Middle East News Trump claims Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei died in air strikes February 28, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Middle East on the Brink as Reports Claim Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed in Air Strikes. The Middle East was pushed deeper into crisis on Saturday night after explosive claims emerged…
Middle East News First patients leave after Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing February 3, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A small number of sick and wounded Palestinians have begun crossing into Egypt for medical treatment after Israel allowed a limited reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, raising cautious hopes…
Middle East News World News Iran resumes activity at nuclear sites February 1, 2026 Fashingson Satellite imagery from Planet Labs PBC has confirmed renewed activity at Iran’s key nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan, where authorities are constructing protective structures to obscure damage from last…
Middle East News World News Israel ties Rafah reopening to recovery of last hostage January 26, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Israel said on Sunday that its military was carrying out a “large-scale operation” in Gaza to recover the body of the last remaining hostage, adding that the Rafah crossing with…
Middle East News World News Trump invites Putin to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ for likely $1bn January 19, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi A major diplomatic controversy has emerged after the Kremlin confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join a newly created international body known as…
Middle East News UK NEWS World News Blair, Rubio join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to rebuild Gaza January 17, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Trump administration has appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair as founding members of a powerful new “Board of Peace” for…
Middle East News Exiled Shah’s son urges global action as US pulls back from Iran strike January 17, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The exiled son of Iran’s last monarch has called on the international community to support protesters seeking to overthrow Iran’s government, declaring that the fall of the Islamic Republic is…
Middle East News Washington halts Iran attack plans over risk of wider war January 15, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The United States has pulled back from launching an immediate military strike on Iran, officials confirmed, amid mounting concerns about limited strategic options, insufficient assets in the region and serious…
Middle East News ‘Keep protesting, help is on the way,’ says Trump to Iranian protesters January 13, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi President Donald Trump has issued his strongest message yet to Iranian protesters, declaring that “help is on the way” as the United States openly considers military action against the Islamic…
Middle East News Iran warns Trump of “Unforgettable Lesson” as US considers military strikes January 13, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Iran has issued a stark warning to Donald Trump, vowing to deliver an “unforgettable lesson” if the United States carries out strikes against the country. The threat comes amid growing…
