As Iran-Israel hostilities mount, foreigners left scrambling to get out of harm’s way

Mountaineer Falguni Dey’s solo expedition to Asia’s highest volcanic summit, Mount Damavand, in Iran has turned into a battle for survival, as the 40-year-old tries to find a way to leave the country now battered by Israel’s missile strikes..A blizzard had forced him to descend from the su
19 June 2025, 07:11 AM

Explained: What can US B-2 bombers and bunker-busters do?

What makes US B-2 bombers and bunker-busters so formidable?
19 June 2025, 06:29 AM

Who are Iran’s allies? And would any help if the US joins Israel in its war?

So, as the pressure mounts on Iran, has it been left to fight alone? Or does it have allies that could come to its aid?
19 June 2025, 05:08 AM

Are we looking at a new era of nuclear proliferation?

To imagine the future, one must be prepared to accept a probable scenario where the number of nuclear-capable states grows.
19 June 2025, 03:00 AM

Israel welcomes 'all help' in striking Iran

Israel hits nuclear sites, Iran strikes hospital as conflict escalates
18 June 2025, 18:19 PM

Iran-Israel war: a lifeline for Netanyahu?

The Iran-Israel war has helped strengthen Netanyahu domestically and overseas, just as his grip on power looked vulnerable
18 June 2025, 16:00 PM

Israeli strikes put world 'millimetres from catastrophe': Russia

Russia has said that Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear facilities put world "millimetres from catastrophe", according to Russia's state news agency. .Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said today that the world was "millimetres away from catastrophe" due to daily Israeli s
18 June 2025, 14:56 PM

Iran TV anchor hailed as symbol of resistance after live broadcast during Israeli strike

Sahar Emami was presenting live on Iranian state television this week when loud explosions interrupted the programme
18 June 2025, 09:36 AM

Assassinations and aftershocks: A turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics

These targeted killings are not just symbolic gestures but part of a calculated Israeli effort to cripple Iran’s command-and-control structure.
18 June 2025, 07:48 AM

Who makes up Iran's fragmented opposition?

Here are some opposition groups or blocs
18 June 2025, 07:19 AM

US spies said Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment

“I don’t care what she said,” Trump told reporters. In his view, Iran was “very close” to having a nuclear bomb.
18 June 2025, 06:39 AM

Use of US bunker-buster bomb looms over Iran conflict

The GBU-57, a 30,000-pound (13,607 kg) warhead capable of penetrating 200 feet (61 meters) underground before exploding
18 June 2025, 06:09 AM

Are Israel’s actions in Iran illegal? Could it be called self-defence? An international law expert explains

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has consistently interpreted self-defence narrowly
18 June 2025, 05:55 AM

Israeli strikes have killed at least 585 people in Iran, human rights group says

Iran has not issued frequent casualty updates during the conflict and has often downplayed the extent of damage and deaths.
18 June 2025, 05:27 AM

Iranian supreme leader warns: 'The battle begins'

“We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy”
18 June 2025, 04:12 AM

How the US has shifted military jets and ships in the Middle East

As America’s national security leaders discuss the next steps, the Pentagon has moved to ensure that its troops and bases in the region are protected.
18 June 2025, 03:53 AM

US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning far beyond Israel’s strikes on Tehran

Some of the major events in US-Iran relations highlight the differences between the nations’ views, but others arguably presented real opportunities for reconciliation.
18 June 2025, 03:37 AM

Oil stabilises after surge, stocks drop as Mideast crisis fuels jitters

Oil prices stabilised after surging the previous day on fears of a US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict
18 June 2025, 03:04 AM

Tehran people caught between fear, resolve as air war intensifies

As Israeli air strikes on Tehran show no sign of abating, many residents have fled the Iranian capital. But for others, escape is not an option.
17 June 2025, 23:00 PM

G7 expresses support for Israel

The Group of Seven nations expressed support for Israel in a statement issued late on Monday and labeled its rival Iran as a source of instability in the Middle East, with the G7 leaders urging broader de-escalation of hostilities in the region.
17 June 2025, 22:35 PM