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Trump Claims He Saved Iran's Ayatollah from Death

USA's president Donald Trump is dissatisfied with how Iran's supreme leader has expressed himself about the ceasefire with Israel. "I saved him from a very terrible and shameful death", writes Trump about the ayatollah.

Trump Claims He Saved Iran's Ayatollah from Death

Khamenei Calls Iran's Actions a Victory Over USA and Israel

Iran dealt "a slap in the face" to the USA and also defeated Israel. This is claimed by Iran's supreme leader as he now, after several days of silence and growing question marks, for the first time comments on the end of the warfare.

Khamenei Calls Iran's Actions a Victory Over USA and Israel

Kristersson Engages in Talks on Djalali's Situation in Iran

Iran has executed three men accused of spying for Israel, the Iranian judiciary announces. The situation of Swedish citizen Ahmadreza Djalali is still unclear, but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says he has made new contacts in the matter.

Kristersson Engages in Talks on Djalali's Situation in Iran

Israel Signals Possible End to Bombing if Iran Ceases Attacks

Israel may be ready to end the war with Iran within a few days. This is stated by a number of sources in the Middle East to American, Arabic and Israeli media.

Israel Signals Possible End to Bombing if Iran Ceases Attacks

US Strikes Iran's Nuclear Sites, Claims Program Eradicated

USA has bombed three important nuclear facilities in Iran, and according to Defense Minister Pete Hegseth, the country's nuclear ambitions have been "eradicated". Iran's Foreign Minister says that the country will defend itself in "all ways required".

US Strikes Iran's Nuclear Sites, Claims Program Eradicated

Trump Approves Iran Attack Plan but Awaits Nuclear Program Decision

USA's president Donald Trump has approved American attack plans against Iran but is waiting to see if Tehran agrees to abandon its nuclear technology program, reports Wall Street Journal with reference to three sources with insight. .

Trump Approves Iran Attack Plan but Awaits Nuclear Program Decision

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran as Trump Deliberates US Involvement

Israel continues to attack Iran at the same time as the US President Donald Trump does not seem to be able to make up his mind whether he should draw the US into the war. From a European perspective, France is planning to present a European peace initiative.

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran as Trump Deliberates US Involvement

Katz Warns Khamenei of Saddam Hussein's Fate

Iran's leader must beware of "a fate similar to Saddam Hussein's", threatens Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz. .

Katz Warns Khamenei of Saddam Hussein's Fate

No Help from Iran's Allies in Regional Conflict

Iran's most powerful ally, the Shia militia Hizbollah, will not launch an attack on Israel, according to sources. In an unusually low-key statement, the now weakened militia condemns Israel's attacks – without threats of retaliation.

No Help from Iran's Allies in Regional Conflict

Middle East Tensions Rise: Potential Scenarios After Israel-Iran Escalation

The world has been holding its breath for decades in anticipation of "the war that must not happen" between the two military superpowers of the Middle East. After Israel's attacks on several Iranian targets, a powerful response is expected from the regime in Tehran.

Middle East Tensions Rise: Potential Scenarios After Israel-Iran Escalation

Ayatollah Khamenei Warns Israel of Painful Consequences

Iran's supreme leader ayatolla Ali Khamenei warns Israel that the Iranian response to the Israeli attacks will be felt. .

Ayatollah Khamenei Warns Israel of Painful Consequences

Nine Men Executed in Iran for IS-Linked Attack Plans

Nine men have been executed in Iran for planning attacks in the country. The attacks were, according to the country's judiciary, intended to be carried out on behalf of the Islamist terrorist group IS.

Nine Men Executed in Iran for IS-Linked Attack Plans

Israel Reportedly Preparing to Attack Iran's Nuclear Sites

The USA has received new intelligence suggesting that Israel is preparing to attack Iranian nuclear facilities, reports CNN citing several American officials. .

Israel Reportedly Preparing to Attack Iran's Nuclear Sites

Iran Skeptical About Progress in US Nuclear Energy Talks

Iran's highest leader, Ayatolla Ali Khamenei, says he doubts the ongoing nuclear energy talks with the USA. He also dismisses American criticism of the country's nuclear energy.

Iran Skeptical About Progress in US Nuclear Energy Talks

Trump's Envoy Hints at Easing Nuclear Demands on Iran

The USA may not need to demand that Iran completely abandon its nuclear program. This is how the comments from President Trump's envoy are interpreted after the meeting in Oman last weekend.

Trump's Envoy Hints at Easing Nuclear Demands on Iran

Iran on the talks: Giving a sincere chance

Iran says it wants to give diplomacy a "genuine chance" ahead of this weekend's talks with the USA. .

Iran on the talks: Giving a sincere chance

The Ayatollah after Trump's letter: "Bullying"

Iran's highest leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is now speaking out after the US President Donald Trump demanded new negotiations on Iran's nuclear energy program. Bullying, says the Ayatollah during a meeting with advisors.

The Ayatollah after Trump's letter: "Bullying"

Punishes Iranian oil: "Cannot negotiate"

The USA is targeting new sanctions against Iran's vital oil exports. President Trump wants to negotiate a new "peace agreement".

Punishes Iranian oil: "Cannot negotiate"

Terror Threat and Anxiety - Quran Burners on Trial

Diplomatic crisis, a stormed embassy – and increased terror threat level. The Quran burnings in the summer of 2023 stirred up strong emotions in large parts of the Muslim world.

Terror Threat and Anxiety - Quran Burners on Trial

Family killed as ceasefire proposal is examined

Large buildings have collapsed after new Israeli attacks in al-Dahiya, which is one of Beirut's southern suburbs. The devastation there is now described as equally large as after the entire devastating war in 2006.

Family killed as ceasefire proposal is examined

Iran's President: Ceasefire Can Mitigate Revenge

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian hints that a possible ceasefire in the Middle East conflict areas could "affect the intensity" of Tehran's response to Israel's attacks on Iranian military installations. > If they (Israel) change their behavior, accept a ceasefire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent in the region, it can affect the intensity and manner in which we implement our response, said President Pezeshkian according to the state-controlled news agency Irna.

Iran's President: Ceasefire Can Mitigate Revenge

The Ayatollah's Threat: Israel Will Not Survive for Long

In the shadow of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has spoken out during Friday prayers in Tehran – with a rifle by his side. If necessary, we will strike against Israel's regime again, thunders the ayatollah before the large crowd of people.

The Ayatollah's Threat: Israel Will Not Survive for Long

Hezbollah leaders who have been killed – and those who remain

Many of Hezbollah's heaviest leaders, who have been around for decades, are suddenly gone. Here is the list of key figures in the extreme Islamist movement that Israel has now killed – and the few who remain.

Hezbollah leaders who have been killed – and those who remain

IAEA: Iran has increased stocks of enriched uranium

Iran has increased its stockpiles of uranium enriched to 60 percent, close to what is required to produce nuclear weapons, according to the UN's atomic energy agency IAEA. .

IAEA: Iran has increased stocks of enriched uranium