Middle East
Iranian currency hits record low amid US blockade and shaky ceasefire
April 29, 2026
Iranian currency hits record low amid US blockade and shaky ceasefire
Iran’s national currency has hit a record low against the US dollar, trading at around 1.8 million rials against the…
Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension
April 29, 2026
Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension
An Israeli military battalion that assaulted and detained a CNN team in the occupied West Bank has been redeployed after…
Smashed pipes, blocked off wells: taps run dry in the West Bank as Israeli settlers target Palestinians’ water
April 28, 2026
Smashed pipes, blocked off wells: taps run dry in the West Bank as Israeli settlers target Palestinians’ water
Ein Samia and Bardala, West Bank — When the masked men sliced through the metal fence of the water-pumping station on…
Regime-imposed internet blackout in Iran reaches two months, watchdog says
April 28, 2026
Regime-imposed internet blackout in Iran reaches two months, watchdog says
An internet shutdown enforced by Iran’s governing regime entered its 60th day on Tuesday, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks,…
Trump relying on blockade to pressure Iran — but such tactics have not worked, expert warns
April 28, 2026
Trump relying on blockade to pressure Iran — but such tactics have not worked, expert warns
President Donald Trump appears to be relying on the US blockade of Iran’s ports to pressure Tehran to cave to…
Tehran offers a deal with Washington – opening Hormuz for ending the blockade
April 28, 2026
Tehran offers a deal with Washington – opening Hormuz for ending the blockade
The Associated Press (AP), citing informed regional officials, reported that Iran is seeking to end its control of the Strait…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 14 people, marking deadliest day since truce
April 27, 2026
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 14 people, marking deadliest day since truce
Israeli strikes killed 14 people – including two children – in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to Lebanese health officials.…
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
April 27, 2026
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that “some agreements have been reached” with Oman during his meeting with…
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
April 27, 2026
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday ahead of planned talks with Russian President Vladimir…
Trump warns Iran has 3 days before its oil infrastructure explodes
April 27, 2026
Trump warns Iran has 3 days before its oil infrastructure explodes
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned that Iran has about three days before its oil infrastructure explodes. In an…