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Mar 15, 2026 - World

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy aimed at blaming Iran for a major terrorist attack.

Mar 15, 2026 - World

There is little sign of imminent regime change in Iran as its blockade of strait of Hormuz shocks global economyMiddle East crisis – live updatesFew doubt that in the first days of the new war in the Middle East, the initiative belonged to the US and its ally Israel. Now it seems less sure, however.Mohsen Rezaee, a senior officer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, on Sunday said “the end of the war is in our hands” and called for the withdrawal of Washington’s forces from the Gulf and compensation for all damage caused by the assault. Continue reading...

Mar 15, 2026 - World

Yoani Sánchez says a purported policeman in civilian clothes is stopping her.

Mar 15, 2026 - World

Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikesMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has warned he is not ready to seek a deal to end the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, saying that though he thought Tehran was keen to negotiate a ceasefire, the US would fight on for better terms.Trump’s comments came as Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on countries in the Gulf and on Israel, and Israeli and US warplanes launched new waves of strikes on Iran. Continue reading...

Mar 15, 2026 - World

Anthony Scaramucci, a former Trump administration official, outlined a pessimistic long-term scenario for the Iran conflict, predicting that despite military devastation, the underlying tensions driving the war will remain unresolved."Most likely outcome now: Iran's military is devastated. Regime survives. The Strait stays closed until both sides find a face-saving off-ramp," Scaramucci stated, characterizing the likely trajectory of the conflict.According to Scaramucci's analysis, the war will ultimately result in a pyrrhic outcome that benefits neither side strategically. While Trump will declare victory domestically and Iran's leadership will claim resistance and defiance, the fundamental geopolitical tensions that sparked the conflict remain intact.The ex-insider predicted several consequences flowing from this stalemate. Oil prices will eventually drop as markets adjust to the new status quo, while Iran's nuclear program will be temporarily set back without being eliminated entirely. However, he emphasized this represents no permanent resolution."We'll be back here in 10 years," Scaramucci concluded, suggesting the conflict's underlying causes—unresolved regional rivalry, sanctions, and nuclear proliferation concerns—will inevitably resurface.The prediction reflects growing expert consensus that without a clear diplomatic off-ramp or decisive military outcome, the Iran war risks becoming a prolonged stalemate that exhausts resources while failing to achieve lasting strategic objectives.