By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon) Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after Iran launched coordinated missile strikes targeting United States military assets across the region, marking one of the most serious confrontations between Tehran and Washington in recent years. Widespread Missile Attacks Across the Gulf Iranian forces fired missiles…
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US and Iran Set for Talks as Pressure Mounts for New Nuclear Deal
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1224 EAT on Thursday 26 February 2026 US and Iranian officials are set to meet in Geneva on Thursday for a third round of indirect talks, as US President Donald Trump warns he could strike Iran if a nuclear agreement is not reached. The discussions come amid the…
US Acknowledges Role in Iran’s Currency Crisis and Unrest: Explained.
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1207 EAT On Friday 13 February 2026 Scott Bessent, the head of the United States Department of the Treasury, has claimed that Washington deliberately engineered a dollar shortage in Iran, sending the rial into freefall and helping to spark protests across the country. In December and January, Iran…
Iranians Mark 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution with Nationwide Rallies
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1510 EAT on Wednesday 11 February 2026 Iranians marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution with mass rallies across the country on Wednesday.Crowds filled Tehran and other major cities to commemorate the establishment of the Islamic Republic and to signal support for the leadership during one of…
US, Iran Meet in Oman for Talks to Avert Escalation as Regional Tensions Rise
Updated by Erick Kikomeko 1556 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 Senior US and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman for talks amid a crisis that has raised fears of a potential military confrontation between the two countries.The discussions follow a US military build-up in the Middle East, prompted by Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide…
Iran Vows to Intensify Punishments for ‘Rioters’ Arrested in Protests
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1343 EAT on Tuesday 20 January 2026 Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities are reaffirming their commitment to impose strict penalties on “rioters” detained during recent nationwide protests, while tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump continue to flare amid a persistent digital blackout. In a post on X on…
Driver Detained After Truck Plows Through Anti-Iran Protest in Los Angeles
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1015 EAT on Monday 12 January 2026 A truck driver was detained in Los Angeles on Sunday after speeding down a street crowded with demonstrators rallying in support of protesters in Iran, authorities said. Marchers scrambled to get out of the way as a U-Haul box truck drove…
Protests in Iran Push Hospitals to Breaking Point, Medics Say
Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1449 EAT on Saturday 10 January 2026 As protests in Iran continue, hospitals are struggling to handle a growing number of injured demonstrators. Authorities have issued coordinated warnings to protesters, but medical staff report being stretched to the limit. A doctor at a Tehran eye hospital told the BBC that…
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