IRAN MILITARY CONFLICT

Jun 7, 2026, 12:56 PM

US service members and their families confront stress and confusion amid an uneasy ceasefire with Iran.

軍事作戦開始から100日 米イラン 外交続くも協議の進展不透明

Jun 7, 2026, 10:37 AM

The 7th marks 100 days since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran. Diplomacy continues through mediator Pakistan to end the fighting, but progress remains uncertain over issues such as the use of Iran's frozen assets.

Jun 6, 2026, 12:05 AM

US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after intercepting four drones over the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran said it retaliated for the 'defensive' US strike on an Iranian island.

Jun 5, 2026, 01:24 PM

One hundred days after the outbreak of the Iran war, the Islamic Republic projects outward stability but faces mounting internal pressures including economic deterioration, social unrest and increasing state repression. Analysts argue that surface-level cohesion masks structural vulnerabilities in the regime. The article examines the gap between official messaging and the lived experience of ordinary Iranians.

Jun 4, 2026, 10:30 AM

The US House passed a measure aimed at requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval to continue the conflict with Iran.

Apr 26, 2026, 05:42 PM

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir in Islamabad with no official announcement from Pakistan. The meeting reportedly focused on Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate a second round of US-Iran talks.

Apr 26, 2026, 05:33 PM

President Trump renewed calls for Iran to contact the United States directly for nuclear negotiations, warning that time is running out. The appeal comes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and Iran's refusal to engage in direct talks.

Apr 26, 2026, 04:35 PM

During Iranian missile and drone attacks, the UAE reached out to Israel for help and Israel deployed Iron Dome assets to assist in intercepting projectiles. The episode highlighted unprecedented military cooperation between Israel and Gulf Arab states amid the Iran conflict.

Apr 26, 2026, 03:13 PM

Iran's Foreign Minister returned to Pakistan after the Trump administration cancelled plans to send US envoys for a second round of indirect nuclear talks. The visit signals Iran's diplomatic pivot toward Asian partners amid stalled US–Iran negotiations.

イラン代表団がイスラマバード到着 パキスタン指導部と会談へ

Apr 24, 2026, 07:24 PM

Pakistan's foreign ministry announced that an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistan's leadership, as Pakistan mediates between the United States and Iran in nuclear negotiations.

Trump envía a Pakistán a sus dos principales negociadores para retomar el diálogo con Teherán

Apr 24, 2026, 06:50 PM

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Trump's two main negotiators, will meet Iran's foreign minister in Pakistan for a second round of dialogue aimed at ending the nuclear standoff, with Pakistan serving as the mediating country.

米 ウィトコフ特使とクシュナー氏 25日にパキスタンへ出発へ

Apr 24, 2026, 05:40 PM

White House spokesperson Levitt confirmed that Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will depart from the US East Coast on April 25 to travel to mediator country Pakistan for talks with Iran's delegation on nuclear negotiations.

كاتب روسي: هذه هي دروس إيران التي لم تتعلمها أوكرانيا

Apr 24, 2026, 04:37 PM

A Russian writer argues that Ukraine has failed to draw key lessons from Iran's military experience, and that its reliance on Western Europe and the United States will ultimately prove insufficient for victory.

من المطاعم إلى المنازل.. حرب إيران تدفع الأمريكيين لإنفاق استهلاكي حذر

Apr 24, 2026, 03:53 PM

The economic fallout from the Iran war and rising prices is prompting American households to cut back on spending — from dining out to everyday purchases — reflecting growing financial caution across the country.

حرب بلا نار.. كيف "تدير" الصين صراع أمريكا وإيران من خلف الكواليس؟

Apr 24, 2026, 03:47 PM

While the US military focuses on strikes and naval operations, China is waging a parallel war through economic leverage, diplomacy and information — quietly positioning itself to benefit from the US-Iran conflict.

مصافي آسيا تخفض الإنتاج مع تراجع إمداداتها من الخام

Apr 24, 2026, 03:37 PM

Oil refineries in Singapore and across Asia are operating at less than half their normal capacity as crude oil supply disruptions — linked to the Iran war and Hormuz blockade — cut into available feedstock.

أمير قطر يتلقى اتصالا من ترمب بحثا خلاله مستجدات وقف إطلاق النار مع إيران

Apr 24, 2026, 03:23 PM

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim received a phone call from US President Trump in which they discussed the Iran ceasefire situation and other regional issues, underscoring Qatar's continuing mediation role.

وكالة أوروبية توصي شركات الطيران بتمديد حظر السفر لإسرائيل

Apr 24, 2026, 03:06 PM

A European aviation authority has recommended that airlines extend their flight ban to Israel into early May, delaying the return of major carriers and deepening Israel's air transport isolation amid the broader conflict.

Apr 24, 2026, 03:03 PM

While the US signals a desire to negotiate, Iran is playing for time — banking on global dependence on Persian Gulf energy exports and the strategic leverage of the Strait of Hormuz to extract maximum concessions.

الغارديان: تماسك قيادة إيران يدحض ادعاءات ترامب

Apr 24, 2026, 02:58 PM

The Guardian reports that the internal cohesion of Iran's leadership contradicts Trump's assertions about regime fragility, while other global newspapers offer their own assessments of the Iran conflict.

الغبار النووي.. ما مصطلح ترمب الغامض ولماذا يستحيل استخراجه من تحت الأنقاض؟

Apr 24, 2026, 02:12 PM

US President Trump is demanding the handover of what he calls nuclear dust to end the war, but experts say extracting uranium from the ruins of Isfahan is a near-impossible mission and dismiss the term as diplomatically ambiguous.

Apr 24, 2026, 01:24 PM

Thousands of Indian workers have been forced to leave their jobs in Gulf states and return home as the Iran war disrupts the region's economy, with ripple effects now being felt across India itself.

Apr 24, 2026, 09:26 AM

The competing US and Iranian blockades in the Strait of Hormuz have evolved into a tense battle of wills, with senior BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet warning of the escalating dangers of the standoff for global energy supplies.

El cerco marítimo estadounidense agrava la frágil situación económica de Irán

Apr 24, 2026, 03:45 AM

Iranian society faces a potentially more critical scenario than during previous US sanctions cycles, as the American maritime blockade combined with existing sanctions places severe pressure on the economy, threatening to create humanitarian consequences.

Apr 23, 2026, 07:53 PM

France and the UK are leading efforts to establish a multinational naval mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though questions remain about the mission's scope and whether it can bring lasting stability.

Apr 23, 2026, 06:09 PM

With no fixed ceasefire deadline, the US and Iran are each manoeuvring to protect their interests. DW analyses the key sticking points and strategic calculations shaping the next phase of the conflict.

Apr 23, 2026, 04:47 PM

BBC journalist Sarah Smith recounts a brief phone interview with President Trump, covering King Charles's upcoming US visit, the state of the US-UK special relationship, and the ongoing war with Iran.

Apr 23, 2026, 01:05 PM

The US naval blockade is designed to squeeze the Iranian regime, but it is ordinary Iranians who bear the brunt — living with growing scarcity, economic exhaustion and an ever-present sense of fear.

Apr 23, 2026, 10:04 AM

The White House said Iran's seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz does not constitute a breach of the truce, a statement that signals Washington's desire to keep the ceasefire intact despite continued Iranian maritime provocations.

Apr 23, 2026, 09:16 AM

Italian officials reacted with indignation to a US proposal that Italy replace Iran in the 2026 World Cup, calling it shameful and reaffirming that football governance should not be subjected to political pressure.

Apr 23, 2026, 06:50 AM

India is being forced to purchase record quantities of urea at double the usual price ahead of the monsoon season, as Middle East supply disruptions caused by the Iran war drive up fertiliser costs for one of the world's largest agricultural economies.

Apr 23, 2026, 06:11 AM

President Trump said Washington is not setting any deadline for ending the war with Iran, signalling that the US is prepared for an extended conflict despite ongoing ceasefire discussions.

Apr 22, 2026, 10:09 PM

US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan was abruptly dismissed during the ongoing Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, adding to instability in Pentagon civilian leadership at a critical moment in the conflict.

Apr 22, 2026, 05:41 PM

An EU energy commissioner warned that European fossil fuel import costs have risen sharply due to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, putting pressure on European households and industries as energy markets remain volatile.

Apr 22, 2026, 04:43 PM

Airlines across Europe are cutting flights and passengers face cancellations and higher fares as a global jet fuel shortage — driven by the Iran war's disruption of Middle East supply chains — ripples through the aviation industry.

Israel afirma haber matado a Ali Lariyaní, figura clave del régimen iraní

Mar 17, 2026, 07:08 PM

Israel has claimed responsibility for killing Ali Larijani, one of the most influential figures in the Iranian regime, in what would mark the most significant assassination since the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has so far maintained silence over his fate, neither confirming nor denying the claim. The reported killing represents a dramatic escalation in Israel's campaign to decapitate Iranian leadership during the ongoing war.

Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

Mar 17, 2026, 07:07 PM

Israel has announced it killed Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian security official, in an air strike, along with the head of the paramilitary Basij force. However, Iranian authorities have yet to confirm either death, leaving the claims unverified. The announcement marks a significant escalation, targeting figures at the heart of Iran's security establishment.

Última hora del ataque de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán, en directo | Trump, sobre la negativa de sus aliados a sumarse a su ofensiva en Ormuz: “¡No necesitamos la ayuda de nadie!”

Mar 17, 2026, 06:31 PM

The US-Israel military offensive against Iran continues to escalate, with Trump dismissing allied reluctance to join operations in the Strait of Hormuz by declaring "We don't need anyone's help!" Meanwhile, Israel claims to have killed Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, as well as the head of the Basij paramilitary force — a killing confirmed by Iranian state media. Adding to the turmoil, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Center has resigned, stating that "Iran did not pose an imminent threat."

Mar 17, 2026, 06:16 PM

Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps continues to function despite suffering significant military setbacks. Its decentralised command structure has enabled operations to persist even under heavy pressure. Analysts, however, detect mounting signs of strain within Iran's power structures that could signal deeper instability ahead.

ארה"ב קראה לסוריה לצאת למבצע נגד חיזבאללה בלבנון, א-שרע מהסס

Mar 17, 2026, 05:52 PM

According to Reuters, the United States asked Damascus to send forces into eastern Lebanon to help disarm Hezbollah, a request made in parallel with the opening of the military campaign against Iran. The Syrian government under Ahmad al-Sharaa is reportedly hesitant, fearing that such an operation would invite Iranian missile strikes and drag Syria into the wider regional war.

Mar 17, 2026, 04:41 PM

US President Donald Trump welcomed the resignation of Joseph Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, saying it was "a good thing" that he was out. Trump criticised Kent for claiming Iran did not pose a security threat, calling him "weak on security." The departure underscores the administration's hardline stance toward Iran amid the ongoing military conflict.

הבניין ספג טיל, המדינה רוצה שהדיירים יחזרו: "אין חלונות, אמרו לנו 'שימו שקיות'"

Mar 17, 2026, 04:15 PM

A residential building in Ramat Gan was struck by an Iranian missile, yet after just ten days in a hotel, the state ordered displaced residents to return to the heavily damaged structure. Residents describe returning to what they call a "construction site" — with no windows and gaping holes — after authorities said they could not verify structural damage. The Tax Authority insists no damage to the building's structural frame was found, while the municipality says directives come from the Treasury and the Property Tax Authority, leaving residents with nowhere to turn.

Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

Mar 17, 2026, 04:11 PM

Pakistan has launched airstrikes on Afghan territory, including the strategically significant Bagram Airfield, effectively declaring open war on the Taliban government. The escalation marks a dangerous new phase in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, with Islamabad now engaged in an active military confrontation along its western border. This crisis is unfolding simultaneously with the broader war involving Iran, compounding regional instability across South Asia and the Middle East.

Iran : la mort de Larijani, une "opportunité" pour les Iraniens (Netanyahu)

Mar 17, 2026, 04:01 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel's killing of Ali Larijani gives Iranians "an opportunity to take their destiny into their own hands," in a video released by his office. The statement frames the assassination of the senior Iranian official as a strategic and political opening for the Iranian people. The remarks mark a significant escalation in Israel's public messaging around its military campaign against Iran.

بعد أنباء مقتل لاريجاني وسليماني.. إيران تعلن بدء مرحلة جديدة من الهجمات

Mar 17, 2026, 03:46 PM

Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and multiple sites across the region, declaring the start of a new phase of military operations. Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as powerful explosions were heard. The escalation follows reports of the deaths of senior Iranian figures Ali Larijani and a member of the Soleimani family.

מלחמת קיום

Mar 17, 2026, 03:41 PM

This Israeli op-ed grapples with the psychological and philosophical cost of living in a state of permanent existential conflict. The author argues that it is deeply difficult to accept the idea that Israel will always live by the sword, particularly in an age of artificial intelligence and technological mastery where people expect every problem to have a definitive solution. The piece challenges Israeli society to come to terms with a reality where absolute security may never be achievable.

عاجل | الحرس الثوري الإيراني: استشهاد قائد قوات الباسيج العميد غلام رضا سليماني

Mar 17, 2026, 03:37 PM

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the death of Basij Forces Commander Brigadier General Gholam Reza Soleimani. The announcement marks a significant blow to Iran's internal paramilitary command structure amid the ongoing military conflict. The Basij is a powerful domestic paramilitary force subordinate to the IRGC.

أسراب المسيّرات في بغداد.. اختبار معقد لقدرات منظومة "سي رام" الأمريكية

Mar 17, 2026, 03:30 PM

A large drone swarm attacked the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, putting the American C-RAM air defence system to a complex test. Although two drones were intercepted, a third struck inside the embassy complex, prompting Washington to urge its nationals to leave Iraq immediately.

Israël donne aux Iraniens une "occasion de prendre en main leur destin", selon Netanyahu

Mar 17, 2026, 03:29 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a video statement that by killing Ali Larijani, Israel was giving Iranians an "opportunity to take their destiny into their own hands." The remarks frame the targeted killing as an act intended to empower the Iranian people against their leadership. The statement signals Israel's continued strategy of decapitating senior Iranian political figures to accelerate internal pressure on the regime.

إسرائيل تعلن اغتيال لاريجاني وإيران لا تنفي ولا تؤكد

Mar 17, 2026, 03:02 PM

Israel has announced the assassination of Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most influential political figures, while Tehran has neither confirmed nor denied the claim. The ambiguity deepened amid posts attributed to Larijani on X, fuelling uncertainty over his fate. Analysts are closely watching what his potential absence would mean for Iran's internal power balance and decision-making structures.