IRAN MILITARY CONFLICT

4/26/2026, 5:42:47 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.

4/26/2026, 5:33:10 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.

4/26/2026, 4:35:29 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.

4/26/2026, 3:13:07 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

4/24/2026, 7:24:18 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

4/24/2026, 6:50:51 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

4/24/2026, 5:40:24 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

4/24/2026, 4:37:56 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

4/24/2026, 3:53:16 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؟

4/24/2026, 3:47:04 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

4/24/2026, 3:37:28 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

4/24/2026, 3:23:29 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

4/24/2026, 3:06:53 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.

4/24/2026, 3:03:00 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

4/24/2026, 2:58:34 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؟

4/24/2026, 2:12:46 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.

4/24/2026, 1:24:00 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.

4/24/2026, 9:26:14 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

4/24/2026, 3:45:01 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.

4/23/2026, 7:53:00 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.

4/23/2026, 6:09:00 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.

4/23/2026, 4:47:18 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.

4/23/2026, 1:05:00 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.

4/23/2026, 10:04:44 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.

4/23/2026, 9:16:11 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.

4/23/2026, 6:50:49 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.

4/23/2026, 6:11:46 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.

4/22/2026, 10:09:16 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.

4/22/2026, 5:41:32 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.

4/22/2026, 4:43:20 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

3/17/2026, 7:08:42 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

3/17/2026, 7:07:04 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!”

3/17/2026, 6:31:41 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."

3/17/2026, 6:16:00 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

3/17/2026, 5:52:50 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.

3/17/2026, 4:41:04 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'"

3/17/2026, 4:15:13 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

3/17/2026, 4:11:00 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)

3/17/2026, 4:01:55 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

3/17/2026, 3:46:52 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

3/17/2026, 3:41:20 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

3/17/2026, 3:37:14 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

3/17/2026, 3:30:00 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

3/17/2026, 3:29:14 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

3/17/2026, 3:02:45 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.

Qui est Ali Larijani, le chef de la sécurité en Iran qu’Israël affirme avoir éliminé ?

3/17/2026, 2:56:04 PM

Israel announced on Tuesday that it had killed Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most powerful security and strategic figures, described as a key architect of Tehran's regional war strategy. Larijani held immense influence within the Islamic Republic and was considered a central pillar of the regime's decision-making apparatus. His reported death marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict triggered by the US-Israeli military offensive launched in late February.

L'Irak aspiré dans la guerre ? Parlons-en avec R. Beaumont, A. Bakawan et M.-C. Roupie

3/17/2026, 2:12:32 PM

Iraq, sharing a 1,500-kilometre border with Iran, risks being drawn into the wider conflict despite its own bitter experience of war. The country finds itself caught between Washington's pressure and Tehran's deep influence, struggling to chart an independent course. Analysts examine the growing anxiety over Iraq's fragile stability as regional tensions escalate.

كيف تصدّر إيران نفطها بسلاسة رغم إغلاق مضيق هرمز؟

3/17/2026, 2:02:17 PM

Despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has managed to continue exporting its crude oil through special alternative arrangements, raising significant questions about who benefits economically. The report highlights a sharp debate over whether Iran's economic gains from these workarounds outweigh the losses caused by damaged infrastructure and the broader conflict. The situation has drawn wide international attention to the resilience — and opacity — of Iran's oil export network.

أكسيوس: لاريجاني كان يدفع باتجاه مفاوضات سلام مع واشنطن

3/17/2026, 1:54:56 PM

According to well-placed sources cited by Axios, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani was part of a faction within the Iranian leadership pushing to open peace negotiations with Washington. The disclosure suggests significant internal divisions within Tehran over whether to pursue diplomacy or maintain a hardline posture. Larijani's reported stance stands in contrast to more confrontational voices within the Iranian establishment.

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : quatre morts dans une frappe sur une maison en Irak

3/17/2026, 1:47:00 PM

Four people were killed in a pre-dawn missile strike targeting a house in Baghdad, according to two Iraqi security officials. One of the officials confirmed that among the dead were two Iranian advisers embedded with pro-Iranian Iraqi armed groups. The strike marks a fresh escalation in the targeting of Iran-linked personnel and militias in Iraq.