Iran

Sánchez asserts that Spain is a ‘loyal partner’ of the Alliance and notes that he relies solely on ‘official documents and government positions’

The capture of two large ships by Revolutionary Guard speedboats serves as a reminder of their crucial role in blocking the strategic maritime passage

John Phelan’s departure comes weeks after the defense secretary removed the army chief of staff from his post

The president’s erratic handling of the war is affecting his approval ratings. His latest retreat undercuts the credibility of his pressure‑driven diplomacy

Tehran is resisting the US by using basic and cheap devices planted on a maritime route through which 20% of the world’s oil flowed before the war

The US president prolonged the truce with Tehran hours before it expired, although Washington will maintain the naval blockade of Hormuz

Uncertainty pervades a population united only by anger over the precarious economic situation

European nationalist parties were celebrating the White House’s support just months ago. But the war in Iran and the US president’s erratic behavior now risk turning him into a liability

Beijing hopes its bid to position itself as a pillar of stability will be strengthened by missteps in the Iran war

Following the entry into force of the truce in Lebanon, Tehran assures that it will allow ships to pass through the strait

The Johns Hopkins University professor believes the conflict has revealed the limits of Trump’s assumption that everything can be achieved by force

Soaring refined‑fuel prices, shrinking supplies and uncertainty that freezes purchasing decisions are driving down consumption amid the largest supply shock in history

The use of irregular navigation tactics is surging, while the United States says its maritime cordon has forced 14 vessels to turn back

Neither country has confirmed the ceasefire, even as the Israeli army pushes eastward and bombs the last remaining bridge over the Litani River

Iran is using satirical media content to mock President Donald Trump on social media

The United States is tightening the negotiating rope, weakening Iran’s position and increasing Chinese pressure on the regime. But putting this into practice will not be easy

An old Sufi parable of Persian origin tells of three butterflies approaching the flame of a candle: the first observes it, the second feels its heat, and the third is consumed in the fire. Only the last attains true knowledge. The women who inhabit the mountains of Kurdistan see themselves in that third butterfly. Fighters of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) and members of the Women’s Defense Forces (HPJ), they live and train in caves and hidden bases as the situation in Iran worsens and small groups move toward the Rojhilat border

Trump attributes the lack of an agreement in Islamabad primarily to Tehran’s refusal to comply with this demand, which the Islamic Republic considers a ‘sovereign right’

Faced with the sustained targeting of its top leadership, the Iranian regime is waging war through a decentralized military command

The Iraqi capital is still trying to recover from the destruction and economic stagnation that followed the US invasion of 2003

In Southeast Asia, which is heavily dependent on imports from the Middle East, several countries have been implementing rationing measures for weeks

Washington’s military bases in Europe are key to its security. Several laws significantly restrict the Republican’s room for maneuver to withdraw from the Alliance

A 40dB. survey reveals deep pessimism about the planet’s future and sharp divisions over military spending

Prices record their sharpest monthly increase — 0.9% — since May 2022, at the outset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The new supreme leader’s public absence since the war began is fueling speculation, although Tehran maintains that he is in ‘perfect health’ and ‘in charge’