Four Republicans joined all Democrats in voting for withdrawal from Iran and supporting Ukraine. Republican defections expose cracks in party unity on key foreign policy fronts

The U.S. president said Tehran has already agreed not to obtain a nuclear weapon and suggested a future meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader could take place if ongoing negotiations progress.

Oil rises for a third day as Gulf tensions flare, the dollar nears 160 yen, and global markets turn cautious amid renewed U.S.–Iran clashes.

Tehran freezes all back-channel messaging with Washington, demanding a full halt to Israeli operations in Lebanon and Gaza, and warning of a possible blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command said a Hellfire missile struck the engine room of the M/V Lian Star, a Gambia-flagged vessel.

British authorities allege the 47-year-old conducted surveillance on a London-based journalist and assisted a foreign intelligence service connected to Iran. Investigations remain ongoing.

British authorities say the case involves the targeting of a London-based Iran International journalist

Patrick Theros, a Greek American former envoy to Qatar with decades of experience in the Persian Gulf, argues that the Trump administration weakened Iran militarily but damaged its path to a negotiated exit

FIFA confirmed the relocation to Tijuana after U.S. authorities declined to host Iran’s squad during the tournament, with players set to travel into the United States only for matchdays

Rising fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran war are forcing Sudanese farmers to scale back planting, raising fears of lower food production and worsening hunger in a country already devastated by years of conflict

Fresh American military action and Iran’s claim of downing a U.S. drone have heightened regional tensions, while Israel signals a tougher campaign against Hezbollah despite ongoing ceasefire efforts

Several energy carriers have successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz amid disrupted Gulf shipping, transporting LNG and crude oil cargoes to Pakistan, China and India

The U.S. president said he has urged several Middle Eastern and regional nations to join the Abraham Accords collectively, suggesting Iran could also become part of the framework if an agreement is reached