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Iran

What is Iran's Fordow nuclear site and why is it so critical?

After the US bombed the key underground nuclear site in Iran, we take a look at the history and function of the Fordow enrichment facility.

Europe News

EU to influence Iran nuclear talks from sidelines in Geneva

Despite likely being absent from formal negotiations in Geneva on Friday, the European Union is open to dialogue in a bid to influence the next round of nuclear talks between French, German, and British foreign affairs ministers and their Iranian counterpart.

Iran

How did Israel's attacks impact Iran's nuclear programme?

Israel attacked Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, causing no civilian damage. The strikes targeted major nuclear sites and killed 14 Iranian scientists.

Israel

Iran strikes southern Israel's largest hospital, injuring dozens

One of Israel's main hospitals was directly hit by Iranian missiles on Thursday, injuring dozens of people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a swift response.

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Health news

What are the health risks of Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites?

The attacks have raised fears about nuclear contamination that could raise health risks.

World News

Trump approves Iran attack plans, holds off on giving final orders

Israel issues fresh evacuation warnings as it fires a fresh barrage of strikes on various targets in Iran as the conflict enters its seventh day.

Iran

Trump warns residents of Iran's capital to evacuate 'immediately'

The deadly conflict has claimed the lives of dozens of people across both countries as aerial attacks continue for a fifth day.

Iran

Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, reports say

The development comes several days after Israel attacked Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities and killing some of its leading military commanders.

World News

Israel kills IRGC intelligence chief, Iranian state media says

Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and his deputy Hassan Mohaqiq were killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday.

Iran

Iranians reel from Israeli strikes on military and scientists

Israel said Friday's barrage was necessary before Iran got any closer to building a nuclear weapon, although experts and the US government have assessed that Tehran was not actively working on such a weapon before the strikes.

World News

Israelis in shock after Iran's retaliatory strikes

In the aftermath of Iran's retaliatory strikes, Israelis expressed a variety of reactions. Some were defiant, saying that nothing will deter them, while others displayed frustration and sorrow at the overall situation.

Europe News

Iran mulling closure of Strait of Hormuz amid continuing conflict

Israel resumed attacks on Iran on the second day of the conflict, following a night that saw waves of retaliatory missile strikes by Iran into Israel that left casualties on both sides. Read our report of day two as it unfolded.

USA

Iran says nuclear talks 'meaningless' despite 'second chance' offer

US President Donald Trump urged Iran to quickly reach an agreement on curbing its nuclear programme as Israel vowed to continue its bombardment of the country, but an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said talks with the US are now 'meaningless'.

Iran

What has Israel hit in Iran and what has it not attacked yet?

Israel hit Iran on Friday night, targeting strategic sites, senior leaders and nuclear scientists. What are Israel’s primary targets in Iran, and what are the important sites of Iran’s nuclear programme that Israel has not hit in its Friday attack?

World News

How did the media in the Middle East cover Israel's strike on Iran?

Israel's massive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and military officials has heightened regional tensions and led to varied media coverage across the Middle East.

Markets

Israel launches major strike on Iran: What is the market fallout?

European stocks fell sharply after Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites, fuelling fears of wider conflict. Oil and gold surged on safe-haven demand, while bank shares dropped. Markets are pricing in higher geopolitical and energy supply risks.

Markets

Oil prices surge, Europe’s markets open lower on Israel Iran strikes

Israel launched strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, which killed top officials according to Iranian state media — including Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami.

Iran

Israel's strikes against Iran: A political manoeuvre or all-out war?

Iran maintains its nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and geared to civilian use but Israel claims previous Iranian deception means a military response is the only way to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear bomb.

World News

Netanyahu set to hold Iran security meeting after call with Trump

Far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are also expected to participate in the security meeting.

Oman

Iran and US conclude fourth round of nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable.