Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father’s hardline policies.
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Iranian ambassador warns UK to be ‘very careful’ about further involvement in war
Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a “right to self-defence” if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks.
The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India
Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.
Ukrainian bank workers released after detention in Hungary
Kyiv has reacted furiously after officials in Budapest accused staff transporting cash to Ukraine of money laundering.
China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China’s influence in the region.
Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran’s response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran’s proxy Hezbollah
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.
Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran’s president
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are “acceptable” to the White House after six days of war.
Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people’s access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
Hungary to expel Ukrainian bank workers in row with Kyiv
Hungary says the workers were detained on suspicion of money laundering as a fierce row between the two countries escalates.