Iran

Iran faces nationwide unrest after deadly crackdowns leaving thousands dead and injured. The regime deploys heavy security, blames foreign interference, and prepares for renewed protests. Regional tensions persist as proxy militias support internal repression.

Iran's Foreign Minister arrives in Muscat for first direct US nuclear talks since strikes

Tehran insists on nuclear-only agenda as Washington pushes broader regional settlement at bilateral meeting in Oman

By Layla Hassan

/ 5 Feb 2026

Iran's Foreign Minister arrives in Muscat for first direct US nuclear talks since strikes

Planned US-Iran nuclear talks (almost) collapse over venue, agenda disputes

Washington rejects Tehran's last-minute demand to relocate Friday meeting from Istanbul to Oman and narrow focus to nuclear file only

By Layla Hassan

/ 4 Feb 2026

Planned US-Iran nuclear talks (almost) collapse over venue, agenda disputes

U.S. fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone near carrier in Arabian Sea

Latest situation update

By Layla Hassan

/ 3 Feb 2026

U.S. fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone near carrier in Arabian Sea

Armed boats attempt vessel interception in Strait of Hormuz

Incident 16 nautical miles north of Oman highlights Iran's continued use of maritime gray-zone tactics in critical energy chokepoint

By Layla Hassan

/ 3 Feb 2026

Armed boats attempt vessel interception in Strait of Hormuz

Turkey brokers high-stakes meeting between US envoy and Iran

Regional powers scramble to prevent military escalation as Trump's Gulf armada looms

By Layla Hassan

/ 1 Feb 2026

Turkey brokers high-stakes meeting between US envoy and Iran

Trump and Khamenei exchange threats as US warships deploy to Gulf

Military buildup and diplomatic signaling converge in high-risk standoff over Strait of Hormuz

By Layla Hassan

/ 1 Feb 2026

Trump and Khamenei exchange threats as US warships deploy to Gulf

Iraq's Shiite bloc defies Trump's warning, backs Maliki for prime minister

Coordination Framework reaffirms support for former premier despite White House threat to withdraw assistance

By Layla Hassan

/ 31 Jan 2026

Iraq's Shiite bloc defies Trump's warning, backs Maliki for prime minister

Pakistan confronts coordinated Baloch assault across southwestern province

Security forces report 67 militants killed in simultaneous attacks targeting infrastructure, military installations, and high-security prison

By Layla Hassan

/ 31 Jan 2026

Pakistan confronts coordinated Baloch assault across southwestern province

Iran announces live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz amid EU terror designation

Revolutionary Guard forces to conduct naval exercises in critical waterway days after European Union blacklists military branch

By Alex Thompson

/ 29 Jan 2026

Iran announces live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz amid EU terror designation

U.S. Navy deploys sixth destroyer to Middle East amid Iran tensions

Additional warship enters CENTCOM area as American military buildup reaches decade-high levels

By Alex Thompson

/ 29 Jan 2026

U.S. Navy deploys sixth destroyer to Middle East amid Iran tensions

Trump weighs targeted strikes on Iran as pressure campaign intensifies

Administration debates military options to inspire protesters while regional officials warn of limits to coercion

By Layla Hassan

/ 29 Jan 2026

Trump weighs targeted strikes on Iran as pressure campaign intensifies

EU set to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organisation

Diplomatic barriers collapse

By Elena Kowalski

/ 29 Jan 2026

EU set to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organisation