ICE arrests University of Alabama doctoral student from Iran Donald Trump’s administration is targeting international students for removal from the United States The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
Iran Says It Has Responded To Trump's Nuclear Talks Letter Iran has sent a response to a letter from US President Donald Trump that called for nuclear talks and warned of possible military action if it refuses, its foreign minister said Thursday. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2025
Will the U.S. Bomb Iran Over a Nuclear Weapons Program That Doesn't Exist? Iran isn’t building a nuclear weapon, the Trump administration says. But this hasn’t stopped the march toward war. Reason · Mar 27, 2025
Yemen Huthis Say Launched Missiles At Israel, US Warship The Iran-backed Huthis said Thursday they targeted an Israeli airport and army site as well as a US warship, soon after Israel reported intercepting missiles launched from Yemen. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2025
Why Economic Sanctions Against Iran Are Backfiring How Sanctions Work argues the consequences of economic warfare don't always serve American interests. Reason · Mar 27, 2025
The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks And on-again, off-again trade war and threats from the US toward both of its co-hosts leave fans and teams in a tough position The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2025
Allegations of Indian interference rock Canada election campaign Senior officials warn nations including China, Pakistan and Iran could attempt to subvert vote with sophisticated tools The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2025
Mehdi Taremi key on and off field to Iran’s World Cup knockout dream Striker is an outspoken talisman who will have to be at his best if national side are to get out of group stage in 2026 The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025
China, Beijing's Ties With Russia Main Threats To US: Intel Report China remains the main threat to the United States globally but of increasing concern is its closer cooperation with Russia, Iran and North Korea, said an annual US intelligence report released Tuesday. International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025
JD Vance may be right and wrong about the Suez Canal and Europe Attacks on tankers or, worse, a wider conflict in the Arabian Peninsula, could spur stagflation. Fortune · Mar 26, 2025
Trump Team Splits On Message As Iran Considers Talks In a matter of days, US President Donald Trump has extended a hand to Iran and bombed Tehran's allies in Yemen. International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025
Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser Two goals from Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi have secured Iran a place at the 2026 World Cup finals, guaranteeing them at least one match in the United States. AAP · Mar 25, 2025
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup amid potential Trump travel ban Team Melli have made their fourth-straight World Cup, but could face travel issues due to the political situation in the United States The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2025
Iran Book World Cup Spot As Australia, Saudis Keep Hopes Alive Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday. International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025
Reason · Mar 25, 2025 The Atlantic Should Not Find Out About a War Before Congress Does The White House accidentally leaked military plans in Yemen to a journalist—and demonstrated how unconstitutional U.S. war making has become.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025 US warns Iraq to crack down on Iranian-backed militant groups ‘The government of Iraq must ensure it has command and control of all security forces’ within its borders, State Department declares
Euronews · Mar 24, 2025 US war plans for Yemen leaked to journalist in Signal group chat Politicians and analysts have expressed alarm after Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic's editor-in-chief, revealed that he was sent sensitive information about impending military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis.
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025 Trump silences the Voice of America: end of a propaganda machine or void for China and Russia to fill? Of all the contradictions and ironies of Donald Trump’s second presidency so far, perhaps the most surprising has been his shutting down the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) for being “radical propaganda”.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025 Drones, informers and apps: Iran intensifies surveillance on women to enforce hijab law Iranian police are using digital tools to identify and punish women who defy the Islamic state’s harsh dress code
Euronews · Mar 23, 2025 Will Iran go nuclear now that Trump is in power - or can a deal be done? Will Iran build its first nuclear bomb or will it reach a deal with the West? A journalist from the Euronews Persian Service examines Tehran's options.
Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2025 US wants to negotiate with Iran on nuclear programme: US envoy Tehran accuses US of bullying tactics as nuclear deal uncertainty deepens under Trump’s renewed pressure campaign.
The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2025 A garden of sunflowers … and an AK-47: Iranian murder plot comes to Brooklyn The trial of two Russian mobsters for a murder-for-hire scheme targeting the women’s rights activist Masih Alinejad revealed incongruous, and chilling, details
Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2025 ‘Every shot fired’: Are Yemen’s Houthis a proxy force for Iran? The Houthis heavily align with Iran, but they have increasingly tried to showcase their autonomy.
Barchart · Mar 21, 2025 Crude Prices Close Slightly Higher on Possible Tighter Global Oil Supplies May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Friday closed up +0.21 (+0.31%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0026 (+0.12%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted modest gains on Friday. Crude prices had carryover support from Thursday when the US ramped up sanctions on Iranian crude exports, which could...
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025 Judge granted asylum seeker UK refuge after confusing Iraq with Iran Judge Helena Suffield-Thompson handed down a ruling based on guidelines relevant to the incorrect Middle Eastern state