Possible scenarios for Iran once war with US, Israel ends
Nobody can say how the US-Israeli war on Iran will play out, let alone what will happen to Iran once hostilities end. Experts shared their takes on where Iran's government could go from here.
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The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes, but so far it has been left deeply disappointed.
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Charting the US-Israel war with Iran
The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have raised tensions in the Middle East. Here's a look at the Iran war in charts and maps.
US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
The Pentagon said the US Navy sunk an enemy warship by torpedo for the first time since World War II. Sri Lanka earlier said it had rescued over 30 sailors from an Iranian frigate in international waters off its coast.
'Made in EU' proposals put forward to boost manufacturing
The European Union is looking to support its manufacturing sectors by setting procurement requirements. They hope to cut reliance on cheap Chinese imports while lowering emissions.
Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid?
The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes, but so far it has been left deeply disappointed.
Did the US‑Israel strikes on Iran break international law?
From disputed self‑defense claims to the killing of Iran’s leader, legal experts say the US‑Israeli attack defies UN rules. Iran’s response and mixed global reactions highlight fears that international law is eroding.
US, Ecuador launch joint anti-drug operation
Ecuador has joined a drug interdiction operation commanded by the US aimed at disrupting the transit of cocaine produced in Latin America.
Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact
Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servants' salaries.
UK stops issuing student visas for 4 countries
The UK Home Office has announced an "emergency brake" on study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan. It said people were using the visas to enter as students and subsequently seek asylum.
Cuba charges 6 with terrorism over speedboat shootout
Cuba said the speedboat carrying weapons came from the United States to sow chaos. However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was not a US operation.
UK stops issuing student visas for four nations
The UK Home Office has announced an "emergency brake" on study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan. It said people were using the visas to enter as students and subsequently seek asylum.
Trump, Tehran and the long shadow of Washington's checkered history of regime change operations
Various US presidents have sent military forces to remove unpopular rulers abroad. Their track record is mixed. Initially, Trump claimed that regime-change was a goal in the current Iran war, too.
The checkered history of US regime change operations
Various US presidents have sent military forces to remove unpopular rulers abroad. Their track record is mixed. Initially, Trump claimed that regime-change was a goal in the current Iran war, too.
Father of accused Georgia school shooter convicted of murder
The 55-year-old gave his teenage son a rifle for Christmas a year before the deadly rampage. He is believed to be the first parent convicted of murder over a shooting carried out by their child.
France's nuclear capability offers fringe benefits to allies
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German customs net ketamine cache in golden garden gnomes
X-ray anomalies helped German customs officials crack a daring ketamine smuggling operation. A bumper haul of the drug was found stuffed inside a troop of fancily decorated outdoor figurines at Cologne/Bonn Airport.
Who is Ali Larijani, the unofficial strongman in Iran?
With US-Israeli airstrikes killing Khamenei and other Iranian leaders, veteran politician Ali Larijani seems to be calling the shots. Larijani comes from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by hardliners.
US-led regime changes yield mixed results
Various US presidents have sent military forces to remove unpopular rulers abroad. Their track record is mixed. Initially, Trump claimed that regime-change was a goal in the current Iran war, too.
Iran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fears
Iranian attacks on regional refineries and gas plants, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic fallouts from Asia to Europe and forcing consumers to tighten their belts.
Nepal elections: Gen Z hopes for genuine political reforms
Nepal is gearing up for parliamentary elections, months after a youth-led uprising forced out the previous government.
Bill Clinton denies any knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes
Bill Clinton said he first met Jeffrey Epstein on his private jet in 2002 and that he did not know about his sex crimes.
Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests
Violent demonstrations have erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The man who wanted to destroy Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been killed in US and Israeli airstrikes at the age of 86. During his rule, he fought hard to prevent the modernization of the Islamic Republic.
Can China benefit from the US-Israel war with Iran?
Beijing has strongly criticized the killings of Iranian leaders by the US and Israel, warning against "the law of the jungle" in international relations. But China can also apply the lessons of Iran to its Taiwan plans.
Africa urges restraint as US-Israel strikes escalate tensions in Iran
As US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran, African capitals are divided — some denounce the attacks, others stay neutral, and many warn Iran against retaliating against key Gulf partners.