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 demands Lebanon ceasefire and asset release as precondition for Saturday talks

Tehran's ultimatum threatens Pakistan-mediated negotiations as US insists broader deal never included Lebanese front

By Layla Hassan

/ 10 Apr 2026

Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire and asset release as precondition for Saturday talks

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel as ceasefire breaks down

Lebanon excluded from US-Iran agreement as border violence continues less than 24 hours after truce announcement

By Layla Hassan

/ 10 Apr 2026

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel as ceasefire breaks down

Israel strikes kill 254 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire takes effect

Massive coordinated operation on Hezbollah positions occurs as disputed scope of US-Iran ceasefire immediately comes under pressure

By Layla Hassan

/ 9 Apr 2026

Israel strikes kill 254 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire takes effect

IDF conducts massive Lebanon strike in defiance of US-Iran ceasefire

100 targets in 10 minutes

By Layla Hassan

/ 8 Apr 2026

IDF conducts massive Lebanon strike in defiance of US-Iran ceasefire

US and Iran set for first direct peace talks in Islamabad on Friday

Two-week ceasefire holds as delegations prepare to meet following Pakistan-brokered agreement on Strait of Hormuz reopening

By Alex Thompson

/ 8 Apr 2026

US and Iran set for first direct peace talks in Islamabad on Friday

Opinion: The choreographed ambiguity of Washington and Tehran's fragile truce

The US-Iran ceasefire is not de-escalation but tactical repositioning, built on deliberate contradictions that serve both sides' domestic narratives

By Layla Hassan

/ 8 Apr 2026

Opinion: The choreographed ambiguity of Washington and Tehran's fragile truce

China, Russia veto UN resolution on Hormuz shipping coordination

Security Council resolution seeking defensive maritime cooperation blocked as Strait disruptions continue

By Alex Thompson

/ 7 Apr 2026

China, Russia veto UN resolution on Hormuz shipping coordination

US strikes Iran's Kharg Island as Trump's ultimatum deadline expires

Military targets hit hours after Iranian rejection of ceasefire, with Trump warning of attacks on civilian infrastructure

By Alex Thompson

/ 7 Apr 2026

US strikes Iran's Kharg Island as Trump's ultimatum deadline expires

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump's Tuesday ultimatum looms

Tehran's counter-proposal demands permanent war end, sanctions lift as 8 PM deadline approaches

By Alex Thompson

/ 6 Apr 2026

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump's Tuesday ultimatum looms

Pakistan, Turkey mediate urgent Iran-US ceasefire talks as deadline looms

Mediators present two-phase proposal while Trump extends ultimatum to Tuesday, warning of energy strikes

By Layla Hassan

/ 6 Apr 2026

Pakistan, Turkey mediate urgent Iran-US ceasefire talks as deadline looms

Trump's Iran ultimatum expires April 6 as diplomacy stalls

President's 48-hour deadline extended twice now reaches critical decision point with jet pilot still missing

By Alex Thompson

/ 4 Apr 2026

Trump's Iran ultimatum expires April 6 as diplomacy stalls

Iran claims second US F-35 shot down over central territory

IRGC announces aircraft destroyed as Pentagon remains silent, deepening fog of war on day 35 of conflict

By Layla Hassan

/ 3 Apr 2026

Iran claims second US F-35 shot down over central territory