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Hamas congratulates Iran’s new leader, urges Tehran not to hit neighbours MEE staff on Sat, 03/14/2026 - 20:00 Palestinian group backs Iran’s right to defend itself and urges halt to the US-Israeli war Pakistani Shia Muslim women hold portraits of new Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a rally to mark Al-Quds Day. [Arif Ali/AFP] Off The Palestinian group Hamas has condemned the US-Israeli war on Iran, describing the assault as a violation of international law and urging countries across the region to work together to halt the fighting. In a statement issued on Saturday, the movement said it “condemns the American-Zionist aggression against Iran, which violates international law, and affirms that the interest of the Islamic nation and the region lies in immediately halting this war.” The group called for diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and urged governments across the region to cooperate in preventing further escalation. At the same time, Hamas urged restraint from Tehran in how the war spreads beyond Iran’s borders. The movement called on “our brothers in Iran not to target neighboring countries” and urged “all countries in the region to cooperate to stop this aggression.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The statement came as the war launched by Israel and the United States continues to destabilise the Middle East, pushing the region closer to a broader confrontation. Hamas congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader In a separate message, Hamas congratulated Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Husseini Khamenei following his appointment as Iran’s new supreme leader after the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the Israeli-American assault on Tehran. Iran hits UAE oil hub, vows retaliation for US strike on Kharg Island Read More » Mohammad Darwish, chairman of Hamas’s leadership council, said the movement extended its congratulations to Iran’s new leader. “We extend the warmest and most sincere congratulations on your election as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, succeeding the late leader Sayyid Ali Khamenei - may God have mercy on him - who was martyred in a treacherous Zionist-American aggression,” said Darwish. Darwish said Hamas was confident the new leader would guide Iran through a critical moment for the region. “We affirm our confidence in your wisdom and ability to steer the ship of the Revolution and the Islamic Republic during this sensitive circumstance, in preserving the course of the Islamic Revolution and achieving victory over the enemies of Islam and Muslims,” the statement added. Backing of Palestinian cause The movement also reaffirmed its expectation that Iran would continue backing Palestinians. “We are reassured that you will continue to support our Palestinian people, their just cause, and their valiant resistance, in all forms of support and backing, as the Islamic Republic has always done throughout the past decades,” Darwish said. The war between Israel and Iran began on February 28 when Israel and the United States launched a war on Iran that killed senior Iranian officials, including the country’s supreme leader. Iran has responded with waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel and US interests across the region, widening the confrontation and raising fears of a prolonged regional war. War on Iran News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week  PBS

Secretary of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO, condemned a missile strike on a girls’ primary school in Minab.

A visual guide to how Iran is holding the Strait of Hormuz hostage  MSN

Trump administration threatens news outlets over critical coverage of Iran  Al Jazeera

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One Palestinian reported killed in Qusra, as others injured in Rashayda, amid surge in Israeli settler violence.

Iran's envoy to Ukraine, Shahriar Amouzegar, dismissed the support Kyiv has offered to the United States and its Gulf allies, after Ukraine advertised its expertise in destroying Iranian-designed drones launched by Russia. Iran has been attacking countries across the region -- including with drones -- in response to US and Israeli airstrikes against Tehran that killed its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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The Australian immigration system has long punished people who felt they had no option but to flee their homeland Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast As the people in the Gulf countries are now learning, having a great and powerful friend on bases across your territory and in your waters does not guarantee safety. Indeed it may make you a target. It’s a lesson worth heeding. Australia has long been host to the crucial US communications facility at Pine Gap but is now spending billions to integrate its territory into the American war machine – most notably HMAS Stirling near Perth, which will be home to four US nuclear submarines and up to 1,000 American troops. Darwin has become a hub for tens of thousands of American troops on forward deployment. Julianne Schultz is the author of The Idea of Australia Continue reading...

‘It could be fatal’: Ex-State Department negotiator says US ‘misjudged’ Iran’s response to strikes  CNN

Iran envoy mocks Ukraine drone offer in Middle East war as a 'joke' Iran’s envoy in Ukraine has dismissed Kyiv’s offer to help counter Iranian-designed drones in the Middle East, calling the proposal meaningless. Speaking to AFP, Iranian diplomat Shahriar Amouzegar criticised Ukraine after it highlighted its experience shooting down Shahed drones used by Russia in the war in Ukraine. "As for the actions Ukraine is taking in the Middle East against drones, we essentially consider them nothing more than a joke and a showy gesture," he said. Relations between Tehran and Kyiv remain strained. In 2022, Ukraine stripped the Iranian ambassador of accreditation and reduced diplomatic ties after accusing Iran of supplying drones to Russia.

Iran war threatens to erase the economic bump from bigger tax refunds  NBC News

How a Marine Unit in the Middle East Could Open New Phase of Iran War  The New York Times

US embassy urges Americans to leave Iraq immediately The US Embassy Baghdad has urged American citizens to leave Iraq immediately following a missile strike near the embassy compound overnight. In an updated security alert, the embassy warned that US nationals face heightened security risks in the country. “Americans face a risk of kidnapping, and US individuals have been directly targeted. Iran-aligned terrorist militias may hinder the Iraqi authorities’ ability to respond effectively in emergencies.” The embassy repeated its warning:“US citizens should leave Iraq immediately. US citizens who choose to remain in Iraq are encouraged to reconsider their decision given the significant threat posed by Iran-aligned terrorist militias.”

An Iranian military spokesperson warned that ports, docks and “American hideouts” in the UAE could be targets.

Several fundraising messages from Trump-connected groups have invoked Iran war to raise money for his campaigns

Amid the US and Israel's war on Iran, we discuss the impact on diplomatic efforts and support for Palestine.

Tehran says the US attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week  Channel 3000

Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade  Al Jazeera