Iran

Iran Warns of 'Long and Painful' Retaliation if US Resumes Attacks

Iran has threatened 'long and painful' retaliation against US positions in the Gulf if Washington resumes attacks, while reasserting control over the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade has cut off 20% of global oil and gas supply, driving up energy prices and raising recession fears. Diplomatic efforts have stalled, and the US faces a deadline under the War Powers Resolution, with reports suggesting President Trump is considering further military strikes.

May 1, 2026

World

Iran Ramps Up Missile Retrieval from Underground Storage

Iran's military has accelerated the extraction of missiles from underground storage facilities to replenish expended arsenals amid rising tensions with Israel and the United States. The move underscores Tehran's efforts to maintain combat readiness. Analysts link the activity to the escalating conflict in the region.

May 1, 2026

World

Day 63 of Iran Conflict: President Pezeshkian Urges U.S. to Lift Port Blockade; Trump Hints At Possible Resumption of War

On day 63 of the Iran conflict, President Pezeshkian condemns the U.S. blockade as 'unbearable,' while President Trump hints at resuming war. Iran activates its air defense, oil prices spike, and the UAE evacuates citizens from the region.

May 1, 2026

Sports

President Trump agrees to allow Iran to participate in 2026 World Cup in the US

US President Donald Trump has voiced support for Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, after FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the Iranian team will play on US soil. The decision comes amid ongoing political tensions between the two nations. Iran will open its Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.

Apr 30, 2026

World

US Defense Secretary Testifies on Iran War Before Senate

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Cain testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 30, facing questions on the Iran war as costs hit $25 billion. Hegseth defended the campaign and attacked critics, while lawmakers raised concerns about legal authority, ammunition stockpiles, and civilian casualties.

Apr 30, 2026

World

FIFA President Affirms Iran Will Play at 2026 World Cup Despite Diplomatic Tensions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed that Iran will compete in the U.S. during the 2026 World Cup despite diplomatic tensions. The assurance came after Iran's delegation was denied entry to Canada, with some members linked to the IRGC.

Apr 30, 2026

World

Trump Renews Attack on German Chancellor Merz Amid Escalating Iran War Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing him of interfering with the Iran war campaign instead of addressing European issues. Berlin has confirmed it is preparing for a possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany as tensions between the allies escalate.

Apr 30, 2026

Sports

FIFA's 76th Congress: Iran, protests and human rights take center stage

FIFA's 76th Congress in Vancouver, Canada, is dominated by human rights, geopolitical tensions, and Iran's delegation being denied entry. Amnesty International calls for transparency on human rights protections at the 2026 World Cup, while local fans protest the possible relocation of the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Apr 30, 2026

World

Iran Destroyed US Military Equipment Worth Billions, Says Think Tank

Iranian missile and drone attacks have destroyed US military equipment valued at between $2.3 billion and $2.8 billion since the war began in late February, according to a Washington-based research institute. The estimate, the first detailed accounting by a major international research group, was compiled by CSIS senior adviser Mark Cancian. The losses include a radar surveillance aircraft worth $700 million and a THAAD system radar, with some damage from friendly fire.

Apr 30, 2026

Iran Warns of 'Long and Painful' Retaliation if US Resumes Attacks

Iran Ramps Up Missile Retrieval from Underground Storage

Day 63 of Iran Conflict: President Pezeshkian Urges U.S. to Lift Port Blockade; Trump Hints At Possible Resumption of War

President Trump agrees to allow Iran to participate in 2026 World Cup in the US

US Defense Secretary Testifies on Iran War Before Senate

FIFA President Affirms Iran Will Play at 2026 World Cup Despite Diplomatic Tensions

Trump Renews Attack on German Chancellor Merz Amid Escalating Iran War Dispute

FIFA's 76th Congress: Iran, protests and human rights take center stage

Iran Destroyed US Military Equipment Worth Billions, Says Think Tank

Russia Gives Iran Something More Important Than Weapons

Iran uses ghost fleet to break US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan Opens Six Land Corridors to Iran Amid Hormuz Blockade

Oil Prices Surge on Fears of Extended Supply Disruption and Iran Port Blockade

Trump warns Iran 'good times are over', must 'wake up' on nuclear talks

Iranian officials absent from football events ahead of World Cup in Canada

US and Iran in a Crypto Cat-and-Mouse Game Over Sanctions

Can Russia become an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?

Nga có thể là 'phao cứu sinh' kinh tế cho Iran giữa lúc phong tỏa Hormuz?

Living in Limbo: Iranians Navigate a State of 'No War, No Peace'

India's Chabahar Dream in Iran: Is It Over?