Iran War

Oil Tumbles, Markets Soar as Iran Opens the Hormuz Strait

As ceasefire holds and tankers move freely, markets surge — but conflicting claims from Washington and Tehran cast doubt on how long the calm will last.

Apr 18, 2026

Iran Set to Execute First Female Protester Linked to January Uprising

Human rights groups are urging a halt to the death sentences, alleging coerced confessions and a lack of evidence against the accused.

Apr 16, 2026

SCIENCE

Water Bankruptcy" Is Already Here, Warns Youngest-Ever Stockholm Water Prize Winner

Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani says every inhabited continent is depleting freshwater systems faster than they can recover, and AI-driven data centers are making the crisis worse.

Apr 16, 2026

Pakistan's Army Chief Arrives in Tehran as US-Iran Tensions Simmer

The visit comes as the US maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports and President Trump signals a possible second round of talks.

Apr 15, 2026

Two Supertankers Reverse Course in Strait of Hormuz After U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse

The dramatic U-turns highlight the immediate impact of failed diplomatic negotiations on global oil shipping routes.

Apr 13, 2026

US-Iran Talks Collapse as Trump Floats Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Marathon negotiations in Islamabad end without agreement, prompting the president to escalate military rhetoric against Tehran.

Apr 13, 2026

World Finance Leaders Converge on Washington as Iran Conflict Reshapes Global Economy

IMF spring meetings bring policymakers together to assess economic damage from the U.S.-Iran war, with ripple effects hitting commodity markets and supply chains worldwide.

Apr 12, 2026

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Underway in Islamabad as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Simmer

Vice President Vance and Iranian delegates meet in Pakistan's capital to shore up a fragile ceasefire, while U.S. warships begin mine-clearing operations in the world's most critical oil chokepoint.

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Strongest Condemnation Yet of U.S.-Israel War in Iran

The pontiff demanded world leaders stop fighting and negotiate peace during a prayer vigil at St. Peter's Basilica, as U.S.-Iran talks began in Pakistan.

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Market Rally, but Analysts Warn of Fragile Peace

A two-week pause on Iranian strikes fueled the best week for stocks since November, yet experts caution that Iran holds significant leverage and the situation remains volatile.

Satellite Imagery Restrictions Over Iran Raise Alarm Among Journalists and Aid Groups

Planet Labs has imposed indefinite limits on Middle East satellite coverage following a US government request, hampering independent reporting on the Iran conflict.