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  Read more TEHRAN  — On March 23,  2026,  Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf,  the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament,  issued a formal rebuttal to assertions made by U. S.  President Donald Trump concerning "productive" high-level talks between Washington and Tehran.  In a series of public statements,  Ghalibaf characterized the reports as "fake news, " alleging that the claims were a strategic maneuver intended to influence global markets. Disputed Claims of Diplomacy The friction followed a post by President Trump on the social media platform Truth Social,  in which he stated that the U. S.  and Iran had engaged in "very good and productive conversations" over a 48-hour period.  The President further announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure,  citing these discussions as a sign of a potential "complete and total resolution" of regional hostilities. However,  the Iranian le...

Read more   JERUSALEM  — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced Tuesday that  Ali Larijani , the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a titan of the Islamic Republic’s political establishment, has been "eliminated" in a high-precision overnight airstrike. If confirmed by Tehran, Larijani’s death would represent the most significant blow to the Iranian leadership since the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the opening day of the current conflict. The Target: A Master Strategist Ali Larijani was far more than a typical security official. Known as a "bridge-builder" within the regime, he was a rare figure who commanded the respect of the military, the clergy, and the diplomatic corps. A Storied Career:  A former Speaker of Parliament and chief nuclear negotiator, Larijani was recently serving as the de facto head of Iran's war strategy. The Operation:  Defense Minister Is...

Read more   Italy has begun withdrawing personnel from a military base in northern  Iraq  after the facility was struck by a drone attack, according to statements from Italian officials and international news agencies. The strike occurred at a base near  Erbil  in the Kurdistan region of Iraq , where Italian troops are stationed as part of international security operations. The facility hosts personnel involved in coalition missions supporting Iraqi and Kurdish forces . Italian Defence Minister  Guido Crosetto  confirmed that the attack caused damage to a logistics vehicle but did not result in casualties among the soldiers stationed there.  Officials initially described the incident as a missile strike but later indicated that the base was hit by a drone. Military personnel had reportedly been warned of potential aerial threats before the strike and took shelter, preventing injuries.  Following the incident, Italian authorities said they wo...

Read More The skyline over Tehran was dramatically altered after powerful strikes triggered massive fires at key oil storage facilities, sending thick clouds of smoke across parts of the Iranian capital. Residents described scenes of confusion and concern as towering plumes of dark smoke spread across the sky, temporarily dimming sunlight in some districts. The attacks targeted energy infrastructure believed to be linked to Iran’s fuel storage and distribution network. Several explosions were reported near large oil depots, including facilities located on the outskirts of Tehran. Within minutes of the blasts, flames and dense smoke began rising hundreds of meters into the air, creating a dark haze visible across large areas of the city. Videos and photographs shared by witnesses showed large columns of black smoke stretching into the sky while emergency sirens echoed through nearby neighborhoods. Residents living close to the affected areas reported smelling strong fuel fumes and seein...

  Read more WASHINGTON / TEHRAN  — The Middle East stands on a knife-edge this weekend as U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian exchanged a series of combative declarations, effectively stalling hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the week-old conflict. In a characteristic early-morning post on  Truth Social  on Saturday, March 7, 2026, President Trump warned that Iran would be "hit very hard" today. Expanding on the administration's military objectives, the President signaled a shift toward broader targets, citing "Iran's bad behavior" as the catalyst for considering the "complete destruction" of sites previously deemed off-limits. "Today Iran will be hit very hard!" Trump posted. "Under serious consideration... are areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time."   The "Surrender" Dispute The latest rhetorical flare-up follows a televi...

Read more The court heard that Eshun is accused of making statements that allegedly caused public alarm, leading to his arrest and subsequent prosecution. After listening to submissions from both the prosecution and the defence, the presiding judge ordered that Eshun be remanded in custody for a period of two weeks. The court also directed that he undergo a psychiatric evaluation at the Pantang Hospital to assess his mental state. The outcome of the psychiatric assessment is expected to guide the court in determining the next steps in the case when proceedings resume. Eshun, who is known on social media for his controversial prophetic claims and online content, will remain in custody until his next court appearance. If you want, I can also: Rewrite it in simple FM radio style Shorten it for news headlines Format it for Facebook or WhatsApp news posts Convert it into a PDF or audio-script format

Iran has been thrust into uncertainty following reports that its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , has been killed in a high-impact military strike attributed to Israel , with alleged backing from the  United States intelligence community . The strike, said to have targeted strategic leadership locations in Tehran , is believed to have also eliminated between five and ten senior Iranian officials. While details remain fluid, the development signals one of the most serious escalations in Middle Eastern geopolitics in recent history. What Happened According to emerging intelligence assessments, the operation focused on dismantling Iran’s top command structure. The strike reportedly hit heavily secured compounds linked to political and military leadership, suggesting a highly coordinated and intelligence-driven mission. Iran Responds Iran has reportedly launched immediate retaliatory measures, including missile and drone attacks on Israeli-linked and U.S.-associated position...