Iran

Iranian attacks awaken Bahrain’s demons - opinion

Could Israel’s Gulf partner ignite?

Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.
Demonstrators hold signs as they gather near the Francis Scott Key Bridge during rally in support of the Iranian people and to condemn the execution of political prisoners in Iran, in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2026.

Iran executes two men over January mosque arson amid trial outcry

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 30, 2026.

Maritime leaders say US-Iran peace deal must provide clear framework for Strait of Hormuz transit

A member of Komala of the Toilers of Kurdistan stands while holding a machine gun at a mountain base in Khalifan near Erbil, Iraq's Kurdistan region, on March 12, 2026.

Iran relentlessly targets Kurdish opposition in northern Iraq despite regional ceasefires


Islamic regime repackaging Hormuz tolls as fee for 'navigational services'

Though the regime has repackaged the charges as fees instead of tolls, security analyst Roger Macmillan told The Jerusalem Post that it remained a violation of international law.

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

Trump utilizes right-wing influencers to push support for Iran agreement within Republican Party

Additionally, sources familiar with the matter say the White House has asked Republican congresspeople to post messages on social media supporting the emerging agreement with Iran.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump greets attendees during the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

Is there a hidden bargain behind China’s silence on Iran? - opinion

China’s leadership may calculate that meaningful cooperation with Washington on Iran deserves reciprocal American flexibility on Beijing’s core national objective.

CHINESE FOREIGN Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands in Beijing, in this handout image released in May 2026.

'Weak, ineffective people': Trump slams 'Dumocrats, RINOs' who warned against rumored Iran deal

Republican lawmakers and former Trump administration officials have claimed the deal could hand Tehran a strategic victory and undermine the results of the US campaign against the Islamic Republic.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Netanyahu's comments, described to Reuters by two Israeli officials with knowledge of the conversations, come as Israel has largely been left out of talks to reach an initial deal to halt the war.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.

Iran demands access to $12b. assets frozen in Qatar as precondition to advancing talks - report

It is reportedly the only immediate obstacle to further advancing negotiations on the potential Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Obama-era nuclear deal may be best case scenario for US, Iran peace talks, Israeli expert warns

Israel is closely watching the possibility of an interim arrangement, particularly amid reports that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a broader understanding with Washington. 

 People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

CIA knows Iran's real power center while Washington pretends otherwise - opinion

Now, after 47 years, the CIA, in coordination with Mossad, may have assumed responsibility for a campaign against the Islamic Republic in pursuit of what many describe as a “new Middle East.”

An illustration of the CIA and Iranian flags.

Australian police did no threat assessment before Bondi attack, inquiry hears

The comments came during public hearings in the wide-ranging inquiry known as a ​Royal Commission that focuses on the events leading up to last December's Bondi attack.

DIRECTOR-GENERAL of Security of ASIO Mike Burgess (R) and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) speak to the media at Parliament House on December 14, 2025 in Canberra, Australia.

Iran's Khamenei hidden behind 'labyrinth' of couriers, US intelligence reveals - report

According to US intelligence, Khamenei is only reachable through a "labyrinth" of couriers, causing difficulties and delays during the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, officials said.

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026