Israel has intensified strikes on Iran while Iranian missiles and drones target Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Civilian casualties are mounting, oil infrastructure has been damaged, and global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz face growing disruption
Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has sparked controversy over hereditary leadership and raised questions about Iran’s political future amid rising regional tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger war, amid deadly protests, internet shutdowns, and growing speculation over possible US military action against Tehran
Deadly protests across Iran have triggered escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, after President Donald Trump warned of possible US action. Iranian officials condemned the remarks, while international concern grows over casualties and human rights
Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem has warned Lebanon’s government that any attempt to implement a US-backed disarmament plan could trigger civil war, though the group has temporarily paused planned street protests.
According to sources familiar with the DIA's assessment, the strikes did not succeed in destroying Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, a critical component of any potential nuclear weapon
While international journalists remain restricted by the Iranian government, BBC Persian and other outlets have received a flood of personal testimonies via interviews and social media. Many residents, fearful of repercussions, spoke anonymously
The strikes, which targeted multiple locations across Yemen on Saturday, were described by Washington as a "decisive and powerful" response to Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea
The letter, reportedly delivered by an official from the United Arab Emirates, suggested discussions on a potential deal aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and reducing the risk of military confrontation
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, emphasized the unified stance against displacement, whether voluntary or forced. "The Arab stance is to reject any displacement," he declared, without directly referencing Trump's plan
The video opens with harrowing scenes of Gaza’s war-ravaged landscape, followed by the caption, "2025... What's Next?" Moments later, the footage transitions to an opulent, futuristic metropolis, reimagining the embattled enclave as a luxurious tourist destination
While concerns over human rights persist in international forums, they have not impeded Riyadh’s diplomatic and economic ambitions. Saudi Arabia has actively repositioned itself on the world stage, investing heavily in entertainment and sports to bolster its soft power
At a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC on February 5, Trump proposed that the US take over Gaza, a region ravaged by war, and redevelop it economically after relocating its residents to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan
Israel has intensified strikes on Iran while Iranian missiles and drones target Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Civilian casualties are mounting, oil infrastructure has been damaged, and global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz face growing disruption
Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has sparked controversy over hereditary leadership and raised questions about Iran’s political future amid rising regional tensions
Formula 1 may cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid growing Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. With no room to reschedule races, the sport could face a major gap in the early 2026 season calendar
Iran has postponed the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as US-Israeli strikes intensify across the country. Tehran’s retaliation with missiles and drones has expanded the conflict regionally, while clerical leaders move closer to appointing the next supreme leader
