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


Saudi pipeline attack exposes growing power of Iran-backed militias - analysis

Iraq’s confirmation that an attack on Saudi energy infrastructure originated from its territory has raised new questions over the power of Iran-backed militias.

Members of the Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah attend the funeral of their members, who were killed in an airstrike that targeted a Hashd al‑Shaabi headquarters near the western al‑Qaim district on the Syrian border, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 2, 2026.

No signed Hormuz deal expected yet from Oman, Gulf States meeting on Monday, Iranian official says

The meeting, which will not count on the presence of all the Gulf states, aims to find a solution to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam

BRICS summit: Iran, UAE, others urge restraint over Middle East escalation

The BRICS summit opened with a call for maximum restraint over escalating Middle East tensions, as the bloc sought consensus among members including Iran and the UAE.

 Sudhakar Dalela, Randhir Jaiswal and Shambhu L. Hakki at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, September 12, 2026.

Iran used Chinese-sourced satellite images to target US bases, intelligence reveals - report

Iran obtained satellite imagery of US bases from Chinese sources ahead of a strike that killed three US servicemen, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

 Images of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with replicas of missiles seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2026

Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline

Trump told reporters that Iran was likely responsible for an aerial attack launched from Iraq on Saudi Arabia that shut down its East-West pipeline.

US President Donald Trump meets with Ireland's Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheal Martin (not pictured) at Farmleigh House in Dublin, Ireland, September 12, 2026.

Iranian Rial hits record low as economic fallout from war takes hold - report

Iranian workers are going on strike as inflation rises to 128% and the fuel crisis worsens living conditions across the country.

A vendor pumps petrol from Iranian fuel oil tankers for resale near the Bashmagh border crossing on March 11, 2026.

Pezeshkian accuses US of war crimes after explosions reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Houthis damage mosque in attack on Saudi Arabia • Houthis capture both sides of Bab al-Mandeb Strait • Iraqi military commander dismissed following drone attack on Saudi Arabia

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026.

Iran used AI to develop military, propaganda strategies, Anthropic report reveals

Anthropic's 154-page report revealed the dangers of US and Western adversaries using artificial intelligence models to pose security threats.

Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026.

IDF's war on all fronts: How Eyal Zamir is managing threats from Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and West Bank

With China blocked by US from rapidly resupplying Iran’s ballistic missile materials, Zamir sees a shifting threat landscape across Israel’s fronts.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026

IDF releases footage of Hezbollah infrastructure below Ali al-Taher ridge after destroying tunnels

The IDF said that what remains of the Ali al-Taher ridge, beneath which was Hezbollah’s last and most significant line of defense in southern Lebanon, is “nothing more than a sandbox.”

 A graphic depicting all of the underground routes beneath the Beaufort and Ali al-Taher Ridges.