The political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, according to a statement from the Gaza government, which held Israel accountable for his death. According to the statement, Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards perished after the building in which they were lodging was struck. Haniyeh was in Tehran on Tuesday to … Read more
As Masoud Pezeshkian emerges victorious from Iran’s presidential election, defeating hardliner Saeed Jalili, his presidency promises a shift towards more pragmatic and reformist policies. But how will Mr Pezeshkian’s presidency reshape Iran-India relations? Mr Pezeshkian, a seasoned lawmaker and cardiac surgeon, has long supported both domestic and international reforms in Iran. His win is viewed … Read more
The United States has cautioned that its sanctions on Tehran are still in effect and that anybody thinking about doing business with them should be “aware of the potential risk” just after India inked a 10-year contract to manage Iran’s Chabahar port. In an effort to increase commerce with Central Asia, New Delhi inked a … Read more
In a diplomatic breakthrough, five of the Indian sailors on board an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released on Thursday and have departed from Iran, the Indian embassy in Iran said. The Indian Embassy, while sharing details of their release, thanked the Iranian authorities for their close coordination with the Embassy and Indian Consulate … Read more
The United States cautioned Pakistan on Tuesday (local time) of the “potential risk of sanctions,” stressing that it will continue to disrupt and take action against proliferation networks while examining economic transactions with Iran. Emphasising the US imposing sanctions on suppliers to Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said … Read more
Hezbollah last night launched a barrage of rockets at an Israeli army headquarters in northern Israel amid tensions between Israel and Iran. Hezbollah is an armed group based in Lebanon that is funded financially and militarily by Iran. Here are 10 points on this big story: Get the latest news updates and stay informed with FELA … Read more
Iran activated its air defence system this morning, after allegations of Israeli missile and drone assaults. According to ABC News, which cited a US official, Israel fired a missile towards an airport in Iran. There was a loud explosion in Isfahan, according to the local media. Get the Latest News Updates and Stay Informed with FELA … Read more
A majority of the missiles and drones launched by Iran towards Israel on April 13 were intercepted and shot down by the United States, not by Israel, a report analyzing the attack data stated. US military officials, who spoke to an American news outlet, The Intercept, stated more than half were destroyed by US aircraft … Read more
Iran’s missile and drone barrage against Israel was the first act of a tough new strategy, Tehran says, warning arch-foe Israel that any future attack will spark “a direct and punishing response”. This spells a dramatic shift from past years in which the Islamic republic and Israel have fought a shadow war of proxy fights … Read more
Iran has launched hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel in an unprecedented attack, following an Israeli raid on the Iranian consulate in Syria two weeks ago. This escalation came more than six months into Israel’s devastating war on the Gaza Strip, which has killed over 33,000 Palestinians and pushed the besieged territory to the … Read more
Israel is bracing for a direct attack by Iran as warnings grow of retaliation for the killing last week of a senior officer in Iran’s embassy in Damascus. US and other intelligence assessments have said the retaliation could come as soon as Sunday. The unprecedented attack could trigger an all-out regional war. US President Joe … Read more
In a tragic incident, more than 100 people lost their lives in twin blasts during a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the death of Iranian top commander Qassem Soleimani. The event took place at the cemetery where Soleimani is buried in the southeastern city of Kerman. Iranian state television reported the explosions, labeling them as … Read more
In a recent development near the Syrian capital of Damascus, a targeted Israeli airstrike has reportedly resulted in the death of a senior adviser within Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Sayyed Razi Mousavi, a key IRGC figure in Syria responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Iran and Syria, lost his life during the attack … Read more
Tehran has firmly rejected claims by the United States that it is “deeply involved” in the attacks conducted by Houthi rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The denial comes in the wake of reports about another incident involving an Israel-affiliated merchant vessel being struck. Iran’s deputy foreign minister dismissed the accusations on Saturday, … Read more
In a recent development, Iran has executed a bank guard who was found guilty of fatally shooting Ayatollah Abbas Ali Soleimani, a 77-year-old senior cleric, in April. The incident occurred against the backdrop of months of unrest and a subsequent harsh security crackdown on demonstrators. Ayatollah Soleimani was the most senior member of the clergy … Read more