The Press Editor

Tehran: Israel has widened its military operations in the Middle East, striking several locations across southern Lebanon, Beirut and parts of Iran. The conflict in West Asia has intensified sharply after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during a major military operation. The incident has heightened tensions across the region as Iran faces mounting confrontation with the United States and Israel. Amid the ardent strikes from both sides, Tehran alleged that the United States wants to divide Iran and “take oil” from the country.  Iran confirmed that Khamenei, 86, was killed on February 28 in Tehran when coordinated…

Tehran: A newly analysed video has raised fresh questions about who was responsible for the deadly explosion at a school in Iran’s Minab, that killed more than 165 people, most of them children. Investigators say the footage appears to challenge claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran was behind the attack. The short clip, examined by the investigative group Bellingcat, shows a munition striking a building near the school on February 28. The blast produced a large plume of dark smoke that mixed with smoke already rising from the area, suggesting earlier explosions had occurred moments before.  Researchers from…

Tehran: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) showcased its robust air defense prowess by obliterating Iranian drones and missiles in a high-stakes barrage, releasing dramatic black-and-white footage of the intercepts as the West Asia conflict rages on. On Sunday (March 8), UAE forces neutralised 16 ballistic missiles and 113 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) out of detected threats, demonstrating near-flawless execution against Tehran's aggressive salvos. With Iran's retaliatory strikes intensifying since late February, UAE's Ministry of Defense detailed the scale of interceptions, underscoring the kingdom's resolve to shield its skies and populace from escalating regional hostilities. Defensive triumph over Iranian onslaught UAE…