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Opinion: Opinion | What's Common To Iran, Venezuela, Cuba? 3 Chinese Deals, And A 'Yuan' Pipeline
To predict who Trump is going to attack next, just follow Chinese money.
"Small Price To Pay": Trump Defends Iran War Decision As Oil Soars Over $100
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly four years on Sunday over worries that the spiralling Middle East war could create prolonged supply disruptions.
AI-Generated Fake Satellite Images Fuel Misinformation In US-Iran War
The satellite image posted by an Iranian news outlet looked real: a devastated US base in Qatar. But it was an AI-generated fake, underscoring the accelerating threat of tech-enabled disinformation during wartime.
Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Fights Trump, Israel, Anger At Home
For most of his 56 years, Mojtaba Khamenei has kept a low profile in the Islamic Republic, quietly building networks of influence in the country's security apparatus, its clergy and within its wealthy business elite.
Video: Iranians Chant "Death To Mojtaba" After He Is Named New Supreme Leader
Chants against Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei were heard in Tehran shortly after he was appointed as Iran's new supreme leader on Sunday.
How Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Built Global Property Empire
Behind the facades of the luxury homes on The Bishops Avenue lies a network stretching from Tehran to Dubai and Frankfurt. The ultimate ownership traces back to one of the most powerful men in Middle East: Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader
"Matter Of Relief": India Says No Indian Killed In Saudi Strike
According to the Embassy, one Indian national was injured in the attack and is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Al Kharj.
Video: UAE Releases Footage Of Air Defences Shooting Down Iranian Drones
The UAE intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Sunday. Air defences detected 17 ballistic missiles in total; 16 were destroyed and one fell into the sea.
Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's New Supreme Leader, Often Seen As A 'Gatekeeper'
Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a low-profile cleric who has spent most of his career outside public office but close to power, working within the Office of the Supreme Leader.
Why Tehran Saw Black Clouds, Oil Rain After Israel Struck Fuel Depots?
Images and videos from the city showed dark clouds hanging over Tehran, while residents said rain carried an oily residue that stained buildings.
Iran-Israel War LIVE Updates: Iran Fires First Missiles At Israel Under New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launched on Monday its first missile attack at Israel after the appointment of the Islamic republic's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
Oil Surges To $100 A Barrel As Israel-Iran War Hits Production And Shipping
Oil prices eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years Sunday as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East.
Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Named Iran's New Supreme Leader
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel.
"Khamenei's Name To Continue": Iran Cleric's Big Hint On Next Supreme Leader
Iran on Sunday indicated it had chosen Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba as his successor, after Israel struck fuel depots in Tehran overnight.
Indian National Among 2 Killed After 'Projectile Strike' In Saudi Arabia
A projectile killed two people and injured 12 more in Saudi Arabia's Al Kharj governorate, south of Riyadh, the kingdom's civil defence said on Sunday, as Iran continued to launch missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours.
Tomcats Down? Israel Strikes Iran's Prized American-Made Fighter Jets
The Israeli Air Force said on Sunday that it carried out strikes on facilities housing Iran's F-14 Tomcat fighter jets at an airport in Isfahan.
Kheibar, Emad, Ghadr: Iran Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles At Israel
Iran's elite Guards have launched ballistic missiles towards Israeli and US bases as the Middle East remains on the edge in the second week of war.
The Suspense Around US 'Boots On Ground' In Iran And Why It May Be Necessary
The Iran war rages through its second week as Washington maintains suspense over invading the Gulf nation to achieve its end goals.
First Inferno, Then Darkness: Smoke From Burning Oil Blots Out Sun In Tehran
Residents of Tehran woke up on Sunday expecting daylight. Instead, they found the city still shrouded in darkness.
