Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has publicly declared the need for vengeance following the death of his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement broadcast on state television, he emphasized that this desire for retribution reflects the "will of the nation." This marks his first public communication
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US House Passes Measure to Limit Trump’s Military Actions in Iran
The US House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran. In a close 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats, showing a rare bipartisan stance against the ongoing war that started in February. This marks the House's fourth attempt to check Trump's war
Hezbollah Agrees to US-Brokered Ceasefire Plan with Israel
Lebanon reports that Hezbollah has agreed to a US plan for a mutual halt of attacks on Israel and Beirut. The Lebanese embassy in the US confirmed Hezbollah's acceptance of this proposal.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the agreement but cautioned that if Hezbollah continues its attacks, strikes on Beirut
US-Iran Ceasefire Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Drop
Iran and the US have reached a ceasefire agreement, contingent upon ensuring "safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.Since the US and Israel's assault on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively blocked this vital waterway, one of the busiest oil shipping routes globally.Typically, around 20% of the world's oil