Iran

09.07.2026, 13:00

Towards a Bleak Midwinter

Two wars with no end in sight, alongside elections in Greece, Italy, France, Germany (regional) and Spain and an EU unable to break its own deadlock make for an explosive winter

Yannis Pretenteris

09.03.2026, 13:00

Hegseth Extends Mideast Deployments Into 2027, Escalating Strain on Troops

Trump has told aides privately that he believes his strategy will eventually work, as 50,000 troops remain on hand to give him options

By Shelby Holliday and Alexander Ward, The Wall Street Journal

Hegseth Extends Mideast Deployments Into 2027, Escalating Strain on Troops

09.03.2026, 09:00

UN Security Council Set for Contentious Iran Nuclear Vote

The Security Council is expected to vote on September 17 on extending a U.N. panel that monitors sanctions on Iran, potentially setting up a clash with Russia and China

09.02.2026, 09:09

US and Iran Resume Attacks in Major Escalation

The latest escalation includes U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets and Iranian attacks on American positions across the region, while Tehran says a U.S. strike killed five people and wounded dozens at a wedding.

08.31.2026, 11:00

Fighting Flares in Middle East After U.S. Strike on Iranian Rocket Launchers

American forces later defended against missiles launched at Jordan, according to U.S. military officials

By Michael R. Gordon, Robbie Gramer and Saleh Al- Batati, The Wall Street Journal

Fighting Flares in Middle East After U.S. Strike on Iranian Rocket Launchers

08.28.2026, 13:00

See How the World Has Changed Since the Start of the Iran War

From oil prices to regional alliances, the six-month-old conflict has confounded expectations and created powerful new points of leverage over the global economy

Reporting By Omar Abdel-Baqui, Rebecca Feng and Georgia Kantchev, The Wall Street Journal

See How the World Has Changed Since the Start of the Iran War

08.28.2026, 09:00

Middle East War Has Cost Greece €3 Billion So Far

A six-month review by the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates the conflict has added €1.5 billion in energy costs, €600 million in lost turnover and €500 million in transport and supply-chain costs

08.26.2026, 14:00

Iran and Oman Seek Temporary Route Through Strait of Hormuz

Tehran and Muscat are working to restore limited shipping through the strategic waterway, while diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States remain stalled and economic pressure on Tehran intensifies

08.24.2026, 16:45

Pakistan Mediates as US Launches Economic ‘D-Day’ on Iran

Pakistan's army chief visits Tehran to revive talks as the US unveils sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran's trade partners

08.24.2026, 14:42

Iran: US Warns Of Economic D-Day, Tehran Threatens Oil Halt

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will unveil new Iran sanctions today, as Tehran threatens military strikes against countries aiding Washington

08.21.2026, 10:30

Is America Still Capable of Enforcing the World Order?

As the Iran war drains vital stockpiles of missile interceptors, American allies increasingly question Washington’s capacity to wage multi-front conflicts

By Yaroslav Trofimov, The Wall Street Journal

Is America Still Capable of Enforcing the World Order?

08.20.2026, 18:45

Iran Threat: Greece Within Reach of Ballistic Missiles

Athens is racing to protect targets in Greece and Cyprus that Tehran appears to be threatening to strike

08.20.2026, 08:00

Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates, long Tehran’s gateway to global commerce, has pledged to crack down. But it’s complicated

By Summer Said, Georgi Kantchev and Robbie Gramer, The Wall Street Journal

Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai

08.19.2026, 10:46

Iran Considers Strikes on US Targets in Europe, FT Reports

People close to Iran's leadership say Tehran has examined options including attacks on U.S. military assets in southeastern Europe and Cyprus if Washington launches another offensive.

08.17.2026, 17:15

Trump Warns He’ll Bomb Oman Over Hormuz Strait Interference

Trump says the US will hit Oman "mercilessly" if it blocks American moves in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US-Iran truce nears its end

08.17.2026, 10:00

Iran’s Secret Plan to Escalate the War

Intercepted communications and other intelligence suggest a strategic shift by hard-line leaders to raise the costs for the U.S. and its regional allies

By Benoit Faucon and Summer Said

08.14.2026, 09:30

Greece, Iran Discuss Hormuz Strait in Foreign Ministers’ Call

George Gerapetritis and Abbas Araghchi agreed to maintain regular technical-level contacts and keep communication channels open amid ongoing talks over the strategic waterway.