West Asia War: Iran's Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's roleWest Asia War: Iran's leadership has changed dramatically. The Supreme Leader is gone, and the military commanders now hold the real power....
28 Apr, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Iran signals firepower before talks, says missile capability ‘not used yet’Iran's Foreign Minister is in Islamabad for talks. Meanwhile, Iran's Defence Ministry states much of its missile capability is unused. The ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
US-Iran war: Negotiators in Islamabad, divide in Tehran; Analysts flag fractured top brassUS-Iran war news: A US think tank reports internal power struggles within Iran's leadership. IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi appears to have pr...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Meet Gen Ahmad Vahidi, the man who now calls the shots in IranIran's internal hardliners are now dictating policy. Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, a key figure, leads the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Iran's leadership survived US-Israeli bombardment. But talks to end the war present a new challengeIran's leadership navigates a new challenge after U.S.-Israeli strikes. A council now leads, with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as chief negotiat...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
As US-Iran ceasfire deadline looms, think tank analysis flags deep divisions in Iranian leadership over peace dealA new assessment by the Institute for the Study of War on Monday (local time) pointed to deepening divisions within Iran's leadership, as d...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Who rules Iran? Hormuz exposes shadow power play behind the curtainIran's abrupt policy shifts over Strait of Hormuz have revealed internal power struggles, not just diplomatic confusion. The IRGC's coerciv...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Trump says truce unlikely to be extended as he aims to seal Iran dealPresident Trump indicated he's unlikely to extend the Iran ceasefire, urging negotiators to finalize a deal by Wednesday evening Washington...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
IRGC hardliners in control of Iran's military and diplomacy, moderates sidelined, says reportUS-Iran war news: Iran's military apparatus and diplomatic teams are now under the control of the hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
‘Middle East crisis worse than the 1970s oil shocks and 2022 Russian gas disruption combined,’ IEA chief Birol warnsThe world is witnessing unprecedented turmoil in energy markets as tensions in the Middle East escalate beyond previous oil crises. With ov...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Revolutionary Guard takes over Iran’s government, blocks President’s authorityIran's presidency faces a political deadlock. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly controlling key state functions. Presiden...
01 Apr, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Microsoft, Google, Apple and other US companies under threat: Iran says will target these cos in regionIran's Revolutionary Guards announced plans to target U.S. companies in the region starting April 1st as retaliation for attacks on Iran. T...
31 Mar, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
'A top person': Who is the US dealing with in Iran?A senior Iranian official is talking with the United States about the future of Iran. This comes after weeks of war. President Trump is kee...
24 Mar, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Who are Ayatollah Alireza Arafi and Ahmad Vahidi? New leadership takes charge in IranWho are Ayatollah Alireza Arafi and Ahmad Vahidi? This explainer covers Iran Israel War Live Updates, the reported appointment of Ahmad Vah...
01 Mar, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Iran reels after Israeli strike — who is Habibollah Sayyari, the man now leading Iran’s military machine?After Israel’s strike killed top Iranian generals, Iran quickly appointed Habibollah Sayyari as the new temporary military leader. Sayyari ...
13 Jun, 2025, 06.55 PM IST
Israel attacks Iran: Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the new IRGC chief after Hossein Salami’s death?Ali Khamenei appointed Ahmad Vahidi as the new IRGC commander, following the death of Hossein Salami in an Israeli strike. Vahidi, a former...
13 Jun, 2025, 06.47 PM IST
Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crashIran opened registration for candidates in the upcoming presidential election, which will replace the late Ebrahim Raisi. The election come...
30 May, 2024, 10.01 PM IST