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Global disruption: A Navy destroyer in the US Central Command area of operations transits the Strait of Hormuz on April 11. Photo: US Central Command

Iran war a reset  moment for Africa

Closure of Strait of Hormuz can be used as a strategic opportunity to enhance regional cooperation in Africa without further complicating its already strained relationship with…

QatarEnergy said it had suspended production of liquefied natural gas at its Ras Laffan and Mesaieed facilities after Iranian drone strikes damaged energy infrastructure.

Qatar halts LNG output as Iran conflict hits Gulf energy infrastructure

Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply

The devastation at the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran after a US-Israel missile strike this weekend: Images: Fars News Agency

Khamenei killing puts limits of self-defence under UN Charter to the test

The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state, the only recognised exception being…

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel’s offensive in Iran breaches the Geneva Conventions

The airstrikes are about more than Iran’s nuclear capacity; they are aimed at the network of supporters of Palestinians’ right to exist

two women are seen cutting their hairs during the new protest against Islamic regime in Iran and demand German government take action to support protesters and expel the policial representation in Iran in Cologne, Germany on Oct 9, 2022 (Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

How I’m fighting for Iranian women from the outside

Iranian women outside Iran have an important role in the protests against the regime, explains an activist

One route to de-escalation could be direct talks between the US and Iran, either on a bilateral basis or as part of multilateral discussions. (Carlos Barria/Reuters)

US-Iran tensions: No route for de-escalation in sight

Trump stepped back from launching US airstrikes inside Iran, but the conflict is unabated and there appears to be no way out of confrontation for now

President Trump’s administration re-imposed sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal after pulling out of the international agreement reached between Iran, the United States and five other powers. (Reuters)

Trump, allies praise Syria strikes as Moscow seethes

The US and its allies have called for the enforcement of a ceasefire and demanded Syria engage in UN-led peace talks

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said: “An important incident has happened. The question of revenge is another issue.”

Iran’s supreme leader: Saudis betrayed Muslim world

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Saudi Arabia of helping the United States and the "Zionists".

Iran’s justice system has itself acknowledged the arbitrary nature of the allegations of detaining academics.

Iran’s Khamenei threatens ‘fierce’ reaction if Hajj dead not returned

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened a "fierce" reaction if Saudi Arabia does not quickly repatriate victims of the hajj stampede.

Black and orange are the colours which all the teachers wore to the memorial of the children who died when flames engulfed their home in Alexandra on Sunday. (Renata Larroyd/M&G)

Obama, Rouhani defend Iran nuclear deal

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani says a nuclear deal with world powers is "more valuable" than a domestic debate about its finer details.

Ayatollah Khamenei says US will overthrow Iran, given the chance

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the US had a ‘controlling and meddlesome’ attitude towards the Islamic Republic.

Khamenei puts foot down

The Iranian leader has promised hardliners that the West will not dictate the terms of nuclear engagement.

Supreme Leader: Iran not seeking a nuclear weapon

Iran does not want nuclear weapons but if it did, no world power could prevent it from obtaining one, Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Saturday.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with Iranian Prisoners of War from the Iran-Iraq war on August 15 2012 in Tehran.

Iran says ‘tumour’ of Israel the biggest problem for Islamic world

Ayattollah Ali Khamenei says the issue of Israel and its control over the Palestinian people was the main problem for Islamic countries.

Iran Parliament vote seen bolstering Khamenei

Iranians wrapped up a parliamentary election likely to reinforce Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s power over rival hardliners.

Iran talks failure sparks confrontation fears

The UN nuclear watchdog’s latest mission to Iran failed to budge a defiant Tehran over its disputed nuclear programme.

Iran on edge as talk swirls around military attacks

Iran on edge as talk swirls around military attacks

Iran says it will attack any country launching airstrikes against its nuclear bases as apprehension over the increasing list confrontation is loomin

Iran cautions Israel and US over military strikes

Iran has pledged to aid any nation that challenges Israel, staking out a hard line to suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility.

Iran’s supreme leader calls US accusations meaningless

Iran’s supreme leader calls US accusations meaningless

Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says accusations that two Iranians planned to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Washington were "meaningless".

Iran rejects Palestinian UN bid

Iran has rejected the Palestinians’ UN statehood bid, saying any deal that accepted the existence of Israel would leave a "cancerous tumour" forever.