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24 Jan

Major Airlines Cancel Middle East Flights as Fears Mount Over Possible U.S. Strike on Iran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsairline cancellations, aviation safety, Middle East Flights, US-Iran tensions

Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Major international airlines have abruptly cancelled flights to the Middle East amid growing fears of a possible U.S. military strike on Iran, causing significant disruption for global travelers and raising safety concerns across key air routes. On Saturday, European carriers Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, and Swiss International Air Lines announced the suspension of flights to destinations including Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, citing volatile security conditions and the threat of potential missile or drone activity. In North America, United Airlines and Air Canada also cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, with both carriers pointing…

Trump Calls for Leadership Change in Iran as Protests Intensify, Targets Supreme Leader Khamenei

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Donald Trump, Iran protests, regime change, US-Iran tensions

Washington DC [US]: US President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for a change in Iran’s leadership, sharply criticising the long-standing rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid intensifying nationwide protests across the Islamic Republic. In an interview, Trump said Iran needs “new leadership,” holding the current regime responsible for the country’s economic collapse, rising inflation and growing public dissatisfaction. He accused Iran’s leadership of maintaining control through force and repression rather than effective governance. Trump alleged that the ruling establishment has inflicted severe damage on the nation, claiming that excessive violence has been used to suppress dissent. He…

‘Economic Suicide’: Marco Rubio Warns Iran Against Closing Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran nuclear crisis, Marco Rubio, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran tensions

Washington, June 22, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning to Iran against any move to close the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an act of “economic suicide” that could spark a dangerous global crisis. The remarks came amid rising geopolitical tensions following coordinated American and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.Speaking to media on Sunday, Rubio emphasized the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route that facilitates nearly 25% of the world’s oil supply. “If Iran attempts to shut down this vital artery, they won’t just be harming the…