Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
Read full article: Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in USAn Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States.
More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
Read full article: More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterwayConfusion is deepening in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked three ships near the crucial waterway that has plunged the world into an energy crisis.
US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war
Read full article: US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran warThe U.S. stock market set more records after GE Vernova and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks
Read full article: Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talksShares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran.
Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
Read full article: Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's requestPresident Donald Trump says the United States is indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic.
Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear
Read full article: Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gearAn Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the U.S. to Iran in violation of American trade sanctions has been extradited to Seattle.
UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue
Read full article: UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogueBritish police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a weekend arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London as Jewish leaders express concern about a wave of recent incidents targeting their community.
Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
Read full article: Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rallyOil prices climbed following the latest rise of U.S.-Iran tensions, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war.
Oil prices rise anew after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers
Read full article: Oil prices rise anew after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankersOil prices are rising in early trading as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz.
US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response
Read full article: US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift responseThe U.S. says it has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz that tried to get around its blockade of Iranian ports.
What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
Read full article: What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flightsAs the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips.
US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial
Read full article: US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denialThe U.S. Treasury Department has extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move.
House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump
Read full article: House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with TrumpThe House has rejected a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Read full article: FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite warFIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.
Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street rallies on hopes for talks on ending the US-Iran war
Read full article: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street rallies on hopes for talks on ending the US-Iran warShares are mixed in Asia, echoing a rally on Wall Street driven by hopes United States and Iran may resume talks to end their war.
China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM
Read full article: China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PMChinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have pledged to safeguard multilateralism amid global conflicts.
Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says
Read full article: Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military saysThe U.S. military says it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme
Read full article: Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized memePresident Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran.
Pope Leo XIV blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israeli war in IranPope Leo XIV has denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.
Unsettled and uncertain: What the Iran war means around the world as US and Iran enter talks
Read full article: Unsettled and uncertain: What the Iran war means around the world as US and Iran enter talksThe long-term fallout of the war in Iran is only beginning to take shape, but this much is clear: The conflict has left the Middle East unsettled, alliances strained and the world facing uncertain shifts in the balance of economic and military power.
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
Read full article: US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fireWith the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials.
After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s next
Read full article: After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s nextIranian Americans are experiencing uncertainty as the Trump administration imposes deadlines and intermediaries seek paths to avoid escalation of the war in Iran.
Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears
Read full article: Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nearsMany Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.
The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Read full article: The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on LebanonIran, the United States and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th-hour deal that headed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization.
Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again
Read full article: Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait againA ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
Read full article: Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with IranOil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat of devastating attacks against Iran.
Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline
Read full article: Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadlineThe president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once reveled in the appearance of solving conflicts turned to the language of annihilation as he struggled to find a resolution to his war in Iran.
How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran
Read full article: How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with IranPresident Donald Trump is suspending his threatened attack against Iran less than two hours before the deadline the president set for Tehran.
Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
Read full article: Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefireOil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and U.S. stock futures jumped after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says
Read full article: Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump saysThe United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran.
US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants
Read full article: US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plantsThe U.S. stock market drifted higher in tentative trading ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants.
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
Read full article: Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilotU_S_ President Donald Trump has again warned Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and allow ship traffic to flow again, and Iran has responded by threatening to open “the gates of hell.”.
The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane
Read full article: The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military planeU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran over his Monday deadline to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz so ship traffic can flow again.
US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Read full article: US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 yearsIran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years.
Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
Read full article: Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by IranA drone maker backed by President Donald Trump’s two oldest sons is trying to win contracts with Gulf countries under threat by Iran and protected by the U.S. military led by their father.
Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
Read full article: Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran warPresident Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”.
The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
Read full article: The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in IranU.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.
Iran soccer players honor alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmup
Read full article: Iran soccer players honor alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmupIran players and officials have posed with pictures of children allegedly killed by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes before their World Cup warmup against Costa Rica in Turkey.
Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
Read full article: Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags onPresident Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast
Read full article: Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the MideastU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including its desalination plants.
Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soar
Read full article: Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soarIran has refused Lebanon’s order to expel its ambassador, and the standoff adds to rising tension as Hezbollah and Israel fight.
Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
Read full article: Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, potentially including desalination plants that supply drinking water.
Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping
Read full article: Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shippingIranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel.
The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attacks on Israel
Read full article: The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attacks on IsraelIranian-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for two missile attacks on Israel as the war in the Middle East marks its one-month anniversary.
Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planes
Read full article: Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planesAn Iranian missile attack has wounded at least 10 U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia.
Iran's soccer team honors victims of deadly missile strike on elementary school
Read full article: Iran's soccer team honors victims of deadly missile strike on elementary schoolPlayers held small backpacks as Iran’s national soccer team used a match against Nigeria to honor the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school.
Iran forbids its sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries
Read full article: Iran forbids its sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countriesIran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported ahead of Tractor FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia.
After markets rattle, Trump once again punts on following through with threat on Iran power plants
Read full article: After markets rattle, Trump once again punts on following through with threat on Iran power plantsFacing a convulsing stock market, President Donald Trump has moved to buy himself more time and hold off on carrying out a threat to obliterate Iran’s energy plants.
Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
Read full article: Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts sayThe Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health.
How the war in Iran is landing with Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: How the war in Iran is landing with Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll shows that while President Donald Trump maintains deep support among Republicans, he risks frustrating his supporters if the U.S. gets involved in a prolonged war.
Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record
Read full article: Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its recordU.S. stocks had their worst day since the war with Iran started, as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the conflict.
Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans believe recent military action against Iran has gone too far and many are worried about affording gasoline.
Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war
Read full article: Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran warConservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the Iran war.
Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran
Read full article: Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with IranHopes for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher on Wall Street, while oil prices eased.
Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition
Read full article: Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces oppositionA U.N. Security Council resolution calling for countries to use “all necessary means” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is facing some opposition for raising the possibility of U.N.-backed military action against Iran.
Lebanon orders Iran’s ambassador out, escalating a postwar crackdown on Tehran’s influence
Read full article: Lebanon orders Iran’s ambassador out, escalating a postwar crackdown on Tehran’s influenceLebanon’s Foreign Ministry has declared Iran’s ambassador to Beirut persona non grata, ordering him to leave the country by the end of the week.
Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism
Read full article: Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticismPresident Donald Trump started the fourth week of his war against Iran by offering the world some guarded optimism that the U.S. could soon be winding down its military operations.
Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy
Read full article: Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacyU.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is talking with an Iranian leader and claims the Islamic Republic is eager for a deal to end the war.
Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks
Read full article: Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talksA cautious relief swept through financial markets after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war.
Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation
Read full article: Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparationPresident Donald Trump is cycling through what seems to be an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump ultimatum
Read full article: Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump ultimatumThe United States and Iran are threatening to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East puts lives and livelihoods at risk.
Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops
Read full article: Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troopsPresident Donald Trump is sending mixed messages about the U.S. war with Iran, and that's raising even more questions about the direction of the conflict and his administration's strategy.
The Latest: Israel intensifying attacks, Iran shows defiance as its nuclear site hit
Read full article: The Latest: Israel intensifying attacks, Iran shows defiance as its nuclear site hitIran has struck two communities near Israel’s main nuclear research center, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured, hours after Tehran’s main nuclear enrichment site was hit as the war spun into a dangerous new direction.
Iranians mark Persian new year with heavy hearts as war cuts contact with loved ones
Read full article: Iranians mark Persian new year with heavy hearts as war cuts contact with loved onesIranians abroad and in Tehran are approaching Persian new year with grief and fear as war and a crackdown cut them off from loved ones.
Iran women’s soccer team greeted with a welcome ceremony in Tehran
Read full article: Iran women’s soccer team greeted with a welcome ceremony in TehranMembers of Iran’s national women’s soccer team were greeted with a welcome ceremony upon their return to the Islamic Republic after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.
FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule
Read full article: FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill World Cup scheduleFIFA has fined the Israeli soccer federation for breaching anti-discrimination regulations but it took no action on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel from global soccer for allowing clubs based in West Bank settlements.
Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?
Read full article: Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?President Donald Trump faces the most daunting question of the Iran war: Will he put U.S. troops on the ground to secure the enriched uranium Tehran could use for nuclear weapons.
Bank of England holds interest rates and hints of increases as Iran war jolts inflation outlook
Read full article: Bank of England holds interest rates and hints of increases as Iran war jolts inflation outlookThe Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war.
Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks
Read full article: Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacksIran has broadened its strikes on major energy facilities in the Middle East, eliciting strong warnings from Gulf Arab states that called it a dangerous escalation that threatened to draw them into direct combat with Tehran.
Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus
Read full article: Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focusUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called Russia and Iran “brothers in hatred.”.
Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in Brisbane
Read full article: Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in BrisbaneTwo Iranian women soccer players have been seen training with the Brisbane Roar after Australia granted them asylum, and they stayed behind as teammates headed home.
Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?
Read full article: Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?Sen. Lindsey Graham is tying his reelection pitch to President Donald Trump and the war with Iran, a conflict for which he's long advocated.
United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran
Read full article: United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and TehranExplosions are sounding in Dubai after the United Arab Emirates reopened its airspace following a brief closure amid incoming attacks from Iran.
Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal
Read full article: Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversalIran’s women’s soccer team has left Malaysia for Oman after five of the seven squad members who sparked a diplomatic furor by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur.