GCC, Arab League condemn Iran’s blatant targeting of Qatar, Arab countries
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed its condemnation in the strongest terms of the nefarious and blatant Iranian missile attacks on the territories of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, in a flagrant violation of their sovereignty. In a statement issu»»»
QNB projects global trade to grow by over 4%
Doha, Qatar: The year 2025 delivered an apparent contradiction at the heart of the global economy. On the one hand, global trade volumes surprised to the upside, expanding at around 16%, well above the 4% long-term average and materially outpacing global GDP growth of 3%. On the other hand, the wor»»»
UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed killed in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»
UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed killed in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»
US, Israel Defend Strikes at UN as Iran Alleges 'War Crime'
The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. "The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," »»»
COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout
While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»
COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout
While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»
COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout
While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»
UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»
Iranian State Television Confirms Death of Country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in attacks by Israel and the United States, Iranian state television confirmed. Previously, Israeli media and US President Donald Trump claimed that Khamenei had been killed. At the time of his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the longest-serving »»»
Iran president, 2 officials to lead 'transition' after Khamenei's death: state TV
Iran president Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and 2 officials will lead the "transition" after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, state TV reported on Sunday. Pezeshkian, currently the president of Iran, was elected in the 2024 Iranian presidential election and was offici»»»
Iran strikes: Republicans back Trump’s strategy as Democrats warn of illegal war
US Republicans rally behind Donald Trump over actions on Iran, while Democrats condemn the administration for what they call an illegal escalation, intensifying the partisan divide over America’s approach to the Middle East conflict. Amid heightened tensions with Iran, US Republicans are uniting in»»»
Iranian Government Declares 40-Day National Mourning After Martyrdom of Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei
In a solemn official statement early Sunday, the Iranian government announced the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, affirming that he attained the “great grace of martyrdom” following the “brutal attack carried out by the criminal US government and»»»
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran's Khamenei may have been killed in Tehran strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in joint Israeli-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. This comes after growing speculation of the I»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran
Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»
Khamenei dead, 40-day mourning declared: Iran state TV
Dubai: Iran's state TV has confirmed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran's Supreme Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead. Khamenei, 86, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign »»»
Why did US attack Iran? Is US at war? How many have died? What to know
Urging Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers, the US launched "major combat operations" along with Israel against Iran early on Saturday. The US is calling the operation "Epic Fury", while the Israelis call it "Lion's Roar". US President Donald Trump said Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ha»»»
Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108
At least 108 people have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran, according to a local prosecutor. It happened as the US and Israel launched massive air strikes against the country. President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was a "barbaric act" and "another black page in the record of countless»»»
TRUMP: IRAN’s SUPREME LEADER KHAMENEI IS DEAD – Ya Libnan
Share: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei greets the crowd as he attends a program held in the capital Tehran, Iran on Jan. 17. Photo: Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike Saturday as part of a massive joint militar»»»
F1 monitoring situation ahead of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races
PA Media/DPA London Formula One has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace. A»»»
PM, world leaders urge restraint and de-escalation amid tensions
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday received telephone calls from leaders of friendly countries to discuss developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and inter»»»
Iran: Tehran says at least 51 people were killed by US-Israeli strikes
Jasmin El Gamal, Political analyst and former Pentagon Middle east Advisor, is our guest.»»»
Ceasefire urged: 'No evidence of radiological impact', says IAEA
The Internaitonal Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has urged restraint among warring parties to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region. So far, there's no evidence of any radiological impact, according to the agency, will keep monitoring the situation and informing. World leaders, meanwh»»»
Bulgaria's Borissov Calls for Immediate Halt to Iranian Attacks Amid Tensions in the Middle East
GERB leader Boyko Borissov described the developments in the Middle East as deeply troubling, noting that thousands of Bulgarian citizens reside in the region. In a Facebook post, he characterized the Iranian strikes against regional states and their populations as a serious and dangerous escalatio»»»
What’s really happening? Conflicting reports around Khamenei
Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign policy, military strategy and national security, he has shaped Iran’s trajectory since taking over »»»
European leaders condemn Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan
World Capitals, Feb. 28 (SANA) – France, Germany and United Kingdom condemned Iranian missile attacks targeting several Gulf countries and Jordan, warning that the escalation threatens regional security and stability. In a joint statement issued Saturday following trilateral consultations, French P»»»
Tehran on alert after deadly regional escalation
Dubai: A tense calm gripped Tehran overnight after one of the most dramatic escalations in years, as large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel targeted Iran on Saturday. The Iranian Red Crescent said around 200 people were killed in the attacks, which prompted fears of a wider regional co»»»
Opposition Vows Unyielding Protest Against PM Rama
Flamur Noka, Secretary General of the Democratic Party, delivered a fiery statement during ongoing protests in Tirana, directly targeting Prime Minister Edi Rama and his administration. Speaking to demonstrators, Noka declared: "No one can save Edi Rama and his organization—not with tear gas, not w»»»
Albania PM Mocks Opposition Protest as Tear Gas, Clashes Unfold in Tirana
Edi Rama has reacted to the opposition’s protest in Tirana with a pointed message on social media, drawing sharp political contrasts as tensions flared in the capital. In a post on X, Rama shared two images — one depicting U.S. strikes in Iran and another showing a burning trash bin, reportedly fro»»»
Targeting Qatari territory with ballistic missiles constitutes a flagrant violation of national sovereignty: PM
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thanireceived a phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy HE Kaja Kallas. The call dealt with discussing the developments of the military esc»»»
Qatar: Defenses successfully intercepts third wave of attacks, security stable
DOHA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Qatari Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that it successfully intercepted the third wave of attacks targeting several areas across the country.In a statement, the ministry said all missiles were neutralized immediately upon detection in accordance with pre-approved opera»»»
US and Israeli strikes on Iran: Russian analysts weigh the risks and consequences
As the United States and Israel launch a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, global attention turns to the Middle East, where the stakes could not be higher. Analysts and experts from Russia are weighing in, offering a wide range of perspectives on the strategic calculations, pote»»»
US ‘defending American people’ by striking Iran – Trump
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington has launched “major combat operations in Iran” to eliminate “imminent threats” and “defend the American people.” The Islamic Republic has previously rejected US demands to curb its nuclear program, which it says only serves peaceful purposes. »»»
Prime minister receives calls from Egypt, Turkiye foreign ministers
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received two telephone callsfrom Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdel-Aty, and Minist»»»
Prime minister, Lebanese counterpart discuss regional escalation
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE DrNawaf Salam. The call dealt with discussing developments of the military escalation in the region and it»»»
MRF - New Beginning: Conflict in Middle East Tests International Security and Bulgaria's Integrity
In a statement released on Saturday night by the MRF - New Beginning press service, MRF - New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said that Saturday's events in the Middle East are a serious test for international security but also for Bulgaria's national integrity on the international stage. According»»»
UAE President, Iraqi Prime Minister discuss impact of regional escalation on security and stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Iraqi Prime Minister during which they discussed the serious military escalation in the region and its implications for regional security and stability, in addition to the blatan»»»
Israel declares nationwide emergency after strikes on Tehran
Israel has declared a nationwide state of emergency following the county’s strikes on Iran, amid fears of retaliation. The announcement came shortly after Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF had conducted what he called a preemptive strike against Iran, highlighting that retaliatory missile a»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Lebanese Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received today a telephone call from Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam. The call dealt with discussing developments of the military escalation in t»»»
TISP Calls on President to Convene National Security Council to Address Potential Migration Wave
The There Is Such a People (TISP) party called on President Iliana Iotova to convene a Consultative Council on National Security to outline adequate measures to protect the country's borders from a possible mass migration wave. In a statement sent to the media on Saturday, TISP said that the war in»»»