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Iran war day 114: US, Iranian delegations in Switzerland for key talks

Lebanon to top the agenda as US and Iran to hold talks in Switzerland’s Burgenstock mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.

Iran war live: US, Tehran set to hold high-level talks in Switzerland

Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.

Iran says it closed Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire

Setback for Donald Trump’s push to end war with the Islamic republic

Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state

Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon

Iran said Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran's agreement with the US to end the war.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire

Setback for Donald Trump’s push to end war with the Islamic republic

Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments

Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments.

Where do Iran’s political factions stand on the US peace deal?

Iran's rival political camps are locking horns over a memorandum of understanding with the US.

Iran war day 113: Tehran presses US over Lebanon ceasefire

Iran presses US over Lebanon as Israeli strikes test fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts.

Iran war live: Tehran says US must ensure Israel ends attacks on Lebanon

Iranian deputy foreign minister says Iran 'ready to move forward' on diplomacy with US, but war must end on all fronts.

Iran deputy FM says ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US

Deputy FM Khatibzadeh tells Al Jazeera diplomacy is way forward, but US must ensure Israel stops attacks on Lebanon.

Iran deal brings little relief for inflation-wary central banks

Top policymakers not ready to ‘call the all-clear’ on global economy even as energy prices fall

Iran to seek ‘insurance fees’ for passage through Strait of Hormuz

Vessels must hold Tehran-approved insurance policy to use vital waterway, says government agency

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup 2026 travel restrictions

Team's complaint comes amid the denial of their request to fly to the United States two days before their next match.

Iran to get access to $6bn of frozen funds to buy US goods

Money held in Qatar to be released in phases under interim deal with Trump administration

Iran war live: Trump, Pezeshkian sign MoU to end fighting, reopen Hormuz

Both sides say the deal is in effect and includes an end to war in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

UN experts demand Iranians free Foremans

They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.

Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal

Trump says he expects the agreement with Iran to be signed 'shortly' without specifying the exact date.

Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war

As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.

Iran war day 110: Tehran says Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US deal

Iran warns of a 'harsh response' as Lebanon attacks test the US deal and strain Trump-Netanyahu ties.

The long way back from the Iran energy shock

Oil production facilities and markets will take months or years to work through consequences of Strait of Hormuz closure

Iran’s government thinks it has won the war

The Islamic republic faced devastating losses during the conflict, but the regime has gained in confidence

As deal is agreed with US, not all in Iran are convinced that peace is here

Iranians are sceptical that a US-Iran agreement will end their hardships.

Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch

After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.

Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance

The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.

The Iran war in seven charts

From oil markets to reconstruction, the fallout from the conflict will unfold over years

Iran war day 108: Iran, US reach a tentative deal to end conflict

US President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders say a deal has been agreed to end more than 100 days of war.

Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker

Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".

Iran and US agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire

Leaders to sign agreement on Friday for reopening of waterway and end to US naval blockade of Iranian ports

Iran and US agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire

Leaders to sign agreement on Friday for reopening of waterway and end to US naval blockade of Iranian ports

As Iran and US near a deal, Tehran remembers another recent bloody conflict

Iranian authorities say assassinations and strikes over the past year have failed to deter them.

Iranians divided on peace prospects after US-Iran say a deal is near

Iranians gave mixed reactions as Iran and the US said they were close to an interim agreement to end the war.

Iran war live: US, Iran signal deal within reach; Israel bombs Lebanon

Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.

Iran war live: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet

Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.

Iran: No timeline yet for signing US deal

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says a "final, agreed upon text" of a US-Iran peace deal has been reached.

Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?

Trump says a deal with Iran could be signed in Europe over the weekend. Tehran cautions against speculation.

Tehran says 'nothing' finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near

Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative" after the US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached.

The Iranian missile cities the US could not destroy

Weeks of bombardment appear to have only temporarily suppressed Tehran’s firepower hidden underground

Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes

The International Rescue Committee warns that people displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon are at 'breaking point'.

More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show

Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.

Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?

The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.

UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile

Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as 'politically motivated' and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks.

Iran war tightens ‘super-squeeze’ in metals markets

Copper and aluminium had been rallying before Middle East conflict hit supply

Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes

Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes.

Iran war live: Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after new US strikes

Iran remains defiant amid US attacks, orders complete closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.

Iran says it will ‘not hesitate’ to defend itself after latest clashes

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said overnight clashes in the Gulf between Tehran and Washington showed how Iran will respond.

Iran says 20,000 people left without water after US hits reservoir tanks

Washington says its jets targeted air defence and radar sites after Iranian forces downed American helicopter

Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets

Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days…

Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?

The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.

Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters

Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.

Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis

Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.

Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.

Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row

The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.

Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel after first exchange of fire since truce

Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.

Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

Explosions heard in central Tehran as Israel and Iran trade air strikes

Retaliatory barrages test two-month truce and Trump’s efforts to forge wider peace deal

Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."

Iran war day 101: Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel trade air attacks

Tensions have escalated between Iran and Israel while ongoing diplomatic efforts have failed to yield lasting peace.

Iran and Israel trade threats after Tehran launches missiles

Iran and Israel exchanged threats after Tehran launched missiles towards Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut

Iran’s attack on Israel aims to restore deterrence but avoid return to war

Iran's attack on Israel aims to restore deterrence but avoid return to war.

Videos show missiles launched from Iran into Israel

Iranian media has released video showing missiles being launched towards Israel.

Iran losing patience with Israel and US over ceasefire violations

Iran’s patience has reached its limit with the continuous violations of the ‘ceasefire’.

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis.

Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel

Attack comes after Israel carried out a strike in Beirut that it said targeted Hizbollah

Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup

Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

Jafar Panahi’s One-Year Prison Sentence Upheld By Iranian Judge

Following a retrial for his “propaganda activity against the regime,” Tehran Revolutionary Court has upheld Jafar Panahi’s one-year prison sentence. On Sunday,…

From online class to Revolution Square: A Tehran teacher’s routine amid war

Al Jazeera follows a teacher who navigates a new life marked by a weak internet, soaring prices, and solidarity rallies.

Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues

Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US.

Jafar Panahi’s One-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Iranian Court

Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has upheld a one-year prison sentence against Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi who in December had been sentenced in absentia on charges…

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

Iran criticizes US refusal to grant visas for World Cup delegation

Iran’s ambassador to Mexico expressed concern over the reported denial of US visas to the World Cup delegation.

Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas

Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.

Iran war day 98: Tehran raises doubts on deal as Lebanon fighting continues

Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, while Hezbollah rejects deal as death toll tops 3,500.

Tehran property prices pick up as gold loses shine

Long-stagnant housing market has seen an unexpected revival as Iranians seek refuge from rampant inflation

Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup

Iran national players Saeid Ezatolahi and Mohammad Ghorbani talk about how war is overshadowing a World Cup dream.

Iran war day 97: Tehran says no progress in talks; Israel attacks Lebanon

Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations.

Iran war live: US hits Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran targeted Kuwait, Bahrain

US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.

Iran’s supreme leader appears more active as talks continue: US’s Rubio

Tehran has agreed to discuss previously off-limits aspects of its nuclear file, US State Secretary tells lawmakers.

Iran suspends peace talks and threatens ‘closure’ of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran escalates tensions to protest against Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Iran war inflation shock set to fall short of 2022 surge

FT analysis shows economists more optimistic now than 3 months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Iran war day 93: Trump won’t ‘rush’ deal; Israel expands Lebanon invasion

Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing 'slowly but surely', as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon.

Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.

Iran denies ceasefire deal with US is “finalised”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says that an agreement with the US “has not been finalised yet."

Why Iran fears a deal today means more war tomorrow

Tehran interprets the US’s seemingly generous concessions as too good to be true

Iran war live: Tehran, Trump yet to comment on 60-day truce extension plan

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam says 'nothing can justify' Israel's military onslaught against 'peaceful people' in Lebanon.

The Iran war costs more than you think — it boosts inflation and threatens stocks

Pentagon’s ‘fuzzy math’ impacts prices and your portfolio.

Iran government sells subsidised meat for Eid al-Adha under blockade

Iranians are seeing the price of meat, and other basics, escalate due to the US blockade and sanctions.

Oil falls as Iranian state television reports details of peace proposal

Broadcast said draft deal would restore Strait of Hormuz shipping within a month

‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war

Iranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands.

Iran starts to restore internet access after months-long blackout

Move to allow connectivity comes as US strikes Iranian missile launch sites and peace talks continue

Iran accuses US of ‘flagrant’ ceasefire violations as back-channel talks continue

Tehran vows to ‘not leave any mischief unanswered’ after the attacks

Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout

Internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.

Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire

The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.

Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s south, Tehran officials in Qatar for talks

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.

Iran’s top negotiators travel to Qatar amid intensified efforts to secure deal

Tehran’s parliamentary speaker and lead negotiator travelled to Doha as mediators seek to thrash out final details

Iran is beating Trump at the art of the deal

The war could end with Tehran more confident, more hardline and with new resources to rebuild its nuclear programme

Deal with US not imminent, Iran says

The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.

Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism

Iranian media are reporting that a deal may not be reached amid disagreements on some key issues.

Iran team trains through World Cup uncertainty

Al Jazeera exclusive footage follows Iran’s national football team as they train for the World Cup in Turkiye.

Iran war day 86: Trump announces potential deal amid ‘cloud of mistrust’

Trump announces progress on Iran peace deal, signalling the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global trade, could reopen soon.

Iran’s Guards used UAE company to buy military satellite equipment

Records seen by FT show Tehran used procurement network in Gulf state that it later hit with missiles and drones

Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval

Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico.

Iran sends ‘mixed’ messages as Pakistani mediators depart Tehran

Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has reportedly departed Iran after holding multiple meetings.

Iran war day 84: US-Iran talks advance amid mediation push

US and Iran continue mediated talks, exchanging draft proposals aimed at reaching a formal agreement.

The insurers on the hook for war in Iran

Some have been hammered; even those who haven’t might be soon

Iran war opens ‘golden window’ for China’s renminbi

Analysts say use of Chinese currency in global oil trade is on the rise

Iran war live: Tehran says it is reviewing US response to proposal

Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people across Lebanon since March, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Iran war live: Tehran says no surrender to US, diplomacy ‘wiser’ than war

Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people across Lebanon since March, according to Lebanese Health Ministry.

Iran war day 82: Tehran warns of ‘new fronts’ as Trump sets deadline

Iran says it learned from past clashes as Trump gives Tehran 'two to three days' to reach a deal.

Iran war live: Tehran warns US of ‘surprises’; Xi, Putin meet in Beijing

Warning comes after Trump threatened military action against Iran and gave it 'two to three days' to strike a deal.

Video shows oil spill on Iranian island after refinery attack last month

The impact of an oil spill caused by an attack on Iran’s Lavan refinery last month has been revealed.

Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies

Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran says Iran's leaders are 'projecting defiance' and rejecting 'pressure' from the US.

Iran says nuclear enrichment rights cannot be ‘negotiated’

Iran’s nuclear enrichment is a right that ‘already exists’, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.

Al Jazeera reports from Hormuz Island as Iran says it controls the strait

Al Jazeera has been given exclusive access to Iran’s Hormuz Island.

Iran war day 80: Trump issues warning; Tehran ready to confront aggression

The fear of renewed US strikes in Iran looms while Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon despite extended 'ceasefire'.

Iran war hits Americans with $40bn fuel bill

Extra spending on petrol and diesel exceeds cost of repairing country’s bridges or rebooting air traffic control

Iran war live: Tehran says talks ongoing through Pakistan

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Iran responds to US proposal through Pakistan.

Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks

Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

Iran energy crisis enters new phase as peak summer season approaches

Emergency measures spread as oil stockpiles run low

Sardar Azmoun left out as Iran announce World Cup 2026 squad

Veteran striker Azmoun was not named in the 30-man squad, which will be trimmed to 26 by June 1.

Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon

Iran says it will soon reveal the plan as Trump warns Tehran it will have a 'very bad time' if deal not reached soon.

Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’

Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens.

'Everyone is doing it': The dark art of GPS jamming in the Iran war

More than a million GPS jamming incidents have been recorded since the start of the Iran war, with experts telling Sky News that "everyone is doing it".

Asghar Farhadi On Being Shaken By Iran War Events During Post Of ‘Parallel Tales’ – Cannes

Two-time Oscar winning and Cannes lauded filmmaker Asghar Farhadi expressed this morning how he continues to be jolted by the atrocities in his home country of Iran which remains…

Iran expands tiered internet access amid continued online blackout

Iranians have had limited internet access during the war, with the government now looking at tiered services.

The real cost of the Iran war isn’t higher prices — it’s market paralysis

Markets can handle rising prices. What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.

Iran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf

Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.

The Iran war and the future of cheap flights

Low-cost air travel may be a thing of the past as rising fuel prices tip carriers into another crisis

The Iran war flashpoint isn’t oil prices — it’s not knowing what comes next

Markets can handle rising prices. What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.

Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread

Iran's powerful parliamentary speaker says US has 'no alternative but to accept' Tehran's 14-point proposal to end war.

Iran denies proposal sent to US contains ‘excessive demands’

Iran says Tehran’s response to the latest US proposal to end the war was “not excessive."

Iran says US making ‘unreasonable’ demands in negotiations to end war

Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran's proposal to end conflict, unblock Strait of Hormuz is generous.

Ailing Iranian Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer

Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.

BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war

Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.

Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression

A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.

Iran may ‘give assurances on the use of nuclear facilities’

Iran may negotiate on nuclear facilities, but it 'won't destroy uranium or allow it to be moved'

Iran sends response to US ceasefire proposal via Pakistan

Tehran has been saying negotiations should focus on ending hostilities, securing guarantees against future attacks.

Why is Iran taking time to respond to the US proposal to end the war?

Iran continues to review the proposal as Tehran's nuclear programme and Strait of Hormuz remain main sticking points.

Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon

Israel kills at least 24 people in Lebanon in one day as Tehran's response to US proposal to end the war is awaited.

Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon

US-Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran warns Washington against attacks on tankers and Israel kills 24 people in Lebanon.

The Iranian ‘mosquito fleet’ taking on the mighty US Navy

Tehran’s hundreds of small, fast boats are vital in maintaining its stranglehold on global energy markets

LNG carriers test Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan cancelled plans to buy cargoes on spot market because it expected Gulf shipments to resume

What we know about Iran’s response to the latest US ceasefire proposal

Iran has not formally responded, but officials indicate a large divide remains between the two sides.

Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash

Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.

Iran war live: UAE says it responded to attacks after Iran, US trade blows

Iran says US violated ceasefire by targeting vessels, ports, but Trump insists ceasefire still in effect.

Iran’s president says he has spoken to the country’s Supreme Leader

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iran war live: Trump says deal with Tehran ‘possible’; Israel bombs Beirut

UN calls on Israel to free two members of Gaza aid flotilla abducted in international waters and held without charge.

Iran says it is reviewing US-backed peace proposal

Trump says US military campaign will end if Iran ‘agrees to give what has been agreed to’

Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing

Iran's foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

Iran war live: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid US, Tehran talks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.

Iran’s judiciary vows action against ‘enemy’s mercenaries’ amid executions

Authorities target accused foreign agents, citing national security, as executions and confiscation of assets intensify.

Iran claims control of strait after clashes test ceasefire

Oil holds on to gains after renewed military strikes threaten month-long truce

Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz

Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.

Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.

Iran says it fired missiles at US warship to prevent it entering Hormuz

Iranian state media says two missiles have struck a US navy destroyer to prevent it entering the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association Hails New Oscar Rules in International Feature Category as ‘Major Victory’

The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) is hailing new rules announced on Friday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences pertaining to the international…

Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships

President Trump says the US will begin Project Freedom on Monday to guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns US Navy against entering Strait of Hormuz

Threat follows Donald Trump’s announcement that America would ‘guide’ stranded ships through waterway

Crew of Iranian ship seized by US forces evacuated to Pakistan, gov’t says

Twenty-two crew members from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska have been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation.

Iran’s covert war on opponents abroad

Experts say Tehran is likely to eventually seek retaliation against senior figures over the US-Israeli war

Iran war live: US denies frigate hit by missiles in Hormuz Strait

Reported incident comes after Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to free stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.

Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying

Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?

Trump is reviewing Iran's latest proposal to end the war, but the mistrust between the two sides is a big obstacle.

The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

Prices surge, jobs disappear as war strains Iran’s economy

New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country must defeat its enemies in an economic and cultural struggle, as we

Iran war: What’s happening on day 64 as Trump rejects Tehran’s proposal

US President Donald Trump says the latest Iranian peace proposal includes demands he 'can’t agree to'.

The physical world strikes back

The Iran war is a reminder that geographic facts rather than digital tech shape our lives

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates

Mohammadi has lost consciousness twice and suffered a severe cardiac crisis, her foundation has announced.

As War Rages, Iranian Cinema Takes on Fresh Urgency: ‘We Have to Process What We’ve Been Through’

In Rome on the evening of April 4, as Iran was being pounded by U.S. and Israeli missiles, a large crowd celebrated the Persian new year in the Eternal City’s Alcazar club dancing…

Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US-Israeli war: Union leader

The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran's ports and commercial fleet for deaths.

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

Iran war diverts more ships from Suez to long route round Africa

Despite higher costs, shipping companies opt for safer Asia-Europe freight passages via Cape of Good Hope

Iran war live: Tehran says US ports siege ‘intolerable’; Trump mulls action

Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least 2,586 people and wounded more than 8,000 since March 2, local media report.

Iran won't be booted out of World Cup and will play in US, says FIFA boss

The head of FIFA has said Iran will still compete at the World Cup and play matches in the US because "we have to unite".

Iran will play World Cup games in US according to FIFA chief Infantino

Iran's place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.

Iran’s supreme leader vows to prevent ‘enemy’s abuses’ of Hormuz strait

Mojtaba Khamenei says Iranians will defend their nuclear capabilities as a ‘national asset’

Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz

Iran's shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?

Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions.

Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada

Iran's Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to 'unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials'.

Pro-government rally in Tehran demands end to US threats

Hundreds of Iranians have rallied in Tehran to demand an end to US threats and the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘give up’; Ghalibaf mocks US strategy

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ridicules US's economic pressure campaign as oil prices surge and Hormuz standoff continues.

Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘just give up’, as oil prices surge

Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz pushes global oil prices above $120 per barrel.

Iran war has fuelled 'boom' in renewable power, says UN climate chief

The conflict in Iran has "supercharged" the "boom" in renewable power, the United Nations' climate chief has said.

Oil nears highest point in Iran war as Hormuz stand-off persists

Brent crude rises for eighth consecutive day

Inside Tehran’s main airport as more flights take off during ceasefire

Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi has been seeing more flights take off at the main airport in Iran’s capital.

Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’

Tehran’s residents are living through a fragile truce and deep economic uncertainty.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?

Trump says Iran is in a 'state of collapse' as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia.

Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?

Analysts say that Moscow could offer a 'lifeline' but logistical issues, costs offer little incentive in the long-run.

Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants end to blockade; Israel kills medics

US president says Iran has reached out and asked Washington to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?

Trump administration signals rejection of Iran’s offer, citing incomplete resolution of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Get used to the long Iran war

Tehran has a strong incentive to keep the conflict going

Iran’s hardliners clash over talks with US

As the regime’s leaders project unity, lawmakers are divided on negotiations about Tehran’s nuclear programme

Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen

UN chief says US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a global food emergency.

Who holds the cards in Iran-US talks?

Both the US and Iran claim to have the upper hand in negotiations over the war, but who holds the cards?

Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in

Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.

The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways

From toxic smoke and oil spills to rising emissions, poisoned soil, and damaged ecosystems, war can reshape the environment long after the fighting stops.

Iran’s top diplomat in Russia as Tehran intensifies efforts to end the war

Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.

Iran’s top diplomat visits Russia as part of efforts to end the war

Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.

Iran war live: Araghchi to meet Putin; Strait of Hormuz remains shut

Iran's foreign minister heads to Russia as Trump says Iranian leaders can call on the phone if they want to talk.

Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks

Abbas Araghchi will speak with 'senior officials' in Moscow, Iran's Foreign Ministry says.

Iran shifts economic focus to essentials during war uncertainty

The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country's sovereign fund.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 58 as Tehran-Washington talks stall?

Trump calls off planned trip to Pakistan by his envoys, in the latest setback to efforts to end the war with Iran.

Iran war hits pistachio supplies amid Dubai chocolate boom

Prices for the nuts have surged after disruption to export routes from Iran, a major producer of the nut

Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under siege, Trump cancels envoys’ trip

Trump says Iran did not make a satisfactory offer, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departs Pakistan.

Investors who think it’s time to move on from the Iran war should look at these numbers

There’s optimism on Wall Street that military operations in the Persian Gulf may be winding down, but oil markets remain on edge.

Iran’s Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

The tools and techniques behind Iran’s push in the battle of narratives.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as Trump dispatches negotiating team?

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.

Two Months Into the War, Iran’s Film Community Feels Under Attack — and Left Behind

Voices inside the country decry the toll on civilians and cinema, while exiled filmmakers warn they’ve been shut out of Iran’s future.

Who is making decisions in Iran?

Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.

Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’

Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire?

Iran says it wants talks, but blames US “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” for stalling negotiations.

Escape from Hormuz: the oil tankers running the Iranian gauntlet

How trading houses Vitol, Trafigura and Mercuria have managed to get some of their vessels out of the Gulf

The Iranian women Trump ‘saved’ from execution are simultaneously real and AI-manipulated

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump claimed to have secured the release of eight Iranian women condemned to execution for protesting the regime. Only the night before, he had…

What is uranium enrichment and how quickly could Iran build a nuclear bomb?

Al Jazeera spoke with MIT professor Ted Postol about what Iran could do with its 440kg of 60 percent enriched uranium.

Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension

Iran’s UN Ambassador has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to the ceasefire.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?

Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude.

Iran accuses US of violating international law over vessel seizure

Iran’s ambassador to UN also accused Washington of ‘continuing internationally wrongful acts’ that breached ceasefire agreement

Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo

Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.

Iran accuses US of violating international law over vessel seizure in Gulf of Oman

Iran’s ambassador to UN also accused Washington of ‘continuing internationally wrongful acts’ that breached ceasefire agreement

Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran rejects talks under pressure.

Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under threat; Trump says blockade stays

Iran says will not accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.

Iranian FM spokesman says ceasefire ‘violated’ by US in shipment seizure

Iran is accusing the US of ‘ceasefire violations’, with Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghaei.

The Iran crisis has not yet peaked

The war is currently more likely to escalate than to be resolved by negotiation

Iran says no talks with US for now, casting doubt over Pakistan efforts

Iran said Monday it would not be sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks with the US, amid rising tensions.

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

Iran war: 10 frequently used words and their meanings

The US-Israel war on Iran nears two months. We break down some of the frequently used terminology in this war.

Iran warns Hormuz will stay shut unless US lifts siege on its ports

Tehran is threatening to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut unless Washington lifts the ‘US siege’ on Iranian ports.

Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse

Tehran is 'fully prepared' for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf.

Iran war: Everything you need to know about peace talks

Donald Trump has renewed his threat to "knock out" Iran's power plants and bridges, unless the Iranian regime reaches a deal to end the war, adding: "NO MORE MR NICE GUY."

How Iran has been studying lessons from the war in Ukraine

Military journals provide tantalising glimpses into what Tehran’s military thinks and its priorities, including drones

Iran claims ‘strict control’ of Strait of Hormuz and says it will not be fully reopened

Donald Trump warns Tehran not to ‘blackmail’ Washington

Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’

Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran's ports is 'a clumsy and ignorant decision'.

Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.

Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran

The political drama culminates with the IRGC announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted.

Iran’s deputy FM says no date for more US talks until ‘framework’ agreed

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said talks with the US cannot happen until the two sides agree on a shared ‘framework'.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports

Two Indian ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz have come under fire.