US-Iran Tensions

A view of heavy destruction at homes, places of worship, roads and infrastructure after Israeli troops withdrew from the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya on July 27, 2026 in Lebanon. (AFP)

Middle East Roundup, July 28: New round of Israel-Lebanon talks set for August 4: US official

Israel says it intercepted a drone near Jordan border; US says Israel-Lebanon talks will resume in Rome; Yemen's internationally-recognized govt says it is ready for any escalation following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

July 29, 2026

Day 45: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran

US President Donald Trump says Iranian representatives have called to make a peace deal after talks in Pakistan, stating, 'they’d like to make a deal very badly'; however, there has been no response from the Iranian side yet.

April 13, 2026

FIFA planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty

FIFA said the World Cup will go ahead as scheduled with all teams, despite uncertainty over Iran’s participation, as Tehran seeks to move its US matches elsewhere and Mexico says it is ready to host them.

March 19, 2026

X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos

Social media platform X said it will suspend creators for 90 days from its revenue-sharing program if they post AI-generated armed conflict videos without disclosure. The move aims to protect information authenticity during war time, amid growing misuse of generative AI tools.

March 3, 2026

US embassy warns of imminent attack in eastern Saudi Arabia

The US embassy in Riyadh warned of imminent missile and drone attacks over Dhahran after two drones struck the mission. A strike also partially shut Ras Tanura refinery, highlighting threats to Saudi Arabia’s vital eastern oil infrastructure.

March 3, 2026

Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week

Switzerland said Oman will host indirect talks in Geneva between the United States and Iran on its nuclear programme. Switzerland acts as mediator while US increases pressure and military presence in the region.

February 14, 2026

Pentagon 'orders deployment of another aircraft carrier' to Middle East

US media says the Pentagon ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to deploy to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln amid rising tensions with Iran; Trump warns of “traumatic consequences" if nuclear talks fail.

February 13, 2026

Oil tumbles on Iran hopes, precious metals hit by stronger dollar

Both main crude contracts shed more than three percent in early Asian trade as the US president said he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Tehran after it warned that any attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional conflict.

February 2, 2026