The fate of the Iranian regime has been one of the biggest unanswered questions since the US-Israeli strikes killed former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Now, the Trump administration says there are signs that his successor remains actively involved in Iran’s decision-making. Testifying before US Congress, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Mojtaba Khamenei appears …
A possible opening in the US-Iran standoff emerged on Sunday after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Tehran has conveyed its response to Donald Trump’s latest peace proposal. The message, delivered through Pakistan, marks the clearest breakthrough in weeks. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s mediation efforts were continuing with the …
The US Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including entities based in China and Hong Kong, accusing them of helping Iran procure weapons components and raw materials used in Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. The move comes as efforts to end the war with Iran remain stalled and days before US …
Efforts to end the war between the US and Iran appeared to lose momentum on Friday as both sides exchanged fire in the Gulf, while a CIA assessment suggested Tehran could endure a naval blockade for several more months. According to a US official familiar with the intelligence analysis, Iran would not face severe economic …
Weeks of conflict have worsened Iran’s economic pressures, deepening strain on its financial system even as the Islamic Republic continues to function under a standoff in the Gulf following a truce and ongoing maritime restrictions.The situation has left Iran in a stalemate with the United States and Israel, with ceasefire talks stalled while key Gulf …
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stepped back from the brink of a major escalation with Iran, pulling back threats of devastating strikes just hours before a self-imposed deadline for Tehran to concede. He agreed to a two-week ceasefire, opening a diplomatic window to de-escalate the 40-day conflict and Tehran also accepted the truce and …
Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fatali, confirmed that Tehran has allowed Indian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict, though he declined to disclose the number of ships permitted, citing security concerns. Speaking at an event, Ambassador Fatali emphasised the historical ties between Iran and India, stating that ‘the pain, the …
Amid escalating Iran-US tensions, India Today TV’s Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan brings this ground report from Tehran and Qom where she spoke to Iranians and Indians about the situation in the country. Indian students in Qom said they felt safe despite an Indian government advisory to leave Iran. Source link