Iran-US conflict: Who is Ali Larijani? Khameni appoints key adviser to handle state affairs on event of his death

Amid the Iran–US conflict, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has issued directives to protect the Islamic Republic in the event of war or his assassination, according to a report by the New York Timeswhich cited six senior Iranian officials and members of the Revolutionary Guards. Officials quoted in the NYT report say Ali Larijani, a…

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India monitoring escalating US–Iran crisis; MEA says government in touch with nationals amid military buildup

As tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reaffirmed that the government is closely tracking developments and remains in constant contact with Indian citizens in Iran. Addressing reporters in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We are keeping an eye on the situation and…

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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme; ‘saboteur’ of peace, says Tehran

US President Donald Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Wednesday (local time), amid growing regional tensions, AFP reported. Netanyahu is likely to press Trump, asking him to adopt a stricter stance over Iran’s ballistic missile program during the next round of talks. The upcoming meeting will be the…

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