Middle East


Iranian ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon after being declared persona non grata - report

Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

US considers Iran operation as Pakistan hosts regional peace talks focused on Hormuz

US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington, March 25, 2026.

Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war in rare message since becoming Supreme Leader

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026