Arafi Named Acting Supreme Leader of Iran
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been appointed acting Supreme Leader of Iran, according to the state news agency ISNA. His appointment follows his election by Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council as the jurist member of the Guardian Council in the country’s Leadership Council. The Leadership Council is tasked with carrying out the duties of the Supreme Leader […]
UN Chief Urges De-escalation in Iran-US-Israel Conflict
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the escalating military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that continued hostilities could trigger a broader regional conflict. In a statement posted Saturday on his official X account, Guterres expressed deep concern over the exchange of attacks and called on all parties to halt military […]
Iran Accuses U.S. and Israel of Military Aggression, Vows Response
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has accused the United States and Israel — described in the statement as the “Zionist regime” — of carrying out what it called a criminal military aggression against Iran, warning that its armed forces are prepared to respond. In a statement issued Saturday, the ministry said the alleged attacks occurred “this […]
