Iran: News
Iranian court upholds director Jafar Panahi's 1-year prison sentence
An Iranian court has upheld a one-year prison sentence against celebrated filmmaker Jafar Panahi, rejecting his appeal.
Oil prices jump over 3% as Iran-Israel tensions flare again
Oil prices witnessed a significant spike on Monday, amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
'Not going to impact deal': Trump on Iran-Israel strikes
United States President Donald Trump has said that the recent strikes between Israel and Iran will not impact peace negotiations with Tehran.
Iran attacks Israel for 1st time since April truce
Iran has launched its first missile attack on Israel since a ceasefire was announced in early April.
Will OPEC+ approve increase in oil output today?
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, are poised to approve a fourth consecutive increase in their oil output target.
US intelligence warns Israel is spying on American officials: Report
United States intelligence assessments have reportedly raised concerns over alleged Israeli espionage activities targeting American officials negotiating with Iran.
Airlines facing bankruptcies and mergers due to Middle East war
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is expected to increase the risk of airline bankruptcies and lead to further consolidation in the industry, according to Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
No meeting between Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei: Iranian official
Mohsen Rezaei, a close aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ruled out a meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Iranian leader.
US considers using Iranian assets to pay Gulf reparations: Report
The United States is reportedly considering utilizing Iranian assets to help Gulf allies rebuild after damage from Iranian attacks.
Israel built secret Azerbaijan network to monitor Iran: Report
During its recent conflict with Iran, Israel is said to have established a secret network of military and intelligence positions in Azerbaijan.
Gold sees biggest fall in 2 months: What's the reason?
Gold prices have witnessed their biggest fall in over two months, falling as much as 3.4%.
US shoots down Iranian drones; Iran retaliates with missiles
The United States military has shot down four Iranian drones that were headed toward the Strait of Hormuz.
Anthropic engineers helping US deploy Mythos AI for cyber operations
The United States National Security Agency (NSA) is using Anthropic's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos, to plan global cyber operations, according to Financial Times.
US House passes resolution directing Trump to end Iran war
The United States House of Representatives has passed a war powers resolution calling on President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran.
Indian national killed in Iranian drone attack on Kuwait airport
The Iranian drone attack on Kuwait international airport on Wednesday, which killed one person, has been identified as an Indian national.
Could US-Iran war trigger a global recession?
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could severely impact global economic growth.
US pilot shot down twice during Iran war
A United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilot was reportedly shot down twice in less than a month during the Iran war.
Kuwait suspends flights after Iranian attack on international airport
Kuwait said it has suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack hit the country's international airport, injuring a number of people.
Iran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain bases after US strikes Qeshm Island
Iran said it has launched missile and drone strikes on United States military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
'Choose side': US unhappy with Oman's neutrality in Iran war
The United States is reportedly unhappy with Oman's neutral position in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Why Iran blocking Bab el-Mandeb could be disastrous for world
Iran has threatened to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global trade route.
Pakistan still spending almost $1M a month on US lobbying
Pakistan is reportedly still spending around $900,000 a month on its lobbying efforts in the United States even as the country is facing severe economic challenges, including a worsening water crisis and rising fuel prices after the Iran war.
Iran suspends talks, but Trump says deal expected next week
Iran has suspended negotiations with the United States in protest against Israel's military actions in Lebanon.
Transferring Iran's uranium 'difficult but not impossible': IAEA chief
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi has said that transferring Iran's highly enriched uranium is "difficult but not impossible."
'You're f *g crazy': Trump has tense phone conversation with Netanyahu
United States President Donald Trump reportedly berated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a tense phone call, a report by Axios stated.
Iran lists reasons causing delay in peace talks with US
Iran has blamed a lack of trust and Israeli actions in Lebanon for the delay in peace talks with the United States.
Oil jumps 2.5% as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
Oil prices surged over 2% in early trading on Monday, after Israel ordered its troops to advance further into Lebanon.
US conducts 'self-defense strikes' on Iranian radar, drone command sites
The United States conducted "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone command-and-control sites in Goruk, Iran, and Qeshm Island.
Has Iran president resigned over IRGC 'takeover'? Tehran clarifies
Iran has dismissed rumors that President Masoud Pezeshkian has resigned amid tensions with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iran may have shot down US jet using Chinese missile
A United States F-15 fighter jet that crashed over southwest Iran last month may have been shot down by a China-made shoulder-fired missile, according to a report by NBC News.
Why EU is planning freeze on Russian oil price cap
The European Union (EU) is mulling a temporary freeze of its price cap on Russian oil, in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Fuel price hike leads to surge in BlaBlaCar users
BlaBlaCar, the world's leading carpooling platform, has seen a massive spike in users amid rising fuel costs.
Israel captures historic Lebanese castle, marking deepest incursion since 1995
Israeli troops have captured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion into the country in over 26 years.
US seizes nearly $1B in Iranian crypto assets
The US has seized nearly $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of "Operation Economic Fury," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced.
Iran rejects Trump's 'victory' claim, says nuclear material not up
Iran has rejected United States President Donald Trump's claims about a potential peace deal.
No 'final determination': Trump's situation room meeting ends unresolved
A high-stakes two-hour meeting at the White House Situation Room between United States President Donald Trump and White House officials has ended without a final decision on a potential ceasefire.
'Final determination': Trump lists conditions for preliminary Iran deal
United States President Donald Trump has said he is making a "final determination" on a preliminary deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran.
Oil may hit $160 as inventories near record lows
Exxon Mobil, a leading US energy company, has warned of a potential spike in global oil prices.
What does US, Iran's 'almost deal' look like
The United States and Iran are reportedly close to finalizing a peace deal that would end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Oil prices dip as US-Iran ceasefire talks progress
Oil prices have fallen slightly after the US and Iran tentatively agreed to extend a truce by 60 days.
US, Iran reach tentative agreement; deal still needs Trump's nod
The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and initiate nuclear talks. However, President Donald Trump has yet to endorse the deal.
Internet restored in Iran after 88 days, but no celebrations
After an 88-day-long internet blackout, Iranians are experiencing a mix of relief and despair as connectivity slowly returns.
US sanctions 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority' that manages Hormuz
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a body Iran set up to manage passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold hits 2-month low as US-Iran tensions escalate
Gold prices have hit a two-month low on Thursday, due to fresh US attacks on Iran.
Oil prices rebound as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices have rebounded sharply after a more than 5% drop on Wednesday.
Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran's peace deal yet
United States President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the peace deal proposals from Iran to end their ongoing war.
Trump threatens to 'blow up' ally Oman amid Hormuz standoff
President Donald Trump has threatened military action against US ally Oman if it goes ahead with an agreement with Iran to jointly control the Strait of Hormuz.
Explosions near Iran's Bandar Abbas after fresh US strikes
The United States has launched a second strike on Iran this week, targeting a site near Bandar Abbas, the strategically important port city located near the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran war: Could Strait of Hormuz open for shipping soon?
Iran's state television has reported that Tehran has received a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States.
Iran partially restores internet after 88-day blackout
After months of a near-total internet blackout in Iran, partial access has been restored.
Israel says new head of Hamas military wing killed
The Israeli military said it has killed Mohammed Odeh, the new commander of Hamas's military wing, in a strike on Gaza City. Odeh was killed days after his predecessor died in a similar attack.