IRAN

Mar 15 2026POLITICS

A Shift in Plans: Iranian Soccer Players Head Home

Three Iranian women's soccer players have chosen to return to their home country after initially seeking refuge in Australia. This decision comes after Australia granted humanitarian visas to seven players from the team, who expressed fears of facing persecution back in Iran. The players' concerns s

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Countries May Deploy Warships to Protect Hormuz Strait

A U. S. leader recently announced that several nations could station warships near the strategic waterway to counter a potential blockade. He mentioned possible partners such as China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others but did not specify any official commitments. The statement appea

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

US Sets $10M Reward for Iranian Officials

The United States has announced a reward of up to ten million dollars for anyone who can provide reliable information about senior members of Iran’s military and intelligence services, including the country’s new Supreme Leader. The offer focuses on ten individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutio

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hackers Use Remote Wipe Tool to Knock Out U. S. Medical Device Maker

A cyberattack blamed on a group tied to Iran recently hit Stryker, a major U. S. medical technology firm that supplies equipment worldwide. The incident began just after midnight on Wednesday, when employees found their work phones and laptops suddenly unusable. The company reported that the attack

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Unclear Messages: What the U. S. Really Wants From Iran

The United States began striking Iranian targets on February 28, a move that surprised many because it came from a president who had campaigned against foreign wars. The campaign was launched without asking Congress for permission and without a clear plan shared with the public. Now, officials must

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

“Middle East Conflicts: Plane Crash, Rally Violence and Global Reactions”

The U. S. announced that a refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing all four crew members who were called heroes by the Defense Secretary. A briefing said that U. S. –Israeli attacks have damaged many Iranian targets, but the exact number was not confirmed. The Secretary also mentioned that Ir

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

A New Look at the Iraq‑Iran Debate

The idea that a war could simply “cut it off and kill it” feels oddly clear to those who lived through the Gulf War. Yet, for many people in Iran, the recent strikes have taken on a different meaning – not just bombs but hope for change. In the summer of 2024, when U. S. forces targeted Iranian n

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Crypto Bets Predict Early Exit for Iran's New Supreme Leader

The new head of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has sparked a wave of speculation among cryptocurrency traders who are placing bets on how long he will stay in power. The prediction market Polymarket, which runs on the Polygon blockchain, reports that there is a 64 percent chance he will be removed or incap

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

U. S. Congressman Says Trump Will Keep Fighting Iran Over Oil

Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from Georgia, told a news show that he believes President Trump will not back down from the war with Iran. He said the fight started because Iran keeps enriching uranium and that the U. S. must keep up its military actions. Scott is on two important House committees:

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

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