Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after major strike on key gas field

BEIRUT/DUBAI, March 18 – A intense escalation in the Middle East conflict unfolded on Wednesday as Iran’s critical South Pars gas field came under attack, raising fears of a broader regional energy crisis and pushing global oil markets into turmoil. The strike, widely reported across regional and international media, has intensified tensions between Iran, Israel, … Read more

Iran rejects de-escalation efforts, Israel says it kills of top Iranian security chief

DUBAI/TEL AVIV, March 17 – A sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel has further dimmed hopes for a near-term ceasefire, as both sides intensify military and political rhetoric. On Tuesday, Israeli officials claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Iranian security figure, while authorities in Tehran signaled they are not prepared to … Read more

US officials predict quick end to Iran war, while Tehran says it can outlast foes

JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, March 15 – The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered a critical phase, with officials in Washington suggesting the war may conclude within weeks. However, leaders in Tehran insist their country is fully capable of sustaining a prolonged confrontation. As the military standoff continues, the disruption of global … Read more

Iran warns of regional retaliation after US strike on key Kharg Island oil hub

ABU DHABI/TEHRAN, March 14 – Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply on Saturday as Iran warned it could retaliate against targets across the region following a major U.S. strike on its primary oil export hub at Kharg Island. The warning came amid an already intensifying conflict that has drawn international attention and raised fears … Read more

Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep Strait of Hormuz shut in first remarks

TEHRAN, March 12 – The conflict between Iran and Israel escalated further on Thursday as Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that Tehran would continue its confrontation with both Israel and the United States. In a defiant statement broadcast on Iranian state television, the new leader vowed that Iran would keep the strategically … Read more

Iran fires on merchant ships, warns global oil could surge to $200 a barrel

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, March 11 – Tensions across the Middle East intensified dramatically on Wednesday as Iran warned that global oil prices could soar to $200 per barrel amid escalating military conflict and growing disruption to shipping routes in the Gulf. The warning came as several commercial vessels were struck in regional waters and fears spread that … Read more

Iran war: Tehran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new leader, oil prices spike as war enters 10th day

Iran war: Tehran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new leader, oil prices spike as war enters 10th day

LIVE UPDATES What’s happening? • US President Donald Trump calls war on Iran ‘short-term excursion’ • Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, defying Trump • Like his slain father, he is known as a hardliner • Trump had insisted on US having a say in selection • Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel … Read more

Israel intensifies Iran assault as Tehran moves toward naming new supreme leader

TEHRAN, March 8 – The conflict between Israel and Iran entered a dangerous new phase early Sunday as Israeli forces carried out fresh strikes near Tehran while Iranian drone attacks spread across several Gulf states. The escalating violence has intensified regional fears, disrupted critical infrastructure, and raised global concerns about a wider Middle East war. … Read more

One week into Iran war, risks and uncertainty grow for the US and President Trump

WASHINGTON, March 7 – One week after the United States and Israel launched a major military campaign against Iran, the conflict has rapidly transformed from a targeted operation into a volatile regional crisis. While the early strikes inflicted significant damage on Iranian military infrastructure and leadership, the widening confrontation now presents serious political, economic, and … Read more

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, officials say

March 6 – Tensions in the Middle East intensified on Friday, after new reports indicated that Russia may be providing intelligence to Iran about American military positions during the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Tehran. Multiple individuals familiar with the matter, including a senior U.S. official with direct knowledge of the situation, said that … Read more