President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it is too soon to determine the “full scope and duration” of ongoing U.S. military strikes against Iran, as lawmakers prepare to vote on a war powers resolution that could limit his authority. In a formal letter to Chuck Grassley, the Senate president pro tempore, Trump defended the military action, describing Iran as an “untenable” threat despite prior diplomatic efforts. He reiterated longstanding U.S. claims that Tehran supports terrorism and continues pursuing nuclear capabilities. The U.S., alongside Israel, launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets on Saturday. Iran has since retaliated with missile and…
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Senior Iranian clerics have begun deliberations over the selection of a new supreme leader following the killing of Ali Khamenei in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes. According to Iranian officials familiar with the discussions, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has emerged as the leading candidate. The decision now rests with the powerful Assembly of Experts, the 88-member clerical body constitutionally tasked with appointing and overseeing Iran’s supreme leader. The assembly reportedly held multiple virtual meetings amid security concerns, as Israeli strikes targeted areas near Qum, one of Shiite Islam’s holiest cities. While no official announcement has been made, some insiders suggest Mojtaba Khamenei…
The United States has compared the opening phase of its military campaign against Iran to the “shock and awe” assault that marked the start of the Iraq War, saying the scale and intensity of initial strikes were even greater. As the conflict enters its fifth day, U.S. and Israeli forces continue coordinated operations across Iran, while Tehran retaliates with missile and drone attacks. The fighting has triggered heavy casualties, market turmoil, and fears of wider regional escalation. Massive Opening Barrage U.S. military officials said nearly 2,000 targets have been struck in Iran since operations began, with the first 24 hours…
Senior Congress leader and former party president Sonia Gandhi has launched a sweeping critique of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing it of dismantling decades of carefully balanced foreign policy by tilting decisively toward Israel while neglecting India’s long-standing strategic relationship with Iran. In a strongly worded opinion article published in a national daily, Gandhi described New Delhi’s response to the targeted killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes as a “disturbing silence.” She argued that India’s muted reaction was not diplomatic neutrality but a retreat from principle and a betrayal of India’s…
A suspected Iranian drone strike hit the CIA station housed inside the U.S. Embassy complex in Riyadh, marking a significant escalation in the widening regional conflict sparked by the recent U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. According to individuals familiar with the matter, two drones struck the embassy compound on Monday. While U.S. and Saudi officials confirmed the attack on the diplomatic complex, they did not publicly disclose that the CIA’s regional station — located on the embassy’s top floor — was among the impacted areas. No CIA personnel were injured in the strike. The agency declined public comment. Structural Damage…
When headlines broke of US strikes on Iran, many expected Bitcoin to do what it has long promised: provide a real-time, 24-hour barometer of global risk. Instead, it made a round trip. Prices initially slid as news hit the wires, briefly touching the low-$63,000 range. Volatility followed, but not panic. By Monday, Bitcoin had rebounded as much as 6.7%, climbing near $70,100—higher than its pre-attack level. The world’s largest cryptocurrency, once branded “digital gold,” showed little durable evidence of either fear or flight. A Market Already Deleveraged This muted reaction reflects deeper structural shifts within crypto markets. Since peaking in…
Pi Network (PI) is drawing major attention today, ranking as the second-highest cryptocurrency by bullish sentiment on March 2, according to market data. The growing optimism follows a series of ecosystem upgrades, milestone celebrations, and heightened community engagement — despite ongoing volatility and debate around the project. Even with price swings, PI finished February in positive territory, helping fuel its current momentum. Major Developments: One Year After Open Network Launch On February 20, 2025, Pi Network officially launched its Open Network, making PI publicly tradable and enabling exchange integrations. Last month marked the first anniversary of that milestone — and…
Significant development at the United Nations, Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). This decision comes as the Asia-Pacific Group, comprising nations from South and Southeast Asia, Pacific island states, and most Middle Eastern countries, coalesces around Bangladesh as its consensus candidate. While early speculation suggested that external pressures from the United States and Israel may have influenced Mansour’s decision, diplomatic sources emphasize that procedural dynamics within the UN’s electoral system were the decisive factor. The withdrawal highlights both the intricate mechanics of UN elections…
Gold prices surged on Monday, climbing over 1% as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified and oil prices spiked, reinforcing safe-haven demand. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $5,341, after hitting a one-month high of $5,419 earlier in the session. Investors are closely watching the situation as global uncertainties drive the yellow metal higher. Geopolitical Tensions Drive Gold Prices The recent escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has put significant pressure on markets. The United States and Israel launched airstrikes targeting key sites in Iran, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.…
A fire erupted at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday following two drone strikes, as tensions in the Middle East escalated rapidly. The blasts, heard across the city’s diplomatic quarter, sent clouds of smoke into the air and prompted emergency responses from local fire and security services. Eyewitnesses reported seeing explosions and smoke rising above the embassy complex, which houses both diplomatic offices and residences of foreign staff. The attacks mark a sharp escalation in the conflict triggered by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several top Iranian military officials on February 28,…