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Iran Confirms Esmail Khatib Killed in Strike

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Iran Confirms Esmail Khatib Killed in Strike Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed that Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed in an Israeli strike, marking one of the most significant losses for Tehran’s security establishment since the latest phase of the Iran-Israel conflict sharply escalated. Esmail Khatib Death Confirmed The confirmation came after

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FBI Probes Joe Kent After Counterterror Exit

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Joe Kent, who recently stepped down as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, is now under FBI investigation over whether he improperly disclosed classified information, adding a new layer to the controversy around his departure from the Trump administration. Joe Kent FBI Investigation US media reports said the FBI is examining whether Kent leaked […]

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Qatar LNG Plant Hit as Gulf Energy Risks Rise

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Qatar LNG Plant Hit as Gulf Energy Risks Rise Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to the world’s largest LNG export hub, was hit in the latest round of attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, with Qatari authorities reporting extensive damage but no casualties after facilities had been evacuated in advance. The strike added to fears […]

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Iran Launches Revenge Missile Attack On Israel

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran launched a fresh missile attack on Israel, describing it as retaliation for the killing of senior Iranian officials in recent Israeli strikes. The latest barrage marked another escalation in the widening war, with Israeli air defences once again coming under pressure as Tehran signalled that targeted assassinations would draw a direct response. Iran Launches […]

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Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Facilities

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran has threatened to strike major energy facilities across the Gulf after attacks on infrastructure linked to its South Pars gas field, marking a sharp escalation in the regional conflict and raising new fears over global energy security. The warning comes as oil and gas markets remain on edge over the possibility that the war […]

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Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge Over Larijani Killing

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed retaliation after the killing of senior Iranian security official Ali Larijani, describing the strike as a crime that will not go unanswered. His remarks come as tensions remain high following targeted attacks on senior Iranian figures and growing fears of further escalation involving the United States and Israel. […]

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Iran Rules Out Immediate Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran has ruled out an immediate ceasefire, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran is focused on ending the war across the region rather than accepting a limited pause in fighting. His remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue to search for an off-ramp in the widening conflict, even as Iran signals that any settlement must […]

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US Hits Iran Missile Sites Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The United States has struck Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, expanding its campaign against military assets that Washington says threaten shipping in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The latest action comes as tensions in the Gulf continue to disrupt maritime traffic, raise oil market concerns […]

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Iran Says Larijani Killing Will Not Destabilise System

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the killing of senior security official Ali Larijani will not destabilise the country’s political system, insisting that Iran’s institutions are strong enough to withstand the loss of even top-ranking figures. His remarks came after Tehran confirmed Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, making him one of the […]

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Iranian Projectile Hits Near UAE Air Base

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

An Iranian projectile hit near Australia’s Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, but all Australian personnel at the facility are safe, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The incident adds to growing concern over the widening reach of the regional conflict, which is now directly affecting military sites and support infrastructure across the […]