Iran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz if Trump attacks power plants

Tehran: IRGC warning: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it will “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz if the US targets Iranian energy infrastructure. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strait is not closed, but ships are hesitant due to insurance concerns over the US-initiated war. He added, “Freedom of Navigation cannot exist without…

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47 injured as Iranian missile hits Israel’s Dimona, home to its nuclear reactor and known as ‘Little India’

Jerusalem: At least 47 people were injured on Saturday evening after an Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona — famous for the dome-shaped structure atop its nuclear centre and popularly known as “little India”, rescue services said. Among the injured was a 12-year-old boy in serious condition after being hit by shrapnel,…

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US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for one month

Washington: The United States has announced the temporary lifting of sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil stranded at sea in an effort to cool down soaring global crude prices. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the temporary measure will make available 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to global markets. “This temporary, short-term authorisation…

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What is Nowruz, the Iranian new year?

Sydney:  Nowruz (meaning “new day” in the Persian language) is the Iranian, or Persian, festival celebrating the coming of spring – and the regeneration it brings. It is the first day of the year in the Iranian solar calendar (which began in 1079), marking the exact moment of the spring equinox. The date varies, between…

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Iran’s new supreme leader vows revenge for Larijani killing as Israel kills another top official

Tehran: Iran suffered a fresh blow Wednesday with the killing of its intelligence minister as the new supreme leader, yet to be seen since replacing his slain father, vowed to avenge the death of the country’s security chief. Israel’s latest high-profile scalp was intelligence minister Esmail Khatib, with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian branding his death a…

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