Iran’s Hormuz leverage wanes as US economic squeeze bites
Six months after a conflict that rattled markets and pushed the Gulf to the brink of a wider war, the…
Iran’s Hormuz fee plan wins Oman’s backing despite US objections
Before the conflict, commercial vessels transited the strait without paying any charges. That changed after Iran effectively blockaded the route…
Iran’s foreign minister heads to Pakistan, raising hopes for renewed talks
Updated April 25, 2026 — 3:11am, first published 5:30pm Dubai/Washington: US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law…
Iran’s top Shia cleric issues ‘fatwa’ against Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘Make enemies regret their…’
Reports suggest that the fatwa followed after alleged threats by President Trump and Israeli officials against the Iranian supreme leader,…
Iran’s drones are remaking worldwide warfare
In January, rebels fighting the Sudanese army shot down a drone near Khartoum. As jubilant gunmen posted video of the…
Licking shrines, freeing detainees, threatening medical professionals: Iran’s chaotic coronavirus reaction
Posted March 06, 2020 10:08:46 When the coronavirus outbreak began, Iran's leaders confidently predicted their country's immunity.They refused to implement…