Iran

Iran reportedly expands influence on Yemen’s Red Sea coast after Houthi takeover - report

The goal of the Houthis is to create a new reality along the Red Sea. They are digging trenches in the mountains to prevent the government forces from retaking the area.

An Iranian radar unit is seen near the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, on April 9, 2007, 180 miles south of Tehran, Iran; Illustrative.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Stop the Bibi bashing and focus on the issues, not the man - opinion

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

Trump’s election rhetoric raises fresh questions for Republicans - opinion

Iranian military personnel conduct street parades and provide military training to supporters in preparation for a potential conflict with the United States and Israel on September 18, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran says it has conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US


Arab Israeli arrested after allegedly making contact with Lebanese foreign agent

The man, Hamdan Hamdan, is alleged to have been aware that the agent he was in contact with was Lebanese, and to have requested to be given security missions in Israel.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery shows

Satellite imagery shows Iran restoring the heavily damaged Taleghan 2 facility and adding apparent protection against future strikes.

Satellite imagery showing Iran rebuilding the Taleghan 2 nuclear bomb testing facility southeast of Tehran, September 2026.

Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report. 

In recent days, the Basij and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, together with the police, have set up checkpoints across the streets of Tehran and other cities, some of which have been targeted in Israeli attacks. This photo dates back to previous months.

Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 as Qatar, UN agree to ship 1.3 million liters of fuel to Gaza

Sharaa secretly building up Syrian military • Ex-Fatah official says he passed on Oct. 7 warning to Israel • Iraq lifts civilian restrictions in its western airspace

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandish their weapons during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.

US investigating Iran ties to cyberattack on energy tankers bound for American ports - report

The ships, an oil tanker and a liquefied petroleum gas carrier, were traveling toward ports in Texas when they were targeted in early August, according to vessel-tracking data.

A US Coast Guard cutter sits docked at Coast Guard Island Alameda on November 21, 2025 in Alameda, California.

Iranian delegation to be allowed to attend UNGA meeting in New York

According to a US State Department spokesperson, the Iranian officials will face travel restrictions and will be barred from making certain purchases during their visit to the US.

People arrive at the United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

Iran recently shot down at least two MQ-1 American military drones, US officials say - report

The report follows claims by regime state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that Iran shot down an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

A US Air Force MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), carrying a Hellfire missile flies over an air base after flying a mission in the Persian Gulf region on January 7, 2016; Illustrative.

Trump says he has a 'big decision coming up' regarding whether or not to 'annihilate' Iran

Regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to New York, Trump told Axios that he "may" meet with the Likud leader.

US President Donald Trump looks on during a campaign rally with North Carolina Republican Senate candidate and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley at Gastonia Municipal Airport on September 16, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina.

US deployed more than 50,000 troops during Iran war, inspector general report says

A new US inspector general report provides fresh details on the Iran war effort, covering April-June 2026 and revealing new data on the campaign beyond previously known Iranian attacks on US bases.

US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026.

Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say

China remains a factor Tehran cannot afford to ignore, but two Iranian sources said Beijing's interests were only one of many considerations.

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, shouts slogans during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.