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Iran-us Tension

Strait of Hormuz traffic nearly halted amid tensions

20 Apr 2026-14:55
First tankers attempt Hormuz transit amid US blockade threat

Three tankers are attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz by sailing close to the Iranian coast, marking the first vessels to try to pass through the waterway since the United States announced a blockade.

13 Apr 2026-12:34
US is preparing a major strike on Iran – the clock is ticking

A stark and highly charged statement attributed to Donald J. Trump has reignited fears of a major military escalation involving Iran and the United States.

07 Apr 2026-20:53
Saudi Arabia closes key King Fahd Causeway linking Bahrain over Iran threats

Traffic on the King Fahd Causeway, a key link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, has been suspended indefinitely amid concerns over potential Iranian attacks.

07 Apr 2026-10:12
US pulls hundreds of troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid Iran tensions

Hundreds of American troops have been withdrawn from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to unnamed Pentagon officials.

21 Feb 2026-13:04
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures jump ahead of PCE data

US stock futures moved higher Friday morning as investors prepared for a busy day of economic releases, following the end of a three-day winning streak for the Dow and the S&P 500.

20 Feb 2026-11:59
Ten days to decide: Trump’s Iran gamble

Editor’s note: Nijat Babayev is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The article reflects the author’s personal views and may not necessarily represent the position of News.Az.

20 Feb 2026-11:15
Alan Cafruny: Airstrikes alone will not bring down the Iranian regime – INTERVIEW

Alan Cafruny, the Henry Platt Bristol Professor of International Affairs at Hamilton College, told News.Az in an interview that growing speculation about a possible large-scale military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran reflects real shifts in military posture, while the ultimate objectives, risks of escalation, and prospects for regime change in Tehran remain highly uncertain. He also shared his views on how such developments could reshape the regional balance of power and Iran’s internal trajectory.

30 Jan 2026-09:56
Türkiye, Iran discuss steps to ease regional tensions

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation on Wednesday to discuss measures aimed at reducing ongoing regional tensions.

14 Jan 2026-14:14
Lana Ravandi-Fadai: Return of Pahlavi dynasty in Iran is practically impossible – INTERVIEW

Iran is facing one of its most significant waves of civil unrest in recent years, as protests spread across 78 cities in 26 provinces. What began as demonstrations over rising prices, currency instability, and declining living standards has evolved into a broader political movement, with protesters questioning the legitimacy of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and calling for systemic change.

07 Jan 2026-08:56