March 18, 2026
Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran’s de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But “decapitation has its limits,” an analyst warns.
Iran's sports minister said last week the Iranian players couldn't participate in the tournament after the US launched airstrikes alongside Israel against Tehran, killing Khamenei.
U.S. president asking countries 'to get involved quickly and with great enthusiasm' to end Iran's blockade
Persian Gulf nations came under renewed missile, drone fire from Iran
Operations at major U.A.E. energy hub suspended after drone attack Saturday
Ships in the Persian Gulf have been sitting ducks for Tehran.
Sharing footage of attacks can lead to a prison term, hefty fines or deportation under the Gulf state’s laws
The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.
Sustained Iranian drone attacks are driving the Pentagon to expand layered counter-drone defenses, including interceptor systems and emerging laser technology
Russia may benefit in the short term as oil prices rise and the Iran war diverts global attention elsewhere
Iran are not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali.
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.
Alireza Salarian says Iran’s new supreme leader was lucky to survive strike that killed six of his family members
National security expert warns from bomb shelter that synchronized attacks mark escalation in regional conflict
Iran’s under-siege ruling elite have delivered a strong warning to its citizens abroad as tensions over the regime hit fever pitch.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a virtual halt, unleashing the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s and threatening to derail the global economy.
Hardline mid-ranking cleric with strong ties to IRGC has long been on Washington's radar
