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
March 2, 2026 Nigora Umarova Khamenei’s Death Causes Deadly Celebratory Protests in Pakistan At least 23 people were killed
March 2, 2026 Nigora Umarova Israel Expands Iran War With Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon Israel’s military warned that Hezbollah would bear responsibility for any further escalation
March 2, 2026 Nigora Umarova 153 Reportedly Killed in Strike on School in Iran The school, described as a girls’ school, is located in the city of Minab in southern Iran.
March 1, 2026 Tim James Iranian Navy Reportedly Hit in Operation Epic Fury Strikes Reports indicate damage at key naval bases and possible disruption to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz
March 1, 2026 Tim James Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Declares Jihad Against U.S. and Israel The influential Shia cleric calls for retaliation following escalating tensions after reported US-Israeli strikes
March 1, 2026 Tim James Senior Iranian Leaders Reportedly Killed in U.S.-Israel Strikes: See the List Reports say defence and IRGC leaders were among those targeted as regional tensions surge
March 1, 2026 Tim James Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The long-time Iranian leader’s reported death could reshape Tehran’s leadership and regional power dynamics
March 1, 2026 Tim James CENTCOM Says Iranian Attacks Caused no U.S. Casualties, Operations Unaffected The Pentagon reports limited damage as regional tensions escalate following Iran’s retaliatory attacks
March 1, 2026 Tim James Read Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s Full Statement on Iran The Israeli leader’s recorded message signals a more intense phase of military operations against Iran
March 1, 2026 Tim James Read Trump’s Full Statement on Iran Attacks The U.S. president made the remarks in an eight-minute video posted on Truth Social amid escalating tensions
March 1, 2026 Tim James Experts Question Iran’s Ability to Sustain Retaliation Against U.S. and Israel Analysts warn Tehran’s arsenal remains significant but weakened capabilities and internal pressures may constrain long-term conflict
March 1, 2026 Tim James Kazakhstan Orders Emergency Planning Amid Rising Iran Tensions Astana places security agencies on alert and suspends Middle East flights amid fears of wider instability
February 28, 2026 Nigora Umarova 57 Students and Teachers Reported Killed After Strike on Girls’ School in Iran The attack was part of a broader wave of strikes
February 28, 2026 Nigora Umarova Iran Retaliates Against Israel With Missiles and Drones Internet access in Iran dropped to just 4% of normal levels
February 28, 2026 Nigora Umarova Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes Air-raid sirens are sounding across northern Israel and in Haifa
February 28, 2026 Nigora Umarova Israel Launches Pre-Emptive Strike on Iran Amid Nuclear Tensions An Israeli defence official said the operation had been prepared for months
February 28, 2026 Tim James Iran Warns US Forces Would be Targeted in Event of War Tehran and Washington trade sharp rhetoric, fuelling fears of renewed Middle East escalation
February 23, 2026 Tim James Renewed University Protests Erupt in Iran as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate Campus demonstrations honour victims of recent crackdowns while geopolitical pressure mounts over Iran’s nuclear programme
February 21, 2026 Tim James Mazandaran Exports Handicrafts to Uzbekistan and Germany A $250,000 shipment of traditional wooden handicrafts marks the first phase of Mazandaran’s efforts to expand exports to international markets
February 19, 2026 Tim James Iran Tests Shahid Soleimani-Class Missile Corvettes in Strait of Hormuz Drills New missile launches highlight Tehran’s evolving naval strategy and focus on sea-denial tactics in a key global energy chokepoint