Iran

US, Iran on brink of deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz, but Trump yet to sign off on it

The potential pact between the US and Iran aims to set the stage for further discussions concerning Iran's nuclear programme

Did US airstrike kill IRGC Navy Chief Ali Azmaei in Iran’s Bandar Abbas?

While Iran Watcher reports the possibility, official confirmation remains absent, amidst ongoing tensions in the Arabian Gulf

White House dismisses Iranian report on peace deal as ‘complete fabrication’; Trump says no sanctions relief for Tehran

'Nobody should believe what Iranian state media is putting out. FACTS MATTER,' the White House said

Will Iran, US reopen Strait of Hormuz? Initial draft of peace deal hints restoring commercial shipping, claims Iran state TV

The draft of the deal also envisages Iran managing ship traffic through the strait in cooperation with Oman

Republican hawks sound alarm over Trump's Iran peace deal: 'Disastrous mistake'

Critics argue the deal offers concessions like unfreezing assets and lifting blockades without adequately addressing Iran's nuclear program or regional destabilisation

Mojtaba Khamenei operates under strict secrecy, which slows down negotiations: Report

How Iran is using ceasefire to rebuild its combat readiness: US official says Tehran could restore pre-war capabilities

Iran has allegedly been receiving support from Russia and China as it looks to restore its combat capabilities

Iran's new Supreme Leader mimics Bin Laden's secrecy tactics: ‘Khamenei won’t emerge’

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly adopts Osama bin Laden's communication strategy, relying on couriers for operational invisibility

Will the UAE invade Iran's Lavan Island? Why the US wants Tehran’s Persian Gulf territory seized

The UAE is aligning itself with Israel and the US at the cost of Saudi Arabia's goodwill, and any blow to Lavan Island will be a huge drawback for Tehran.

Can USS Abraham Lincoln be sunk by Iran's North Korean submarines?

Diesel-electric attack submarines pose a realistic threat to the US Navy's amphibious attack ships, aircraft carriers, and even nuclear submarines; challenging sonar conditions in the Strait of Hormuz could make things even harder

Good news! Iran permits India and China-bound vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

An Indian-flagged commercial vessel has come under attack off the coast of Oman but all its 14 crew members are safe, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday

Trump wrestles with Iran policy amid GOP split and Israeli pressure

The White House national security team is deeply divided over how to handle Iran

Iran proposes regional nuclear consortium with Saudi Arabia, UAE to break diplomatic deadlock with the US

Such a deal could remove both the immediate and long-term threats perceived by the US, while fostering regional cooperation

Iran’s Khamenei rejects Donald Trump's peace offer, calls US 'unreliable'

The ayatollah dismissed Trump’s letter as a ploy to impose harsher sanctions 

Can Iran destroy US Navy ships near Strait of Hormuz? Intel on Tehran's missiles will shock Trump

Determined to stay put before the US might, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has reportedly expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" under a new plan

Did IRGC men use fishing boat to infiltrate Kuwait? Iran claims ‘navigation error’

Kuwait summons Iran's ambassador after accusing Iranian Revolutionary Guards of attempting to infiltrate Bubiyan Island, sparking a potential diplomatic conflict

EXPLAINED: How Iran’s new ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ runs the Hormuz toll transit process for vessels

Iran has formalised a permit-based transit process for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz via the PGSA, requiring detailed vessel and cargo information

Ending a war or redefining the regional order? Diplomatic deadlock deepens over US-Israel–Iran conflict

POTUS Donald Trump’s rejection of the latest peace proposal from Iran signals an escalation that could usher a dangerous new phase for the Middle East

Indian sailor killed after wooden dhow catches fire, capsizes near Strait of Hormuz; 17 rescued

17 Indian sailors were rescued after a wooden dhow near the Strait of Hormuz capsized due to a fire. One sailor was killed in the incident

Iran doubles down on control over Hormuz with new transit pass system for ships

US-Israel–Iran war escalated into a fight for control over the Strait of Hormuz, and now Iran looks to employ a new maritime strategy

US launches ‘Project Freedom’ to break Strait of Hormuz deadlock; Iran responds aggressively

The mission is a large-scale rescue and stabilisation effort for stranded vessels and crews, aiming for humanitarian relief and the restoration of global trade

This is how Iran manages to move oil despite the US blockade: False data, covert flags

Iran smuggling operations worth hundreds of millions of dollars are being conducted under a naval blockade by exploiting falsified location data and enlisting help from distant countries

Iran could see another wave of protests soon. And this time regime supporters may too join

Experts in Iran fear that a prolonged US naval blockade could be more damaging than a military conflict

OPINION | Exploring India’s supply-chain vulnerabilities amid the US-Israel–Iran war

The Middle East conflict exposes vulnerabilities in energy, agriculture, electronics, and logistics in India, with significant economic and humanitarian implications

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal: 'Not sure if we're going to get a deal'

'I am not happy... Iran has made strides, but not enough,' said Donald Trump in response to Iran's latest proposal