Iran
Iranian currency hits record low amid US blockade and shaky ceasefire
Middle East
April 29, 2026
Iranian currency hits record low amid US blockade and shaky ceasefire
Iran’s national currency has hit a record low against the US dollar, trading at around 1.8 million rials against the…
Regime-imposed internet blackout in Iran reaches two months, watchdog says
Middle East
April 28, 2026
Regime-imposed internet blackout in Iran reaches two months, watchdog says
An internet shutdown enforced by Iran’s governing regime entered its 60th day on Tuesday, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks,…
FM holds calls with regional, int’l counterparts to discuss easing tensions
Egypt
April 28, 2026
FM holds calls with regional, int’l counterparts to discuss easing tensions
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held phone calls on Monday, April 27, 2026, with…
Trump relying on blockade to pressure Iran — but such tactics have not worked, expert warns
Middle East
April 28, 2026
Trump relying on blockade to pressure Iran — but such tactics have not worked, expert warns
President Donald Trump appears to be relying on the US blockade of Iran’s ports to pressure Tehran to cave to…
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Features/Interviews
April 28, 2026
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But…
Tehran offers a deal with Washington – opening Hormuz for ending the blockade
Middle East
April 28, 2026
Tehran offers a deal with Washington – opening Hormuz for ending the blockade
The Associated Press (AP), citing informed regional officials, reported that Iran is seeking to end its control of the Strait…
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that “some agreements have been reached” with Oman during his meeting with…
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday ahead of planned talks with Russian President Vladimir…
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
Features/Interviews
April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning…
Trump warns Iran has 3 days before its oil infrastructure explodes
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Trump warns Iran has 3 days before its oil infrastructure explodes
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned that Iran has about three days before its oil infrastructure explodes. In an…