Iran
Repairing damaged US military bases will add billions to Iran war cost, sources say
Features/Interviews
April 30, 2026
Repairing damaged US military bases will add billions to Iran war cost, sources say
The $25 billion estimate that a top Pentagon official gave to lawmakers on Wednesday for the total cost to date…
Six crew members of US-seized Iranian cargo ship now free: Tasnim News Agency
Middle East
April 30, 2026
Six crew members of US-seized Iranian cargo ship now free: Tasnim News Agency
The Tasnim News Agency – citing sources – reported the release of six crew members of the Iranian ‘Touska’ cargo…
Iran’s revised peace proposal could come by Friday. Here’s what Trump is saying
Middle East
April 30, 2026
Iran’s revised peace proposal could come by Friday. Here’s what Trump is saying
All eyes are on Tehran as the United States awaits Iran’s revised peace proposal, which could come by Friday, according…
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…