Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by Iran on Sunday

Iranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.

Britain, France and Greece said they were sending air-defense forces to Cyprus after Iranian-made drones struck the British Royal Air Force Akrotiri base on the island.

US President Donald Trump said Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi could be a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

US Navy 'will begin escorting' oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.

The development comes after an Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK's military base in Cyprus.

Trump said when the invasion began his objective was to "defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group."

CNBC's Emma Graham flew home to the UAE on an Emirates flight that turned around just 30 minutes from Dubai because of an Iran missile threat.

Ali Larijani is often viewed as a pragmatist and has an important role following the killing of Khamenei.

Members of Winnipeg's Iranian community hope freedom is now possible following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S

Wagers were placed over the weekend about the fate of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the bombardment of Iran.

Dubais reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict.

The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

Iranian Canadians gathered in various cities across the country this weekend celebrating recent strikes in Iran by the U.S

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. military was sinking Iran's Navy, having destroyed nine Iranian warships so far and "going after the rest." Read full story

World leaders are responding to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.

The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.

Tehran: Iranian media reported on Sunday (March 1) that the daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in US and Israeli strikes

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, U.S

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".

It was the veil. Not because a woman wearing hijab is an anomaly in contemporary Europe, but because of what that garment condensed in this specific case: an Iranian academic, educated at Lumire Lyon 2 University, facing a criminal court for words published on Telegram.

TEHRAN Iran and the United States held what Iranian officials described as their most serious round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday, agreeing to continue discussions in Vienna next week, but developments across the region suggest Washington may still be leaning toward a military confrontationan outcome that several regional governments have warned would be devastating.

TEHRAN - A senior Iranian military commander has warned that should the U.S

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to show restraint and hold talks as the two countries have traded fire.

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TEHRAN - More than 350 Iranian researchers, civic activists, and political figures from across the political spectrum have signed a joint statement titled No to War and Aggression Against Iran

TEHRAN Iranian officials have rejected claims made by U.S

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas, leading a diplomatic team, departed for Geneva for nuclear talks on Thursday with American negotiators headed by Steve Wikoff.

If you are a Western-based Iranian who believes that American or Israeli bombs would fall on your homeland in order to improve the life there, you are not being optimistic

TEHRAN The ailing Iranian opposition factions based in the Westthose who were either toppled during the 1979 Islamic Revolution or failed to compete with the popularity of Imam Khomeini and his followers for a place in the countrys new political establishmenthave spent nearly five decades in exile.

TEHRAN Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh says the Islamic Republic opposes any change in the Caucasus geopolitics, suggesting that security in the region should be provided by the regional countries.

TEHRAN -The commander of the Iranian Army says the claim by the enemies that they are invincible is a lie, especially as they have suffered defeat multiple times.

TEHRAN The Iranian defense minister said on Monday that the Islamic Republic, in line with its principled position toward international issues, is firm to deepen ties with independent and revolutionary countries in the West African region, especially Burkina Faso.

TEHRAN The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a declaration on Sunday designating the naval and air forces of all European Union (EU) member states as terrorist organizations in response to the EUs illegal move to put the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

TEHRAN Any American military confrontation with Iran would not remain confined to its borders but would trigger "an inevitable path toward the disintegration of the global order," Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, citing an alleged Iranian source close to decision-making circles in Tehran.

TEHRAN The French government has issued fake passports for two top members of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization so they can travel between countries more freelya move that blatantly violates not only international law but also France's own domestic laws.

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday he would likely meet U.S

TEHRAN - Newly released photos from last weeks IRGC Navy drill in the Strait of Hormuz show a new leap in Irans maritime power. During the Smart Control exercise, forces fired a Sayyad 3-G missile from the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi warship, a launch that showed Iranian vessels have officially moved past point defense and are now armed with long-range, vertical-launch capabilities.

TEHRAN In line with marine diplomacy, expanding defense interactions, and demonstrating operational capabilities in open seas, the Iranian Navy has sent its Dena destroyer to the Indian Ocean to participate in the MILAN 2026 naval exercises hosted by India.

TEHRAN Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has asked Western officials and Western media to stop lying about the number of deaths during the recent unrest in the countryunrest that began with legitimate economic protests in late December but was infiltrated in January by armed Mossad and CIA agents who laid waste to Iranian cities and killed security forces and civilians alike.

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has shared views on the latest regional and international developments regarding Irans nuclear talks with the United States in separate phone conversations with his opposite numbers from Russia, Egypt and Qatar.

TEHRAN A fighter jet operated by the Air Force of the Iranian Army crashed during a training flight in the western central province of Hamadan on Thursday.

TEHRAN In an interview with MS NOW, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described ongoing talks with the U.S

The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.

TEHRAN - Members of the Iranian Parliament have, in a statement, expressed their backing for recent comments by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by reaffirming their obedience to his instructions.

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, expressing congratulations to Japan on National Day.

TEHRAN - The head of the Iranian Space Agency has outlined plans to develop a satellite internet network in the country.

TEHRAN Iran and the United States held a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with Iranian officials describing the discussions as more serious and constructive than the previous round, while cautioning that a final agreement remains distant and difficult negotiations lie ahead.

TEHRAN - The Iranian Judiciary spokesperson says the anti-Iran resolution adopted by the European Parliament has no legal substance.

Iranian state media reported the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for military drills in the waterway.

TEHRAN - A top Iranian security official has said Tehran wont negotiate over its ballistic missile program as a deterrence capability.

TEHRAN - An Iranian parliamentarian has reacted to an insulting move by a member of the European Parliament (MEP) against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi held talks in Geneva on Monday, as Tehran and Washington prepared for a second round of negotiations on Irans peaceful nuclear program.

TEHRAN - Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman says intensifying economic pressure on the Iranian people is tantamount to a crime against humanity.

TEHRAN What the Munich Security Conference (MSC) has become is nothing short of a circus. That's the assessment from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding the annual event

TEHRAN - The bodies of 85 Iranians martyred during the Sacred Defense years were recently excavated in Iraq

In previous years, I have witnessed such celebrations in both Tehran and Urmia. As a Chinese professor who earnestly hopes for a brighter future for Iran, I have some personal observations and reflections after witnessing this years celebratory parade, which I would like to share with the Iranian people who are yearning for positive changes in their country.

TEHRAN - The ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China to international organizations in Vienna have held another round of talks on the latest developments related to Irans nuclear program.

TEHRAN- Etemad addressed the tense conditions of Irans economy in an article in the current context. According to the newspaper, we are welcoming a new round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington while Iranian markets are at the peak of their historic fervor.

TEHRAN Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked the Iranian nation for their massive participation in Wednesdays 22nd of Bahman rallies, stating that the huge crowds have left enemies who hoped for Irans surrender disappointed and in despair.

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani have held a phone conversation.

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has censured Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino mogul and billionaire Sheldon Adelson, for making false claims against Iran in her Israel Hayom publication on February 11.