Iran

Pentagon may be understating severity of US missile stockpile shortage - report

The Atlantic reported that Vice President Vance has discussed the issue with Trump, noting that a weapons shortage would be extremely detrimental to American interests.

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, on March 1, 2026 at Sea.
The American flag flies next to the South Portico of the White House on January 31, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran's covert 'shadow banking' financial network

US President Donald Trump gives a speech during the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, on April 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US spy agencies examining how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey, March 9, 2026.

Turkey offering to broker agreement between US, Lebanon on Hezbollah, sources tell 'Post'


UAE taking advantage of long-term global energy needs by leaving OPEC - analysis

“At a pivotal moment in the process of supporting the stability of global energy markets, the UAE adopted a long-term strategic and economic vision,” one report says.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, arrive at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, September 10, 2025

WATCH: IDF dismantles largest Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon

The IDF said that the tunnel runs two kilometers in length and 10 kilometers in width, and was capable of fitting thousands of terrorists.

IDF soldier stands in the largest Hezbollah tunnel city in Southern Lebanon, built with aid from Iran. April 28, 2026.

Will Israel continue the war with Iran, if the US preserves the ceasefire? - opinion

As Donald Trump weighs a ceasefire with Iran, will Benjamin Netanyahu fall in line or escalate?

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give thumbs-up at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Understanding global criticism of Israel through historical, theological lenses - opinion

How history, religion, and ideology shape global views of Israel and Jewish sovereignty.

An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media

Britain's minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, made clear that the embassy "must cease any form of communications that could be interpreted as encouraging violence in the UK."

Police officers stand guard outside the Iranian embassy as demonstrators continue protesting outside during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 13, 2026.

Iranian regime targets diaspora with propaganda, financial appeals, analyst says - interview

Geopolitical analyst Ashkan Rostami discusses how Iran is targeting its diaspora with propaganda and financial appeals, aiming to bolster support during the ongoing conflict.

 People burn Israeli flag during a rally outside the former US embassy in Tehran, to support the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip and to mark the 44th anniversary of the start of the Iran hostage crisis, on November 4, 2023.

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables? - explainer

Subsea cables are fiber-optic or electrical cables laid on the sea floor to transmit data and power. They carry around 99% of the world's internet traffic.

US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the US accused of attempting to violate the US naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran uses improvised oil storage to avoid damage to oil facilities amid blockade - report

This situation stems from the fact that the Iranian extraction and refining systems can't be shut down, with Kharg Island's infrastructure at risk of failure if the oil flow is cut.

 Iranian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023.

Beirut promise to disarm Hezbollah ‘only ink on paper,’ Lebanese Hezbollah expert says - interview

Hanin Ghaddar, previously a journalist for Lebanese newspapers, has personally seen how significantly entrenched Hezbollah is within Lebanon’s military and government.

Mourners attend the funeral of Hezbollah terrorist in Kfar Sir, Lebanon, April 21, 2026

Trump claims Iran in 'state of collapse' as Iran expected to submit revised proposal to mediators

US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has informed him that they are in a “state of collapse” as they figure out their leadership situation.

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.