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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Oman on Saturday for talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz and shipping safety. The discussions are part of ongoing consultations between Iran and Oman, with the Strait being a key point of contention between Washington and Tehran following Iran's response to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February.

U.S.-Iran talks may continue despite the end of a cease-fire. Regional powers are urging Washington and Tehran to pause strikes to facilitate negotiations.

The U.S. conducted two days of strikes in Iran, marking a significant escalation. A funeral procession in Tehran honored Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former leader, killed in February during U.S. and Israeli military strikes.

Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following a six-day funeral procession attended by 41-43 million people. The funeral spanned five cities in Iran and Iraq, with mourners chanting anti-American slogans and carrying banners referencing 'Kill Trump'. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli air strike on 28 February 2026, marking the start of an ongoing war.

Israel shared intelligence with the US about an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump. The US is considering further military action while continuing diplomatic efforts with Tehran.

The US is constructing a new pressure strategy against Iran. Trump's NATO diplomacy is part of a broader initiative aimed at weakening Tehran by restructuring the surrounding region.

About 43 million people attended Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's nearly week-long funeral, according to Iranian state media. The funeral procession took place across five cities in Iraq and Iran, including Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad, where he was buried.

The US and Iran exchanged strikes for a second day, marking the most serious rupture in their crumbling ceasefire. Tehran attacked US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, while President Donald Trump considers reimposing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides prioritize control of shipping through the strait over Iran’s nuclear program, with any potential deal deemed unpalatable by analysts.

The article suggests that Iran is observing the United States' unclear actions regarding a potential strategy, with no indication of a coordinated plan from Tehran.

President Donald Trump told a reporter aboard Air Force One that she would be killed if Iran struck the jet. The statement was made as tensions between the U.S. and Tehran rise.

At the NATO Summit, Trump criticized Italy and other allies for refusing to aid US strikes against Iran. Italy's Meloni continues to oppose providing assistance for potential military action against Iran.

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly halted as shipping risks rise following U.S. airstrikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation. Only two tankers, including the U.S.-sanctioned crude supertanker Berg 1, had passed through the strait by Thursday morning.

Renewed hostilities between the US and Iran underscore Tehran's deep mistrust of negotiations. People challenged the US during a funeral procession for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 6, 2026.

Iran's recent attacks demonstrate its ability to disrupt shipping and energy markets, drawing in Gulf neighbors. The article questions how much leverage Iran holds over Washington and whether its high-risk strategy might backfire.

Iran is deeply divided following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for over three decades. His funeral in Tehran drew massive crowds of supporters, but underlying societal tensions persist due to repression, sanctions, and economic issues. A tech worker in Tehran highlights growing family and national divides, with hard-liners celebrating Khamenei as a martyr while critics blame him for decades of turmoil.

Trump stated that Iran wants to make a deal 'so badly' following 90 fresh airstrikes as Tehran retaliates across the Gulf.

Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal 'so badly' following 90 fresh airstrikes as Tehran retaliates across the Gulf.

Iran's Tehran-Mashhad railway was suspended following US strikes, disrupting travel before the burial of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad. The railway blamed a 'criminal attack by the US-Israeli enemy' and deployed repair teams, while road transport was arranged for stranded passengers. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the US of targeting bridges near Mashhad to disrupt the funeral.

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, escalating tensions and threatening an interim deal aimed at ending the conflict.

The United States launched airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, escalating tensions and threatening an interim deal aimed at ending the conflict.

The US claims it struck 90 military targets in Iran, while Tehran is reported to be targeting Gulf States. The article highlights military actions between the US and Iran, as well as Iran's focus on Gulf region security.

Washington and Tehran have resumed direct military confrontation for the second time since the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed. The US struck 80 targets in Iran following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz without coordination with Tehran.

Peace talks between Washington and Tehran are breaking down, which could continue to negatively affect the global economy. The article highlights the potential economic consequences of the failed ceasefire.

The United States launched airstrikes against Iran, targeting military sites and port facilities, while Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of escalating consequences if Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continue.

The United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites and port facilities, while Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of escalating consequences if Iran continues attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States launched airstrikes against Iran, and Iran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, escalating tensions and threatening an interim deal aimed at ending the conflict.

The United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites and port facilities, while Iran responded by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of escalating consequences if Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continue.

The United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites and port facilities, while Tehran responded by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The conflict escalated amid threats to an interim ceasefire and reports of strikes on infrastructure, including bridges and airports.

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The conflict risks undermining an interim deal aimed at resolving tensions in the Persian Gulf, following statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about recent Iranian actions.

Iranian state media has released what it describes as the first footage showing damage to the late Khamenei’s compound. The footage was made public by Tehran.

The US launched a second day of strikes against Iran. The attacks occurred hours after Donald Trump stated at a Nato summit that the ceasefire with Tehran is 'over'.

The US and Iran are engaged in a cycle of reciprocal strikes, with Trump advocating for unimpeded ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz while Tehran resists relinquishing control of the waterway.

US and Iran exchanged strikes, with Iran claiming to have hit 85 US military targets in the Gulf. The US revoked a sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports, and ceasefire negotiations are paused until after the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s missile program and proxy group support remain unresolved.

President Trump declared the interim agreement with Iran to pause fighting is over after strikes between the U.S. and Tehran. Trump stated he no longer wants to engage with Iran, calling them 'scum' during remarks at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Tehran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating regional tensions. The conflict raises risks of an interim agreement to halt fighting breaking down, potentially sparking a wider Middle East conflict.

Tehran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating regional tensions. The conflict raises risks of an interim agreement to halt fighting breaking down, potentially sparking a wider Middle East conflict.

The U.S. military attacked Iran after it claimed Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has also targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, and is limiting Iran’s oil sales in response to the ship attacks.

Karachi was ranked 170th out of 173 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2026, among the least liveable cities. It scored poorly in stability, healthcare, culture and environment, and infrastructure, with only education showing a relatively higher score. Cities like Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus ranked below Karachi, while war-affected Tehran and Kyiv scored slightly higher.

The US military stated that Iran conducted strikes following an attack on over 80 targets. It warned Tehran that it will hold Iran 'accountable' for future actions.

The U.S. has struck Iran and reimposed sanctions following attacks on tankers. Negotiations between the two nations are paused until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran, as he was killed on the first day of the war.