Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.
Middle East
Iranian embassy in South Africa labels drone strike on Oman’s oil facilities 'false flag operation'
Mojtaba Khamenei financed London homes with loan from Israeli-founded company - report
Report reveals Iranian soft-power infrastructure in the United Kingdom through charity sector
Regional countries hold behind-the-scenes talks with Iranian officials, push for dialogue with US
Officials from the four countries are trying to persuade the Iranians to begin discussions with the Americans.
Bedouin lawyer Hanan Alsanah eyes politics to advance Arab-Jewish partnership, women’s leadership
“I am a Bedouin feminist human rights lawyer as a peace builder,” Alsanah said at the outset, describing the identity she says she has “paid a very high price” to claim.
‘While Dahiyeh burns, Hezbollah continues its crimes,’ IDF Arabic-language spokesperson says
Waweya called on every Lebanese citizen near Hezbollah operatives to evacuate as the IDF continues its strikes on southern Beirut’s Dahiyeh region.
New Iranian supreme leader yet to make public appearance as IDF pummels south Lebanon, Tehran
Iran's Islamic regime not at risk of collapse, US intelligence assesses • MK says Israel knows ‘exactly’ how to end Hezbollah threat, weaken Iran
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines
Shipping in the Gulf and along the narrow Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil, has come to a near-standstill since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28
Israeli drone strikes kill security personnel, Basij militia members - report
At least ten people were killed in the strikes, according to IRGC-linked Fars News.
WATCH: IDF strikes, destroys Hezbollah command centers, missile launchers
The strikes, which took place over the course of 30 minutes, targeted a Hezbollah intelligence headquarters, a headquarters of the terror group’s Radwan force, and other command centers.
Iran's Islamic regime not at risk of collapse, US intelligence assesses
One source told Reuters that a "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger" of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public."
Trump claims US has won war with Iran but does not want to 'leave early'
"You never like to say too early you won. We won," US President Donald Trump told a campaign-style rally in Hebron, Kentucky. "In the first hour, it was over."
Iran trying to cast injured leader Mojtaba Khamenei as war hero, expert says
Iran is using Mojtaba Khamenei's injuries to craft a hero image, but experts question if he is truly in charge, citing his silence and absence from public view since his appointment.
