Trump faces three paths ahead in Iran war as Hormuz standoff intensifies As the Hormuz standoff intensifies, Trump must choose between military escalation, a limited diplomatic deal, or continuing a pressure campaign against Iran. Iran
In defiant message, Iran’s Khamenei threatens US but appeals to Gulf The address was Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s third since coming to power and included a pledge to rid the Gulf of the US. Iran
US blockade tests Iran's limits, but will global pain force Trump’s hand? President Trump is doubling down on economic warfare against Iran, betting a naval blockade and sanctions can force a nuclear deal and end the war. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar Turkey advances gas pipeline plan to northern Cyprus; Iran-linked group claims London attack; and more. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Iran conducts large-scale drills amid flaring tensions with US During the military exercise in the Persian Gulf, Iranian forces were shown firing a barrage of missiles at a replica of a US naval carrier. Iran
Fuel tank explosion in Iran latest in string of mystery blasts No casualties were reported after six trucks carrying fuel reportedly caught fire Monday. Iran
Australian-British academic jailed in Iran moved to dangerous desert prison Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been moved to the Qarchak prison after spending nearly two years in Tehran's notorious Evin detention center. Iran
Potential China-Iran pact has major implications for Pakistan As speculation abounds over a leaked draft of an economic and security deal between Iran and China, its potential effects on Pakistan stand out as particularly dramatic. Iran
Iran faces medical worker shortage as COVID-19 crisis shows no signs of slowing Iranian officials in charge of combatting the coronavirus have warned they are running short of medical staff. Iran
Iran’s government spokesman tests positive for COVID-19 According to his office, Ali Rabiei has been hospitalized but is in good condition. Iran
Famed Kurdish Iranian journalist receives asylum in New Zealand Behrouz Boochani is known for exposing conditions at Australia's offshore immigrant detention center on Manus Island. Iran
Ukraine says black boxes from downed flight in Iran show 'illegal interference' Ukraine's deputy foreign minister made the comments after the black boxes from Flight 752 arrived in France. Iran
Gulf of Oman development continues to disenfranchise Baloch fishermen The Baloch people residing in the Gwadar Bay between Iran and Pakistan have been marginalized due to the environmental destruction of the area. Legacy: Gulf
Iran accuses US fighter aircraft of harassing Iranian airliner over eastern Syria An Iranian broadcaster says an Iran-to-Beirut commercial passenger flight had US jets make an aggressively close pass to it over Syria near the Iraqi border. Syria
Iran downplays recent explosions, accuses US of cyberattacks A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said "limited fires" are typical during the summer months. United States
25 of Iran’s 31 provinces on coronavirus watch list Iran’s daily coronavirus deaths remain at peak levels despite calls by officials for social distancing and other health protocols. Iran
