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Iran’s Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86

March 1, 2026

The 36-year rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful anti-US force, spreading its military sway across the Middle East, while using an iron fist to crush repeated unrest at home. He was killed on Saturday, aged 86, Iranian state media announced, in air strikes by Israel and the US that pulverised his […]Continue Reading

Moscow says attacks on Iran ‘dangerous’, could spark ‘catastrophe’

February 28, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – Russia on Saturday condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran as a “dangerous adventure” that could spark “catastrophe” in the region and urged its citizens to leave Iran and Israel. Tehran emerged as one of Russia’s closest allies during Moscow’s Ukraine offensive and the Kremlin has been calling for Continue Reading

Two killed in strikes on Iraq base, pro-Iran group threatens US

February 28, 2026

BAGHDAD, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – Two people were killed Saturday in air strikes on an Iraqi military base housing the powerful pro-Iran group Kataeb Hezbollah, which has threatened the US with an imminent response. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with the Islamic republic retaliating with barrages of missiles […]Continue Reading

Iran strikes countries hosting US forces in Middle East

February 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – Iran has responded to a wave of US strikes by launching missile attacks on multiple countries hosting some of the tens of thousands of American troops deployed across the Middle East. Below, AFP examines the major concentrations of US forces in the region — which fall under […]Continue Reading

Turkish Airlines suspends flights to Mideast capitals over strikes on Iran

February 28, 2026

ISTANBUL, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – Turkish Airlines on Saturday suspended flights to 10 Middle East nations after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran, with many nations closing their airspace. “Flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan have been cancelled until March 2,” spokesman Yahya Ustun wrote on X, while flights […]Continue Reading

Trump says US ‘may have casualties’ in Iran attack

February 28, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – President Donald Trump warned Saturday that US forces could take casualties in what he called a massive attack on Iran to destroy the country’s military and spark a popular revolt against the government. “The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost and we may […]Continue Reading

US and Israel launch strikes against Iran

February 28, 2026

TEHRAN, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran. The attacks came after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran’s stance in negotiations over its nuclear and missile programmes. Trump […]Continue Reading

Trump says US in ‘major combat’ to destroy Iran missiles, navy

February 28, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) – US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that “major combat” is underway to destroy Iran’s missile forces and “annihilate” the country’s navy. “The United States’ military began major combat operations in Iran,” Trump said in a video message posted on his Continue Reading

Dhaka sees messages from Myanmar’s FM, AA chief positively

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK Amid Bangladesh’s continued engagement, Myanmar’s Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Than Swe and Chairman of the United League of Arakan Twan Mrat Naing have congratulated recently appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman which is seen positively by Dhaka. The head of the Arakan Army has sent a congratulatory letter to the Bangladesh […]Continue Reading

OIC leaders hopeful of political stability in Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Friday said the government is working to ensure that Bangladeshi citizens can travel to India smoothly and the Indian side has shown a positive response. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working on the issue of Indian visas for Bangladeshis. We have held talks […]Continue Reading

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