Iran

Iran threatens to extend the conflict beyond the region if the United States resumes bombing

Trump has been threatening to resume the attacks for two days, and Tehran's patience appears to be running out.

Iran football players are not in "suitable physical conditions" for World Cup, coach says

Most of Iran's players for World Cup have been inactive for months since the war started.

Trump warned of "revolution" in the US if Iran war continues

A former ally of the current US president believes more of his supporters could turn their backs on him.

"Iran's flag will be raised and defended" at World Cup: Huge party with footballers despite uncertainty

Iran hosted a huge party in Tehran with the footballers who will play World Cup next month.

Saudi Arabia launched unpublicised attacks on Iran during the war, first time attacking the country

Relationships between Saudi Arabia and Iran were broken when they mutually attacked each other in March, but diplomacy is said to have prevailed.

Iran football federation officials miss FIFA meeting, denied entrance by Canadian immigration officers

The president of the Iranian football federation is a former member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran is facing its most unstable period since the 1979 Revolution

Following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei and the rise of his ailing son, power is now being contested by senior commanders of the Revolutionary Guard and the military hardliners.

Iranian and Italian politicians react to "shameful" and "offensive" proposal about World Cup

"The attempt to exclude Iran from the World Cup only reveals the 'moral bankruptcy' of the United States", says Iran.

Iranian and Italian politicians react to ludicrous idea that Italy should replace Iran at World Cup

"Shameful", "offenssive", "moral bankruptcy"... the idea didn't sit well.

Italian ambassador asks Trump to remove Iran from World Cup and put Italy in its place

This proposal will never come to fruition... we think.

Trump offers to extend the ceasefire, despite the attacks on ships and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Neither Israel nor Iran has indicated whether they will extend the temporary agreement, whilst Lebanon has denounced a direct violation of it.

United States are confident peace talks with Iran will go ahead, despite recent Iranian ship raid

The so-called truce is still in effect but will end in the coming days.

Concerns for US-Iran ceasefire and peace talks following American raid of Iranian ship

It seems the previous hopes for a resolution of the conflict are unlikely.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz for the duration of the ceasefire

Donald Trump will maintain its naval blockade until a deal is reached with Iran.

Donald Trump seems to believe the U.S.-Iran war will conclude soon

Following the recent ceasefire, the U.S. President seems confident that an end to the conflict is on the horizon.

Pete Hegseth cites Pulp Fiction as scripture, then compares the press to enemies of Jesus

A week at the Pentagon that included a Tarantino-inspired prayer and a biblical attack on "Trump-hating" reporters.

Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: "Both sides want to see peace"

The president says both sides have agreed to a 10-day pause beginning Thursday at 5 p.m. EST.

Infantino: "Iran has to come to World Cup", says FIFA believes in "building bridges"

The FIFA President insists that Iran will indeed go to World Cup in the United States this June.

US and Iran may resume peace talks this week

Diplomatic efforts in Pakistan may restart in the coming days.

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iran blockade, widening rift

Countries including the UK and France have refused to take part in Trump's blockade of Iranian ports.

Trump warns Iranian vessels approaching US blockade "will be immediately eliminated"

Escalating rhetoric raises fears of further conflict in the key global shipping route.

US begins blockade of Iranian ports

Oil prices surge and ceasefire falters as tensions escalate in the Gulf.

Ex-CIA chief calls for Trump removal under 25th Amendment: "This was written with him in mind"

John Brennan says the president's Iran rhetoric shows he is "unfit" for office.

Trump vows to impose naval blockade on Strait of Hormuz for all ships going to and from Iran

The president orders action in the Strait of Hormuz after failed talks with Tehran.

UN warns Lebanon sliding into food crisis amid Iran war fallout

Rising prices and disrupted supplies push hundreds of thousands towards food insecurity.

World Bank eyes up to $25 billion in rapid support after Iran war shock

The Institution explores a expanded crisis funding as global economic fallout deepens.

Trump criticises Iran over tanker fees in Strait of Hormuz: "They better not be"

The president warns against charges as the fragile ceasefire fails to restore normal shipping.

What is the "madman theory"? And is Trump using it on Iran?

Nixon invented the idea that acting unhinged could force your enemies to the table. Is Trump copying him?

Pakistan brokered the Iran ceasefire in a single overnight call: "Talks were almost dead"

Negotiations were reportedly on the brink of collapse just hours before the deadline.

Trump rebukes NATO over Iran as he meets with Rutte

Donald Trump met Mark Rutte at the White House.

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, but calls for lasting diplomatic solution: "A step back from the brink"

European leaders now see the agreement as a fragile but important opening for diplomacy.

Trump says the US will ease shipping congestion in the Strait of Hormuz: "We'll be hangin' around"

The ceasefire with Iran opens the path to resume oil flows through the key global route.

Keir Starmer heads to the Gulf to push for Strait of Hormuz reopening

The UK seeks to secure ceasefire gains and stabilise global energy routes after the Iran truce.

Pope Leo condemns Trump threat against Iran to "destroy a whole civilisation" as "truly unacceptable"

The pontiff urges global pressure for peace as tensions escalate in the US-Israel war on Iran.

Portugal allows US use of Azores base during Iran conflict, but with strict conditions

Lisbon says military operations must not target civilian infrastructure.

Israel backs Trump's Iran ceasefire, but excludes Lebanon

Netanyahu supports the two-week pause on strikes as negotiations loom, while fighting in Lebanon continues.

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran, stepping back from threat to "destroy a whole civilisation"

The deal mediated by Pakistan halts fighting temporarily.

Pilots must have final say on flying over war zones, aviation group says

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations calls for a "non-negotiable" authority amid rising risks from the Middle East conflict.

Iran government will take final decision about World Cup participation: Chances of playing in US are "very low"

Iran is waiting for FIFA's decision to relocate their matches from USA to Mexico, but that is very unlikely.

Trump threatens jail for journalist over Iran rescue leak

The president warns that failure to reveal the source could lead to imprisonment on national security grounds.

Iran rejects the ceasefire as Trump warns the country could be "taken out"

Tehran demands a permanent end to the conflict while Donald Trump sets a final deadline.

Apple, Google, Microsoft and Silicon Valley's biggest names are now targets in the Iran conflict

The Revolutionary Guard has issued an ultimatum: Leave your offices by April 1.

Trump says Iran has requested a ceasefire, "but until then, we are blasting them back to the Stone Ages"

The president ties a potential pause in fighting to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Infantino says that Iran will play World Cup in United States, "where they should be according to the law"

FIFA expects that Iran will play World Cup as normal despite the ongoing conflict.

Trump says US could end Iran war within 2-3 weeks

The president suggest a possible rapid end to the conflict even without a formal agreement with Tehran.

Trump lashes out at allies: "Start learning how to fight for yourself" and "go get your own oil"

This is what he just said in a post on Truth Social.

Iran strikes giant oil tanker near Dubai

A crude oil tanker has been hit and set ablaze off the coast of Dubai early Tuesday.

Thousands of US paratroopers deploy to Middle East

82nd Airborne Division troops join the growing American presence as Donald Trump weighs next steps in the Iran conflict.

Iran warns US ground troops would be "set on fire" as the conflict enters its second month

Tehran issues a stark threat as Donald Trump signals possible ground operations and targets energy infrastructure.

Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's energy grid if there isn't ceasefire "shortly"

This includes power plants and oil facilities.