Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A new supreme leader in Iran – Mojtaba Khamenei – has replaced his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the United States and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is Iran’s new leader – and what does his appointment mean? Presenter: … Read more
NewsFeed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, the country’s newly-elected supreme leader. While some Iranians have celebrated, many are dismayed the 56-year-old cleric, accused of human rights abuses, has ascended to the country’s highest office. Published On 9 Mar 20269 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv will send drone experts to the Middle East to help the U.S. and its partners defend against Iran’s Shahed drones, given Ukraine’s experience with countering a modified version used by Russia. “We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against ‘shaheds’ in the … Read more
Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country. Iran has attacked the Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as military bases hosting United States forces in the Gulf. The impact of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran is being felt across the region. What … Read more
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Iran’s Tasnim and Mehr news agencies report that Khamenei remains ‘steadfast and firm in commanding the field’. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 28 Feb 202628 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been … Read more
Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as red soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide. When rain … Read more
A mother and child are among those killed by gunmen who threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan. An attack on a courthouse in southeastern Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province has killed at least five civilians and injured 13, Iranian media report. A mother and child were among those killed on Saturday by gunmen who … Read more
The International Atomic Energy Agency pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. UN inspectors have left Iran after Tehran cut ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency. This means inspectors will no longer be able to monitor the country’s nuclear activities. That’s led to many people questioning the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, and fearing … Read more
Tehran says its nuclear technical know-how can’t be destroyed. US President Donald Trump says that Sunday’s US air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites have caused the “total obliteration” of its nuclear programme. But the US Joint Chiefs of Staff says the final analysis is yet to come. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran insists the … Read more
Global fears rise over nuclear risk from confrontation in the Middle East. Israel says that ending Iran’s nuclear programme is a key aim of its attacks on the country. Israel is widely believed to have nuclear arms, but has never admitted that. So, what are the nuclear capabilities of both sides, and what are the … Read more