Amid geopolitical tensions, Iranians prepare to elect parliamentary, religious leaders today

Iranians are bracing for a pivotal moment as they prepare to cast their votes on Friday in parliamentary elections that will elect religious leaders, Al Jazeera reported. This election will determine the country’s next supreme leader. As Iran faces numerous challenges in the aftermath of a tumultuous period since the 2020 parliamentary elections, here are … Read more

Iran says at least 100 killed in blasts at memorial for slain general – National

Two bombs exploded and killed at least 103 people Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. No one immediately claimed responsibility for what appeared to … Read more