Iran’s Choice Defies Trump, Signals Hardliners Firmly in Charge

Iran’s clerical leadership has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, a decision widely seen as a direct challenge to Donald Trump and a clear signal that hardliners remain firmly in control of the Islamic Republic. The appointment was confirmed by the Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s […]

Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Links to Antisemitic Attacks

Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Links to Antisemitic Attacks

Embassy in Tehran Suspended; PM Albanese Cites “Credible Intelligence” from ASIO Canberra, August 26, 2025 — In a major escalation of diplomatic tensions, Australia has expelled the Iranian ambassador and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran, citing “credible intelligence” that the Iranian government directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made […]