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US to cut off Iranian airlines from landing spots and fuel

The United States is drastically escalating its economic campaign against Iran, targeting the country's aviation industry with severe new restrictions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Biden administration will attempt to completely cut off Iranian airlines from international landing spots, refueling services, and global ticket sales.

28 May 2026-23:56
IRGC claims it shot down US MQ-9 drone and forced F-35 to retreat

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it shot down a US MQ-9 surveillance drone and forced a US F-35 fighter jet to leave Iranian airspace, according to state media.

26 May 2026-11:51
Iran reports US strikes near Bandar Abbas despite ceasefire

US forces launched “unprovoked strikes” on sites in southern Iran on Monday, targeting areas near the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas, Iranian media reported, citing US media outlets.

26 May 2026-09:40
Iran says it downed “hostile drone” over Persian Gulf

Iranian forces say they have downed a hostile drone over the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf after deploying newly unveiled Arash Kamangir systems, according to Iranian media.

25 May 2026-17:08
Iran defines supervisory management zone for Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian authority overseeing the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has defined the supervisory management zone of the strategic waterway.

21 May 2026-10:11
IRGC warns renewed attack on Iran will spread beyond region

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any renewed attack on the country would trigger a conflict that could extend beyond the region, issuing a strongly-worded statement directed at what it described as the “American–Zionist enemy”.

20 May 2026-12:28
Iran maritime body warns unauthorised transit through Strait of Hormuz is illegal

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has said that all navigation through the designated waters of the Strait of Hormuz must be coordinated with the body, warning that any passage without authorisation will be considered illegal.

18 May 2026-17:52
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority launches official X account

Iran’s authority overseeing the Strait of Hormuz has launched an official account on the social media platform X, as it moves to expand its communications and management of the key shipping route.

18 May 2026-17:19
UAE and Israel: Secret alliance against Iran

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises in inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

18 May 2026-15:23
Iran’s Araghchi accuses UAE of abetting Israel after Netanyahu visit revealed

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United Arab Emirates of abetting Israel against Iran, describing reported meetings between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE officials during the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as “unforgivable”.

14 May 2026-11:09