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Cannes Iran Film ‘Into the Jaws of the Ogre’: ACID Director Interview

Cannes Iran Film ‘Into the Jaws of the Ogre’: ACID Director Interview

Published by Daniella Wilson

Into the Jaws of the Ogre (Dans la gueule de l’ogre) is the title of the feature film debut from Iranian-French director Mahsa Karampour. Co-written with Maya Haffar, the documentary has a road movie feel and is about Karampour and her very different brother Siavash, their bond, their experiences in France and the U.S., respectively, and the experience of life of displaced and exiled people. Into the Jaws of the Ogre takes audiences on a music-tinged cinematic journey between Iran and the United States, between past and present, including clandestinely shot footage from Iran. World premiering on Thursday, May 14 in the lineup of ACID, the Cannes Film Festival sidebar run by France’s association of film directors, viewers get to experience the siblings’ discussions, struggles, hopes and dreams. “I can’t quite grasp the adventurous life of my brother Siavash, so far from my own,” the filmmaker explains in a synopsis for the film. “While I have just become French and he is about to become American, far from our native Iran, we are searching for common ground.” ACID …

Israeli military ‘preparing for new Iran conflict’ as Middle East war fears explode | World | News

Israeli military ‘preparing for new Iran conflict’ as Middle East war fears explode | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

Citing military sources, ynet reported the IDF has entered a war-preparation mode, similar to what was used ahead of previous strikes on Iran, including operation Roaring Lion, when the first of the latest strikes began on February 28, 2026. The units have reportedly been told to maintain readiness across all branches, shorten response times and close operational gaps. The military was understood to be increasing the pace of building its target bank for Iran, which means the list of potential strike targets in the event of a conflict. The media outlet said the bank would focus primarily on military objectives and supporting infrastructure. Officials familiar with the details said this was so rapid strikes could be carried out, should a political decision be made. The Israeli Air Force is also reportedly finalising strike plans, including “attack packages” that would integrate long range capabilities. Pre-empting incoming strikes, the IDF is reportedly bolstering its defense systems, preparing for the possibility of simultaneous attacks from multiple arenas. The failure to reach a deal today has created uncertainty over …

George Clooney Slams Trump White House After Acting Ability Criticism

George Clooney Slams Trump White House After Acting Ability Criticism

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George Clooney is clapping back at Donald Trump‘s White House after they criticized his acting abilities when he accused the president of committing war crimes over his Iran threats. In a new statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar winner slammed the Trump administration, saying there’s no time for “infantile name-calling” when more serious matters are happening in the world and the U.S. “Families are losing their loved ones. Children have been incinerated. The world’s economy is on a knife’s edge,” Clooney wrote. “This is a time for vigorous debate at the highest levels. Not for infantile name-calling. I’ll start. A war crime is alleged ‘when there is intent to physically destroy a nation,’ as defined by the Genocide Convention and the Rome Statute. What is the administration’s defense? [besides calling me a failed actor which I happily agree with having starred in Batman and Robin?].” This latest exchange between Clooney — who has been very outspoken against Trump over the years — and the current administration ignited when Trump wrote on Truth Social Tuesday, …

War against Iran: How far will it go? | Israel-Iran conflict

War against Iran: How far will it go? | Israel-Iran conflict

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Redi Tlhabi challenges former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton on why he supports war and regime change in Iran. This past week, the United States and Israel launched a war on Iran under the banner of regime change. But as the war escalates and with Iran firing missiles at US bases across the region and at Israel – questions are mounting over how far this conflict could spiral. This week on UpFront Redi Tlhabi challenges former National Security Adviser and former US Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton on why he believes that a diplomatic end to the war would be a mistake, and we speak to Joe Cirincione, author of, Nuclear Nightmares: Securing the World Before it is Too Late, about the risk of nuclear proliferation. Published On 7 Mar 20267 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

Kurdish fighters say Iran ground operation ‘highly likely’ | Kurds News

Kurdish fighters say Iran ground operation ‘highly likely’ | Kurds News

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Babasheikh Hosseini, the Iraq-based secretary general of the Khabat Organisation of Iranian Kurdistan, has told Al Jazeera it is highly likely that Iraq-based Iranian Kurdish fighters will stage a ground operation in Iran, confirming that the US had made contact. Published On 7 Mar 20267 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

Iran to halt strikes on neighbours unless attacks from there: Pezeshkian | Israel-Iran conflict News

Iran to halt strikes on neighbours unless attacks from there: Pezeshkian | Israel-Iran conflict News

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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said neighbouring countries will no longer be targeted unless an attack originates from there, as the war launched by the United States and Israel, which triggered sustained retaliation from Tehran across the Gulf and beyond, enters its second week. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump threatened to escalate the bombing of Iran on Saturday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “Today Iran will be hit very hard!” Trump posted on his Truth Social media platform. “Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran’s bad behavior, are areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time,” he added, without elaborating. Trump claimed on Saturday the US “knocked out” 42 Iranian warships in three days. An Iranian army spokesman said “enemy” ships entering the Gulf would end up “at the bottom of the sea”. Pezeshkian said the Iranian interim leadership council approved the motion to stop attacks on neighbouring nations. In remarks carried by Iranian media, the president also apologised to neighbouring …

Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel | Conflict News

Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel | Conflict News

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Explosions shake Tehran as US-Israel attacks intensify, marking eight days of conflict and retaliation from Iran. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Huge explosions have hit several locations across Iran, including the capital, Tehran, as the war that has ignited the Middle East entered its eighth day. The United States-Israeli attacks sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital early on Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Hours later, the Israeli military announced that it had started a new wave of attacks in Tehran and Isfahan. The US has warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict, which has already killed at least 1,230 people and is set to cause further casualties daily. Much of the region has become embroiled in the war, with Tehran not only launching retaliatory strikes on Israel but hitting US assets across the Gulf. Israel’s military said early on Saturday it had started a “broad-scale wave …

Iranian missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain sirens | Israel-Iran conflict News

Iranian missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain sirens | Israel-Iran conflict News

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Qatar says the country came under a wave of drone attacks on Friday, with 10 fired from Iran and nine intercepted. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 7 Mar 20267 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense has said it has intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base in al-Kharj, as the United States and Israel’s war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation on Gulf states housing US assets continue to engulf the region. The ministry also said that it intercepted six drones heading towards the Shaybah oilfield. Earlier, the ministry said a drone was intercepted and destroyed east of Riyadh city. Qatar’s Defence Ministry said “armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted” the country on Saturday. It did not elaborate on how many missiles were involved or what the target was. The Qatari Ministry of Defence had said the country came under a wave of drone attacks on Friday, with 10 drones fired from …

Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv prompt sirens, interceptor launches | Israel-Iran conflict

Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv prompt sirens, interceptor launches | Israel-Iran conflict

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NewsFeed Witness videos captured Iranian projectiles soaring over Tel Aviv as sirens blared and Israeli interceptors launched. Residents could be heard shouting as one of the missiles appeared to break apart into dozens of smaller projectiles. Published On 7 Mar 20267 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf | Aviation News

Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf | Aviation News

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Evacuation and cargo flights to resume but scheduled services still suspended as US-Israeli war on Iran continues. Listen to this article | 4 mins info Qatar has partially reopened its airspace days after Iranian missile and drone strikes forced the country to ground all flights as a United States-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues into its seventh day. The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announced the limited opening on Friday evening, saying flights would operate through “designated navigational contingency routes with limited operational capacity” in coordination with the Qatari armed forces. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The move marks a cautious first step towards restoring air links to one of the Gulf’s most important aviation hubs but falls well short of a return to normality, with scheduled commercial flights to and from Doha remaining suspended until a further official announcement is made. The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority said the partial reopening covers only a narrow category of flights “designated for passenger evacuation” and air cargo services. Passengers with confirmed bookings were urged to follow updates …