The United States maintains a widespread military presence across the oil-rich region, with bases in Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates
Israel has declared a State of Emergency amid fears of retaliation for its attack on Iran, while the US says "We are not involved."
Armed groups lost access to dollars when a banking loophole was closed. They quickly pivoted to exploit a currency-exchange scheme using cards that at its peak involved $1.5 billion a month.
Iran’s crisis management organization reported that out of the 752 injured individuals who received medical attention, 190 remained hospitalized as of early Sunday
The explosion came from containers at the port of Rajaei, Iran.
Crippling sanctions and systemic corruption push ordinary Iranians to the brink at a politically sensitive moment
In addition to military threats, Trump suggested he could impose secondary tariffs on Iran, similar to those he previously enacted.
Five contemporary Iranian films will premiere at the 2nd Athens-Iran Film Festival, running February 1-5 at Studio New Star Art Cinema with free admission
Tehran loses a pillar of its national-security strategy as it prepares for more confrontation with Trump
The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on enfeebled allies
The videos of a fire near an Iranian nuclear power plant circulated through X on Thursday morning, but the fire has not been confirmed by Iran's officials.
The U.S. is hoping for a measured reaction, but it has limited ability to influence its closest Middle East ally
Israeli military says it intercepted most of the missiles, but a number of projectiles successfully penetrated country’s aerial defenses
Robert Malley, who was known for engaging adversaries and pushing the envelope on diplomacy, is under FBI investigation
Greek-American analyst John Sitilides argues that current U.S. strategy may be insufficient in curbing Iranian aggression
A Pakistani defendant’s case points to Tehran’s bid to expand its influence beyond the Middle East.
Tehran would most likely prefer not to be in this situation. No sane person in Iran, even among the hardliners elites, wants to risk an all-out war with Israel;
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been leading diplomatic efforts to urge restraint from Iran and its allies
The Greek foreign ministry activated an emergency hotline aimed at providing consular assistance, while advising citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon
Masoud Pezeshkian rose to the top while heavyweights were sidelined by a conservative system that keeps a tight rein on policy