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Iran

Khamenei’s Tehran bunker: 5 kilometers of tunnels under schools and clinics

Khamenei’s Tehran bunker: 5 kilometers of tunnels under schools and clinics

Israeli military images of an underground tunnel complex attributed to Ali Khamenei appear to confirm long-circulating rumors of a network stretching several kilometers beneath central Tehran, under medical centers, schools, and residential neighborhoods.

Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue

Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue

Iran said on Monday there was no room to discuss a ceasefire while military attacks by the United States and Israel continue.

Iran warns it will seize assets of overseas Iranians working against state

Iran’s judiciary said on Monday that Iranians living abroad could face the seizure of their assets if they cooperate with countries Tehran considers hostile, in a warning that appeared aimed at deterring support for the United States and Israel during the war.

Iran International launches interactive map to track news by location

Iran International has launched a new interactive news map on its website aimed at making it easier for audiences to access stories and better understand the geographic spread of events in Iran and around the world.

Pezeshkian grilled after apologizing for ‘fire at will’ strikes on neighbors

Pezeshkian grilled after apologizing for ‘fire at will’ strikes on neighbors

Iranian political and media figures criticized President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday after he apologized for what he called “fire at will” attacks by the country’s armed forces on neighboring countries and instructed them to stop such attacks.

Objective of US-Israel campaign is to remove Iran regime, Senator Cruz says

Objective of US-Israel campaign is to remove Iran regime, Senator Cruz says

US Senator Ted Cruz told Iran International this week that the US-Israel military campaign aims to remove the Islamic Republic from power and diminish Tehran’s ability to “terrorize” or harm its neighbors.

Khamenei burial delay sparks wave of dark humor online

Khamenei burial delay sparks wave of dark humor online

Iranians have flooded social media with dark humor and mocking comments about the delayed burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after authorities on Wednesday canceled a planned procession and what they described as a public farewell to his body due to security concerns.

UK watchdog warns charities on Iran-linked activity, vows action on extremist ties

UK watchdog warns charities on Iran-linked activity, vows action on extremist ties

Britain’s charity regulator issued fresh guidance on Thursday warning charities to exercise caution in their activities related to Iran as tensions in the region intensify, and said it would act on any evidence of links to extremism or terrorism.

Iran says it hit Kurdish fighters near border, Iraqi Kurdish officials deny incursion

Iran says it hit Kurdish fighters near border, Iraqi Kurdish officials deny incursion

Iran’s intelligence ministry said it had struck positions of Kurdish fighters it accused of preparing to enter the country through its western borders, inflicting heavy losses on them, according to a statement carried by state media on Thursday.

Families say food distribution disrupted in Evin wards after strikes in Tehran

Families say food distribution disrupted in Evin wards after strikes in Tehran

Food distribution and access to basic supplies have been disrupted in parts of Tehran’s Evin prison following US and Israeli airstrikes, with some detainees reporting they are surviving on limited bread and water, according to families who spoke to Iran International.

Gunfire hits Iranian-Canadian activist’s gym amid fears of Tehran-linked intimidation

Gunfire hits Iranian-Canadian activist’s gym amid fears of Tehran-linked intimidation

A boxing gym owned by an Iranian-Canadian political activist and vocal critic of the Islamic Republic was struck by gunfire early Sunday morning near Toronto, raising concerns within the community about possible intimidation targeting dissidents in Canada.

From shadow to power: who is Mojtaba Khamenei?

From shadow to power: who is Mojtaba Khamenei?

Iran’s clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic Republic’s new Supreme Leader, according to his informed sources who spoke to Iran International on condition of anonymity.

A wartime succession in Iran: why the IRGC backed Mojtaba Khamenei

A wartime succession in Iran: why the IRGC backed Mojtaba Khamenei

A Supreme Leader has been killed. A son has been chosen. And the Revolutionary Guards are driving the process.

Trump says US stockpiles remain strong, Iran runs low on weapons

Trump says US stockpiles remain strong, Iran runs low on weapons

US President Donald Trump says American munitions stockpiles remain robust while Iran is running out of key weapons and missile launchers amid continued US-Israeli airstrikes and Tehran's retaliatory attacks targeting regional countries.

China presses Iran to keep Hormuz open as Asian buyers brace for LNG shortfalls

China presses Iran to keep Hormuz open as Asian buyers brace for LNG shortfalls

China is pressing Iran to avoid disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, particularly energy exports from Qatar, as conflict in the region threatens global supplies, Bloomberg reported.

Post-Khamenei Iran: Succession race widens as decentralized system sustains war

Post-Khamenei Iran: Succession race widens as decentralized system sustains war

The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has triggered celebrations among many Iranians, but analysts say the moment marks not an endpoint but the beginning of a new and highly consequential chapter for the Islamic Republic.

Trump says US prepared for prolonged Iran campaign

Trump says US prepared for prolonged Iran campaign

President Donald Trump strongly dismissed criticism that he might “get bored” with the ongoing military campaign against Iran, asserting that the United States has both the capability and resolve to continue operations far longer than initially projected.

IAEA says no damage at Iran nuclear sites, envoy says Natanz was hit

IAEA says no damage at Iran nuclear sites, envoy says Natanz was hit

The UN atomic watchdog said on Monday it has no indication that Iran’s nuclear facilities were damaged in recent military attacks, even as Tehran’s ambassador to the agency said the Natanz enrichment site was targeted a day earlier.

Iran sleeper cell fears rise after Austin shooting, Canada gym attack

Iran sleeper cell fears rise after Austin shooting, Canada gym attack

Concerns over the activation of Iran’s sleeper cells in America have increased after a deadly shooting in Austin involving a suspect with alleged ties to Iran and a separate gun attack on an Iranian dissident’s gym in Canada.

CIA helped pinpoint Khamenei gathering before Israeli strike – NYT

CIA helped pinpoint Khamenei gathering before Israeli strike – NYT

The CIA helped identify a Saturday morning gathering of Iran’s top leaders in Tehran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, before Israel carried out a strike that killed him and other senior officials, The New York Times reported.

Explosions reported across Persian Gulf as Iran retaliates US, Israeli attacks

Explosions reported across Persian Gulf as Iran retaliates US, Israeli attacks

Explosions were reported across parts of the Persian Gulf on Saturday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched multiple waves of regional attacks, prompting several countries to activate air defense systems.

Israel, United States strike Islamic Republic, targeting heart of regime

Israel, United States strike Islamic Republic, targeting heart of regime

Israel, acting in coordination with the United States, launched strikes in Iran on Saturday, hitting multiple targets as explosions were reported in Tehran and other cities.