Palestine

Russia warns Western 'regime change' plans for Iran will trigger refugee crisis and destroy Europe

bnm Gulf bureau June 20, 2025

Russian Federation Council senator Alexey Pushkov accused Western nations of plotting regime change in Iran, warning such policies would ultimately destroy the West itself.

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran launches 17th wave of missile strikes against Tel Aviv

bnm Tehran bureau & bnm Gulf bureau June 20, 2025

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched its 17th wave of missile strikes against Israel on June 20 as the war between the countries continues into second week.

Iran will not negotiate missile capabilities with anyone, foreign minister says

bnm Gulf bureau June 20, 2025

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country will not negotiate its missile capabilities with any party during talks with European officials in Geneva.

Iran appoints Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as IRGC ground force commander

bnm Gulf bureau June 19, 2025

Iran's commander-in-chief has appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ground forces.

Iran fires 30 missiles at Israel, strikes Soroka Hospital in Beersheba

bnm Tehran bureau bnm Gulf bureau June 19, 2025

Iran launched more than 20 missiles towards central and southern Israel on June 19, scoring a direct hit on Soroka Hospital in Beersheba.

Iran's Supreme Leader warns US military intervention would bring irreparable damage

bnm Gulf bureau June 18, 2025

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any US military intervention would result in "irreparable damage," whilst declaring the Iranian nation will not surrender to imposed war or peace.

TEHRAN BLOG: residents stockpile supplies as Israel-Iran tensions escalate

bnm Gulf bureau June 17, 2025

Tehran's residents remain behind despite calls by President Donald Trump to evacuate the city of 12mn.

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran forms central headquarters to oversee essential goods distribution

bnm Gulf bureau June 17, 2025

Iran has established a central command centre to coordinate the distribution of essential goods across the country as authorities seek to prevent shortages and profiteering during the current war with Israel.

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran petrol queues persist despite stable fuel supplies

bnm Gulf bureau June 17, 2025

Tehran continues to experience petrol queues caused by unnecessary visits from residents, whilst fuel supplies remain stable throughout Iran and queues have cleared in all other cities.

Fitch warns Israel-Iran conflict raises regional security risks

bnm Gulf bureau June 17, 2025

The military conflict between Iran and Israel has heightened geopolitical and security risks across the Middle East, with some sovereign credit profiles potentially facing adverse effects if violence escalates.

Israel strikes Iran's state broadcaster during live transmission

bnm Tehran bureau June 16, 2025

Israeli forces targeted Iran's state broadcasting headquarters on June 16, with explosions occurring during a live television transmission that forced presenters to evacuate.

France closes Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show amid Iran strikes

bnm Gulf bureau June 16, 2025

French exhibition authorities have blocked access to Israeli defence industry displays at the Paris Air Show on June 16, prompting protests from Israel's president.

Iran's nuclear breakout capability survives Israeli assault

bnm Gulf bureau June 16, 2025

Iran has retained the technical capability to produce nuclear weapons despite devastating Israeli strikes on its nuclear infrastructure in June 2025, though its timeline has been temporarily extended.

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran on edge as Israeli strikes continue, fuelling fear, disruption and uncertainty

bnm Tehran bureau & bnm Gulf bureau June 15, 2025

Israeli airstrikes on Iran persisted into June 15, with explosions rocking various parts of Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan and Kermanshah until midday.

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Iranian FM accuses US of complicity in Israeli strikes

bnm Gulf bureau June 15, 2025

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of aiding Israel’s recent military campaign against Iran and warned that rising tensions in the Persian Gulf could spiral into a global conflict.

Only Iranians can shake off oppression – but Israel ally Taiwan can serve as an example how

bno - Taipei Office June 14, 2025

As long as millions of Iranian men opt to sit in silence, knowingly oppressed, year after year, nothing will change.

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Israel targets Tehran's Mehrabad airport in overnight strikes

bnm Gulf bureau June 14, 2025

Israeli forces targeted sections of Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport during overnight air defence engagements, though runways and main terminal buildings were not hit.

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Iran strikes Tel Aviv in retaliatory response

bnm Tehran bureau June 13, 2025

Tel Aviv has been hit by Iranian missiles late on June 13, following Israeli strikes on Iran throughout the day.

Israel-Iran War: Tehran air defences shoot down Israeli rockets

bnm Tehran bureau bnm Gulf bureau June 13, 2025

Israeli embassies worldwide suspend operations

bnm Gulf bureau June 13, 2025

Israeli diplomatic missions globally have suspended operations amid the ongoing Israeli military operation against Iran which has killed nearly 80 people.

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