Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of a stalled war. Meanwhile, the new head of the Islamic Republic's top security body warned, in a more forceful tone, of retaliation if neighbouring countries support US threats to further sanction Tehran. A Palestinian man said he was beaten by an Israeli settler outside his home, and Israel's military said they were pursuing a stabbing suspect in a separate attack, the latest violence in the occupied West Bank. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Sunday. Iran's president says his country needs to get past current stall ------------------------------------------------------------------- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum of understanding as the best way for the country to move beyond what he described as a situation of "neither war nor peace." In a speech published by state-run IRNA early on Sunday, h
Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of a stalled war. Meanwhile, the new head of the Islamic Republic's top security body warned, in a more forceful tone, of retaliation if neighbouring countries support US threats to further sanction Tehran. A Palestinian man said he was beaten by an Israeli settler outside his home, and Israel's military said they were pursuing a stabbing suspect in a separate attack, the latest violence in the occupied West Bank. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Sunday. Iran's president says his country needs to get past current stall ------------------------------------------------------------------- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum of understanding as the best way for the country to move beyond what he described as a situation of "neither war nor peace." In a speech published by state-run IRNA early on Sunday, h
Iran had prepared for a potential war with the US for four decades, including contingencies such as the loss of its top leadership, making it difficult for its adversaries to decimate the country, an Indian military expert has said. Speaking at an interactive session in Washington organised by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) America on Friday, retired Indian Army officer Lt General KJS Dhillon said Iran had retained the capability for "attritional warfare" despite suffering heavy losses in the conflict with the US and Israel. Dhillon, who previously served as the head of India's defence intelligence agency, said one of the key lessons from the war was the need for a clearly defined national aim and a well-planned exit strategy. "Before you initiate a war, knowing a few things beforehand are a must. Your declared national aim should be clear to yourself, your military and the people in the government. There should also be clarity on the end stage where one can declare victory," he
Iran had prepared for a potential war with the US for four decades, including contingencies such as the loss of its top leadership, making it difficult for its adversaries to decimate the country, an Indian military expert has said. Speaking at an interactive session in Washington organised by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) America on Friday, retired Indian Army officer Lt General KJS Dhillon said Iran had retained the capability for "attritional warfare" despite suffering heavy losses in the conflict with the US and Israel. Dhillon, who previously served as the head of India's defence intelligence agency, said one of the key lessons from the war was the need for a clearly defined national aim and a well-planned exit strategy. "Before you initiate a war, knowing a few things beforehand are a must. Your declared national aim should be clear to yourself, your military and the people in the government. There should also be clarity on the end stage where one can declare victory," he
The new leader of Iran's top security body is threatening neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze Tehran's economy. Egypt is trying to revive Iran-US negotiations. And Iraq and Iran say Tehran has helped some ships carrying Iraqi oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz. France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the waterway. Meanwhile, Israel has carried out strikes in Syria and in Gaza. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Saturday. Full coverage can be found here. Iran's new top security adviser issues threats ---------------------------------------------- The hard-line new leader of Iran's Supreme National Security Council threatened Tehran's neighbours against joining the new US effort to hurt Iran's economy, and accused the United States of increasing global nuclear insecurity with months of war. "If (Trump) wants to do something, we will retaliate in a seismic manner," he said in an interview w
The new leader of Iran's top security body is threatening neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze Tehran's economy. Egypt is trying to revive Iran-US negotiations. And Iraq and Iran say Tehran has helped some ships carrying Iraqi oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz. France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the waterway. Meanwhile, Israel has carried out strikes in Syria and in Gaza. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Saturday. Full coverage can be found here. Iran's new top security adviser issues threats ---------------------------------------------- The hard-line new leader of Iran's Supreme National Security Council threatened Tehran's neighbours against joining the new US effort to hurt Iran's economy, and accused the United States of increasing global nuclear insecurity with months of war. "If (Trump) wants to do something, we will retaliate in a seismic manner," he said in an interview w
Iraq has been among the countries most affected by Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Iraq has been among the countries most affected by Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
s the war neared six months old, the two sides were not exchanging fire but also not pursuing peace talks
Addressing a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Trump said, "We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon; we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon, or you will see some very bad things
The chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic's reaction would be broad and decisive.
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President Trump's threats of an 'economic D-Day' carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war
President Trump's threats of an 'economic D-Day' carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war
The development comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the new sanctions by US were another indication of continuation of 73 years of hostility and animosity by US policymakers toward its people
Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the new sanctions by US were another indication of continuation of 73 years of hostility and animosity by US policymakers toward its people
Bessent's comments followed President Trump's threat a day earlier of 'economic warfare' and warning of economic consequences against any country that provided 'any type of lifeline to Iran'
Bessent's comments followed President Trump's threat a day earlier of 'economic warfare' and warning of economic consequences against any country that provided 'any type of lifeline to Iran'
The updated figures come as negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue