Iran
US says Israel behind Syria strikes, slams 'unnecessary escalation'
US envoy to Syria says Israel 'behind strikes' on airbase; Lebanon’s president says country will stick to Israel framework, counts on US to implement deal.
11 HOURS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Aug 14: Trump’s Hormuz claim sparks Iranian vow to retain control
The US president claims he would 'soon' declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran
4 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, Aug 7: 'Same mentality': Pezeshkian warns Hiroshima, Nagasaki horror must not be repeated
Pezeshkian calls for condemnation of Washington's threats to wipe out nations and destroy civilian infrastructure; the US President says Iran 'cannot go much longer' and hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could be open very soon; Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Yemeni govt forces; Oil extends gains and stocks fall on fresh Hormuz worries.
August 8, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 21: Trump dismisses Mamdani's threat to arrest Netanyahu
Says the United States is far from finished with Iran and warns that the next US military target could be an underground nuclear complex; visiting Iranian dignitary appreciates Islamabad's consistent efforts and indispensable diplomatic role.
July 21, 2026
Iraq PM to visit Iran this week after trip to US
Washington and Tehran are Iraq's main allies, but their enmity has long turned the country into a proxy battleground and left successive governments struggling to maintain a delicate balance between the foes.
July 19, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, June 30: Iran prioritizes diplomacy with US but remains ready for war: Negotiator
Iranian official says Tehran’s ‘current priority is to ensure the implementation’ of the Islamabad MoU with Washington; Pezeshkian says mutual understanding is ‘a two-way street,’ adds Tehran will honor commitments if Washington does; German FM says the MoU ‘creates an opportunity for diplomacy in what remains a highly fragile situation.’
July 1, 2026
'Ongoing diplomatic engagements' focus of Iranian president's Pakistan visit
Iranian president appreciates Pakistan's constructive role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability; acknowledges Pakistan's efforts to encourage the peaceful resolution of disputes and foster understanding among regional stakeholders.
June 23, 2026
Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
"Given that the game will be played at 12:00 pm local time in Los Angeles, the Football Federation of Iran requested that the team be allowed to travel to Los Angeles two days before the match," the spokesman said; Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House FIFA Task Force, said on Monday that Iran had been informed in advance that they would be allowed to come into the United States only on the day before the game.
June 19, 2026
Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Equalizers from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi spare Team Melli from humiliation in the World Cup opener.
June 16, 2026
Pakistan urges restraint, calls for diplomacy as Middle East tensions threaten peace efforts
Pakistan's representative at the UN urges all sides to exercise restraint and support diplomacy; warns that renewed Middle East violence risks derailing ceasefire efforts, disrupting nuclear talks, and undermining regional peace and stability.
June 10, 2026