Trump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf intervention
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is delaying a planned attack on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’
Gulf states push Donald Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran, which prompted regional attacks.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Video: US calls on G7 to impose US-led sanctions on Iran
The US Treasury Secretary says he’s calling ‘the world’ to join the US in imposing sanctions on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
Israel built two military bases in Iraq before war on Iran: New York Times
Israeli forces had been preparing the makeshift sites in western Iraq since late 2024, the US newspaper reported.
World
aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
World
bbc.com
18.05.2026
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks
The US president has pressured Iran to concede to demands including dismantling nuclear programme and missile stocks.
World
aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
Iranian civilians get defence training
Defence training sessions on light weapons were held for Iranian men and women in mosques in several cities.
World
aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
Al Jazeera reports from Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s plan to manage shipping
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from the strait and explains Tehran’s newest plan to manage shipping.
World
aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
U.S. redirects more than 70 commercial vessels as part of naval blockade of Iran
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.05.2026
USA: 78 ships have been diverted since the beginning of the naval blockade of Iran
The number of merchant ships diverted by the US military since the beginning of the blockade against Iran has reached 78.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.05.2026
US charges alleged Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah suspect – What we know
The US Justice Department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national and senior commander of an Iran-backed armed group
World
aljazeera.com
16.05.2026
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.05.2026
Top US admiral: Strikes severely degraded Iran’s military, defence
Admiral Brad Cooper defended the results of the US-Israeli war on Iran, as lawmakers questioned him on Capitol Hill.
World
aljazeera.com
15.05.2026
‘China is gaining from what the US is doing in Iran’
Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says says China is benefiting from the war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
15.05.2026
BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
World
aljazeera.com
14.05.2026
Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping
Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties.
World
aljazeera.com
14.05.2026
Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran
Thousands of people cheered Team Melli as Iran's World Cup kit was unveiled before the team's training camp in Turkiye.
World
aljazeera.com
14.05.2026
The US Senate has rejected the resolution to suspend operations against Iran for the 7th time
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.05.2026
Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders to hold talks on trade, tech, Iran
Trump and Xi's summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.
World
aljazeera.com
14.05.2026
Higher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.
Finance
bbc.com
14.05.2026