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Exclusive: How the US naval blockade is paralysing daily life in Iran

A Euronews Farsi exclusive shows how a reinstated US naval blockade is paralysing Iran’s trade, driving 70% inflation and pushing families into survival mode. From stranded cargo to empty tables, Iranian citizens speak out on the worsening humanitarian crisis.

Iran

Iran takes aim at Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz

The US attacks on Iran are the first in around a month as the Trump administration had shifted its war objective to inflict maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington says the strikes were aimed at preventing Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

US launches strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be "met with a retaliatory response," per Iran's Fars news agency.

Europe News

CIA Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, Ilves tells Euronews

Former Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.

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Iran

Kilometre-long petrol queues in Iran signal further strain on Tehran

Lines formed outside Tehran petrol stations from midnight as a daily shortfall met with panic buying, while officials denied a shortage and said prices would have to change, without clarifying when or by how much.

Iran

No military vessels will be allowed in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran says

The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way," as his administration opposes parts of the evolving agreement.

Iran

Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz

Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran to discuss the management of traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a joint mine-clearing project. Further negotiations are expected to discuss a permanent solution.

Qatar

Qatar pushes to revive US-Iran talks and reopen Hormuz

Qatar says its officials are speaking to the parties daily to restart US-Iran negotiations, while urging Tehran to reopen and immediately restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.

USA

US announces sanctions aimed at Iran's 'economic asphyxiation'

"Any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.

Iran

Iranian state TV airs video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty

Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and alleging his movements were "fully monitored".

South Korea

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over Iran war

The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.

Europe News

Greece moves Patriot system to Crete over Iran threats to US bases

The Financial Times reported last week, quoting Iranian sources, that Iran would fire missiles at US targets in Europe if President Donald Trump steps up military pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.

World News

Trump claims Hormuz on Truth Social, Rezaei says 'shut until US changes'

Rezaei told Iranian state TV that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, despite US claims, and will not reopen until America changes its 'behaviour'.

Iran

Iran calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure

President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day."

Iran

Iran executes 'foreign national' over involvement in January protests

Iran executed another protester on Thursday over the deadly 2026 Isfahan unrest, as rights groups warn of forced confessions and death sentences used to stifle dissent.

USA

New US carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed ship

US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.

Iran

Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says

The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center documented 901 executions in the first seven months of 2026, including 56 on political or national security charges and 98 members of ethnic minorities — a further rise in death penalties in the Islamic Republic in recent years.

Qatar

Qatar says it returned Iranian pilot's remains, denies holding others

Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran's accusations "false" and "illogical" and suggesting they were aimed at a domestic audience. Qatar's foreign ministry also said US-Iran talks were "far" from resuming.

Iran

Trump says 'no talks or conversations' taking place with Iran

The president had earlier posted an image of a map showing the Strait as a new US territory, appearing to restate his threat to claim sovereignty over the passage from last week.

USA

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks

Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade.