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WorldIran says Strait of Hormuz open except for ‘enemies’- USTrump Maintains US Should Help Choose Iran’s Next LeaderUS President Donald Trump has said the United States should have a role in choosing the next leader of Iran, describing a possible successor to the country’s leadership as “unacceptable”. Speaking in interviews with media outlets, Reuters and Axios on Thursday, Trump said Mojtaba Khamenei, the son…March 6, 2026
- WorldKhamenei funeral plans revised amid security concernsFuneral arrangements for Ali Khamenei have been altered several times this week, highlighting rising security concerns and uncertainty surrounding the country’s political future. Officials in Tehran have not provided detailed explanations for the repeated revisions, but state media reports suggest…March 6, 2026
- WorldSri Lankan Navy Rescues 30 From Sinking Iranian ShipSri Lanka’s navy has rescued at least 30 people from a sinking Iranian vessel off the country’s southern coast, officials have said. The rescue operation began on Wednesday after the ship issued a distress call from waters near Galle. A spokesperson for the Defence Ministry said the navy…March 4, 2026
- WorldIran claims missile strike on US Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrierIran has claimed it launched a missile attack against a United States aircraft carrier, a day after a major escalation in tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel. The claims, made by Iran’s elite military force, have not been independently verified and have been met with silence from…March 1, 2026
- WorldEU says Iran faces uncertain future after supreme leader's deathEuropean Union leaders have warned that the killing of Iran’s supreme leader could bring both opportunity and danger, describing the moment as potentially transformative while cautioning against the risk of wider instability. Speaking on Sunday, senior figures from the European Union said the…March 1, 2026
- WorldIran to Suspend Cooperation With UN Nuclear WatchdogTEHRAN, Iran- Iran has said it will suspend cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog if European powers move ahead with plans to reimpose sanctions. The announcement came after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) failed to pass a resolution on Friday that would have permanently lifted…September 21, 2025
- WorldIran Vows to Monitor and Respond to ThreatsIran Defense Minister, General Aziz Nasirzadeh, stated that Iran is closely monitoring its adversaries and is prepared to respond to any aggressive actions. The remarks were made during a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday with a South African delegation led by General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the…August 12, 2025
- BusinessOil Prices Drop 5% as Israel OKs Ceasefire with IranOil prices collapsed by more than 5% on Tuesday after Israel confirmed it had accepted a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Iran, defusing fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict that could have crippled global energy supplies. The announcement followed 12 days of intense hostilities between…June 24, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa urges UN mediation after US strikes on IranJOHANNESBURG - South Africa has expressed deep concern over the United States military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling for the United Nations to lead peace efforts between Washington, Tehran and Tel Aviv. President Cyril Ramaphosa had hoped President Donald Trump would use American…June 22, 2025
- World94 Israelis Injured in Iranian Missile Strikes Last NightAt least 94 people were hospitalised in Israel following overnight missile strikes launched by Iran, Israel’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Among those injured, one person is in moderate condition, 85 sustained minor injuries, and five remain under medical evaluation, with their condition not…June 18, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran Nuclear SitesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South Africa condemned Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities Friday that killed at least 78 people, calling the attacks a violation of international law and sovereignty. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) expressed "profound…June 14, 2025
