Israel said it carried out airstrikes on military targets in central and western Iran early Monday, hours after Tehran launched missiles toward Israeli territory, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two regional rivals. Read More: Iranian cluster missiles challenge Israel’s Air defence systems The Israeli military announced that its air force targeted sites linked to what it described […]
Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Saturday after US forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance sites following the interception of drones launched toward the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Read More: Iran fires warning missiles at US warships According to the US military, four Iranian drones were shot down after being detected near the vital […]
Iran warns Kuwait, Bahrain over attacks
Iran on Wednesday warned Kuwait and Bahrain after accusing the United States of launching attacks on Qeshm Island and in the Strait of Hormuz. The development matters because it threatens to widen regional tensions despite an existing ceasefire. Gulf states, the United States, and Iran could all be affected by any further escalation. In a […]
Araghchi briefs six nations after US-Iran escalation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi launched a diplomatic outreach campaign after the latest military exchanges between Iran and the United States, holding telephone conversations with counterparts from six influential countries. The discussions came amid growing regional tensions following overnight attacks that further intensified concerns about stability across the Middle East and surrounding strategic waterways. According […]
Iran strikes Kuwait airport as Gulf tensions escalate
Iranian drone and missile strikes hit Kuwait International Airport, leaving at least 63 people injured and disrupting air travel across the country. Kuwait’s Health Ministry said medical teams responded quickly to the emergency and carried out seven major surgeries for seriously wounded victims. The attack also resulted in one reported death, highlighting the growing risks […]
US disables tanker accused of violating Iran blockade
The United States (US) military says it has disabled another tanker accused of violating a US-imposed blockade on Iranian ports, marking the latest escalation in tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Read More: US blockade still in place despite Trump’s announcement According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the […]
Iran US tensions rise after Gulf attacks
Hostilities between Iran and the United States escalated once again on Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks on US military-linked targets in the Gulf region, while Washington said the strikes were either intercepted or failed to reach their intended objectives. Read More: Iran’s Supreme Leader warns Gulf nations over US bases According to Iranian state media, the […]
Trump rejected reports claiming that US and Iran talks have ended
US President Donald Trump has rejected reports claiming that negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran have ended, insisting that discussions between the two sides are continuing despite ongoing tensions and uncertainty over a potential agreement. Read More: Trump confirms Iran talks ongoing — but remains unsure of result In a statement posted, Trump described reports suggesting […]
Rubio signals hope for Iran deal amid nuclear demands
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed optimism that a diplomatic agreement with Iran could be reached, but stressed that Tehran must significantly scale back its nuclear programme before any sanctions relief can be considered. Read More: Rubio says Iran response needed today Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, Rubio said negotiations remain active […]
US says Khamenei “increasingly active”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, is alive and increasingly engaged in political matters. The statement is significant as it comes amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty over Iran’s leadership structure. The remarks affect diplomatic calculations involving the United States, Iran, and regional stability. Testifying before the […]