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Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC

Israel and the United States. Iran fired thousands of missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, including Bahrain, during the war, causing significant damage to US military sites. Bahrain has since cracked down on perceived

Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war

Iran. For its part, India can also point to significant military outcomes. Its BrahMos long-range missiles struck multiple Pakistani airbases, including Nur Khan in Rawalpindi and Bholari in the Sindh province. India also used

Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacks

Israel war on Iran could “take a few days” to be agreed, after US forces claimed to have struck Iranian missile sites and boats laying mines in southern Iran amid talks in Qatar. “There were

Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes

Israel "is not a party to the memorandum of understanding". The statement said Netanyahu expressed appreciation for Trump's commitment to work towards a final agreement that included "the removal of enriched material, the dismantling

UAE comes under Iranian attacks for second consecutive day

response, the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and shipping on April 13, limiting Tehran’s ability to export oil, import essential goods and maintain foreign-exchange inflows. On Monday, hours after Washington

UAE accuses Iran of renewed drone and missile attacks

Israel launched air strikes on Iran in February and Tehran responded by blocking the crucial waterway through which 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas is meant to pass freely. In early

Iran war day 104: Iran says it attacks US bases after American strikes

response to the latest attacks, Iran’s top military command announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. Officials warned all vessels to stay

Iran targets American base in region after US strikes Iranian air defences

responsibility. After weeks of faltering diplomacy, Washington and Tehran were reportedly close late last week to a deal that would halt the fighting and reopen the strait of Hormuz. Draft proposals brokered by Qatari

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait

attacks "undermine" efforts to deescalate tensions in the region and said the country reserved the right to "take whatever measures are necessary" to defend itself. Tehran targeted an air base in Kuwait last week

Iran war day 88: US attacks near Strait of Hormuz; talks under way in Qatar

missile launch sites and mine-laying vessels in southern Iran, according to US officials. Iranian state media later said the situation in the strategic port city was under control despite the attacks. - **Tehran repairs

Middle East crisis live: Iran launches broad retaliatory attacks after US strikes over downed helicopter

response to a military helicopter crash off the strait of Hormuz** that **Donald Trump** said Iran had downed. The Associated Press reported that the Apache helicopter that crashed went down after colliding with an Iranian

Why the Iran conflict is becoming a problem for BRICS

missiles since [February 28](/news/2026/4/28/when-will-strait-of-hormuz-be-safe-for-commercial-shipping-again). Al Marar, for his part, reiterated the UAE’s demand for condemnation of Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure and other facilities. ![Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends the BRICS

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks

Israel and the US jointly attacked Iran. Since then, Trump has put forward a range of objectives for the resulting war, including dismantling Iran’s missile arsenal, severing its relations with regional allies, and ending

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave

response to what it claims was a deliberate Ukrainian attack on a student dormitory in the town of Starobilsk on Friday, in which Russian officials said 21 people were killed. Ukraine's military said

Middle East crisis live: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to reach peace deal

attack and there was no immediate claim of responsibility. No injuries were reported and officials said there was no impact on radiological safety levels. We are restarting our coverage of the US-Israeli

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

missile and drone strikes, hours after the U.S. said it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated against Iranian military facilities. There were no immediate reports of damage

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran

Israel war on Iran, their first in-person meeting since the outbreak of the conflict two months ago. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders were greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as they

What will Trump do next with Iran?

missile development, and ending support for Iran's proxy forces in Gaza, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen — remain unmet. Iran's response to this latest pause from the White House was hardly conciliatory. "Our armed forces

What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

Israel launched air strikes on Iran - and Tehran responded by blocking the crucial waterway through which 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas is meant to pass freely. What does Trump

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

Israel war on Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/5/5/iran-war-live-washington-tehran-trade-threats-over-strait-of-hormuz). After US President Donald Trump announced a US plan to “guide” ships stranded in the Gulf out through the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/5/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-67-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens) in an operation he called [Project Freedom