# Iran
Latest news and articles about Iran
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Trump Says He Will End Military Action Against Iran 'At the Appropriate Time,' Keeps Final Say
President Trump told The Times of Israel he will decide “at the appropriate time” when to end U.S. military action against Iran, saying the choice will be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but that the ultimate authority rests with the U.S. He acknowledged tactical successes while conceding the broader campaign has fallen short of expectations, leaving open multiple strategic paths with significant regional and diplomatic consequences.
Lebanon Vows to Press for Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes and Hezbollah Rocket Fire Deepen Crisis
Lebanon's prime minister said on March 9 that his government is exhausting diplomatic avenues to halt renewed Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket fire, but that pledges secured so far have been short‑lived. The clashes have driven mass displacement and exposed how fragile guarantees are amid a broader Israel‑Iran confrontation and limited international leverage.
NATO Air-Defences Shoot Down Missile From Iran Direction Over Eastern Mediterranean, Debris Lands in Gaziantep
A missile launched from the direction of Iran toward Turkey was intercepted on March 9 by a NATO air and missile defence system in the eastern Mediterranean, with debris falling in Gaziantep and no casualties. Ankara emphasised its commitment to defend its territory while calling for others to heed its warnings, leaving attribution and motive unclear and raising the risk of miscalculation in an already tense region.
A Trolley, a Trigger, and a Target: Political Cartoon Frames U.S.-Israel Pressure on Iran
A political cartoon circulating online depicts Donald Trump using 'Epstein files' to push Israel toward military action against Iran, symbolising concerns that personal scandals and external pressure can influence state behavior. The image, republished across different media ecosystems, underscores how satire and visual narratives shape public perceptions and can affect geopolitical dynamics between the U.S., Israel and Iran.
Beijing Sticks to Non‑Interference as Iran Names New Supreme Leader
China responded to Iran’s announcement of a new supreme leader by emphasizing that the decision was made under Iran’s constitution and framing it as a domestic matter. Beijing’s measured stance reflects its non‑interference policy and a desire to preserve strategic ties and stability amid a potentially consequential leadership transition in Iran.
An Escalation Over Iran: Claims of Widespread Strikes, Civilian Infrastructure Hit, and a Brewing Energy Shock
A Chinese report on March 9 alleges a sudden, large-scale Israeli-led air campaign against Iran focused on energy and civilian infrastructure, causing significant civilian casualties and threatening global energy flows. If accurate, strikes on refineries, desalination plants and the possibility of Iran contesting the Strait of Hormuz would mark a major escalation with wide geopolitical and humanitarian consequences.
Inside the Blast Radius: A Chinese Reporting Team’s Close Call in Tehran’s Latest Escalation
A China Media Group reporting team in Tehran experienced a blast roughly 500 metres from their office during a new wave of strikes, rapidly converting shock into verified live reporting. Their account underscores both the personal toll on journalists and the strategic role of frontline, cross-checked reporting amid a flood of misinformation.
Beirut Urges Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes and Hezbollah Rocket Fire Threaten Wider War
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said his government will spare no effort to secure a ceasefire as Israel renews airstrikes and Hezbollah launches rockets, but diplomatic assurances have repeatedly failed to hold. The fighting has displaced roughly 517,000 people and highlights Lebanon’s limited ability to prevent escalation amid regional rivalries involving Israel, Iran and other powers.
Global Streets Fill With Anger as Protests Erupt Over US–Israeli Strikes on Iran
Large anti-war demonstrations erupted on March 7 across more than 50 US cities and in London, Toronto and Johannesburg in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. The protests signal growing international public opposition that could raise political costs for further military action and complicate diplomatic and strategic calculations.
Iran’s Experts Assembly Names Mujtaba Khamenei Supreme Leader After Deadly US–Israel Strike
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mujtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, as the country’s third Supreme Leader following a February 28 US–Israeli airstrike that Iranian authorities say killed the sitting leader. Mujtaba’s IRGC background and seminary training point to a likely continuity of hardline, security-first policies, but the rapid transition raises questions about legitimacy, elite cohesion and regional escalation risks.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is Portrayed as the ‘Shadow Architect’ of a Militarised Nuclear‑Missile Complex
Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation to supreme leader coincides with a profile that depicts him as the central architect of Iran’s integrated nuclear and missile programme. The portrayal suggests Tehran has institutionalised a strategy of maintaining a rapid path to a nuclear weapon while embedding that capability within hardened, precision missile forces — a shift that will reshape regional deterrence and complicate diplomatic efforts.
U.S. Military Death Toll Rises as Officials Warn of Further Losses After Strikes on Iran
U.S. Central Command has confirmed two more service member deaths linked to strikes on Iranian targets, bringing the official toll to eight amid warnings of further casualties. Reports of additional wounded and evidence Iran was better prepared than expected raise strategic and political questions about the length and consequences of the campaign.