Turkey is quietly assessing whether to send experts to clear naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but only if Iran and the United States first reach a lasting peace deal. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan explained in London that any future clearance teams would consist of technical specialists from mu
FIFA’s top leader recently made it clear: Iran’s soccer team will compete in the upcoming World Cup. This comes even as tensions rise between Iran and the United States. The decision follows concerns about safety and political interference. Yet officials insist sports should rise above conflict. But
Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz and lets a few ships pass for payment in yuan or crypto. The U. S. Navy plans to clear mines there, showing the route is still a point of tension. The U. S. dollar remains the main currency for buying oil worldwide, and analysts say that gives it a big a
The odds of lasting peace between Iran and the U. S. are slim at best. Even with a temporary cease-fire, history shows temporary pauses rarely lead to permanent solutions. Leaders on both sides have strong reasons to keep tensions alive. The U. S. can’t ignore Iran blocking a key shipping route. Isr
When Iran and the U. S. called a two-week break in their five-week standoff, markets reacted fast. The Dow shot up nearly 3% in a single day, the biggest jump since early 2025. That kind of reaction shows how sensitive global money is to Middle East flare-ups. Traders who had been playing it safe ar
Tensions between Iran and the U. S. have reached a boiling point as Iran promises a firm but measured reply if American strikes target its power plants. Tehran made it clear that it sees such actions as unacceptable aggression, firmly rejecting the idea of backing down under pressure. In a sharp reb
A young woman from a prominent Iranian military family recently enjoyed a high-end American lifestyle before her residency was abruptly revoked. Sarinasadat Hosseiny, 25, posted photos on social media showing her jet-setting between popular U. S. destinations like Miami, Alaska, and Las Vegas. Her I
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway where a fifth of the planet’s oil moves. Iran sits on one side and Oman on the other. For decades this choke point gave Iran almost no leverage over global trade, but that changed when war broke out in late February. Since day one, Iran’s Revolutionary Guar
Iran’s new president just took a bold step by writing directly to everyday Americans. His message? Stop believing everything you hear about Iran. In a post on a popular social media site, he argued that powerful governments often create enemies to push their own agendas. Instead of seeing Iran as a
The UK’s Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, told Sky News that President Trump is on his own when he warned Iran it could face a serious attack on its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully opened within two days. Reed added that Britain will not let itself be pulled into a conflict over
