The latest escalation in Iran's Alborz Province has resulted in a devastating wave of airstrikes, leaving 18 confirmed dead and 24 wounded in residential areas overnight. Among the casualties are infants and other civilians, highlighting the shocking human toll of the ongoing military operations by the US and Israel. Deputy Governor Ghodratollah Seif confirmed that residential neighborhoods were hit in a midnight assault, forcing emergency responders to rush the injured to medical facilities. WATCH
08 April,2026 04:33 PM IST
US-Iran backchannel talks are moving toward a two-stage peace framework, with a ceasefire first, followed by a final agreement within 15 to 20 days. The proposed settlement, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear curbs, sanctions relief and release of frozen assets. However, Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz during a temporary ceasefire, seeking guarantees against future US-Israel attacks before any major concession. The proposal is reportedly backed by Pakistan, China and the United States, with final in-person talks expected in Islamabad.
06 April,2026 08:39 PM IST
A viral video claiming to show Mojtaba Khamenei stepping into a high-tech military "war room" has set off a storm online, but is it real, or another case of AI-fueled misinformation? The clip, widely circulated across social media platforms, appears to feature Khamenei inside what looks like a sophisticated command center, with visuals that some users claim resemble Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility. The timing couldn’t be more sensitive, with tensions already running high between Iran, Israel and the United States. However, the bigger story may not be what’s in the video, but what’s missing. There has been no official confirmation from Iranian state media outlets like IRNA, IRIB or Tasnim. At the same time, major international organizations such as Reuters, BBC and CNN have not carried the footage, raising immediate red flags. WATCH
06 April,2026 11:21 AM IST
A projectile has struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, killing one person and damaging an auxiliary structure, according to Iranian media reports. Authorities said the main reactor and production systems were not affected, but the incident has raised fresh concerns over strikes near sensitive nuclear infrastructure. In a separate development, explosions were reported in the Mahshahr Special Petrochemical Zone in southwestern Iran. Multiple companies were reportedly hit, with smoke seen rising from the industrial hub. Local officials confirmed several injuries while the extent of the damage remains unclear.
04 April,2026 04:35 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
