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Iran's Foreign Ministry advisor warned the US may use 'preserving global security' as a pretext for war against Tehran. He dismissed US allegations of Iranian interference in Afghanistan. The warning comes as US-Iran tensions persist following Washington's withdrawal from the nuclear deal.
Despite an extended ceasefire agreement, Israel has continued heavy airstrikes and artillery shelling in southern Lebanon. The renewed violence heightens regional tensions and threatens civilian safety, with no lasting truce in sight.
Israeli strikes on Doha and Tehran reveal a new capability that could make war more unpredictable and dangerous. The attacks used air-launched ballistic missiles fired from beyond the target's airspace, exploiting a trajectory that defeats current air defenses.
Iran says it will soon unveil a traffic-management plan for the Strait of Hormuz that includes toll fees, while US President Donald Trump warned Tehran faces a ‘very bad time’ unless it agrees to a peace deal soon. Israeli forces continued their bombardment of southern Lebanon on May 5, and a soldier was killed in the fighting. Pakistan’s interior minister traveled to Tehran to mediate stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States.
Israeli opposition leaders hope to end the country's isolation by replacing Benjamin Netanyahu, but they largely support the same wars and policies that caused it. Analysts say a change in leadership may temporarily ease international pressure, but without policy shifts, Israel's isolation will persist.
Four months after the US military operation to capture former President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has seen minor changes but no signs of a genuine democratic transition, as the new administration under Vice President Delcy Rodríguez maintains its grip on power. The raid brought a political thaw, including prisoner releases and restored foreign media access, but confusion persists over the strange alliance between Washington and Rodríguez's regime.
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most vital oil shipping lane, are stoking fears of a global economic crisis. Analysts warn that any disruption could directly hit oil flows and supply chains, pressuring already fragile financial markets. Nations are urgently seeking solutions, from oil reserves to supply diversification.
A potential war with Iran could trigger a global food crisis, per an Al Jazeera analysis. Any conflict in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt energy and agricultural supplies, threatening millions. Iran's strategic location and its role as a major agricultural exporter make the stakes especially high.
Al Jazeera has released an exclusive report filmed on location in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The report offers a first-hand look at maritime and security conditions in a region marked by geopolitical tensions. The video is available on Al Jazeera's official YouTube channel.
