Iran

Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaks during a ceremony in Tehran

Khamenei Warns of ‘Strong’ Response if Iran Attacked

Iran's supreme leader warned of a forceful retaliation if the Islamic republic is attacked, following a threat by US President Trump.

23 March

Middle East

Iran's IRGC fired ballistic missiles at Syria

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Unveils Missile Systems on Strategic Gulf Islands

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have unveiled new missile systems on three strategic islands in the Gulf, saying they can target nearby "enemy bases, vessels, and assets," state media reported Saturday.

21 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

US Sanctions Houthi-Linked China Oil Refinery

The United States sanctioned on Thursday a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth around $500 million from Houthi-linked ships, as the White House ramps up pressure on Iran.

17 March

Middle East

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 6, 2025) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. NSA Souda Bay provides logistical and operational support to the components of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean after two months of combat operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on Carrier Group After US Strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.

12 March

Nuclear

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says to Host Russia, Iran for Nuclear Talks This Week

China will host Russia and Iran for trilateral talks on Tehran's nuclear program on Friday, Beijing's foreign ministry said.

9 March

Exercises

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran, Russia, China to Hold Joint Military Exercises

The navies of Iran, Russia and China will hold military drills off the coast of Iran this week in a bid to boost cooperation.

4 March

Commentary

Khaled Maalouf

Iran’s Retreat in Syria: Temporary Setback or Path to Resurgence?

The Iranian project in Syria will never regain the dominance it had under the Assad regime, but the US should not underestimate its continued influence in the country.

3 March

Americas

US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive for an announcement of Trump's Middle East peace plan at the White House, January 28, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

Netanyahu Thanks Trump for Weapons to ‘Finish the Job’ Against Iran Axis

Israeli prime minister thanked US president for sending munitions which would help "finish the job against Iran's terror axis."

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Significantly Increased Stocks of Highly Enriched Uranium: IAEA

Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in recent months, according to a confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) seen by AFP on Wednesday.

16 February

Middle East