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Iran’s squad to depart for World Cup despite US visa delay
Squad’s visas for the US haven’t been issued, with Marco Rubio saying IRGC-linked members won’t be allowed to ’embed’.
Published On 3 Jun 2026
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Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?
Published On 3 Jun 2026
How does Iran’s leadership view the emerging deal with the US?
Published On 2 Jun 2026
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Iran war day 94: US strikes Iranian sites; Kuwait intercepts missiles
Published On 1 Jun 2026
Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive
Published On 30 May 2026
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US attacks Bandar Abbas again: Why is the port so important for Iran?
Published On 28 May 2026
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Iran says it has a new air defence system. How significant is it?
Published On 28 May 2026
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US, Iran have launched multiple attacks during ceasefire: A timeline
Published On 27 May 2026
‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war
Published On 27 May 2026

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US strikes Iran again: What we know, and is the ceasefire over?

Before the US strikes on targets in southern Iran, Tehran said a deal with Washington was not imminent.

Bahrain jails nine defendants for life for ‘cooperating’ with Iran’s IRGC

Convictions come amid an intensified crackdown by Bahraini authorities on individuals accused of having ties to Tehran.

Iran war updates: Israel kills 24 in Lebanon as US awaits Tehran’s reply

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Published on 10 May 2026
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Published on 9 May 2026
WATCH: Israel orders forced evacuations, steps up demolitions in south Lebanon
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Published on 9 May 2026
Iranian tennis player withdraws from final in Turkiye to protest Israel

Iran war updates: Trump threatens ‘much higher level’ attacks if no deal

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Published on 6 May 2026
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Kurdish group’s camp hit by drones in northern Iraq
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Qatar and Egypt review cooperation, regional de-escalation efforts

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US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know

Experts say claims and counterclaims threaten the diplomatic route to end the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump signals confidence in Iran standoff as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.

Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?

In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.

How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions

Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up.

How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war

Common Iranians face job losses and shortages. But key institutions remain in place, with hardliners stronger now.

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