18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Qatar Refutes Iran's Claims on Missing Pilots and Detention

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly dismissed accusations from Iran that it is detaining three military pilots whose aircraft crashed amid the ongoing conflict, labeling…

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?

Oman is currently negotiating with Iran over the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has repeatedly stated that it will not speak directly to the US. On Monday, …

10 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran changed the rules in Hormuz. The Gulf is changing the rules for Iran

UPDATE — Aug 10, 16:30 UTC: The new article reports on the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to a significant rise in oil prices. This de

10 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Who is Mohsen Rezaei, and how significant is his appointment?

Mohsen Rezaei takes over as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council amid ongoing talks over the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has used as leverage during the months-lon…

09 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran declares prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz pending US concessions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed pending the United States' compliance with Iran's conditions. Among the demands are the ces…

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US

UPDATE — Aug 4, 22:05 UTC: The new article provides an update on the US, Iran, and Oman making significant progress towards a negotiations agreement on safe pas

26 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Why are Israeli settlers on a rampage in the occupied West Bank?

UPDATE — Jul 26, 13:50 UTC: The new article reports on intensified Israeli military operations in the West Bank following a deadly shootout near Nablus, which l

26 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children

Amaineh Nademi walks carefully through what is left of her old school. Chunks of broken concrete hang precariously from the damaged upper floor. A few classrooms are still standing…

23 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security. Mahmood will use new government …

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating US-Iran Tensions Threaten Gulf Stability

The United States and Iran have engaged in a significant escalation of hostilities, with recent actions by the US military indicating a strategic intensification of pressure on Teh…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Launches Strikes Against Gulf Allies Amid US Tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have executed military strikes against US-aligned Gulf states, including Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, in a provocative escalation following recent…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets

UPDATE — Jul 13, 00:00 UTC: The new article details a series of military strikes initiated by the US against Iran, specifically aimed at undermining Iran's

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: US Strikes Back

The geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply escalated as the United States launched significant military strikes on Iranian targets. This action was in direct re…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US CENTCOM Targets Iranian Military Sites in Strategic Strikes

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has executed a coordinated series of strikes on approximately 140 Iranian military sites, marking its third military action within the w…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know

Tehran on Sunday claimed attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, calling them its response to renewed US bombings on cities along its southern coast. The widescale US …

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gulf as Iran Targets US Interests After Strikes

In an intense escalation of hostilities in the Gulf, Iranian missiles and drones targeted several Gulf states following a night of US air strikes on Iranian facilities. Gulf states…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate with Military Strikes and Strait Closure

In a significant escalation, United States military forces have executed a third series of strikes against Iranian targets within a week. This move is a direct response to Iran's a…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate in Strategic Strait of Hormuz

The United States has affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite escalating conflict with Iran, which has claimed closure of the critical maritime passageway. The rece…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Targets Strategic Sites in Iran, Video Revealed

The United States Central Command has unveiled video footage depicting the latest series of military strikes targeting key locations in Iran. The footage shows precision strikes on…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU

Over the past few days, the US-Israeli war on Iran has seen yet another escalation that threatens to derail peace talks. Strikes by the United States on Iran have killed at least 1…