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Tehran (HRNW)- The war in Iran has entered its 10th day, with US and Israeli attacks continuing following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been named the new Supreme Leader. Iran has launched strikes on US military assets and infrastructure in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, while…

Moscow (HRNW)- Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, praising his first speech and expressing support for Tehran. According to media reports, President Putin stated that Russia will stand with Iran during this difficult period. He also expressed hope that the new Supreme Leader will follow in…

Beirut (HRNW)- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Israeli military of firing white phosphorus shells in populated areas of southern Lebanon, which is considered a violation of international humanitarian law. According to HRW, verified images show that shells were fired over residential areas in Yohmor on March 3, causing at least two houses to catch…

Tehran (HRNW)- According to Iranian state media, Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, following the martyrdom of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israeli attack. The 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei was elected by Iran’s 88-member Assembly of Experts, the constitutional body responsible for choosing the Supreme Leader. The February…

Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has avoided giving a direct comment on the nomination of Mojtaba Khamenei, a possible new Supreme Leader of Iran. In an interview with an Israeli newspaper, Trump briefly said, “We’ll see what happens”, when asked about the potential leadership change in Iran. He added that any decision regarding the end…

Dhaka (HRNW)- The Bangladeshi government has announced the closure of all public and private universities until Eid in response to the rising prices of petroleum products and the ongoing energy crisis. According to officials, the decision aims to save electricity and fuel amid regional tensions in the Middle East. Universities across the country will remain closed…

Beijing (HRNW)- Chinese professor Zhuochen Jiang, known as ‘China’s Nostradamus’, has predicted that the United States may face defeat in the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to foreign media reports, Professor Jiang had previously predicted Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024 and a possible war against Iran, which some observers say has been accurate so far. Professor…

Dubai (HRNW): In a massive escalation of regional tensions, Arab media reports that Iran has launched more than 2,100 missiles and over 1,540 drones targeting several Gulf nations. The United Arab Emirates faced the heaviest barrage, with reports of over 204 missiles and 1,072 drones directed at its territory. Kuwait was also a major target,…

VATICAN CITY (HRNW): Pope Leo, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, has made an urgent appeal for the cessation of violence across the Middle East. According to news agencies, Pope Leo expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, stating that constant and highly distressing reports are emerging from across the entire region, including Iran….

Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian President Masoud Peshkeshian stated that Iran has the legitimate right to respond to any attack or infiltration from any country, emphasizing that such actions are defensive and do not indicate hostility toward the people of that country. Speaking to Iranian media, Peshkeshian described Iran as a friend and brother to regional countries, urging…