# Iran
Latest news and articles about Iran
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Netanyahu’s High‑Stakes Gamble: Targeting Khamenei Puts Israel’s Future on the Line
Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a joint U.S.–Israeli campaign that escalates a long‑standing targeted‑killings strategy to the highest level by aiming at Iran’s supreme leadership. The move strengthens his domestic political position but risks triggering durable Iranian retaliation, regional instability and a precarious reliance on uncertain U.S. support.
Beijing Rebuts Reports of a China‑Iran Missile Deal, Raising More Questions Than Answers
China's Foreign Ministry denied media reports that it was nearing a missile procurement agreement with Iran, offering no further detail. The dispute highlights the geopolitical sensitivities of alleged arms transfers to Tehran and leaves regional and global actors watching for corroboration or fallout.
Iran Strikes Israel with Advanced Missiles, Raising Risk of Wider Middle East Escalation
Iran launched a missile strike against Israel using advanced long‑range weaponry, striking multiple locations and testing Israeli air defenses. The action represents a tactical escalation with wider strategic implications for regional stability, great‑power diplomacy, and the risk of broader conflict.
Trump Rebukes Starmer Over Diego Garcia, Exposes Friction in US‑UK Military Coordination
President Trump publicly criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for initially blocking U.S. use of the Diego Garcia base to strike Iran, calling the delay "very disappointing." The episode highlights legal and operational complications from the 2025 transfer of Chagos sovereignty to Mauritius and underscores strains in crisis coordination between Washington and London.
Khamenei’s Killing and the Great Power Response: How a Decapitation Strike Is Accelerating Sino‑Russian Alignment
A reported U.S.-led strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader has provoked immediate retaliation claims from Tehran and an urgent diplomatic response from Beijing and Moscow. China and Russia condemned the killing, coordinated positions, and warned against normalising targeted regime‑change, a dynamic that could deepen Sino‑Russian cooperation and make the Middle East far more volatile.
European Tilt: Why Britain and Its Allies Are Quietly Greenlighting US Use of Bases Against Iran
Britain has allowed the United States to use UK bases for "specific and limited" defensive operations in the Gulf, a decision mirrored by a joint UK‑France‑Germany declaration endorsing possible "necessary and proportionate" steps to degrade Iran's missile and drone capabilities. The shift marks a pragmatic European move away from strict legal objections toward supporting allied defensive measures while trying to limit direct military involvement.
Rome Demonstrators Denounce US–Israeli Strikes on Iran as 'Pre‑planned' Aggression
On March 1, anti‑war activists rallied outside the US embassy in Rome to protest what they called US and Israeli strikes on Iran, mourning civilian victims and accusing Western governments of premeditated aggression. Organisers argued the attacks violated international norms and could not be justified as genuine negotiation efforts, a message with potential implications for public opinion in NATO capitals.
Pentagon Admits No Intelligence of an Iranian First Strike, Undercutting U.S. Justification for Attacks
In a closed-door briefing, Pentagon officials told Congress they have no intelligence that Iran planned to attack U.S. forces first, undercutting a key justification for recent U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader. The disclosure has intensified domestic criticism, split public opinion, and raised questions about legal and diplomatic grounds for further escalation.
Lebanon's Government Moves to Bar Hezbollah from Military Action, Challenging Parallel Armed Power
Lebanon's cabinet has formally banned Hezbollah from engaging in military activity, marking a rare assertion of state authority after deadly Israeli strikes that targeted alleged militia members. The decision is politically significant but faces steep implementation challenges and raises the risk of domestic fracture and regional escalation.
Former FBI Official Warns Iran Could Activate ‘Sleeper Cells’ in U.S.; Washington Elevates Alert
A Chinese report citing a former FBI official warns Tehran could activate clandestine ‘sleeper cells’ in the United States, prompting U.S. agencies to raise alert levels. While authorities have increased patrols and surveillance, public evidence tying Iran to active, operational sleeper networks on U.S. soil remains limited and politically sensitive.
Trump Hints at Easing Iran Sanctions; Markets Pare Oil Gains as Diplomacy Signals Emerge
Markets trimmed losses after reports that Iran and the United States may be reopening diplomatic channels and President Trump signaled he could lift sanctions if Iran's leadership became sufficiently pragmatic. Brent crude retreated from a 13% intraday spike to about a 4% gain as investors priced out some near-term escalation risk, though analysts cautioned that broader regional tensions keep volatility elevated.
Khamenei’s Death Deepens Iran’s Internal Rift as IRGC Vows Revenge and Foreign Minister Seeks Talks with Washington
The confirmed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has provoked an urgent power struggle between the hardline IRGC, which has vowed large‑scale retaliation against US and Israeli targets, and a reformist civilian leadership seeking to reopen talks with Washington. The resulting split raises the risk of regional escalation while creating an uncertain window for diplomatic engagement depending on how the succession unfolds.