iran
Exclusive: Israel to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr and beyond
Israel is set to maintain the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque throughout the upcoming Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr and for an indefinite period thereafter, according to information obtained by Middle East Eye. Sources intimately familiar with the affairs of the revered site in occupied East Jerusalem have confirmed that Israeli authorities recently conveyed this decision […]
In photos: Aftermath of overnight Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs
Immediate Aftermath and Civilian Impact The strikes, which reportedly commenced shortly after midnight local time, illuminated the night sky with explosions and sent shockwaves across the Lebanese capital. Eyewitness accounts spoke of multiple impacts, loud enough to be heard across wide swathes of Beirut. Firefighters were dispatched to several sites, working tirelessly to extinguish fires […]
Widening Conflict in the Middle East as US and Israeli Operations Against Iran Enter Second Week
The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has entered a period of unprecedented volatility following a coordinated military campaign launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28. What began as a targeted offensive has rapidly metastasized into a regional conflagration, impacting critical energy infrastructure, global supply chains, and the safety of […]
Donald Trump Threatens Treason Charges Over US Media Coverage of Iran Conflict Amidst AI Misinformation Claims
US President Donald Trump on Sunday launched a scathing attack on American media outlets, accusing them of colluding with Iran to disseminate "knowingly FAKE" AI-generated misinformation, including fabricated images depicting the USS Abraham Lincoln "burning uncontrollably." In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump asserted that such reports constituted "TREASON" and called for charges […]
Rafah Crossing Set to Reopen for Limited Movement Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict and War on Iran
Israeli authorities announced today, March 15, 2026, that the Rafah crossing, the vital conduit between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, is slated to reopen on Wednesday for restricted movement of individuals. This development emerges against a backdrop of severe humanitarian conditions in Gaza and a significant regional escalation following the commencement of a broader conflict […]
The Digital Siege: Iran’s Total Internet Blackout Amidst Escalating Conflict and Political Upheaval
For more than six days, nearly 90 million Iranians have been subjected to a total internet blackout, a state-sanctioned digital blockade that has effectively severed the country from the global information ecosystem. This unprecedented isolation occurs in the wake of intensifying hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel, marking a perilous new chapter in […]
UAE Air Defenses Intercept Ballistic Missiles and Drones Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence announced on March 15, 2026, the successful interception of four ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran, marking another significant escalation in the ongoing "US-Israel war on Iran" that commenced on February 28. This latest barrage highlights the increasing frequency and sophistication of aerial attacks targeting the […]
Live Blog Update | War on Iran: IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Attack on US Forces at Al-Dhafra Airbase, UAE
On 15 March 2026, at approximately 06:46 GMT, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had launched a significant assault involving 10 ballistic missiles and an unspecified number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeting US military personnel and assets stationed at the Al-Dhafra Airbase in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The IRGC, in a […]
Global Security and Privacy Under Siege as Iran Conflict Escalates and Domestic Surveillance Tactics Expand
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered its second week, with the death toll exceeding 1,200 and hostilities spreading across the Middle East, threatening to destabilize global energy markets and infrastructure. As the kinetic war intensifies, a secondary battlefront has emerged in the digital realm, characterized by nationwide internet blackouts, sophisticated psychological […]
President Trump Threatens Further Strikes on Iran’s Crucial Kharg Island Oil Hub, Calls for Allied Naval Deployment in Strait of Hormuz
In a significant escalation of rhetoric amidst ongoing regional tensions, former US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning of potential additional military action against Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil export terminal, while simultaneously urging international allies to deploy warships to secure the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. The former president, reflecting on past interactions […]
