Pentagon Briefings Reveal No Proof Iran Planned Strike on US Forces First
Scrutiny of the administration’s rationale intensified as the US military confirmed the first American casualties of the conflic
March 2, 2026
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Cosco Suspends Gulf Shipping as Strait of Hormuz Closes Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran
The company added that it is evaluating contingency plans for affected cargo, including possible alternative discharge ports
March 2, 2026
US–Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates as Oil Surges, Markets Slide, and Talks Collapse
Adding to the uncertainty, the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered a fragile leadership transition
March 2, 2026
US-Israel Air Strikes on Iran School Kill Over 150 Girls
The US Central Command stated that reports of civilian deaths are under review and emphasized that protecting civilians is a top priority
March 1, 2026
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 36-Year Rule: How Iran Became a Regional Power and Anti-US Force
Khamenei also presided over a vast financial network through Setad, an organisation that grew into a multibillion-dollar empire under his watch
March 1, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei martyred — how succession works in Iran?
The constitution also provides flexibility during the transition
March 1, 2026
Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei After US-Israel Strikes
Iranian media also reported that several members of Khamenei’s family, including his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter, were among the casualties
March 1, 2026
Israel Strikes Tehran in Daylight as US Pressure Mounts Over Iran Nuclear Deal
Earlier this month, Iran reportedly warned in a letter to Antonio Guterres that it would respond “decisively” to any military aggression
February 28, 2026