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Donald Trump seeks to distance the US from Israeli strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field as Gulf tensions rise and energy infrastructure comes under attack.

Corazon Victorino Mar 19, 2026

Crippled energy infrastructure in the Middle East continues to drive up price and compels the US Fed to keep rate unchanged.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 19, 2026

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, rejects peace talks with the US following the killing of a key Iranian insider, escalating tensions.

Corazon Victorino Mar 18, 2026

Iran's command structure appears to be splintering after the deaths of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still out of public view and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps increasingly central to decision‑making in Tehran.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 18, 2026

Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive as assassinations hollow out Tehran's leadership and power consolidates around the Revolutionary Guard.

Briane Nebria Mar 18, 2026

Israeli strikes reportedly killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, potentially weakening Iran's protest-crackdown forces as war tensions escalate.

Maybelyn B. Paden Mar 17, 2026

Israel's defence minister says Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani was killed in a strike in Tehran amid escalating tensions in the region.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 17, 2026

Donald Trump claims he foresaw the 9/11 attacks and urges allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 17, 2026

A 60-year-old British man has been arrested in Dubai for filming Iranian missile strikes, highlighting the UAE's strict social media laws and national security policies.

Catherine Armecin Martin Mar 16, 2026

Iran detains dozens accused of spying for Israel and the US amid rising tensions, citing a crackdown on foreign-linked networks

Anna Katrina Sevilla Mar 16, 2026

As the Iran conflict intensifies, Europe grapples with energy vulnerabilities and the need for unity. Explore the debate on federalism and its implications for the EU.

Corazon Victorino Mar 16, 2026

The UAE is experiencing heightened tensions due to Iranian warnings and drone incidents, raising concerns about regional stability and security.

Corazon Victorino Mar 16, 2026

Iran denies requesting a ceasefire, contradicting Donald Trump's claims, as the Middle East conflict continues and global tensions rise.

Thea Felicity Mar 16, 2026

Fuel prices reach £2.92 ($3.70) per gallon amid the Iran conflict as global powers ignore Donald Trump's urgent plea to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Aiza Moraña Mar 16, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly been secretly flown to Moscow for leg surgery after a drone strike, claims a Kuwaiti paper, while Iranian officials insist the new Supreme Leader is in 'complete health' despite his ongoing absence from public view.

Athaliah Mejares Mar 15, 2026

Iran's economic war targets banks, data centres and Gulf hubs, forcing investors to rethink risk as Dubai, UAE and Qatar face growing instability.

Audrey Liza M. Nolasco Mar 15, 2026

Iran's foreign minister has insisted that new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and in command, despite the 56-year-old cleric remaining unseen by the public following US-Israeli strikes that killed his father. Donald Trump has questioned whether Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, while US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described him as wounded, disfigured, and lacking legitimacy.

Welbert Bauyaban Mar 15, 2026

Donald Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island while warning the oil hub could be next. Tehran quickly threatened retaliation against regional energy infrastructure linked to the United States.

Corazon Victorino Mar 14, 2026

Iran rejects Trump's FIFA World Cup safety warning and insists no country can exclude it from the tournament, warning the US host nation could face scrutiny if teams cannot be guaranteed security.

Marty Vergel Baes Mar 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump signalled doubts about Iran playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States as safety concerns rise and Iraq and the UAE emerge as possible replacements.

Corazon Victorino Mar 13, 2026

Trump casts doubt on Mojtaba Khamenei's health post-strikes, amid coma rumours and fiery vows from Iran's new leader holed up without proof of life.

Maybelyn B. Paden Mar 13, 2026

Trump calls rising US petrol prices from the Iran conflict a "glitch," as economists warn oil shocks could fuel inflation and carry serious political costs.

Maybelyn B. Paden Mar 13, 2026

Experts warn the US may struggle to end the Iran war as Tehran prepares for a long fight, while Trump says rising oil prices mean America profits from the conflict.

Corazon Victorino Mar 13, 2026

Discover the staggering $11.3 billion cost of the US-Iran conflict's first six days, driven by advanced munitions and Operation Epic Fury. Explore the Pentagon's financial challenges and strategic debates.

Tanmay Puri Mar 13, 2026

Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issues a stern warning to the US, promising retaliation and demanding compensation for perceived aggression.

Corazon Victorino Mar 13, 2026

Trump's description of the Iran war as a "little excursion" has triggered backlash and ridicule as casualties rise and critics accuse him of trivialising the conflict.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 12, 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning that could have far-reaching effects on the global economy, as tensions rise in the Middle East.

Corazon Victorino Mar 12, 2026

Europe is racing to prevent a new inflation shock after the Iran conflict rattled energy markets, with a historic 400-million-barrel oil release aimed at stabilising prices.

Corazon Victorino Mar 12, 2026

A Middle East analyst warns Iran will not surrender in the current conflict, raising the risk it may pursue nuclear weapons as a deterrent against the US and Israel.

Thea Felicity Mar 12, 2026

Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup participation is in doubt after its sports minister ruled out playing following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Corazon Victorino Mar 12, 2026