Politics

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online On the second day of the unfolding conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, retaliatory military actions and fresh strikes have continued amid mounting regional instability. What began as a coordinated campaign by U.S. and Israeli forces against Iranian military and leadership targets has evolved into a broader cascade of attacks and reprisal missions across the Middle East. The...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Across major American cities, Iranian Americans and other members of the diaspora have taken to the streets this week, expressing a mix of hope, relief, anxiety and fear in response to the dramatic developments in Iran after the reported toppling and death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes. Demonstrations have reflected the deep divisions within...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the conflict in the Middle East rapidly expands following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, several Gulf Arab states closely associated with the United States are experiencing the direct impact of Iran’s retaliatory attacks, analysts and officials say. Iran’s campaign — which has included waves of ballistic missiles and drones — has struck sovereign territory and military infrastructure...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Despite the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sustained military pressure from a U.S.-Israeli campaign, Iran’s political system remains intact for the moment — but observers say the coming days will be critical in determining whether it can withstand internal and external stresses without fracturing. Senior clerical figures and existing constitutional structures continue to maintain state authority, even amid severe...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The long-smouldering tension along the Israel–Lebanon border erupted into fresh violence this week as Israel and the Iran-aligned militant group Hezbollah exchanged fire, opening a new and dangerous front in the rapidly expanding Middle East conflict triggered by recent attacks on Iran. Over the weekend, Hezbollah launched missiles and drones into northern Israel, including toward the Haifa region, in what...

Published: 02 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK has agreed to permit the United States to use British military facilities for defensive operations against Iranian missile sites, marking a significant shift in Britain’s involvement in escalating regional tensions. The decision places the UK at the centre of growing international concern over Iran tensions, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the move in a recorded...

Published: 01 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. At least nine people have been killed outside the United States consulate in Pakistan’s largest city after protests erupted over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The violence in Karachi marks one of the deadliest international flashpoints linked to the escalating confrontation between Iran, the United States and Israel. According to hospital officials, the fatalities occurred...

Published: 01 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Iran has formally begun a 40-day period of national mourning following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in coordinated strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, according to state media. The announcement marks a pivotal and deeply emotional moment for the Islamic Republic, as the country confronts the loss of its most powerful political and...

Published: 01 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Iranian state television has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed during coordinated United States and Israeli air strikes, marking a dramatic turning point in an escalating regional conflict that has already destabilised much of the Middle East. Authorities announced a 40-day national mourning period following the confirmation, signalling the gravity of the moment for the Islamic...

Published: 01 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Airlines across Europe, Asia and the Gulf have suspended, diverted or delayed dozens of flights after Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, triggering widespread airspace closures and travel disruption. The escalation follows coordinated military action by the United States and Israel targeting Iranian sites, marking one of the most serious regional flare-ups in recent years. Major...