Iran targets U.S. allies in the Gulf, closing the Strait of Hormuz and hitting military bases, oil hubs, and infrastructure, while Trump insists he was “shocked,” even though U.S. intelligence had predicted regional retaliation
Gaining control of Iran’s enriched uranium would be difficult, but leaving it there is dangerous too
The UN investigation finds Israel intentionally targeted Evin Prison, killing civilians, and warns current U.S.-Israeli strikes could increase repression and put detainees at risk.
UN climate chief warns Europe’s reliance on imported oil and gas fuels insecurity and price volatility, calling for urgent shift to renewable energy to shield economies from geopolitical shocks
The Trump administration is asking other countries to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but a deal isn’t set
"I'm crazy about coffee. You know what? I’m crazy about my people," Netanyahu smiles and says after ordering a cup of coffee and answering a question about the Iran-originated rumor
Ships in the Persian Gulf have been sitting ducks for Tehran
Nearly 150 show-jumping horses were in Qatar for a top competition when Iranian missiles lit up the sky
The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane
Financial Times reports that european governments are seeking guarantees for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as energy flows remain disrupted and Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the key waterway closed
Rising fuel prices, flight cancellations, and Middle East airspace closures are forcing travellers worldwide to reroute, pay more, or abandon long-planned trips, as the conflict continues to disrupt airlines and global tourism
Turkish Defence Ministry confirms NATO shot down a third Iranian missile, urges Tehran for clarification, and strengthens air defenses amid rising tensions in the eastern Mediterranean
Missiles and drones have shattered the illusion that ‘you’re not in the Middle East’—and the impact is being felt across the region
Speaking during an interview with a news site, the Greek prime minister also ruled out early elections, cabinet reshuffle
In his first public remarks, Iran’s new supreme leader calls for unity, vows retaliation for citizens killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, and emphasizes continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials briefed Congress that the first six days of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran cost at least $11.3 billion, while lawmakers prepare for potential requests of tens of billions more in war funding
The UN refugee agency says millions have been forced from their homes since the conflict began on February 28, warning that humanitarian needs will likely grow as hostilities continue
The head of U.S. forces in the Middle East is leaning on relationships nurtured over years as he commands the war against Tehran
Greece is relocating its embassy from Tehran to Baku, Azerbaijan, the Greek Foreign Ministry announced, in a move attributed to worsening security conditions in the Iranian capital that no longer allow for the safe operation of the diplomatic mission. The decision was officially announced by ministry spokesperson Lana Zochiou and is being carried out on […]
The Israeli Air Force shared a recording of a US and Israeli pilot coordinating before strikes over Iran, highlighting ongoing joint operations under “Operation Roar of the Lion.”