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Delegations meeting in Tehran with region on edge over potential for renewed fighting

Regional officials say high-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are in Tehran for talks aimed at preventing renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and the United States

The Independent UK · 2h ago

Iran US war to escalate into major crisis ahead of US midterm elections 2026? Here's what Tehran, Donald Trump hinting

US midterm elections 2026 are set to be held in less than 10 days and there are apprehensions that war between Iran and the United States of America may escalate further.

The Economic Times · 11h ago

IRGC mines set tankers ablaze as Tehran threatens expanded attacks

Iran’s foreign ministry further warned Washington it would retaliate against any strike, and an IRGC spokesperson threatened to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf in another escalation of the ongoing war of words between Tehran and Washington.

Euronews · Oct 20

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Iran, Pakistan temporarily suspend cross-border movement over technical issues, security concerns

Cross-border movement and exchanges between Iran and Pakistan have been temporarily suspended due to technical issues. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed that authorities are working to resolve the situation. Pakistan also halted trade through specific border checkpoints to enhance security measures. Shahid Rind clarified that this decision is…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Saudis investigate why defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

The incident has exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia's defense system and signaled a dangerous inflection point in an expanding Mideast conflict

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Saudi probes air defence failure: Houthis’ missiles kill 13 at Riyadh airport; US role may widen war

Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air defence systems failed to stop a barrage of missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels at Riyadh, including a strike on King Khalid International Airport that killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 300, two regional officials…

The Times of India · Oct 12

IRGC Navy says it hit third supertanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz for non-compliance. Two Indian nationals remain missing after a separate drone attack on MT Petro Dolphin earlier this month. The search-and-rescue operations are active, with local Coast Guard involved in the efforts. Concurrently, all 11 sailors…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

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Iran will 'never bend at the knee', Pezeshkian tells UN in defiant wartime address

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a defiant wartime address at the UN on Wednesday accusing the US of terrorism in his country and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee". But as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy, Iranian officials downplayed their talks with US counterparts on the sidelines of the…

France 24 · Sep 23

Iran’s big UN message to Trump: Pezeshkian says America does not understand a country it seeks to 'bully'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US and Israel of attacking Iran and said Tehran had acted in self-defence during his UN General Assembly speech. His remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if a deal was not reached. Pezeshkian said Iran “did not bend…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Iran-US war latest: Iranian president hits out at ‘bully’ Trump but says Tehran is ready for dialogue

Masoud Pezeshkian showed images of girls at the school in Minab, dozens of whom were killed in a strike on the first day of the war

The Independent UK · Sep 23

‘Path of deception closed’: Iran vows ‘no limits’ in retaliation if US attacks

Iran has issued a stern warning, promising unlimited retaliation and a decisive conflict if the US attacks or dismisses its demands. Through Qatari mediators, Tehran has proposed seven conditions for a truce to Washington. Officials in Iran stressed that any regional nations supporting the US would be drawn into the…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Iran warns against politicising Mecca drone claims, cautions against 'false flag' tactics to divide Muslim nations

Iran on Thursday urged caution over allegations that Yemen’s Houthis targeted Mecca, saying claims without concrete evidence should not be used to accuse specific parties or inflame regional tensions. The remarks followed Saudi Arabia’s interception of a drone south of the holy city, which the Houthis have denied targeting.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Iran denounces Austria for blocking its nuclear chief from a meeting in Vienna

Iran has condemned the exclusion of its Atomic Energy Organization head from the UN nuclear agency's meeting in Vienna

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Houthis seize 2 strategic Red Sea islands, and other Mideast developments

Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea

The Independent UK · Sep 14

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The Times of India · Sep 14

'Spoils of war': Iran says US submarine seized in Hormuz was 'captured, not confiscated'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said the American submarine seized by Iran was “captured as spoils of war”, adding that such spoils are legitimate.

Euronews · Sep 7

IAEA says Iran blocking nuclear inspectors as Hormuz threats mount

IAEA chief Grossi told the Board of Governors that Tehran had provided no information on declared nuclear materials and inspectors had no on-site access, as Iran's parliament speaker threatened US energy assets with retaliatory strikes and the IRGC warned vessels off the southern Hormuz corridor.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Iran Goes 'Fully Offensive', Gives US 'Few Weeks' to Honour Peace Deal or Face Hormuz Escalation

Iran has warned the US of potential escalation in the Strait of Hormuz if a stalled peace framework is not implemented within weeks, amid ongoing tensions over control of the strategic waterway.

Benzinga · Aug 17

Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Trump Officials Are Discussing Nuclear Strikes on Iran: ‘It’s Pure Evil’ (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include a comment from a White House spokesperson.

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East

Iran says it is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Euronews · Aug 14

Iran claims 'trillion-dollar' pollution damage as Gulf oil spills spread

Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kilometres of Omani coastline.

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments

Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen raged overnight

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Iran to Wait Out Trump's Presidency Until 2029? Strait of Hormuz Standoff Sends Oil Above $84

Oil prices rose sharply this week as Iran does not plan to negotiate with US President Donald Trump until he remains in office, which is until 20 January 2029.

The Times of India · Aug 11

'Iran should pay': Trump seeks compensation from Tehran for '50 years of damage'

US President Donald Trump on Monday responded to Iran’s conditions for a peace deal by demanding that Tehran pay compensation for people killed in wars, attacks and protests, escalating tensions as efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled.

Euronews · Aug 10

'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talks

Iran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said. He said talks on the maritime mechanism remain ongoing, with the two sides discussing safe passage, environmental issues,…

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