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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a direct communication with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has staunchly defended Tehran’s recent actions to curb vessel movement within the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that such measures constitute a legitimate exercise of Iran’s sovereign rights. The diplomatic exchange, which transpired on 27 March 2026, and was subsequently reported […]

A British High Court judge has issued a stringent order to the UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, requiring her to provide a comprehensive explanation for the government’s protracted delays in responding to Hamas’s appeal for removal from the list of proscribed terrorist organisations. The directive, issued by Justice Jonathan Swift, chair of the Proscribed Organisations […]

Reports circulating about potential negotiations between the United States and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker, coupled with speculation regarding President Donald Trump’s possible backing for his ascension within Iran’s power structure, have ignited a firestorm of criticism and widespread backlash among Iranians, highlighting deep-seated public distrust and exposing the complex internal dynamics of the […]

Lebanon’s Hezbollah announced early on March 26, 2026, that it had launched a major missile attack targeting the Israeli Ministry of Defense headquarters in central Tel Aviv, alongside barracks belonging to the Military Intelligence Directorate located north of the city. This audacious strike, utilizing what Hezbollah described as "advanced missiles," marks a significant escalation in […]

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on March 25, 2026, a significant augmentation of its military footprint across the Middle East, confirming that over 50,000 American troops are now deployed in the region in various capacities. This substantial buildup, reported by Al Jazeera, underscores the escalating gravity of the ongoing "War on Iran" and […]

Sir Alex Younger, who led the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) from 2014 to 2020, has delivered a stark assessment of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, contending that the US has "lost the initiative" to Tehran. Speaking to The Economist in a podcast interview published on March 25, 2026, Younger, […]

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s advanced air defense systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile and three drones targeting the Kingdom’s Eastern Province in the early hours of March 25, 2026, averting potential strikes on critical infrastructure and population centers. The Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed the interception, stating that all aerial threats were detected and neutralized […]

Washington D.C. – In a significant development on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States is actively engaged in discussions with "the right people" in Iran, aiming to forge an agreement that would bring an end to the prolonged state of hostilities between the two nations. Speaking to reporters […]

Beirut, Lebanon – In a significant diplomatic move that underscores the persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Lebanon’s precarious internal stability, the Lebanese government has officially declared Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani persona non grata, ordering his immediate expulsion from the country. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, in an […]