Yemen’s Al-Houthi Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of Imam Khamenei: A Profound Loss to the Islamic World
Sayyed Abdulmalik Badreddine Al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, extended his deepest condolences following the martyrdom of Imam Sayyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, describing the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution as “a great divine scholar, guide of the revolution, and a noble mart»»»
Caretaker Minister Dechev Says 23 of 28 Interior Ministry Regional Directors Replaced ahead of Elections
So far, 23 out of a total of 28 regional directorates of the Interior Ministry have had their directors replaced, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told Nova Television on Sunday. “The remaining ones will stay in office for the time being,” he added. The minister said there is a plan in place»»»
EU Voices Concern after Violence Erupts at Albania Opporsition Protest
The European Union has expressed concern following incidents of violence, including the use of Molotov cocktails, during the fifth national protest organized by Albania’s opposition in the capital on Saturday. In a statement issued through the office of the Delegation of the European Union to Alban»»»
UAE President and Norwegian Prime Minister discuss implications of regional escalation in phone call
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway, during which they discussed the serious implications of the military escalation in the region, which threatens regional and international securit»»»
Opposing the Iranian regime and welcoming the bombs aren't the same thing
Donald Trump’s direct plea to the Iranian people that ‘the hour of your freedom is at hand’ at the start of the major military campaign reveals more about the American president’s assumptions about the Iranian people more than how they will respond to his zero hour statement. Trump said: “When we a»»»
Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President discuss regional military escalation
Jeddah: The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Turkish President, HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the military escalation in the Middle East and its repercussions on regional and global peace. This came in a phon»»»
Who’s really running Iran after Khamenei’s death? Here’s what we know.
Dubai: Iran has entered a volatile new chapter following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes — a development that has triggered the activation of a constitutional transition mechanism in Tehran. President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Sunday that a new leadership co»»»
Iranians Grieve, Celebrate, Worry After Khamenei’s Killing
Iranians were experiencing a mix of shock, grief and joy after the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei as Israeli and US strikes extended into a second day Sunday. The attacks unleashed on Saturday killed Khamenei and top military leaders and prompted Iranian authorities to retaliate with strikes »»»
UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Oman, calls them a dangerous escalation
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Sultanate of Oman, describing the hostile acts as a dangerous escalation, a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to the region’s security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»
UAE strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Oman
ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, describing the hostile acts as a serious escalation, a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security and stability.In a statement »»»
The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader
The attack that killed Iran's Supreme Leader came not in the middle of the night, as might have been expected, but in the middle of the morning. That was because the US and Israel decided to take advantage of a piece of crucial intelligence that had arrived hours before. For months, they had been w»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call on Sunday from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia HE Vahan Kostanyan. During the call, the two sides reviewed developments in the military escalation in the region, its serious implica»»»
Global alarm after Iran strikes: Leaders respond to escalation
World leaders reacted with alarm, defiance and calls for restraint after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Governments warned that the conflict could spiral beyond control even as Iran vowed retaliation and protests erupted a»»»
PM receives phone call from Italian Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call today from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy H E Antonio Tajani. During the call, they reviewed the de»»»
PM receives phone call from Sudan Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call today from Prime Minister of Sudan H E Dr. Kamil Al-Tayeb Idris. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its»»»
Oman port and tanker hit as Iran strikes Gulf states
MUSCAT Iran expanded its retaliation campaign across the Gulf on Sunday, striking Oman for the first time since the conflict began and targeting an oil tanker off its coast, in a dramatic escalation that threatens to widen the regional war. The attack on Duqm commercial port marks the first direct »»»
Prime Minister discusses regional developments with Foreign Ministers of Canada, UK
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received two phone calls today from HE Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and HE Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Developm»»»
Hormuz Strait: Iran’s Strategic Trump Card for Forcing Enemies to the Negotiating Table
Iran is in an “existential confrontation” with the US and Israel, and restricting access to the Hormuz Strait – entry point to the oil-rich Persian Gulf region, is one of the “most powerful strategic cards” it holds, says Dr. Ali Mamouri, a former strategic communication advisor to Iraq’s prime min»»»
Prime Minister receives phone calls from Foreign Ministers of Malta, Cyprus, Croatia, India and Uzbekistan
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received phone calls today from HE Dr. Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta; HE Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of »»»
UAE stands firm: Iranian missiles attack foiled, calm prevails
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates displayed composure, precision, and national unity as it intercepted a massive missile and drone assault launched from Iran, demonstrating readiness and resilience in the face of one of the most severe regional escalations in recent history. The UAE Ministry of Defen»»»
Israel military says it has destroyed half of Iran's missile stockpiles
The Israeli military on Sunday said it had destroyed roughly half of Iran's missile stockpiles, adding the Islamic republic had been producing dozens of surface-to-surface missiles each month. "During the operation, we destroyed approximately half of the Iranian regime's missile stockpiles and prev»»»
Ali Khamenei: Architect of Modern Iran and Guardian of Islamic Identity
Ali Khamenei, the second supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been killed in an Israeli bombing at the age of 86. For more than four decades on the front lines of political life—including 36 years as the nation's highest authority—he shaped the destiny of the Iranian people and the w»»»
Attack on Oman is an attack on principle of mediation: Dr Majed Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Majed Al Ansari has warned that the attack on Oman sets a dangerous precedent, threatening the role of mediators. In a social media post, published in Arabic and English, the official said»»»
UK Says Missiles Fired in ‘Direction of Cyprus’ During Iran Conflict
Britain's defense secretary said Sunday that "Iranian indiscriminate retaliatory attacks" to US-Israeli strikes included "two ballistic missiles fired in the direction of Cyprus", but which were likely not "targeted" at the Mediterranean island. "We had two ballistic missiles fired in the direction»»»
After Khamenei, who leads Iran and what’s next? The country enters a critical transition
Dubai: The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — without a formally designated successor — plunges the Islamic Republic into its most critical leadership transition since the 1979 revolution, raising urgent questions about internal stability and the risk of broader regional escala»»»
UK Says ‘Few People Will Mourn’ Iran’s Khamenei
UK Defense Secretary John Healey said Sunday that "few people will mourn" Ali Khamenei, in the British government's first public response to the Iranian supreme leader's death in US-Israeli strikes. "Iran and the regime he's led for so long, it's a source of evil, murdering its own citizens and spo»»»
Report: CIA Intel Guided Strikes That Killed Iran Supreme Leader
CIA intelligence indicating Ali Khamenei would attend a meeting of top Iranian officials helped guide strikes in a US and Israeli attack that killed Iran's supreme leader, the New York Times reported Sunday. Khamenei was killed in the strikes on capital Tehran, Iranian state media confirmed Sunday,»»»
UK troops and civilians put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says
The defence secretary has said protecting UK bases and civilians in the Middle East from "indiscriminate attacks" by Iran was his priority. John Healey told the BBC that "no-one will mourn" the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of US and Israeli air str»»»
Amir receives telephone call from Turkish President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call from His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkiye. At the beginning of the call, the Turkish President expressed his reassurance about the situation in the State of Qatar follow»»»
Hamas Mourns Iran’s Khamenei, Condemns ‘Heinous’ US-Israel Attack
Hamas on Sunday mourned Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei after his death in what it described as a "heinous" US-Israeli attack. "We in Hamas mourn the passing of Ali Khamenei. He provided all forms of political, diplomatic and military support to our people, our cause, and our resistance," the Pa»»»
Trump Threatens Massive Strikes as Iran Mourns Slain Leader
Iran began 40 days of mourning on Sunday for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, despite US President Donald Trump threatening an unprecedented escalation in force. Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online »»»
Iraq’s Sistani Urges Iranian Unity After Khamenei Death
Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric on Sunday urged Iranians to remain united as Iraqis mourned supreme leader Ali Khamenei following his death in US and Israeli strikes. Baghdad announced a three-day mourning period for Khamenei, who had been Iran's hardline spiritual guide and top political authority»»»
Violent explosions rock the Iranian capital, Tehran: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Violent explosions rock the Iranian capital, Tehran: Al-Manar correspondent 01-03-2026 10:31 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran Pronounces Mar»»»
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani: US and the Zionist regime broke the hearts of the Iranian nation, we’ll break their hearts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani: US and the Zionist regime broke the hearts of the Iranian nation, we’ll»»»
Cheers, Mourning as Iran’s Khamenei Is Killed
Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning announced by Iran. Protests erupting in some parts of the world, celebrations in others. The world greeted with trepidation the news Sunday that Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic one day ea»»»
Israel bombarded with missile barrage as Iran plans Khamenei succession
Israel was hit by a barrage of missiles on the morning of March 1, with alerts sounding across Jerusalem, central, and southern regions. This comes after the IRGC swore revenge following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint Israel-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. »»»
What to Know About Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei in Dates
Ali Khamenei had been Iran's hardline spiritual guide and top political authority since 1989, when he succeeded Khomeini as supreme leader. Here is a look at his life in key dates: - July 17, 1939: Khamenei is born in the shrine city of Mashhad to parents from Iran's Azeri minority. - 1957: Meets K»»»
Gargash: UAE made every effort to avoid confrontation, urges dialogue to contain conflict
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the escalation currently taking place in the region had been expected for months, adding that the UAE and other Gulf states had made every effort to avoid confrontation, with the region’s efforts also focused on finding ways»»»
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»»»