Middle East
Iran says it has given US 'concrete' seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on US concessions and a ceasefire.
Lewis Hamilton backs 2026 F1 season ending in Middle East amid regional unrest
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has backed the 2026 Formula 1 season to conclude in the Middle East, despite ongoing regional security concerns casting doubt on the finale.
U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans
U.S. embassies across the Middle East issued urgent security alerts for American citizens as regional hostilities intensified following a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh.
Iran threatens US with painful strikes as Trump weighs military options
Iran has threatened the US with continuous military retaliation as President Trump weighs hostile options against Tehran amid faltering diplomatic talks.
Donald Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies
President Donald Trump claims the Houthi movement has agreed not to target the United States, despite a sharp escalation in Houthi missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia.
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE and closes airspace
Algeria has abruptly cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and closed its airspace to Emirati aircraft, citing hostile regional actions and policy disputes.
Iran claims strike on US vessel in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates
Iran claims it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel entering the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation that the U.S. military dismissed as a lie.
Iran security chief threatens neighbors over US economic war
Iran's security chief has warned neighboring countries that joining US economic pressure campaigns will result in direct retaliation against their commercial interests.
Iran security chief warns neighbours against joining US economic pressure
Iran's security chief warned neighbouring states that cooperating with Washington's new economic pressure campaign will result in retaliation.
UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran until further notice
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice amid escalating regional tensions.
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce
A series of deadly Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon left 11 people dead, shattering weeks of relative calm and marking the highest death toll since the summer truce.
Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over the record-setting Middle East deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting the mission duration was not long enough.
Trump cancels Iran military strike after regional requests
President Trump called off a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from Middle Eastern allies, pivoting toward renewed diplomatic talks.
Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
Lawmakers and families are demanding an investigation into conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln following a record-breaking deployment without a port call.
Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand
President Trump has escalated diplomatic friction with Tehran by demanding war reparations from Iran, countering Tehran's demands for U.S. compensation.
Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced strict new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, linking the waterway's closure to U.S. policy shifts while commercial vessels face ongoing attacks.
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes
President Donald Trump has called off a planned massive airstrike on Iran, pivoting to a new round of diplomatic negotiations following appeals from Gulf allies.
Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz
Iran is widening its regional pressure campaign across energy infrastructure and shipping lanes to compel Washington into major concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes
President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, opening the door for renewed diplomatic talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.