Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, killed in airstrike, Israel says. Here’s why his death is significant.

Top Iranian security official Ali Larijani was killed in overnight strikes, Israel said Tuesday, marking a significant moment for the Islamic Republic in the conflict.  Israeli defense minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Larijani was “eliminated.” There was no immediate confirmation out of Iran on his apparent killing. Larijani, the head of Iran’s … Read more

Iran’s internet blackout silences voices at home as diaspora creators fill the void

NEW YORK — Iranian American Ariana Afshar has tried to produce commentary about the first weeks of the war in the Middle East based on the perspectives of people in Iran. But the New York-based social media creator keeps running into an obstacle: An internet blackout imposed by the government in Tehran has stifled almost … Read more

Israel says it killed Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Snow piles up against door after Michigan blizzard 00:16 Now Playing Israel says it killed Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani 00:18 UP NEXT BBC seeks to have Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit dismissed 00:26 Beirut’s skies remain open despite Israeli strikes … Read more

Trump on Iran’s use of disinformation and AI: “Terrible situation”

Trump on Iran’s use of disinformation and AI: “Terrible situation” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump was asked what a deal with Iran might look like while taking questions Monday. Mr. Trump took the moment to talk about the country’s use of disinformation and artificial intelligence. Source link

Iran’s foreign minister says regime hasn’t asked for ceasefire or negotiations, contradicting Trump

Iran’s foreign minister says regime hasn’t asked for ceasefire or negotiations, contradicting Trump – CBS News Watch CBS News Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi contradicted President Trump’s claims about Tehran seeking a deal to end the war in the Middle East. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi and Ramy Inocencio report. Source link

US ‘locked and loaded’ to destroy Iran’s ‘crown jewel’ ‘if we want,’ Trump warns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States is “locked and loaded” to destroy Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub, but has chosen not to do so. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump referenced previous U.S. strikes on the island, which he described as the … Read more

US Jet Fighters Target Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Hub

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Airline CEOs Call on Congress to Fund TSA Amid Travel Chaos 02:12 Blizzard Conditions Pound Midwest as Severe Storm Moves East 03:45 Paula Doress-Worters, Women’s Health Activist, Dies at 87 02:00 This Paralympian Builds Prosthetics for Fellow Parathletes … Read more

Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz could raise consumer prices across the board

The threat of Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy supplies and could soon send the price at the pump to a new record high. With the passage of oil tankers and cargo ships all but halted in and around the strategically vital waterway, the price of food, transported … Read more

Iran’s cheap drones are a drain on the U.S. weapons stockpile. Could lasers help fend them off?

They call it asymmetric warfare: our highly sophisticated interceptor missiles – Patriots, THAADs – against Iran’s low-tech drones, made of materials you can largely get at your corner hobby store.  While attacks by Iranian drones were down this past week, the amount of damage they have done has come as a jolt. An Iranian drone … Read more