Our country, Iran, will not yield to their excessive demands," he said in a speech at Azadi Square in the capital fo»»»

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Al Manar 11.02. 09:02

A Sea of Flags: Iran Celebrates 47th Islamic Revolution Anniversary

Millions took to the streets across Iran for Islamic Revolution anniversary marches. People from all walks of life have participated in nationwide rallies marking the 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution. Crowds began gathering on Wednesday morning along designated routes in Tehran and mor»»»

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Al Awsat 11.02. 08:02

Anti-Khamenei Slogans in Tehran on Eve of Revolution Anniversary

Some residents of Tehran on Tuesday chanted slogans against supreme leader Ali Khamenei on the eve of the most significant annual commemoration of the 1979 Iranian revolution, according to footage posted on social media. Iran was rocked by protests last month opposing, which were put down by what a»»»

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Al Awsat 11.02. 06:50

Trump Hints at Second Carrier in Middle East as Iran and US Near Talks 

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at averting a new conflict. Oman facilitated talks between Iran and the US last week, which a spokesperson for Iran's»»»

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BNE 10.02. 20:27

Iran's younger Khomeini warns excluding people from destiny 'leads to conflict'

Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the Islamic Republic's founder and potential replacement to  current Leader Ali Khamenei, said the distinction between divine and non-divine politicians and rulers is not simply relying on God, but requires hard work combined with faith, Jamaran reported on Februar»»»

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Gulf News 10.02. 15:54

Iran pardons 2,000 but excludes protest cases amid US talks

Dubai: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday granted pardons or reduced sentences to more than 2,000 convicts, while explicitly excluding anyone linked to recent anti-government protests, as Tehran simultaneously stepped up diplomatic engagement with Washington through talks media»»»

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Al Manar 10.02. 15:20

Sheikh Qassem: In Lebanon, we fight in defense of Lebanon and Palestine as we have one enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: In Lebanon, we fight in defense of Lebanon and Palestine as we have one enemy 10-02-2026 16:19 PM Latest News Urgent News He»»»

Al Manar 10.02. 15:20

Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei has elevated the Islamic Republic to the ranks of key and influential nations, built upon a foundation of faith and scientific advancement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei has elevated the Islamic Republic to the ranks of key and influential nations, built upon a foundation of fait»»»

France24 10.02. 13:52

Iran escalates crackdown on protestors amid potential US nuclear talks

Iran intensified its suppression of domestic dissent on Monday, arresting reformist figures and activists weeks after a wave of nationwide protests. At the same time, Tehran left the door open to further nuclear negotiations with the United States, highlighting a dual approach of domestic control a»»»

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Al Awsat 10.02. 13:02

Iran Offers Clemency to over 2,000 Convicts, Excludes Protest-related Cases

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei granted pardons or reduced sentences on Tuesday to more than 2,000 people, the judiciary said, adding that none of those involved in recent protests were on the list. The decision comes ahead of the anniversary of the Iranian revolution, which along with other imp»»»

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BBC 09.02. 19:30

Iran arrests reformists as crackdown on dissent widens, reports say

The head of Iran's main reformist coalition, Azar Mansouri, is among at least five prominent opposition figures reported to have been arrested in recent days. The move represents a widening of the regime's crackdown on dissent in response to the mass anti-government protests in January. Iranian hum»»»

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RT 09.02. 19:00

Middle East on the brink of war: Why US-Iran talks may be the last chance for peace

Another round of talks between the US and Iran is expected to be held in the upcoming days. With regional allies on edge and militant groups warning of escalation, the outcome of the negotiations could determine whether diplomacy holds or whether the Middle East slides toward a broader war. What’s »»»

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Gulf News 09.02. 18:01

Inside Iran’s mistrust dilemma: Is Tehran managing risk by engaging the US?

Dubai: Iran’s renewed warnings of “deep distrust” toward Washington underline the central paradox shaping the latest round of nuclear diplomacy: Tehran is talking not because it trusts the United States, but because pressure, sanctions and internal strain leave it little room not to. The approach m»»»

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