Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz within hours of ceasefire; Lebanon strikes trigger move
Apr 08, 2026, at 11:41 pm
Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Associated Press.
Ceasefire under strain: Iran oil refinery hit hours after US truce begins
Apr 08, 2026, at 09:12 pm
An oil refinery on Lavan Island came under what Iranian authorities described as an “enemy attack” on Wednesday, just hours after a ceasefire with the United States took effect, media reports said.
Think vaping on vacation is harmless? This popular destination could arrest you for it
Apr 08, 2026, at 06:08 pm
Travellers heading to Thailand should exercise caution, as electronic cigarettes are completely banned in the popular tourist destination, with violations attracting heavy fines and even jail time.
Hope to see lasting peace in West Asia: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:41 pm
The Indian government has welcomed the two-week ceasefire reached between the US and Iran, giving a temporary relief to the region that witnessed an eruption of a severe crisis on February 28.
US-Iran ceasefire on shaky grounds! Lebanon front threatens to derail fragile truce
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:39 pm
After weeks of sustained military exchanges involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, a temporary ceasefire has offered a brief pause in a rapidly escalating regional conflict.
Russia earns billions from commodity exports amid Strait of Hormuz closure, trade body says
Apr 08, 2026, at 03:14 am
Russia is earning billions in revenues from its commodity exports due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the German-Russian Foreign Trade Chamber reported.
Explosions rock Iran’s Kharg Island as US strikes intensify ahead of Trump deadline
Apr 07, 2026, at 10:38 pm
Tensions in the Persian Gulf surged dramatically on Tuesday as powerful explosions struck Kharg Island—a critical lifeline for Iran’s oil exports—just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and agree to a ceasefire, raising fears of a major escalation in the region, according to the Mehr News Agency.
Iran cuts off US communication ahead of Trump’s deadline, threats escalate in Gulf
Apr 07, 2026, at 09:03 pm
Iran on Tuesday reportedly suspended all diplomatic and indirect communication with the United States, marking a sharp escalation in tensions.
'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Trump warns Iran as Hormuz deadline nears
Apr 07, 2026, at 06:44 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued one of his most severe warnings yet to Iran, cautioning that an entire civilisation could face destruction as a key deadline approaches.
Gunfight outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul: Attacker killed, two captured
Apr 07, 2026, at 05:27 pm
At least one attacker was killed, while two others were wounded and detained after a gunfight broke out outside the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan seeking ‘definitive end’ to war
Apr 06, 2026, at 11:18 pm
Iran has rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, instead submitting a detailed 10-point response calling for a permanent end to the conflict, according to state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Iran alleges US-Israel strike on ‘MIT of Iran’, shares images of ruined campus
Apr 06, 2026, at 09:15 pm
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of targeting a premier academic institution described as the “MIT of Iran,” sharing stark images of destruction to support the claim.
IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi killed in Israeli-US strike
Apr 06, 2026, at 02:35 pm
Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), was killed during a US-Israeli strike on Monday, media reports said.
Trump sets shock 'Tuesday, 8 pm' deadline for Iran over Strait of Hormuz—War warning escalates
Apr 06, 2026, at 09:06 am
US President Donald Trump has set a self-imposed deadline of Tuesday at 8 PM (Eastern Time) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
World on edge? UN nuclear chief sounds alarm over Iran power plant strike
Apr 05, 2026, at 06:34 pm
Reports of yet another projectile strike near the Bushehr nuclear power plant prompted Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to register his deep concern on Saturday.
Posted a war image—Now arrested: UAE detains flight attendant in Dubai crackdown
Apr 05, 2026, at 03:02 pm
A 25-year-old British flight attendant has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates and is facing cybercrime charges after allegedly sharing an image related to a drone strike near Dubai International Airport, according to media reports.
‘Gates of hell will open’: Iran mocks Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum, warns of devastating retaliation
Apr 05, 2026, at 12:34 pm
Iran on Saturday brushed aside an ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who had warned of severe consequences if Tehran failed to reach a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Inside the daring US mission to rescue downed airman in Iran amid race against time
Apr 05, 2026, at 12:14 pm
After a US F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by Iran on Friday, one crew member remained stranded deep inside enemy territory for nearly two days. What followed was a high-stakes race against time as US forces launched a complex rescue operation under constant threat.
48-hour ultimatum: Trump warns Iran ‘hell will rain down’ over Hormuz blockade
Apr 04, 2026, at 11:20 pm
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to comply with his demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.
Oracle building hit in Dubai: Missile debris sparks panic — What really happened?
Apr 04, 2026, at 06:14 pm
Authorities in Dubai confirmed that an aerial interception from an Iranian projectile fell on the Oracle building in the Dubai Marina area on Saturday.
How Iran brought down US warplanes: Inside the rare air defence breakthrough
Apr 04, 2026, at 03:46 pm
The reported downing of United States military aircraft by Iran marks an unusual development in modern conflict dynamics.
Apr 04, 2026, at 03:45 pm
India has continued to maintain steady maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, triggered after the US and Israel carried out strikes on Tehran on February 28.
German industry eyes shift toward defense sector amid Middle East conflict
Apr 04, 2026, at 12:21 am
German industry is increasingly turning to defence production, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce said.
US tariffs seen as threat to European pharma production, industry says
Apr 04, 2026, at 12:09 am
Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Germany and Switzerland on Friday warned that the latest US tariffs on pharmaceutical products could threaten production at their European facilities, industry representatives said.
‘You’re the PM!’ Trump taunts Keir Starmer for not supporting US in Iran war, targets NATO
Apr 03, 2026, at 11:24 pm
US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on key Western allies, openly mocking their leadership and questioning their reliability during wartime.
Iranian media claims IRGC captured US pilot after alleged F-35 shootdown
Apr 03, 2026, at 06:34 pm
Iranian media outlets have reported that a United States pilot may have been taken into custody by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after ejecting from a fighter aircraft over western Iran.
Did Iran strike Oracle's office in Dubai? UAE responds
Apr 03, 2026, at 08:38 am
Dubai has dismissed online reports claiming that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a data centre belonging to US technology giant Oracle Corporation in the city.
'You have to be serious': Emmanuel Macron slams Donald Trump over mixed signals on Middle East
Apr 02, 2026, at 11:59 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump of creating confusion with contradictory statements on the Middle East conflict.
US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's major bridge near Karaj; Donald Trump issues a fresh warning
Apr 02, 2026, at 11:35 pm
Joint strikes by the United States and Israel have partially destroyed a major bridge under construction near Karaj, west of Tehran, amid escalating tensions with Iran. Several people were reported injured in the attack.
Trump claims Iran seeks ceasefire, warns of ‘stone age’ strikes until Hormuz reopens
Apr 01, 2026, at 07:27 pm
US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran’s leadership has expressed interest in a ceasefire, while making it clear that any pause in hostilities would depend on restoring access through the Strait of Hormuz.