To many outside the Middle East, the American and Israeli war with Iran reads like a linear narrative: the two allies’ formidable militaries and intelligence agencies arrayed against their adversary, poised to prevail, on the cusp of…
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Iran is considering closing the strait of Hormuz – why this would be a major escalation
Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the strait of Hormuz.
This is potentially a very dangerous moment. The strait of Hormuz…
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Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?
In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers – including mobile services – repeatedly going offline. Iran’s government has cited cyber security concerns for ordering the…
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Why the Strait of Hormuz Is Critical to Global Oil Prices
Global investors are on alert about a 90-mile sea passage in the Middle East, fearing that any block of the Strait of Hormuz could derail global shipping and oil.
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after…
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U.S. Embassy in Qatar warns Americans to shelter in place as country closes airspace amid threat from Iran
Update: Iran launched a missile attack on the U.S. base at Al Udeid in Qatar on Monday. Officials say the missiles were intercepted and no casualties were reported. The shelter-in-place order has now been lifted. Read the latest here.
The…
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Iranian FM in Moscow to ‘Coordinate Stances’ with Russia – Politics news
Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Moscow on Monday, Araqchi said Iran and Russia have always worked in cooperation, consulted with each other, and coordinate their stances on various issues.
It is necessary for Iran and Russia to adopt…
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Manchester City thump Al Ain 6-0 at Club World Cup | Football News
Goals from Haaland, Gundogan and new signing Cherki help Man City enter the tournament’s knockout stage.
Manager Pep Guardiola has been left a little disappointed that Manchester City were unable to get a seventh goal in their rout of Al Ain,…
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Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear technology: Zakharova
Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, says that Iran has the right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, like any other country.
Zakharova stressed that the non-diversion of Iran’s nuclear program has…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,215 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key events on day 1,215 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is how things stand on Monday, June 23:
Fighting
- Russian drone and missile attacks in and around Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, overnight have killed at least five people and…
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