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Tehran Rocked by Renewed Israeli Strikes as Iran’s Leadership Council Assumes Control

  A woman reacts as she holds a placard with an image of Iranian late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at a rally in solidarity with Iran after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, in Beirut, Lebanon. Israel has launched another wave of airstrikes on Tehran, intensifying a rapidly escalating regional crisis just one day after the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. According to multiple reports, Israeli officials said the renewed strikes were intended to maintain air dominance as Iran faces its most significant leadership vacuum in decades.  The power void left by Khamenei’s killing has prompted Iran to activate a leadership council to stabilize governance. Inside the country, reactions have been sharply divided—some mourning the long‑time leader, others openly celebrating his death, revealing deep internal fractures.  The military confrontation has widened beyond Iran’s borders. Iran has retaliated with missile barrages targeting Israe...
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U.S. Approves $3 Billion Arms Deal with Israel Amid Ceasefire Talks

The Trump administration has approved a significant arms sale to Israel, valued at nearly $3 billion. This deal includes over 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs, 4,000 Predator warheads, and Caterpillar D9 bulldozers, among other equipment. The State Department bypassed the usual congressional review, citing national security interests.

The timing of this approval coincides with the expiration of the first phase of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The truce, which began in January 2025, has seen the release of hostages and prisoners on both sides, along with increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. Negotiators are working to extend the ceasefire and move toward a lasting resolution.

This arms deal underscores the U.S.'s continued support for Israel, even as the region navigates a fragile peace process.

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