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The supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, left behind a deeply controversial legacy after his assassination on February 28. Having led the country since 1989, following the death of his mentor, Ruhollah Khomeini, Khamenei was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East. His over 36 years at the helm of the Islamic Republic were marked by internal repression, severe restrictions on women’s and minorities’ rights, as well as support for armed groups in the region, including Hamas and Hezbollah. However, according to an investigation published by Reuters in 2013, one of the least visible but significant sources of his power…
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs published on Instagram on Monday, an image showing the range of Iranian ballistic missiles. According to the presented map, these could reach almost to the center of Poland, and Romania would be fully covered. In the description of the post, the Israeli institution sends a stern warning: “Iran’s ballistic capability extends beyond the Middle East. The regime of the Iranian ayatollahs threatens world peace”. The published image suggests that Romania would be entirely within the range of Iranian missiles. The aerial distance between Romania and Iran is approximately 2,876 kilometers, which indicates that Tehran…
Europe “fully supports” the actions of the United States in Iran, declared on Monday the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, in an interview given to BBC News. The statements come against the backdrop of escalating conflict in the Middle East and recent attacks on Iran. The Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, declared on Monday, in an interview given to BBC News, that Europe “fully supports” the actions of the US in Iran. The statements come against the backdrop of intensifying conflict in the Middle East, following the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on targets in…
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has created a moment of liberation for many oppressed Iranians, but it offers no guarantee that Washington and Tel Aviv will be satisfied with what follows, reports CNN. Khamenei’s regime, marked by brutal repression and flawed economic management, ended with one of the most violent episodes in the recent history of Iranian leadership. His removal triggered both celebrations in Tehran and 40 days of official mourning, as well as uncertainty about the future of the regime. Israeli officials have suggested that the attack was accelerated to take advantage of an opportunity…
A ship from the so-called “ghost fleet” of Russia was intercepted by the Belgian Special Forces and is set to be confiscated, announced the authorities in Brussels on Sunday, according to AFP. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot specified on platform X that the ship was intercepted in the North Sea and will be brought into port for confiscation. Belgian Defense Minister, Theo Francken, added that the tanker is being escorted to Zeebruges, where legal measures will be applied. Belgian authorities have not provided additional details about the crew or the nature of the cargo, but the interception is part…
Russia launched a record number of missiles at Ukraine in February 2026. According to an analysis by Agence France-Presse, based on the daily reports of the Ukrainian Air Forces, Moscow fired 288 missiles in a single month — the highest monthly level since the beginning of 2023. The figure is more than twice as high as in January, when 135 missiles were launched, and it surpasses the previous record of 270, registered in October 2025. In addition to missiles, in February, 5,059 long-range drones were also launched — 13% more than in the previous month. Last winter, considered the harshest…
Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance — Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman — have agreed to increase the production ceiling by 206 thousand barrels per day, the organization announced. The decision was justified by “stable global economic prospects and healthy market indicators”, reflected in the low levels of oil stocks. The new quotas will come into effect from April 2026. The announcement comes in a context of major escalation in the Middle East. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran, resulting, according to emerging…
The price of Brent oil has surged sharply, following disruptions in navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the Brent quote on the over-the-counter market climbed by 10% on Sunday, reaching approximately 80 dollars per barrel, according to oil traders. Analysts warn that the price increase could continue. The Director for Energy and Refining at ICIS, Ajay Parmar, estimates that when the stock markets reopen on Monday, the price could rise significantly, approaching 100 dollars per barrel or even exceeding this level, if the blockages in the strait persist. In turn, the analyst from RBC, Helima Croft, stated…
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is ready to hold discussions with Iranian leaders, despite the intensification of American military operations in the region, which he described as “very positive” and “ahead of schedule”, reports France 24. “They want to talk, and I agreed to talk, so I will talk to them. They should have done it earlier”, Trump affirmed, according to The Atlantic publication. When asked when these discussions could take place, the White House leader responded: “I can’t tell you”. The statements come in the context of the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.…
The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is seen as a turning point by his nephew and outspoken opponent, Dr. Mahmoud Moradkhani. The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, represents a moment of “hope” for the country’s future, according to his nephew and critic of the regime, Mahmoud Moradkhani, a doctor who has been in exile in northern France since 1986. According to France Presse, Mahmoud Moradkhani believes that the disappearance of his uncle could facilitate the continuation of the process of changing the political class in Iran. Mahmoud Moradkhani, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s…