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.
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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
The Iranian Red Crescent on Sunday warned Tehran residents to take extra precautions to avoid noxious fumes stemming from a fire that broke out after Israel struck multiple oil storage depots, cloaking the Iranian capital in thick black smoke that blocked out the sun.
Iran's Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father Ali Khamenei as the country's supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran more than a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel.
The statement comes after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized for strikes on Gulf countries
Six days on, Iran has launched more than 2,000 low-cost drones at targets across the Middle East in a bid to overwhelm defences and spark chaos in the region.
As Trump promises more strikes in the Middle East, there is one looming question that remains as the carnage unfolds. What does he really want from all this?
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi's nomination increases his chances to replace Khamenei, Iran expert says
Officials indicate they are reconsidering doctrine of seeking to contain confrontations with Washington
Leaks reveal €500mn contract for man-portable ‘Verba’ system to rebuild Tehran’s air defences
Tensions between Iran and the United States continued to ramp up as US President Donald Trump announced that a massive “armada” was heading toward the Persian Gulf. Led by the USS Abraham Lincoln, the presence of the fleet underscores increasingly bellicose relations between Washington and Tehran – and rising fears of a military confrontation.
Turkey hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict