The Israeli military on Monday said it had destroyed an aircraft once used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during an overnight strike at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, according to Reuters. According to the Israeli military, the aircraft had been used by senior Iranian officials and military figures for both domestic and international travel, …
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Explaining the Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader The sudden emergence of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader has captured global attention and raised important questions about the future of the Islamic Republic. His appointment comes after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who had ruled the country for …
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is not ruling out sending American ground troops into Iran if the situation demands it, even as he claimed the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign has already surpassed expectations. In a phone interview with the New York Post, Trump ditched the cautious language often used by past …
Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Nancy Mace engaged in a sharp and cutting exchange after the US eliminated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei as Republican Nancy Mace said her heart went out to Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. “Sending them thoughts and prayers,” Nancy Mace wrote, mocking the two Muslim Congresswomen. Ilhan Omar fired back and …
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Sunday detailed the execution of Operation Epic Fury, describing a tightly coordinated, multi-domain assault on Iran that began with direct authorisation from United States President Donald Trump. According to Caine, at 3.38 pm on Friday, February 27, United States Central Command — through the …
In the aftermath of the US-Israel war with Iran and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, videos showing Iranians celebrating with a YMCA-style group dance while waving Shah-era Iranian, US, and Israeli flags have gone viral on social media. The scenes, largely emerging from diaspora communities, reflect jubilation among Iranians who opposed the Islamic Republic …
Gold price prediction (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Rising tensions in the Middle East and developments around US, Israel and Iran are expected to keep gold prices volatile this week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Last week, gold and silver rallied to over three-week highs amid …
American far-right political activist Laura Loomer has called on Washington to suspend all visas for Pakistani nationals following violent protests outside the US Consulate in Karachi. In a post on X, Loomer wrote, “The US State Department should suspend all visas for Pakistanis, including green cards for as long as they can,” tagging US Secretary …
Exporters have raised strong concerns that the conflict could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. (AI image) What will be the impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East on India’s trade, exports, crude oil and LPG supply? Growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following military strikes by the United States and …
Experience shows markets often come to view geopolitical disruptions as temporary. (AI image) The global markets are in for a phase of enhanced turmoil and uncertainty! The ongoing tensions in the Middle East after US and Israel’s strikes on Iran and Ali Khamenei’s death may have investors running for cover – looking for an asset …