Advanced submarines, strategic bases: here's what we know about Iran's naval capabilities

Iran’s navy ranks highly among the world’s top fleets and is actively expanding its capabilities with advanced submarines and warships - deployed to strategic loc...

Israeli military recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza

Two of the hostages were killed during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023; the third, Samerano, was abducted from the Nova music festival.

IDF soldiers, in coord...

Israeli military recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza

Two of the hostages were killed during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023; the third, Samerano, was abducted from the Nova music festival.

IDF soldiers, in coord...

Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran, and how can Moscow benefit from the conflict?

Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran after US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities? What is stronger: the desire to make money on expensive oil and divert th...

Iranian weapon with ideological payload: What is the Kheibar Shekan missile?

Iran's armed forces have carried out the twentieth wave of a massive missile-drone operation against Israeli military targets, targeting Ben Gurion Airport and bi...

Can Iran attack the US now and how (and where) can it do it?

U.S. troops across the Middle East are on high alert as Iran and its proxies threaten retaliation following recent escalations.

Iran's ambassador and permanent r...

Russia lambasts US attacks as Iran looks to Moscow

Tehran and Moscow bond in aftermath of US airstrikes, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy aims sharp warning at Vladimir Putin.

Russian officials on Sunday castigated the US...

Nuclear watchdog IAEA calls for crisis meeting over US attacks on Iran

Iran claims no nuclear leakage detected so far at the sites attacked by the US: On Friday, before the latest bombings, Director General Rafael Grossi said radioac...

US operation against Iran in detail: bombs, planes and missiles used

The United States has carried out a large-scale coordinated attack on Iran's main nuclear facilities, using its most advanced military arsenal.

The operation, wh...

Trump says US has struck three nuclear sites in Iran in "successful attack"

The US leader was set to meet with his national security team on Saturday evening. He previously said he would put off a decision on US involvement in the conflic...

US aerial refuelling tankers are on the move as Trump weighs involvement in Israel-Iran conflict

B-2 planes can carry "bunker buster" bombs capable of targeting underground targets like nuclear facilities - if US President Donald Trump decides to join the con...

Houthis threaten to target US ships in the Red Sea if they participate in any attack on Iran

Yemen's Houthis announced its readiness to target US ships in the Red Sea if they participate in an attack on Iran, despite a previous agreement with Washington. ...

Iran's advanced missile arsenal remains largely untapped

Despite escalating tensions with Israel, Tehran retains a sophisticated missile arsenal—including cruise, hypersonic, and ballistic missiles—with some capable of ...

Why Iranians aren't rising up - yet

The Iranian opposition faces significant challenges amid regional tensions and internal divisions. Despite mounting economic and political pressures, as well as g...

Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners, including opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski

The Belarus president pardoned several prisoners on Saturday during the visit of US special envoy Keith Kellogg in a move to ease tensions with the West.

Belarus...

Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week with fresh attacks despite Geneva talks

Israel and Iran have exchanged fresh attacks as the Israel-Iran war enters its second week, despite talks between European ministers and Iran's top diplomat - aim...

Romania’s new president nominates centre-right former mayor as prime minister

Bolojan had previously served as acting president from February to May, when Dan defeated a hard-right opponent in a heated presidential election rerun.

Romania’...

Top EU diplomats' meeting with Iran over Israel yields hope of more talks

It was the first face-to-face meeting between Western and Iranian officials since the war began after Israel attacked Iran last week Friday over Tehran's nuclear ...

Telegram founder Pavel Durov to split fortune between his more than 100 children

Durov, 40, said he did not want his six official children and the others born from his sperm donations "to tear each other apart" after his death.

Pavel Durov, t...

Arak heavy water reactor in Iran damaged in Israeli air strike, UN nuclear watchdog says

Israeli air strikes hit multiple Iranian cities on Friday, with the UN confirming damage to the Arak heavy water reactor.

The International Atomic Energy Agency ...

Over 600 migrants rescued from two fishing boats off southern Greece

The rescue operation comes amid a rise in migrant crossings and growing concerns about smugglers using alternate routes to avoid heavily patrolled areas.

More th...