Iran warns countries joining US ‘economic war’ they could be treated as enemies

Iran warns countries joining US ‘economic war’ they could be treated as enemies

Iran has issued a sharp warning to countries considering joining the United States in imposing economic pressure on Tehran, saying nations that participate could be treated as enemies. The warning comes as Washington continues efforts to isolate Iran’s economy amid the escalating conflict between the two countries. US President Donald Trump’s administration has been urging […]

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Trump says he may declare Strait of Hormuz US territory after Iran conflict

Trump says he may declare Strait of Hormuz US territory after Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump has made a striking claim about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he could soon declare the strategically important waterway part of US territory. Speaking at a political rally at a police academy in New York state on Friday, Trump said the move would come after what he described […]

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US shifts Iran war focus to oil prices as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

US shifts Iran war focus to oil prices as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

The focus of the US campaign against Iran appears to be changing. While preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon has been repeatedly presented by President Donald Trump as a central reason for the conflict, the immediate priority for Washington now appears to be something much closer to home: bringing down oil and gasoline prices […]

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Iran says it honoured ceasefire commitments as tensions with the US escalate despite renewed talks

Iran says it honoured ceasefire commitments as tensions with the US escalate despite renewed talks

Iran has reaffirmed that it has respected the terms of its ceasefire agreement with the United States, pushing back against claims by US President Donald Trump that the truce is effectively over. The latest exchange of sharp statements highlights the growing strain between Washington and Tehran, despite recent efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations and prevent […]

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Iran prepares for Ali Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad as new US strikes raise fears of wider Middle East conflict

Iran prepares for Ali Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad as new US strikes raise fears of wider Middle East conflict

Iran is preparing for the burial of its late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in the holy city of Mashhad, while renewed US military strikes have heightened fears of another dangerous escalation across the Middle East. The funeral marks the final stage of several days of mourning that drew millions of people across Iran and Iraq. […]

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