Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war in rare message since becoming Supreme Leader
The message did not include any evidence that Khamenei, who has not been publicly seen since the war began last month, is alive.
Middle East
Attacks on Syria’s Christian community fuel distrust of Sharaa regime
‘Eroding shield’: Iran’s evolving attack strategy aims for interceptor shortage, report reveals
Protests erupt in Syrian Christian city Al-Suqaylabiyah, demand security accountability
Iran issues directive to counter potential US ground operation
The state-affiliated Tehran Times, citing “an Iranian security analyst,” reported that in the event of a US ground attack, Iran would seize the coastlines of the UAE and Bahrain.
IDF strikes 'critical' Iranian ballistic missile manufacturing sites in Tehran
The IDF additionally struck Iranian command centers and weapon production sites in Tehran earlier on Saturday, following weekend attacks on Iranian nuclear development facilities.
Fire breaks out from impacted Iranian missile fragment after US-born IDF soldier killed in Lebanon
Hundreds of Israelis stranded as Jordan • first-ever IDF Alpinist Unit cross-border mountain operation • Nineteen injured near Beit Shemesh from shrapnel •
Bahrain confirms Iranian attack on aluminum facility as UAE, Kuwait air defenses intercept missiles
The announcement comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted Alba and Emirates Global Aluminium in response to attacks on two Iranian steel plants.
The US may be weighing a ground operation in Iran, and it could last for weeks - report
According to the report, any operation would not involve a full-scale invasion. US President Trump had not yet approved the plans due to the high risk they pose to American soldiers.
IRGC threatens universities across Middle East after alleged strike against Iran University
The IRGC threatened staff, students, and civilians living near universities to maintain a distance of 1 kilometer from the sites to "preserve their lives."
Iran's Pezeshkian clashes with IRGC's chief over control of Iran, marking rifts in regime - report
Iran International reported that Iran's President Pezeshkian criticized the IRGC's approach of increasing tensions in the region and attacking neighbouring countries.
Iranian-backed militias escalate in Iraq, targeting Kurdistan Region president Nechirvan Barzani
The attack has been condemned by France and Iraq, but Iran has distanced itself from the incident.
Pakistan steps up mediation efforts between Iran, US to end conflict - analysis
Pakistan said on March 28 that the recent discussion with Iran “marks a meaningful step toward peace and will strengthen our collective efforts in that direction."
Zelensky’s Gulf tour highlights shared drone war threat from Iran-Russia axis - analysis
Zelensky held key meetings in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showing that countries aligned with the US and the west can work together.
