TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said the Israeli regime’s assassination of Izz al-Din al-Haddad during the Gaza ceasefire once again exposed the Zionist regime’s betrayal and violation of commitments.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the recent developments in the region proved that the US presence brings insecurity and instability to regional countries and nations.
Video: US fighter jets crash mid-air during Idaho air show Two US fighter jets collided mid-air during a public air show at a US air force base in Idaho in front of spectators. The collision unfolded during a routine display flight, where pilots were forced to eject. The jets fell toward the airfield, exploding on impact as emergency services responded and the air show was immediately halted.
Wall Street Journal warns of rising US fuel prices amid export surge An analysis by the Wall Street Journal said the United States has so far managed to cover domestic energy demand and offset part of the drop in Gulf oil production caused by the war, but warned that pressures are growing as inventories decline and refineries operate at full capacity. The report said American oil producers have only marginally increased output while fuel exports have surged. According to data from Kpler, ports in New York exported 174,000 barrels per day of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum products last month, about 10 times the level recorded a year earlier.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the US and the Israeli regime must be held accountable by the international community for their acts of aggression against Iran and the consequent insecurity in the Persian Gulf region.
US senator says US should ‘hurt’ Iran, destroy infrastructure Republican senator Lindsey Graham urged US President Donald Trump to intensify pressure on Iran, including by targeting the country’s energy infrastructure, until Tehran accepts Washington’s terms in nuclear negotiations. Speaking to NBC, Graham said, “The energy infrastructure is their soft underbelly. If you go back to the fight, I’d put energy on top of the list.
Former Trump ally threatens ‘political revolution’ against US troop deployment to Iran Former US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that any decision to deploy American troops to Iran would trigger what she described as a “political revolution” in the United States. In a post on X, the former ally of US President Donald Trump wrote: “WE. ARE.
Oil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war.
Report: US ammunition flights arriving in Tel Aviv for resumption of Iran war Israeli broadcaster Channel 13 reported that dozens of US cargo aircraft carrying ammunition from bases in Germany landed in Tel Aviv over the past 24 hours. According to the report, the deliveries are part of preparations by Israel and the United States for a possible resumption of military operations against Iran.
Video: Berlin police storm Nakba Day march and pepper spray demonstrators Berlin police stormed a Nakba Day remembrance march in the German capital, charging into crowds and attacking demonstrators with pepper spray during the peaceful event. Footage from the scene showed officers aggressively pushing through marchers as people shouted against police violence. The crackdown adds to Germany’s escalating repression of pro-Palestinian dissent as Berlin continues backing Israel despite mounting international condemnation over Israel’s genocide in Gaza and increasing attacks on Palestinian civilians.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 18 (ANI): Former Indian tennis player and BJP leader Leander Paes on Sunday expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over fuel-related issues, saying India would overcome the situation positively under the Prime Minister's leadership. 'With the petrol issues going on, I have full faith that India will make it through in a very positive manner.
CNN: Iran eyeing control over key internet cable routes CNN reported that Iran is seeking to expand its regional influence by focusing on submarine internet cables that carry communications and financial data between Europe, Asia and Gulf countries following tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report, Iranian authorities said major technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon would be required to pay for submarine cables passing through the region and comply with Iranian laws. CNN noted that submarine cables form the backbone of global internet infrastructure, and disruptions could affect banking systems, military communications, artificial intelligence services and international trade.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 18 (ANI): Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised the Centre over the recent fuel price hike, alleging that prices were increased after elections to avoid an electoral setback and claiming that inflation was affecting the poor.
Israeli media reports military preparing for possible Iran strikes Israeli media reported that Israel’s military is preparing for the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran, with public broadcaster Kan citing an unnamed security official as saying Israel would join any new US strikes and target Iranian energy infrastructure. The reports followed a phone call on Sunday between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that reportedly lasted more than 30 minutes. Channel 12 said the conversation took place “in the shadow of preparations for renewed fighting in Iran” and reported that the Israeli military had been placed on high alert.
Why Sudan disappeared from global headlines - until the Iran war Submitted by Osama Abuzaid on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 20:43 Recent geopolitical reframing of the Sudanese crisis distorts the true picture, and risks entrenching the three-year conflict Activists ride in a bus bearing a message from Amnesty International advocating international action on the Sudan war, in Nairobi, Kenya, on 15 April 2026 (Tony Karumba/AFP) On There are wars that dominate the global imagination - and others that quietly fall out of it. Sudan has become the latter. For more than three years, Sudan has been living through a catastrophe that would dominate global headlines under different circumstances.
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): India on Monday condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE, terming it as a 'dangerous escalation', calling for restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. 'India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation.
The Gulf monarchy condemned the terrorist attack amid tensions with Iran The UAE said an unidentified drone struck the territory of its only nuclear power plant on Sunday amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. According to the Emirati Defense Ministry, three drones entered the country "from the western border region.
New posts Featured entry 02:27 Iran Executed 'Staggering' Number Of People In 2025, Amnesty Says Iran executed a "staggering" 2,159 people in 2025, Amnesty International reported on May 18, helping to push the global figure to the highest level since 1981.
New posts Featured entry 11:36 Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Sent Home From Hospital By RFE/RL Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi has been discharged from a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in Tehran and sent home, according to a statement by her foundation.
New posts 14:44 Qalibaf's New Post Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf Iran has appointed influential parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as its special representative for China affairs. Kian Sharifi and Radio Farda take a look at the appointment,which carries a message that extends well beyond bilateral ties -- and may be as much about Washington as it is about Beijing.
