Politics

Iran warns US, foreign militaries of attack near Strait of Hormuz

A senior Iranian military commander has issued a direct warning that any foreign military force, including the United States, will come under attack if it approaches the Strait of Hormuz, in a statement underscoring Tehran’s claim of control over security in the strategic waterway.

04 May 2026-11:08
European Political Community summit opens in Yerevan - VIDEO

The 8th summit of the European Political Community (EPC) opened on Monday in Yerevan, bringing together leaders from across Europe under the theme “Building the future: unity and stability in Europe.”

04 May 2026-10:34
Iran football chief refuses to speak to Canadian PM after “insulting” treatment

The head of Iran’s football federation, Mehdi Taj, refused a request from Canadian officials to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Iranian delegates were allegedly subjected to “insulting” treatment by border officers, according to the federation’s spokesman.

04 May 2026-10:32
Trump says Hakeem Jeffries should be ‘impeached’

Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a sharp social media post, escalating tensions between the two political figures following a recent Supreme Court ruling.

04 May 2026-10:22
Man executed in Iran over killing of Basij member during Urmia unrest

A man convicted of murdering a member of Iran’s Basij volunteer force during unrest in the northwestern city of Urmia has been executed, state-linked media reported.

04 May 2026-10:02
Pro-Iran hacking group Handala claims breach of US defence systems

A pro-Iranian hacking group known as Handala has claimed it has infiltrated US Department of Defense systems, publishing what it says is a document from a confidential bulletin of the US Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).

04 May 2026-09:46
Iran adviser warns Trump against changing Strait of Hormuz status quo

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has warned US President Donald Trump against attempting to alter the status quo in the Strait of Hormuz, saying any such move would further complicate matters for Washington.

04 May 2026-09:32
US to return Iranian vessel Touska as crew head home

The United States has begun the process of returning an Iranian-flagged commercial vessel seized in April, along with its crew, according to media reports citing US Central Command (CENTCOM).

04 May 2026-09:18
Iranian ports remain active despite US blockade, says shipping association chief

The secretary of the Iranian Association of Shipping Companies and Related Services has said the US blockade of the country’s maritime trade is largely ineffective, adding that all ports along Iran’s southern coast remain fully operational.

04 May 2026-09:04
Fico vs. Orbán: Changing dynamics

Zelenskyy said they had invited each other to meet. Slovakia's prime minister has backed Viktor Orbán's isolated line on Ukraine, though less fervently than the outgoing Hungarian leader.

03 May 2026-09:57