‘Trump doesn’t like it’ — US, Israel reportedly at odds over Tel Aviv’s strikes on Tehran oil depots. What’s the matter?

The United States and Israel have reportedly run into their first significant disagreement since launching joint strikes against Iran on 28 February, with Washington raising concerns over the scale of recent Israeli strikes on 30 oil depots in Tehran. The strikes carried out by Israel on Saturday went “far beyond” what Washington expected when Israel…

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Seven days of Operation Epic Fury: US shares review of attack on Iran after first week, says ‘not slowing down’

The United States on Friday, local time, shared the overview of the first seven days since its strike on Iran, whose target was “to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus”. In a quick overview on “CENTCOM forces are striking targets to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus, prioritizing locations that pose an imminent threat,” it…

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Trump govt slaps sanctions on 15 entities including Indian firm after Oman meeting with Iran — Here’s why

The United States on Friday announced sanctions against 15 entities involved in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors, alleging that the revenue is used for “destabilizing activities” globally and citing unrest within the country. The move comes moments after Oman meeting with Iran ended. An Indian company and an Indian citizen have also been included in…

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Iran protests intensify with death toll at 116; Trump offers ‘help’ as Tehran warns against intervention – 10 points

Protests across Iran have hit the two-week mark on Saturday, January 9, with the government recognizing the ongoing demonstrations despite a growing crackdown, as the Islamic Republic remains isolated from the global community, AP reported. Iran has arrested key figures in the protest movement that has swept the Islamic Republic over the last two weeks,…

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Iran protests escalate after Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s call: Internet blackout, ‘casualties’ reported. Top updates

Protests continued across Iran on Friday morning after the country’s exiled crown prince called for nationwide demonstrations, the Associated Press reported. Protesters took to the streets despite a blockade on internet services and international telephone calls. Protesters were seen chanting slogans against Iran’s government around bonfires as debris littered the streets in the capital, Tehran,…

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