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Alan Cafruny: The US cannot successfully invade Iran - INTERVIEW

The escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran is increasingly affecting not only the Middle East but also the global economy. Strikes on military and coastal facilities, attacks in the Persian Gulf, the threat of disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and growing domestic opposition to the conflict in the United States have raised the risk of a prolonged crisis with far-reaching and unpredictable consequences.

09 Jun 2026-08:42
Asia needs Azerbaijan as Hormuz risks grow

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

07 Jun 2026-11:32
Explosion reported near Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

An explosion was heard near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Saturday night, sparking initial concern before local authorities clarified the situation.

07 Jun 2026-08:35
Iran’s IRGC says it hit cargo ship MSC Sariska in retaliatory operation

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy says it has struck the cargo ship MSC Sariska, which it described as being affiliated with the United States and Israel, with a cruise missile in a reciprocal operation following a US attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman.

02 Jun 2026-10:35
Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority says US cannot gain control through sanctions

The Iranian body responsible for overseeing transit through the Strait of Hormuz has condemned US sanctions imposed on it, saying the measures will not enable Washington to gain control over the strategic waterway.

30 May 2026-11:40
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