Iran
Khamenei burial will be family-only amid wait for first emergence of new supreme leader
Middle East
July 9, 2026
Khamenei burial will be family-only amid wait for first emergence of new supreme leader
Only family members will attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial today in Mashhad, state media reported, heightening anticipation for Mojtaba Khamenei’s…
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
Middle East
July 9, 2026
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
In many ways it was already the ceasefire that never was. But with the United States and Iran claiming to…
The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?
Middle East
July 8, 2026
The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?
The United States’ decision to reimpose penalties on sales of Iranian oil is a serious knock to Tehran, which had…
US and Iran trade strikes, as Trump declares ceasefire “over.” Here’s the latest
Middle East
July 8, 2026
US and Iran trade strikes, as Trump declares ceasefire “over.” Here’s the latest
US President Donald Trump said at the NATO summit this morning that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,”…
Ceasefire shatters as US resumes strikes against Iran
Middle East
July 8, 2026
Ceasefire shatters as US resumes strikes against Iran
The US Central Command announced on Tuesday that its forces have begun a series of powerful military strikes against Iran,…
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
Middle East
July 8, 2026
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
A newly filed lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration shared confidential information with Tehran about Iranian asylum seekers as it…
Trump is gaining surprising leverage over Iran
Middle East
July 7, 2026
Trump is gaining surprising leverage over Iran
The massive decline in oil prices over the past few weeks has gifted the Trump administration with some unexpected leverage…
Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz as Trump heads to NATO summit
Middle East
July 7, 2026
Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz as Trump heads to NATO summit
A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while sailing near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to…
Israeli defense minister threatens Iranian leaders
Middle East
July 6, 2026
Israeli defense minister threatens Iranian leaders
As Iran holds a multi-day funeral for its slain leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said any…
What’s on the schedule for the coming days of Khamenei’s funeral
Middle East
July 6, 2026
What’s on the schedule for the coming days of Khamenei’s funeral
The third day of the public funeral for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is underway in the country’s…