Iran’s reported plan to purchase Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles signals a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions, coinciding with major US naval deployments and mounting warnings of confrontation
Thousands of Iranian students returned to the streets this weekend, staging rare coordinated protests at universities nationwide. Demonstrators honoured victims of earlier repression while geopolitical tensions mounted between Tehran and Washington over nuclear negotiations
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
Iran’s reported plan to purchase Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles signals a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions, coinciding with major US naval deployments and mounting warnings of confrontation
Thousands of Iranian students returned to the streets this weekend, staging rare coordinated protests at universities nationwide. Demonstrators honoured victims of earlier repression while geopolitical tensions mounted between Tehran and Washington over nuclear negotiations
The United States has increased military presence in the Middle East while negotiations with Iran continue. Trump warned a meaningful agreement must be reached soon, as lawmakers debate the legality and risks of potential military action
Rising tensions between Washington and Tehran come as the White House signals both diplomacy and potential military action, with new talks underway and additional US naval forces moving toward the region amid concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions
