According to a report which cites three Iranian officials including members of the Revolutionary Guard, Khamenei's directive was clear: prepare for potential offensive and defensive actions. This decision underscores the severity of the situation and the heightened risk of conflict between Iran and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei expressed a strong message of vengeance earlier in the day on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Following this bitter, tragic event which has taken place within the borders of the Islamic Republic, it is our duty to take revenge," Khamenei wrote

The attack reportedly occurred a day after Haniyeh participated in the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian. This timing has been noted as particularly provocative, intensifying the implications of the strike

Azmoun expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Shabab Al-Ahli is the best.” His arrival is expected to bolster the team’s attacking options as they prepare for both domestic and international competitions

The attack, which Israel has attributed to the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, has triggered a wave of international condemnation and raised fears of a potential escalation of violence in the region

According to Khademi, the planned 162-kilometer railway connecting Rasht and Astara along the Caspian Sea is highly dependent on the financial support from Russia

The airstrike on Hodeidah port dealt a significant blow to the Houthis but was not a decisive victory, according to Ziv. Despite hurting them, the strike intensified their resolve, as they have nothing to lose and continue fighting

The Iranian government has strongly denied allegations from American media claiming its involvement in a plot to assassinate former US President Donald Trump. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani dismissed the claims as "malicious" and "biased"

Several individuals involved in the operation reportedly sustained minor injuries and were promptly transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. Fortunately, swift action from naval personnel succeeded in stabilizing the vessel

Pezeshkian, the sole moderate among the original four candidates, secured a majority of the votes in Friday’s election, which saw a participation rate of around 50%. His win is seen as a pivotal moment for Iran, potentially signaling a more pragmatic approach to both domestic and foreign policy

According to Interior Ministry official Mohsen Eslami, Jalili has secured over 4.26 million votes, while Pezeshkian trails closely with approximately 4.24 million votes, based on more than 10.3 million ballots counted so far

The planes, originally destined for flights to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, vanished from radar upon entering Iranian airspace after their transponders were deactivated. According to reports from Lithuanian sources, one aircraft was tracked landing at Mehrabad airport in Tehran, while the other touched down at Konarak airport in Chabahar