# Iran
Latest news and articles about Iran
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Aftermath of a Strike: Allegations of a Deadly Hit on an Iranian Girls’ School and the Wider Geopolitical Fallout
A commentary on Chinese platform Sohu alleges a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on a girls’ primary school in Minab, Iran, killed 165 people, mostly children. The piece uses the incident to condemn U.S. military hegemony, while the episode raises urgent legal, humanitarian and geopolitical questions that demand independent verification and could escalate broader regional tensions.
EU Backs Spain as Transatlantic Rift Widens Over Iran and Trade Threats
The EU has publicly urged the United States to respect a June trade agreement after the US threatened to cut trade with Spain for refusing to allow use of its bases for strikes on Iran. The dispute reveals growing tensions in transatlantic relations over the interplay of defence policy and economic leverage, with implications for NATO cohesion and EU unity.
Pentagon Scrambles: U.S. Sends More Intelligence and Air‑Defenses as Iran Campaign May Extend to September
A notice released on March 5 shows U.S. Central Command has asked the Pentagon to send extra intelligence personnel to Tampa and is shipping more air‑defence and counter‑drone systems to the Middle East, preparing for operations against Iran to last at least 100 days, potentially until September. The moves reflect an unexpected expansion in scale and logistical strain, driven in part by the challenge of countering low‑cost Iranian drones with expensive interceptors.
Senate Rejects Clamp on Presidential War Powers as Lawmakers Blast Strikes on Iran
The U.S. Senate voted down a measure aimed at limiting presidential authority to order military strikes, even as senators from both parties criticized recent U.S. actions against Iran. The result preserves executive flexibility but intensifies a bipartisan debate over legal restraints, oversight, and the strategic coherence of America’s Middle East policy.
Running Low: How Munitions and Resolve Will Decide the US–Israel–Iran Confrontation
A week into a high‑intensity exchange between the U.S., Israel and Iran, rising concern over dwindling stocks of expensive interceptors is reshaping operational choices. Shortages of high‑value munitions create a narrow window for the U.S. and Israel to secure air superiority before switching to cheaper ordnance, while Iran relies on low‑cost drones and missiles and appears prepared for a protracted fight.
EU Warns Washington: Respect Trade Deal as Madrid Refuses Bases for Strikes on Iran
The EU urged the US to respect a June trade agreement after Spain refused to allow the use of two military bases for strikes on Iran, prompting a US threat to sever trade ties. The episode highlights an emerging transatlantic rift over military action, the institutional primacy of EU trade policy, and the risk that US pressure on a single member could strain alliance cohesion.
Drone Attack on Azerbaijani Exclave Nakhchivan Sparks Diplomatic Alarm
Azerbaijan says drones launched from Iranian territory struck its Nakhchivan exclave on March 5, damaging the airport and injuring two civilians. The incident heightens regional tensions and poses diplomatic and security risks for Baku, Tehran and their neighbors.
Former Marine Ejected from Senate Hearing After Loudly Protesting U.S. Strikes on Iran
A former Marine was removed from a Senate subcommittee hearing after loudly protesting U.S. military strikes on Iran, underscoring rising domestic opposition to the campaign. The incident highlights tensions over presidential war powers, congressional authority and public willingness to confront elected officials over foreign policy choices.
Clerical Hardliners Surge in Tehran — What a Larijani-Led Iran Means for Global Oil and China
A SoBiz analysis frames Iran’s post-Khamenei succession as a decisive victory for the clerical-security establishment after National Security Council secretary Larijani publicly rejected negotiations with the United States. The shift raises the probability of a prolonged regional conflict, pushes oil prices higher, and poses manageable but significant economic and strategic challenges for China.
Thousands in Caracas Rally for Iran and Against U.S. Influence, Repeating Claims Over Maduro’s Whereabouts
Thousands marched in Caracas on March 3 to protest alleged U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and to demand the release of President Maduro and his wife, whom protesters say were detained two months earlier. The demonstration, covered by Chinese state media, underscores Venezuela’s alignment with Iran and complicates Caracas’s relations with Washington, though the detention claim remains unverified.
Inside the Hack: How Israeli Intelligence Allegedly Used Tehran’s Traffic Cameras to Track Khamenei
The Financial Times reported that Israeli intelligence allegedly penetrated Tehran’s traffic-camera network and other sensors to create a live intelligence picture that tracked Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his entourage, aiding a US–Israeli strike that killed him on February 28. The operation reportedly combined camera feeds with Unit 8200, Mossad and military intelligence, and included jamming nearby cellphone towers on the day of the attack.
How Israeli Cyber-Snooping on Tehran’s Street Cameras Helped Track Khamenei’s Movements
The Financial Times reports that Israeli intelligence hacked Tehran’s traffic-camera network and fused that imagery with signals and human intelligence to track Ayatollah Khamenei’s entourage, enabling a Feb. 28 strike that killed him. The episode demonstrates how urban surveillance systems can be weaponized in cross‑border operations and raises risks of regional escalation and a new era of cyber‑enabled targeted killings.