Irans Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei the new supreme leader on March 8, 2026. Moreover, the clerics voted during an emergency session just days after the death of his father. Cleric Mojtaba Khamenei, aged 56, assumed the position immediately. He also took command of the armed forces and all key state institutions. Assembly Confirms…
Pope Leo XIV issued his appeal during the Angelus prayer. The pontiff spoke from St. Peter’s Square on March 1, 2026. Moreover, he addressed the situation after United States and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader and prompted retaliatory missile attacks. Pope Voiced Grave Concern Over Violence Pope Leo XIV described the news from the…
The escalating hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Middle East have come down to allegations of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria and a strong rebuttal. It started with the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, who during an interview with Arise News, alleged that Tehran is actively masterminding terrorism within Nigeria…
Iran has halted attacks on countries in the Middle East. President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Saturday that the interim leadership council approved a new policy regarding strikes on neighbouring countries. He made the declaration in a televised address. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would stop attacking its neighbours. The country would launch strikes only if…
Russia provided information about U.S. assets during ongoing joint U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran. Multiple sources including a senior U.S. official with direct knowledge told CBS News on Friday that Russia provided intelligence to Iran regarding U.S. positions in the Middle East. This assistance marked the first known indication that Russia indirectly aided…
Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria Gholamreza Ahdavi Raja criticised remarks by President Donald Trump. Trump suggested he would take part in determining Iran’s leadership after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Confirmed Dead by Iran’s State TVAyatollah Ali Khamenei died in a major attack on Saturday. United States and…
The State Department announced awareness of at least 20,000 Americans who returned to the United States from the Middle East since Saturday. The department’s task force helped 10,000 of those individuals. This update came during the joint U.S.-Israel operation against Iran.Furthermore, the department expanded its crisis intake form. The form previously covered the United Arab…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine used a torpedo to sink the Iranian warship. Furthermore the vessel was named after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani. In addition Qasem Soleimani died in a 2020 drone strike. President Trump ordered the strike at that time. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen Highlights Historic…
Saudi Ministry of Defense officials confirmed that two drones attacked the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday. Additionally, the assault caused what the ministry described as “a small fire and limited damage.” Attack Targets Diplomatic Compound Two drones hit the U.S. Embassy complex in the Saudi capital early Tuesday morning. Subsequently, Saudi air defenses intercepted…
Donald Trump, President of the United States, revealed that Iran sought talks after recent strikes. He shared this in a phone interview with Michael Scherer, reporter for The Atlantic, on March 1, 2026. The announcement followed US-Israeli airstrikes that killed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran. Direct Quote from Trump Trump stated, “They want to…
