Iran
Trump endorses embattled Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via social media ahead of the country's tight October 27 election.
Iran steps up Hormuz attacks
Iran has stepped up attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting shipping through the vital route and impacting global energy markets.
Trump says U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm election
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, explicitly tying military planning to the domestic political calendar.
Trump says US will not strike Iran before midterm elections
President Donald Trump pledged on social media that the U.S. will not launch military strikes against Iran prior to the November 3 midterm elections, bringing temporary relief to surging energy markets.
Two Iranian nationals charged with terror plot targeting Manchester Jewish community
Two Iranian nationals residing in northwest England have been charged with terrorism offences following an investigation into an alleged plot against the Manchester Jewish community.
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds
US President Donald Trump has strongly dismissed media reports claiming his administration offered sanctions relief and frozen funds to Iran in exchange for nuclear concessions.
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal and shares Strait of Hormuz map
President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian ceasefire proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sharing a map on Truth Social amid rising oil prices.
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines
President Trump used his UN speech to threaten Iran with annihilation while U.S. and Iranian officials engaged in sideline diplomatic talks.
UN mission finds grounds for US war crimes and Iran crimes against humanity
A UN mission has found grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in Iran and Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during protests.
UN report finds U.S. committed war crimes in strikes on Iranian school
A UN fact-finding mission concluded that the U.S. committed war crimes during military strikes on a school and a sports facility in Iran.
CENTCOM denies US warships struck as Iran clashes escalate in Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM strongly rejected claims by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that two U.S. Navy destroyers were successfully struck amidst escalating Middle East clashes.
US military destroys five Iranian oil tankers after warship attacks
The US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to repeated missile attacks on a Navy warship, prompting Iranian retaliation in Jordan.
US diesel prices hit record high of $5.85 per gallon
Diesel prices have reached an all-time high amid geopolitical conflict with Iran, increasing costs for groceries and logistics.
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
The US has cleared naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington launches a financial campaign to isolate the Iranian regime.
Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday
Field Marshal Asim Munir travels to Tehran to discuss regional peace and security as Washington prepares to announce its toughest sanctions in history.
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
Donald Trump has asserted that he views the Strait of Hormuz as American territory, linking the waterway's status to potential peace agreements with Tehran.
Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades
US equities retreated from record highs Tuesday as fading peace optimism regarding Iran sparked oil price volatility and weighed on major indexes.
Pakistan Says US-Iran Are Close to Some Arrangement on Peace
Pakistan's Defense Minister suggests a peace arrangement between Washington and Tehran is close, amid ongoing disputes over reparations and the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or face military action
Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran, threatening severe military consequences if the strategic Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
Iran denies Trump's claim that new talks will begin on Monday
The Iranian foreign ministry has denied claims by US President Donald Trump that new negotiations were set to begin on Monday. Tehran stated it is negotiating with Oman regarding the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.