Middle East


Female player on Iran's soccer delegation changes mind on Australian asylum, to return home

MEMBERS OF the Islamic Republic of Iran team pose prior to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between South Korea and Iran at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 2, 2026.

Israeli air force strikes Iranian drone operatives ahead of planned attack on Israel

Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 8, 2026.

'Show us the hideouts': Iran urges Muslims to reveal regional US, Israeli military assets

Abolfazl Shekarchi in 2019.