Iran

March 13, 2026

Tim James

Toxic Pollution From Iran Oil Fires Drifts Toward Central and South Asia

Environmental experts warn that smoke and pollutant clouds from burning oil facilities in Iran could trigger acid rain and worsen air quality across Central Asia and Pakistan

March 13, 2026

Nigora Umarova

U.S. KC-135 Refuelling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq During Operation Epic Fury

The military said rescue operations were underway

March 12, 2026

Tim James

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Closure of Strait of Hormuz Will Be Used as Leverage

Tehran signals continued pressure on global oil routes as regional war pushes crude prices above $100

March 12, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Iran Doubts 2026 World Cup Participation After Conflict With U.S. and Israel

FIFA has maintained that Iran remain scheduled to play their group matches

March 10, 2026

Tim James

Top Iranian Security Official Threatens Trump Amid Escalating Tensions

Exchange of threats follows Trump’s warning of massive U.S. retaliation if Iran disrupts oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz

March 10, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Oil Prices Drop 4% After Trump Predicts End to Middle East War

Brent crude futures fell $4.17

March 9, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Tehran Wakes to Toxic Smoke and Acid Rain After Overnight Oil Depot Strikes

Tehran’s governor urged wearing masks outdoors

March 9, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Oil Prices Jump Over 25% as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supply

Traders are particularly concerned about the impact on the Strait of Hormuz

March 9, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader

The appointment is likely to provoke anger in Washington

March 7, 2026

Tim James

Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ Amid Mediation Efforts

Donald Trump called for Iran’s surrender hours after Masoud Pezeshkian said countries had begun mediation attempts

March 7, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Iran Apologises to Gulf States as Israel Iran War Intensifies

Donald Trump insisted that Iran must accept unconditional surrender

March 6, 2026

Tim James

Iran Threatens Protesters with Lethal Force Amid Escalating Unrest

Officials in Iran say police have authority to shoot suspected criminals as fears of renewed protests rise

March 6, 2026

Tim James

Qatar Condemns Iranian Strikes on Buildings Housing its Naval Personnel in Bahrain

Facilities in Manama linked to the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces were hit during Iranian strikes, though all personnel were reported safe

March 5, 2026

Tim James

Iran Launches New Missile Attacks as Israel Strikes Tehran and Hezbollah Targets

Iran launches New Missile Attacks as Israel Strikes Tehran and Hezbollah Targets

March 5, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Azerbaijan Says Iranian Drones Hit Nakhchivan Airport Area, Injuring Two

It lies about 10 kilometres from the Iranian border

March 5, 2026

Nigora Umarova

White House Uses Call of Duty Clip in Video Showing U.S. Strikes on Iran

The post came days after the United States joined Israel in airstrikes against Iran

March 5, 2026

Tim James

Uzbekistan and Qatar Leaders Call for Diplomacy Amid Regional Tensions

Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed regional tensions and called for dialogue and de-escalation

March 4, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Key Contender for Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran appears close to selecting a new Supreme Leader

March 4, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Global Oil Prices Jump as Iran Conflict Disrupts Gulf Shipping

European gas prices climbed up to 40%

March 3, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Iran Death Toll Rises to 787 After U.S.-Israeli Strikes

Nine hospitals across the country were struck

March 3, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Iran Threatens Ships as Strait of Hormuz Reportedly Closed

Roughly one fifth of the world’s oil consumption moves through the strait

March 2, 2026

Tim James

Iran Could Boycott 2026 World Cup Amid Escalating War Tensions

Reports suggest Tehran could withdraw despite qualifying, raising the prospect of an unprecedented political boycott

March 2, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Iranian Drone Hits British Air Base in Cyprus

Authorities said the drone was a Shahed-type aircraft

March 2, 2026

Nigora Umarova

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco Closes Ras Tanura Refinery Following Drone Attack

The drone strike comes amid a wave of assaults across the region