Iran: News
S&P 500 loses over $1T market cap: What's the reason?
The US stock market has witnessed a major downturn for the fourth consecutive week.
Modi calls Iran's Pezeshkian, pushes diplomacy to secure Hormuz shipping
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, extending Eid and Nowruz greetings.
US-Israel strike Iran's Natanz nuclear facility amid ongoing conflict
The United States and Israel have reportedly launched an attack on Iran's Natanz uranium-enrichment facility.
Panama Canal hits peak operations amid US-Iran war
The Panama Canal, the world's second-busiest waterway, is now operating at full capacity.
India seeks Russian, Japanese LPG cargoes amid US-Iran war
As the conflict in West Asia escalates, impacting 60% of India's consumption, the Indian government is actively seeking liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cargoes from Russia and Japan.
Iran fires missiles at Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean
Iran has reportedly launched two ballistic missiles at the United States-United Kingdom military base in Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean.
Iran draws Vietnam parallel, slams US war briefings as fantasy
Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has compared the tone of United States government statements on the ongoing conflict to overly optimistic military briefings during the Vietnam War.
US to release oil from its emergency reserves soon
The first batch of oil from US President Donald Trump's planned emergency release is set to hit the market soon.
2 more Indian LPG tankers prepare to cross Hormuz strait
Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers are reportedly preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia and a recent blockade of the strait by Iran.
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for 30 days.
Trump considering 'winding down' Iran war, rejects ceasefire
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of "winding down" military operations against Iran. However, he has ruled out a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic.
US warship with 2,200 personnel en route to Middle East
The United States is reportedly dispatching an amphibious Ready Group (ARG) led by the USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship, to West Asia.
US-Iran war fuels stagflation fears: What is it?
Top central banks across the world are sounding alarms over rising stagflation risks. The warning comes as the ongoing US-Iran war disrupts critical energy infrastructure and pushes oil prices higher.
Hours before assassination, Iranian general had openly mocked Netanyahu
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officer, Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naini, was killed in a United States-Israel airstrike on Friday morning.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson killed in strike on Iran
Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, the spokesperson of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has reportedly been killed in US and Israeli strikes.
Sailor's Strava jog exposes French aircraft carrier's location
A French Navy sailor has inadvertently revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean Sea.
DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces amid Gulf tensions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory to airlines, asking them to avoid nine airspaces in the Gulf region. The move comes in light of the ongoing conflict in the area.
Gulf allies urge Trump to rein in Netanyahu: Iran-Israel conflict
Weeks after a joint United States-Israel operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem to be at odds over Israel's attack on an Iranian gas field.
Iran publicly hangs 19-year-old champion wrestler, 2 others
Iran has executed a 19-year-old champion wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi, and two other protesters in public hangings in Qom.
US jet hit by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing
A United States F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a US airbase in the Middle East after it was hit by suspected Iranian fire, sources told CNN.
Oil prices ease on de-escalation signals but still above $100
Oil prices fell on Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country would no longer target Iran's energy infrastructure.
Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor as Japan PM sits awkwardly
United States President Donald Trump made an awkward joke about Japan's 1941 Pearl Harbor attack during a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
War with Iran: US loses 16 aircraft, including Reaper drones
At least 16 United States military aircraft have been lost since the conflict with Iran began, according to multiple reports.
Why oil prices could stay elevated for years
Goldman Sachs has warned that the risks to oil prices remain tilted toward the upside in the near term and into 2027.
Netanyahu claims Iran stripped of uranium enrichment, missile-making capability
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran has lost its ability to enrich uranium and produce ballistic missiles.
6 US allies 'ready' to support safe passage through Hormuz
Six major powers, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan, have expressed their readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran war makes bottled water costlier in India
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to an 11% increase in the price of bottled water in India.
LNG stocks slide as Iran strike hits Qatar gas hub
Shares of Petronet LNG and GAIL (India) have witnessed a sharp decline of up to 5.85% on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Saudi's Yanbu port, currently the only crude export outlet, hit
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu, currently the only export outlet for any crude oil out of Gulf Arab countries, was targeted in an aerial attack, Reuters reported.
Realty stocks tank 4% amid rising oil prices, inflations fears
Shares of leading Indian real estate companies, including Godrej Properties, DLF, Brigade Enterprises, and Lodha, have witnessed a decline of up to 4% today.
Pentagon seeks $200B as US-Iran war nears fourth week
The United States Department of Defense has asked the White House to approve a request to Congress for over $200 billion to fund its ongoing war in Iran.
India deploys additional warships to protect fuel shipments
India has stepped up its naval presence in the Gulf of Oman, deploying over half a dozen warships to protect its commercial vessels.
Fed holds interest rates as US-Iran war fuels inflation fears
The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75%.
Multiple explosions reported at US military bases in Iraq, Kuwait
Iranian state media reported that suicide drones have struck a United States military base in northern Iraq.
'Israel won't attack Iran's gas field anymore if..': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that Israel will not carry out any more attacks on Iran's South Pars gas field unless provoked by Iran.
Mystery drones spotted over army base where Rubio, Hegseth live
Unidentified drones have been spotted over Fort McNair, an army base in Washington, where United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reside, the Washington Post reported.
Crude oil prices surge to $112 as US-Iran war escalates
Crude oil prices have witnessed a sharp spike, rising as much as 5% on Thursday to over $112 per barrel.
Sensex tanks nearly 1,800 points: What's behind today's crash?
India's benchmark stock indices opened in the red on Thursday, following fresh escalations in the Middle East conflict.
World's largest LNG plant in Qatar damaged after Iran attack
Iranian missile strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City have caused "significant damage," the Qatari Foreign Ministry has confirmed.
USS Gerald Ford headed for repairs after 30-hour fire onboard
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is headed for repairs in Crete, Greece, after suffering a major fire incident.
Why Indian import of diamond-studded gold jewelry is being curbed
The Indian government has imposed restrictions on the import of gold and silver jewelry studded with low-value diamonds.
Israel claims Iran's intelligence minister Ismail Khatib has been killed
Israel on Wednesday said that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an airstrike.
China-bound Russian oil tanker makes U-turn; headed toward India
A Russian oil tanker, the Aqua Titan, has changed its course from China to India.
45M will face acute hunger if Iran war continues: WFP
The ongoing conflict in Iran could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger by June, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.
'I'm alive': Netanyahu dispels death rumors in new video
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a new video to dispel rumors of his death.
Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed along with son
Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran's political landscape and head of the Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an airstrike near Tehran, Iran has confirmed.
Little-known drone firm jumps 700% on NASDAQ debut
Swarmer Inc., an Austin-based artificial intelligence (AI) drone software firm, witnessed its stock price skyrocket by as much as 700% on its debut Tuesday on NASDAQ.
US hits Iranian missile sites with 5,000-pound 'bunker buster' bombs
The United States Central Command has said that it used multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator bombs on hardened Iranian missile sites along the country's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz.
US Counterterrorism Center head resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned in protest against the United States's military actions in Iran.
US-Israel conflict with Iran boosts Russia, Ukraine's economy: Report
The ongoing United States-Israel conflict with Iran has inadvertently benefited both Russia and Ukraine.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Will Iran shift matches to Mexico?
In a major development, Iran are negotiating with FIFA to move their first-round matches of the upcoming World Cup from the United States to Mexico.
Fire cripples USS Gerald R Ford: 600 sailors without beds
A massive fire broke out on the USS Gerald R Ford, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, taking over 30 hours to control.
Israel claims Iran's security chief Ali Larijani has been killed
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has been killed in an airstrike by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Israel targets secretary of Iran's National Security Council in airstrike
Israel has reportedly targeted the secretary of Iran's National Security Council, Ali Larijani, in an overnight airstrike.
Iran conflict threatens India's gas supply: What we know
The ongoing conflict in Iran has raised concerns about the security of India's piped natural gas (PNG) supply.
How Gulf crisis may boost India's data center industry
The recent attacks on data centers in the Gulf by Iran, which considers them legitimate wartime targets for their technical and data support to some US defense suppliers, have disrupted the region's data center ambitions.
Is Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei secretly recuperating at Putin's Moscow residence?
Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran, is reportedly undergoing medical treatment in Russia, according to various media reports.
Trump told that Iran's new leader Mojtaba is 'probably gay'
United States President Donald Trump was reportedly shocked to learn that US intelligence agencies believe Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may be gay.
'We don't need anybody': Trump on opening Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has said that the country doesn't require assistance from other nations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE resumes air traffic following temporary closure after 'comprehensive assessment'
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that normal air navigation has resumed across its airspace.
Oil jumps to $103 as Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Crude oil prices have surged by over 2% today, recovering from previous session losses. The spike is mainly due to supply concerns as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut.
How Mojtaba Khamenei cheated death by seconds in strike
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, narrowly escaped death in the airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Over 4,330 flights canceled by Indian airlines amid US-Iran war
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has resulted in major flight cancellations. Indian airlines have canceled a total of 4,335 flights, while foreign carriers have also suspended operations for 1,187 flights.
US jets strike military facilities near Iran's Chabahar trade zone
United States fighter jets have reportedly targeted military facilities close to Iran's Chabahar Free Trade-Industrial Zone.
What is significance of UAE's Fujairah, attacked by Iranian drone
The United Arab Emirates's (UAE) Port of Fujairah has temporarily halted oil-loading operations following a drone attack and fire.
Dubai stock market enters bear territory as US-Iran conflict escalates
Dubai's stock market moved into bear-market territory, with the Dubai Financial Market General Index plunging by as much as 3.2% on Monday.
Israel destroys plane used by Iran's ex-supreme leader Khamenei
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have said that they destroyed an aircraft used by former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport.
Saudi Arabia is now offering oil supply via this route
Saudi Arabia is offering its long-term oil customers a new route for their April allocations, through the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
India's trade deficit shrinks to $27.1B in February
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.1 billion in February 2026, compared to $14.42 billion in the same month last year.
Dubai airport resumes some flights after drone attack
Dubai International Airport has started to resume flights after a temporary suspension due to a drone attack.
Crude prices to hit $130/barrel this week: What's the reason?
Crude oil prices have continued their upward trend, with Brent crude expected to hit $130 per barrel by the end of this week.
Why David Sacks wants Trump to end war with Iran
David Sacks, the United States's AI and crypto czar under President Donald Trump, has warned against the continuation of the US-Israel conflict with Iran.