China’s Wang Yi Speaks With Iran’s Araghchi as Beijing Backs Tehran Amid Rising Tensions
China has stepped into the intensifying Middle East crisis, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding telephone talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. According to Iranian readouts of the call, Wang conveyed condolences on behalf of Beijing over what Tehran described
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in US–Israeli Strike, Tehran Declares 40 Days of Mourning
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed in what Iranian state media describe as a joint United States–Israeli airstrike, marking a seismic moment in Middle East geopolitics and pushing the region to the brink of wider war. The announcement, carried early Sunday by state-affiliated outlets including Tasnim News Agency,
US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran, Tehran Responds
The United States and Israel reportedly carried out military strikes on Iran early Saturday, with explosions reported in several cities, including Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, and the capital, Tehran. In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed it had launched missiles and drones toward Israeli territory. “In response to
Museveni Takes Neutral Stance in Israel–Iran Crisis
President Yoweri Museveni has taken a neutral stance in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Tensions sharply escalated on June 13, 2025, as both countries launched direct military strikes. The confrontation began when Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile attacks
