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

Strong chemical smell forces temporary flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports

WASHINGTON, March 13 – Air travel across the Washington, D.C., region experienced significant disruption Friday evening after a strong chemical smell forced authorities to halt flights at 4 major airports for more than an hour. Officials said the smell affected a key air traffic control facility, creating safety concerns that prevented controllers from effectively managing … 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

Russia emerges as sole beneficiary of US-Israel war on Iran, says EU Council president

BRUSSELS, March 10 – Senior European leadership is warning that the widening conflict could reshape global political and economic dynamics. According to remarks delivered by Antonio Costa, the current war involving the U.S and Israel against Iran may have an unexpected geopolitical outcome. Costa argued that the country gaining the most from the crisis is … 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

House to vote on measure aimed at limiting Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran

Washington, D.C, March 5 – The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote Thursday on a resolution intended to restrict President Donald Trump from launching additional military operations against Iran without first securing approval from Congress. The proposed measure has drawn national attention as lawmakers debate the limits of presidential war powers and the … Read more