Iran

Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report. 

In recent days, the Basij and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, together with the police, have set up checkpoints across the streets of Tehran and other cities, some of which have been targeted in Israeli attacks. This photo dates back to previous months.
FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Thursday, 10th September 2026, 09:00

Saudi Arabia welcomes move towards F-35 deal, US sanctions crypto exchange tied to Iran, Hormuz

A US Coast Guard cutter sits docked at Coast Guard Island Alameda on November 21, 2025 in Alameda, California.

US investigating Iran ties to cyberattack on energy tankers bound for American ports - report

People arrive at the United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

Iranian delegation to be allowed to attend UNGA meeting in New York


Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city - report

By seizing the port city of Mocha, the Houthis have strengthened their chokehold on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, opening up the possibility of a new front in the war between Iran and the US.

Houthi supporters demonstrate in solidarity with Iran, amid a two-week ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, April 10, 2026.

Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself

“I should get something out of this - the Trump Strait,” the president continued, repeating an idea he had proposed about a week ago.

President Donald Trump speaks at the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention on Sept. 09, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

No. 40: David Barnea: The Mossad chief who took Israel’s covert fight deep into enemy territory

Only time will ultimately tell what Barnea’s Mossad legacy and Iranian regime-change efforts will be.

Former Mossad director David Barnea attends an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026

IAEA's Grossi says Iranian Pickaxe Mountain seeing new construction activity - report

On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened that he may soon order strikes against the site, with the US military currently developing a new bunker-buster munition for the task.

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference after the Board of Governor's Meeting at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria on September 7, 2026.

Two arrested in London over suspected Iran-linked national security offenses

London's Metropolitan Police said the investigation into two suspects is linked to Iran but not to attacks targeting Jewish and Iranian communities earlier this year.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

Getting the tanker war right: A history of blockades from the US Civil War to Iran - analysis

Getting the tanker war right will be a challenge for the US because of the factors involved. The White House is already signaling that the conflict and high oil prices will continue through midterms.

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026. The United States said it struck and destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on September 5 in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels.

Katz threatens attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure in Rosh Hashanah message

Katz also wished Iranian Jews a happy new year, telling them that they were part of "a glorious Jewish history," and saying they would "always be in our hearts."

Defense Minister Israel Katz at Jerusalem City Hall, December 15, 2025.

Inside the IDF Military Intelligence's crusade to block Iran from getting nukes - exclusive

How do top IDF intelligence officials see Hezbollah, the Mecca deal, and AI challenges?

 Satellite imagery from Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility June 22, 2025.

Houthi threat to Red Sea expands with takeover of Mocha, potentially reshaping region - analysis

The advance by the Houthis was anticipated. It also appears that although the Houthis suffered some setbacks on other fronts, this offensive could have wider implications for the region.

A Houthi follower rises a weapon as he attends a rally marking one year of Saudi-led air strikes, in Yemen's capital Sanaa.

Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods

The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged for credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.

An illustration of a handshake over the backdrop of a Chinese and Iranian flag.