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Iran's Ambassador to the UK, Mohsen Baharvand, has called on the British government to condemn US economic sanctions against Iran, describing them as 'economic terrorism.' He emphasized the severe impact on Iranian civilians and urged London to take a stronger stance against US unilateral actions.
Iran's Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif claimed President Trump exhibits schizophrenia and needs medical care, escalating rhetoric amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. Washington dismissed the remark as baseless, while analysts note such attacks highlight deep mistrust but unlikely alter bilateral ties.
Al Jazeera tallies six months of US-Israel conflict with Iran, from death tolls and displacement to shocks to the global economy. The war has cost the US billions, choked oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and driven oil prices sharply higher.
Iran and Oman have agreed to establish a temporary maritime transport corridor through regional waters to support trade and cargo movement amid growing regional tensions. The deal, announced after high-level talks, aims to enhance economic cooperation and ensure uninterrupted goods flow. Analysts view the move as both economically significant and a positive diplomatic signal of coordination between the two nations.
A senior Iranian official has stated that any agreement to end the war must prioritize Iran's national interests, ensuring sovereignty and security. The statement comes amid rising regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts, reflecting Tehran's firm negotiating stance.
Iran has appointed a new acting defense minister, a move analysts say could shift the Middle East's power balance amid ongoing regional tensions. The appointment reflects Tehran's strategic focus on bolstering military might and influence. Reactions from the U.S. and regional allies are still pending.
Six months after the US and Israel launched their coordinated military campaign against Iran, the regime has survived but faces mounting economic pressure that is exposing deep divisions within its leadership. As the conflict shifts from military strikes to economic siege, Iran's leaders are publicly debating the costs of continuing the war.
Iran is drafting a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to top security official Mohsen Rezaei. The move comes as mediators like Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman push for dialogue, while the U.S. maintains its blockade and sanctions.
IRGC Commander Hossein Salami warned that any hostile act against Iran, however small, would face a 'painful and appropriate' response, as Iranian forces remain at peak readiness. He dismissed Western sanctions as ineffective and vowed continued defense development.
