Iran says understanding reached with Oman over new Hormuz route map Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters in Tehran on Monday that “an understanding has been reached regarding the map of the transit route.” Iran
Analysis Why Iran is intensifying wartime crackdown in restive Baluchistan A string of security operations in Iran's southeast has underscored Tehran's enduring fears that wartime instability could aggravate longstanding ethnic, sectarian and economic grievances. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Hormuz traffic sinks to one-week low as ships attacked, talks stagnate The United States and Yemen's Houthi rebels carried out separate attacks on commercial ships on Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea. Iran
US stock markets soar to new records amid Hormuz deal hopes The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average are on track for their best five-day performance since April 2025. Iran
Israel holds drills, prepares missile defenses for possible Iran attack: What to know Israel is on high alert over the possibility of an American strike on Iran, which could trigger Iranian retaliation against the Jewish state. Israel
Turkey warns against foreign intervention in Iran as Trump mulls options Ankara is wary of the consequences of potential US strikes on Iran, warning they could trigger wider regional instability. Turkey
Iran: What's fueling wave of protests and what comes next? Protests that began over economic conditions have increasingly taken on a political tone reminiscent of earlier nationwide movements in Iran. Iran
Fear or force? How regime in Iran plans to confront swelling protests Iran's leadership is projecting defiance in the face of fast-spreading protests and US warnings. But behind the scenes, the cost-benefit calculus of repression appears more fraught than in past crises. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
As Iran protests swell, Trump's messages mixed on US intervention President Trump attributed the scores of protester deaths to stampedes, even as videos show Iranian security forces are firing on protesters. Iran
Analysis Israel on alert amid Iran unrest, sees 'next few days' critical for regime Israeli assessments indicate that while Iran’s leadership has not shown signs of fully losing control, the situation could change as protests continue. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Flights from UAE, Qatar and Turkey canceled to Iran as protests grow Several airlines canceled their flights to Iranian cities as the protests continue to grow despite a communication blackout. Iran
Iran sees largest protest day as regime cuts internet: What to know Thousands of Iranians protested across the country on Thursday evening in one of the biggest challenges to Islamic Republic rule in decades. United States
IRGC warns Israel it has 'hands on the trigger' as Iran protests enter 11th day Iranian officials have repeatedly accused the US and Israel of instigating the mass protests in Iran. Iran
After Venezuela attack, Iran protests test Trump’s pledge of US 'rescue' President Donald Trump is doubling down on warnings of US intervention in Iran following the US capture of Venezuela’s president. Iran
Analysis Buoyed by Trump and protests, Israel sees opportunity against Iran regime Israel’s leadership is warning Tehran not to launch an attack as a means of diverting Iranians’ attention from the ongoing anti-government demonstrations. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Iran protests enter second week as Ghalibaf warns of 'foreign' actors Senior Iranian officials have begun pointing to foreign actors to explain the ongoing nationwide protests. Iran
