Iran Rocked as Top Security Chief Larijani Killed in Suspected Israeli Strike
Iran has been rocked by the killing of two of its most senior figures, with state media confirming the deaths of top security official Ali Larijani and Basij militia commander Gholamreza Soleimani—just hours after Israel claimed responsibility. The announcement, carried by the semi-official Mehr News Agency, saw Iran’s Supreme National
US Temporarily Eases Sanctions to Allow Russian Oil Shipments
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil exports, allowing certain shipments that were loaded before March 12, 2026, to reach global markets. The US Department of the Treasury issued a limited license permitting the sale, delivery and unloading of Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded onto
Inside anticipated Putin-Mojtaba Khamenei meeting in Tehran
Russian President Vladimir Putin could sit down for his first face-to-face meeting with Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, later this year during the upcoming Caspian Summit, according to Iran’s ambassador to Moscow. In an exclusive interview with RIA Novosti, Kazem Jalali, Iran’s envoy to Russia, revealed that the much-anticipated
Houthis Threaten to Block Bab al-Mandab Strait Amid Rising Iran-US-Israel Tensions
The Yemeni resistance movement Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthis, has warned it could block the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait in support of Iran if the ongoing confrontation involving the United States and Israel escalates further. According to reports carried by RT, a representative of the movement identified as
Iran: Strait of Hormuz Only Closed to ‘Our Enemies,’ Says Foreign Minister
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping but is effectively closed to vessels belonging to countries Tehran considers hostile. Speaking on MS Now, Araghchi said Iran had not blocked the crucial maritime route to the global community despite the escalating
Iran War Threatens Global Food Supply as Fertilizer Shipments Disrupted
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is threatening to trigger a global food crisis after major disruptions in the supply of fertilizers, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report highlights growing concerns over shortages of urea, the world’s most widely used nitrogen fertilizer, which is essential for the
Iran Threatens Wider Retaliation, Sends Stark Warning to Regional States Over Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has vowed continued retaliation for the killing of Iranian “martyrs,” warning that Tehran’s response could escalate regional tensions, particularly around the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. In a detailed statement, Khamenei made it clear that Iran’s revenge is not limited to a
China to Scrap Tariffs on Imports from 53 African Countries
China has announced that it will remove tariffs on 100 per cent of imports from 53 African countries beginning May 1, 2026, in a move expected to significantly expand Africa’s access to the Chinese market. The announcement was made by Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, during a press conference held
Oil prices surge above $100 as Hormuz closure rattles global markets
Global oil prices have surged past the $100 per barrel mark following escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran, with the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz triggering widespread disruptions in energy markets and global trade. As of March 9, Brent crude was trading at about $106
Putin Congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on Becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader
Vladimir Putin has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei following his election as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. In a message sent on March 9, 2026, the Russian president extended his sincere congratulations to the cleric, formally addressing him as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. “Please accept my
