MLB Division Series Power Rankings: Every Team’s X-Factor Here’s how the final eight teams in the MLB postseason stack up against one another. Sports Illustrated · Oct 2
Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say Iran's Revolutionary Guards are currently mentoring Houthi forces along Yemen's Red Sea coastline, reinforcing their strategic control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Last week, Iran encouraged the Houthis to intensify their assaults on Saudi Arabia while Riyadh continues to concentrate its military efforts on northern fronts. Consequently, the overall military… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Iran strikes US base in Jordan, threatens more retaliation after tanker attacks Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a US military base in Jordan with missiles. This action followed US forces destroying five Iranian oil tankers earlier. Global oil prices climbed significantly as the conflict escalated in the region. Iran vowed further retaliation against oil tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain. The ongoing conflict has… The Economic Times · Sep 9
🔴 Live: Trump suggests renaming Hormuz 'Trump Strait' President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. France 24 · Sep 2
US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of Hormuz US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month, a US official said Sunday. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the attack on Larak island killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians, and vowed to punish those responsible. France 24 · Aug 30
Iran's wounded supreme leader remains unseen six months into existential war Mojtaba Khamenei's absence raises questions about Iran's leadership after six months of war. Officials state he governs from shadows for security while recovering from wounds. His health and role are subjects of growing uncertainty among the populace. The Revolutionary Guards have increased their influence in strategic decision-making. Iran faces economic… The Economic Times · Aug 28
Iran faces growing isolation and uncertain future amid 'dire' economic situation As economic pressure mounts in Iran, RFI spoke to economist Djamchid Assadi about how this is leaving the country more isolated and strengthening the role of the Revolutionary Guards. Radio France Internationale · Aug 12
Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks TEHRAN - Mediator Pakistan insisted Thursday that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a "heavy wave of strikes" on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan. Bangkok Post · Jul 30
Pakistan says US-Iran talks still alive despite fresh wave of US strikes The renewed fighting has widened fears of a broader regional conflict, with Egypt hit for the first time and Gulf states scrambling to secure key shipping routes. France 24 · Jul 30
UN chief says Middle East conflict is at the 'edge of the imaginable' Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed the region to the "edge of the unimaginable", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea threatened to escalate the conflict further. President Donald Trump said the US would hold Iran responsible for these… France 24 · Jul 23
Oil prices rise to six-week high as US-Iran tensions escalate Oil prices climbed to a six-week high on Thursday. This surge followed new United States strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported an oil tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis also threatened vessels carrying Saudi oil in the Red Sea. These events threaten… The Economic Times · Jul 23
Tanker crew abandons vessel after reported projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile. Its crew abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat, according to UKMTO. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated two oil tankers caught fire after explosions. Rescue teams are removing crews from the affected area. Tensions have escalated in… The Economic Times · Jul 21
Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US Iran's president declared a full-scale war against the United States on Monday. Washington expanded its strikes across Iran, hitting cities and military bases. Iran responded with attacks in Bahrain, Jordan, and Syria, targeting military sites. Sailors abandoned a vessel after it was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic exchanges… The Economic Times · Jul 20
🔴 Middle East live: Two US service members in Jordan killed, one missing in action This live page is no longer being updated. For more of our coverage of the Iran war, click here. France 24 · Jul 18
The Economic Times · Jul 15 US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returns The United States initiated strikes against Iran after reimposing a naval blockade. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported targeting the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. President Donald Trump threatened wider strikes unless Tehran negotiates peace. Tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route.
The Economic Times · Jul 12 US military launches new round of strikes against Iran The US military launched new strikes against Iran after a ship attack. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated the Strait of Hormuz would be closed. These actions threaten ongoing US-Iran negotiations after recent exchanges. A key issue remains control of shipping through the vital waterway. Both nations have differing demands regarding navigation…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 11 Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew.
The Economic Times · Jul 10 Mojtaba Khamenei's absence at Ali Khamenei funeral fuels questions over Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from his father's funeral raises health and security concerns. He was appointed supreme leader after his father's death in an airstrike. Analysts suggest he may delegate more power to the Revolutionary Guards. His leadership style is expected to differ significantly from his father's. This absence indicates underlying…
The Economic Times · Jul 9 Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, lays slain leader to rest Iranian forces attacked U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday. These strikes followed U.S. attacks on Iran's southern and eastern provinces. The events put further strain on a three-week-old ceasefire agreement. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a crushing response to further U.S. intervention. Oil prices fell as investors weighed…
Euronews · Jul 9 Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the latest wave of US strikes constituted “a blatant war crime" and condemned what it called “aggressive actions” by the US military. Tehran responded with strikes of its own towards Gulf countries.
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions lifted A potential deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a group designated as terrorist by the US and its allies. These elite forces have built a vast commercial empire and are poised to benefit immensely from renewed…
France 24 · Jun 6 Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers after ceasefire deal An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal during talks in the US. The strike on a vehicle on a road linking Nabatiyeh with Marjayoun killed a brigadier general, a captain and…
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Iran's Guards deny deadly attack on Kuwait airport, blame American Patriot System error Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on Kuwait's international airport that officials said left an Indian national dead and 63 people wounded. The Guards earlier said they had targeted a different location, "the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which hosts helicopters" for the US.…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Iran claims responsibility for attacks on US Fifth Fleet HQ, Kuwait air base Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. The strikes targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. These actions were stated as retaliation for US attacks on an Iranian oil tanker and island. The Guards announced…
The Economic Times · Jun 1 Iran Guards threaten 'new fronts' over Israel's Lebanon offensive Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to open "new fronts" and keep the Strait of Hormuz closed over Israel's offensive in Lebanon, state media reported on Monday. The Tasnim news agency earlier reported that Iran and its allies would "activate other fronts, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait" at the entrance of the…