Iran is looking at a new plan that would charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could turn the narrow waterway into a source of revenue for Tehran. The idea comes as Iran has already been stopping vessels it says are linked to its enemies from passing through the strait since th
Israel opened the Rafah border with Egypt after almost three weeks of closure. The move was aimed at letting injured Palestinians leave Gaza for medical care, following reports that Israeli attacks had killed four people. Only eight wounded fighters and 17 family members are expected to cross into E
Russia has seen a sudden rise in money from selling oil, thanks to U. S. sanctions easing and price spikes caused by the Iran conflict. The U. S. Treasury allowed a short‑term pause on sanctions for Russian oil already loaded onto ships, hoping to keep the market steady. Treasury Secretary Scott Bes
Iran’s oil facilities in South Pars and Asaluyeh were struck on Wednesday, sparking a warning from Tehran that it could hit energy sites in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The news sent Brent crude futures up more than 6 %, almost reaching $110 a barrel. Analysts say an assau
Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the
Iran’s football leaders have requested that their 2026 World Cup matches be moved from the United States to Mexico, citing safety worries after remarks by former President Donald Trump. The change comes as Iran’s sports officials say they can no longer trust that the U. S. will protect their play
Israel has stepped up its attacks on the group Hezbollah in Lebanon, sparking a new front that could widen the conflict with Iran. The Israeli army claims it has killed two high‑ranking Iranian commanders, though Tehran has not yet confirmed the claim. In Lebanon, a million people have been forced t
Iranian sports stars who left their country face sudden upheaval. One former futsal player, after being photographed playing with men and without a hijab in Switzerland, learned she could no longer return home. She lost family ties, safety and even her pet, and now lives in a new country where she m
Israel has been dropping bombs on Lebanese towns since rockets began coming from the south. The strikes have hit homes, shelters for refugees and even a medical centre. Over 800 people in Lebanon have died and more than a million were forced to leave their houses, according to local officials.
Israel claimed it had struck a Tehran building that supported Iran’s space plans, calling the site a hub for military satellites. Photos on social media show damage to a research institute in central Tehran, linked to the Chamran‑1 satellite launched last year. Meanwhile, three Pakistani tankers hav
