Sudan crisis risks deeper neglect amid rising Iran war
Sudanese analysts warn the war in Iran is diverting global attention, raising fears Sudan’s prolonged conflict and humanitarian crisis will receive less international engagement.
The looming battle of Kharg Island
Kharg Island, the gateway for most Iranian oil exports, may soon become the decisive battlefield in the war
Turkey says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran
NATO intercepts third Iranian missile heading toward Turkey
G7 leaders reject easing Russia sanctions amid Middle East tensions
G7 leaders agreed Middle East tensions and oil market instability do not justify lifting sanctions on Russia, while coordinating a historic oil release to stabilise global energy markets.
Saudi Arabia welcomes US terror designation of Sudan’s MB
Saudi Arabia welcomed Washington’s decision to designate Sudan’s Islamic Movement as a terrorist group
UAE welcomes US move to label Sudan Muslim Brotherhood terrorist
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the US designation of the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a terrorist organisation amid ongoing conflict accusations involving Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces.
US to label Sudan Muslim Brotherhood terrorist group
The United States announced plans to designate Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, accusing the group of violence against civilians and alleging support from Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei becomes Iran’s leader amid deepening war
Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, signaling hardliners remain in power as war expands
UAE president visits injured Sudanese citizen after Iranian attack
UAE president visits injured Sudanese citizen in Abu Dhabi hospital after Iranian attack and checks on victims receiving treatment
UAE will emerge stronger from war, MBZ says
Mohamed bin Zayed says the UAE will emerge stronger from the war and praises the country’s military
Iran war enters week 2 as Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’
Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as the widening regional war enters its second week
Pakistani man convicted in Iran-linked plot to assassinate Trump
Pakistani man convicted in U.S. over Iran-linked plot targeting Trump, Biden and Nikki Haley
US B-2s drop bunker-buster bombs on Iranian missile sites
US B-2 bombers strike deeply buried Iranian missile launchers with bunker-buster bombs
Iran targets Gulf states with missiles on day six of war
Iran fires missiles and drones at Gulf states as regional air defenses intercept attacks
Iran war enters fifth day as US, Israel intensify strikes
The US–Israel war with Iran entered its fifth day with expanding airstrikes
US says Iranian linked to Trump assassination plot killed
The U.S. military has killed an Iranian official accused of leading a unit linked to an alleged plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, though officials stressed the individual was not the original focus of the current conflict. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the Iranian operative, described as
US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, US commander says
US commander says Iran campaign ahead of schedule as strikes expand and regional tensions rise
Bangladesh Islamists back Iran, ignore attacks on Gulf states
Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami condemns strikes on Iran but stays silent on Iranian attacks on Gulf states
Drone strike sparks small fire near US Consulate in Dubai
A drone strike caused a minor fire near the US Consulate in Dubai amid regional tensions after US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
US urges citizens to leave 15 Middle East countries
US tells citizens to leave 15 Middle East states amid Iran war tensions
GCC signals possible measures after Iranian strikes
GCC reserves right to respond after Iran targets Gulf states with missiles and drones
Trump says joint US-Israeli war on Iran to last four weeks
Trump said US-Israeli strikes on Iran are progressing as planned, eliminating top leaders, with Saudi involvement, and he hopes for positive democratic changes afterward.
Israel launches new strikes on Iran after Khamenei killed
Israel hit Iran again after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike, raising fears of wider regional war
Trump says Khamenei killed as US, Israel hit Iran
Trump claims Khamenei was killed and says attacks on Iran will continue
