Iran
‘Super Revolutionaries’: The radical Iranian hardliners bent on sabotaging a deal with the US
Features/Interviews
May 9, 2026
‘Super Revolutionaries’: The radical Iranian hardliners bent on sabotaging a deal with the US
As negotiations between the United States and Iran enter a critical stage, a small but influential hardline faction has intensified…
Iran’s injured supreme leader out of public view but still shaping strategy, US intel assesses
Features/Interviews
May 9, 2026
Iran’s injured supreme leader out of public view but still shaping strategy, US intel assesses
US intelligence assesses that Iran’s new supreme leader is playing a critical role in shaping war strategy alongside senior Iranian…
US choice of strike targets sends a warning to Iran, CNN military analyst says
Middle East
May 8, 2026
US choice of strike targets sends a warning to Iran, CNN military analyst says
The US strikes on key military sites Thursday sent a warning to Iran about the scope of any potential escalation…
Iranian regime-imposed internet blackout enters day 70, watchdog says
Middle East
May 8, 2026
Iranian regime-imposed internet blackout enters day 70, watchdog says
An internet shutdown enforced by the Iranian regime has entered a 70th day, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks, severing…
UAE announces Egyptian troop deployment on its soil
Egypt
May 8, 2026
UAE announces Egyptian troop deployment on its soil
The UAE on Thursday announced the first-ever deployment of Egyptian forces within its borders. This announcement came in the wake…
Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
Features/Interviews
May 8, 2026
Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or…
Iran’s president says he met with new supreme leader in person
Middle East
May 7, 2026
Iran’s president says he met with new supreme leader in person
Iran’s president said he held a two-and-a-half-hour meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei, according to local media, marking the first reported in-person…
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle heads towards Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
Middle East
May 7, 2026
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle heads towards Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
The French armed forces announced on Wednesday that the aircraft carrier group Charles de Gaulle is heading towards the Red…
After crucial talks, Trump announces an imminent agreement with Iran
Middle East
May 7, 2026
After crucial talks, Trump announces an imminent agreement with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the chances of reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war…
Pro-Iran rally erupts in Tehran, as protesters question whether Trump will strike again
Middle East
May 7, 2026
Pro-Iran rally erupts in Tehran, as protesters question whether Trump will strike again
Crowds gathered in Tehran on Wednesday night, waving flags and chanting “down with Israel” during a rally in support of…