Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
Armed Kurdish Iranian opposition groups based in northern Iraq have denied preparing an immediate cross-border offensive into Iran. However, officials stated they would join a potential U.S.-led ground invasion, seeking to balance their ambitions with the concerns of local Iraqi Kurdish authorities who fear regional escalation.
The U.S. has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a sharp escalation in a long-running crisis. We examine the state of Iran's nuclear capabilities, the impact of previous attacks, and the diplomatic deadlock that led to this point.
As a U.S. carrier group patrols nearby, American and Iranian diplomats prepare for their first direct talks since June. The meeting, brokered by Oman, aims to address the nuclear standoff and regional tensions, but follows a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran and threats of military action.
Iran's controversial plan to impose transit fees on commercial vessels passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has drawn sharp criticism from international trade bodies and maritime nations, raising concerns about escalating regional tensions and disruptions to global energy supplies.
As tensions with Iran escalate, the U.S. State Department has undergone a restructuring that resulted in cutting positions with deep regional expertise, raising concerns about diplomatic readiness.
Amid heightened regional tensions, Israelis marked the festive Jewish holiday of Purim in bomb shelters and fortified spaces, adapting centuries-old traditions to the reality of modern conflict with Iran.
As regional conflict enters its second month, Pakistan announces plans to host peace talks between Washington and Tehran. The initiative faces immediate hurdles as Iran accuses the U.S. of planning a land assault while proposing negotiations, and Israel intensifies airstrikes.
The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has surged 27% year-to-date, fueled by bullish sentiment on social forums and escalating Middle East tensions. However, the crude oil market's more measured reaction raises questions about the sustainability of the rally.
A Supreme Court rebuke of Trump-era tariffs and the imposition of a new global levy, coupled with escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, are creating a volatile cocktail for global energy markets, leaving analysts to weigh the impacts on prices and production.
Azerbaijan has formally accused Iran of launching a drone attack on its Nakhchivan exclave, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure. The allegation, which Tehran denies, threatens to escalate regional tensions and draws the South Caucasus deeper into the fallout from the wider Middle East conflict.
Oman confirms U.S.-Iran negotiations will resume in Geneva this Thursday, with Iran's foreign minister expressing confidence a deal can be reached, focusing solely on nuclear issues amid heightened regional tensions.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan asserts Ankara is actively working to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, as disputes over Iran's missile program threaten to derail diplomatic efforts and raise fears of a broader regional conflict.
Despite internal strife and military setbacks, Iran retains significant asymmetric capabilities to strike U.S. interests and destabilize global energy markets if conflict erupts, experts warn.
Iran's top atomic official has forcefully defended the country's right to uranium enrichment, responding to escalating warnings from Washington. The exchange comes as diplomatic efforts continue and regional military posturing intensifies, raising fears of a broader conflict.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader who defined Iran's defiant posture for over three decades, was killed in a targeted air strike. His death marks a pivotal moment for the Islamic Republic and the wider Middle East.
At least nine people were killed and dozens injured after hundreds of protesters, enraged by reports of Iran's Supreme Leader's death, stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, prompting a major security response and raising fears of wider unrest.
Iran's parliamentary speaker issued a stark warning against any potential U.S. ground operation, vowing a fiery response. Simultaneously, the Revolutionary Guard set a deadline for the U.S. to condemn Israeli strikes on Iranian universities, threatening American and Israeli educational facilities across the region.
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations gather outside Paris, aiming to bridge a transatlantic divide on the Iran conflict while managing spillover effects in Lebanon and maintaining focus on Ukraine and Gaza.
As geopolitical tensions flare between World Cup co-host the United States and Iran, the future of Team Melli's tournament appearance hangs in the balance, raising unprecedented logistical and security questions for FIFA.
