US and Israeli strikes on Iran have caused damage to at least 120 museums, historic buildings and cultural sites since the war began nearly a month ago, Iranian authorities announced, in what is shaping up as one of the most significant assaults on a nation’s cultural heritage in recent memory. “At least 120 museums, historic […]

Disruptions in petrochemical flows through the Strait of Hormuz are tightening global supply chains, pushing up costs for plastics and polymers and increasing pressure on manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

Rising cancellations and weaker bookings linked to the conflict are weighing on Cyprus’s outlook and slowing early summer demand in Greece, with airlines and tourism operators reporting a shift toward western Mediterranean destinations

According to a Pakistani source familiar with the matter, Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its hit list after Pakistan urged Washington to spare them.

Tehran wants any agreement with the U.S. and Israel to include an end to fighting in Lebanon, while conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran cast doubt over prospects for negotiations.

Regardless of the reason the conflict began or continues, American analysts are voicing reservations about a war with Iran, drawing comparisons to the Iraq involvement and, earlier, to Vietnam

Tehran denies any negotiations with Washington after fresh missile attacks, while conflicting signals from both sides rattle global markets and push oil prices higher again.

The U.S. pauses planned attacks for five days after “productive” talks with Tehran, as tensions remain high following Iranian threats targeting regional energy facilities.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says security assessments show no direct Iranian threat to the UK, as tensions rise following missile activity in the region and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn they will target Israeli and U.S.-linked electricity infrastructure in response to any strike on Tehran’s power sector, signaling a tit-for-tat escalation in the ongoing regional conflict