UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.
Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran
State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein.
Has Marco Rubio’s tour of the Gulf reassured US allies?
The US secretary of state tells Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states that the Iran deal will ensure their security.
Krieg: For Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz is about the spoils of war
Andreas Krieg said Iran possesses sufficient geographic and military leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal
A war meant to isolate Iran instead deepened Gulf pragmatism and strengthened support for diplomacy.
Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play?
NATO boss tries to convince Trump that European allies were there for the US during war on Iran.
IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know
Experts say disagreements over shipping routes and transit fees could complicate efforts to reach a permanent agreement.
Iran negotiator Ghalibaf rejects claim unfrozen funds will buy US goods
The denial contradicts the US administration, which said unfrozen funds will be spent on produce from American farmers.
Iran, Israel and the Bomb
How a decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran's nuclear programme erupted into the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran.
How minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz works: A visual guide
Clearing mines is a slow, high-risk operation that involves finding and destroying them using specialised techniques.