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Iran’s supreme leader says it will protect its ‘nuclear and missile capabilities’

Iran’s supreme leader says it will protect its ‘nuclear and missile capabilities’

  • He made this statement Thursday in a message read on Iranian state television
  • Khamenei has led Iran since February 28, following an airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
By Arab News ·

Iran’s highly enriched uranium most likely still at Isfahan site, UN nuclear chief says

Iran’s highly enriched uranium most likely still at Isfahan site, UN nuclear chief says

  • The UN nuclear watchdog believes a large percentage of Iran’s highly enriched uranium “was stored there in June 2025 when the 12-day war broke out, and it has been there ever since” Grossi said
By AP ·

US military commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports

US military commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports

  • CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a “short and powerful” wave of strikes on Iran, likely including infrastructure targets, Axios reported, citing sources
By Reuters ·

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Special Rare chance to shape future of sustainable fisheries in the Red Sea photos

Rare chance to shape future of sustainable fisheries in the Red Sea

  • KAUST researchers are closing data gaps and building tools for ecosystem resilience
  • Jessica Mason: Other places developed tourism first and managed fisheries later — we can do both together
By Tamara Aboalsaud ·

US seeks ‘maritime freedom’ coalition to restart Hormuz traffic

US seeks ‘maritime freedom’ coalition to restart Hormuz traffic

  • Maritime Freedom Construct will provide real-time information, safety guidance, and coordination, State Department official says
  • Diplomatic cable reportedly calls on US embassies to press foreign governments to join the effort
By AFP ·

Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy’s name

Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy’s name

  • Banksy, whose real identity has not been officially confirmed, has not claimed the piece as his own on his Instagram account
  • The artist typically uses the platform to confirm his works, posting images and a caption
By AFP ·

Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza

Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza

  • Since 2023, Israel has imposed a near-total ban on foreign journalists entering and reporting from Gaza
  • Editors challenged Israel’s reasons for blocking access, including claims that Strip was too dangerous as an active conflict zone, journalists could compromise troop positions
By AP ·

Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza

Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza

  • Since 2023, Israel has imposed a near-total ban on foreign journalists entering and reporting from Gaza
  • Editors challenged Israel’s reasons for blocking access, including claims that Strip was too dangerous as an active conflict zone, journalists could compromise troop positions
By AP ·