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'War is over': Trump heads to Israel, Iran skips Egypt Gaza Summit over US attacks
Fp Staff •US President Donald Trump declared that 'war in Gaza is over' as he boarded Air Force One to head to Israel. Trump is visiting West Asia to oversee the implementation of the Gaza peace plan, which he had proposed
‘No trust in Zionist regime’: Iran questions Israel’s commitment to Gaza ceasefire
Fp Staff •Iran supports the Gaza ceasefire but expresses deep mistrust toward Israel’s commitment to uphold it.
As West Asia unites behind Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s fractured alliances expose its fading power
Fp Staff •As the West Asia broadly welcomes a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Iran finds itself at one of its weakest moments since its 1979 Islamic Revolution. Read here
Who is Esmail Qaani? Iran denies claims of Mossad-linked assassination attempt on IRGC commander
Fp Staff •Iran dismissed rumours of Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani’s assassination, citing misinformation linked to Israel’s Mossad
US targets China-Iran energy trade, sanctions firms exporting Iranian oil and gas
Fp Staff •The US Treasury has targeted over 50 individuals, firms and vessels linked to Iranian oil and gas exports, aiming to disrupt China-Iran energy trade and cut Tehran’s revenue streams
Russia sharing lessons it learnt in Ukraine war with China, Iran and North Korea: Report
Fp Staff •From drone tactics to AI warfare, Russia is transforming its military through lessons from Ukraine — and sharing them with China, Iran, and North Korea, raising fresh concerns for the West, according to a report
Jaishankar: India's interests best protected through strategic freedom | Vantage on Firstpost
Palki Sharma •When Donald Trump started his trade war, he expected others to comply, but countries had their own strategies. China skirted US sanctions on Iranian oil through barter deals. Brazil used tariffs as a diplomatic tool, while India relied on strategic autonomy rooted in long-standing policies. This report explores how major global players protect their interests, find workarounds, and pursue independent paths amid sanctions, tariffs, and shifting power dynamics.
Iran considers moving its capital amid water shortages in Tehran | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G
Palki Sharma •Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran can no longer remain the nation’s capital due to an escalating water shortage and severe land subsidence. Home to around ten million people, the city consumes nearly a quarter of the country’s water, yet reservoirs are shrinking, rainfall is declining, and underground reserves are collapsing. He called the subsidence “a disaster” and warned that unchecked urban expansion has left Tehran unsustainable.Under the proposal, the capital would be relocated south to Hormozgan province on the Persian Gulf, offering access to open waters and new trade pathways that could drive long-term economic growth. While the plan has faced criticism, Pezeshkian stressed that the move is unavoidable for Iran’s future stability. This decision signals a major change in the country’s development strategy and reflects the urgent need to address growing environmental pressures.
Iran executes 6 men accused of Israel-linked attacks amid surge in death penalties
•Iran hanged six alleged militants in Khuzestan over attacks claimed to be backed by Israel, drawing rights groups’ criticism over coerced confessions and a record wave of executions.
Iran has 'no choice' but to move its capital from Tehran, says Pezeshkian as water crisis deepens
Fp Staff •The country has faced drought conditions for the last five years and the Meteorological Organisation recorded a 40 per cent drop in rainfall over the last four months compared to a long-term average