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Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Canada in push for joint G7 and Middle East effort to de-escalate Iran war

Canada is coordinating with G7 and Middle East partners to develop de-escalation strategies and exit pathways for the Iran conflict, emphasizing regional stability and protection of non-belligerent states.
#fifa-world-cup-2026
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran to boycott' World Cup in US but will not withdraw from 2026 event

Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but boycott matches scheduled in the United States, seeking to relocate their group games to Mexico instead.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Iran 'in talks' to move World Cup games to Mexico

Iran's football federation negotiates with FIFA to relocate World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico citing security concerns for their players amid regional tensions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs

Trump waived the Jones Act for 60 days to allow foreign ships to transport cargo to US ports, aiming to reduce fuel costs, though critics argue it won't lower gasoline prices and may undermine labor and safety standards.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

This Emirati billionaire put a voice to Gulf anger over Trump's war in Iran

Gulf nations face pressure between avoiding conflict with Iran while maintaining security partnerships with the US and Israel, creating internal frustration with American military decisions in the region.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Ireland's Micheal Martin and Trump in awkward St Patrick's Day exchange

The 65-year-old taoiseach Irish for prime minister was under political pressure to talk tough to Trump about the war on Iran. But as the Irish Times newspaper noted, he remained effectively mute for the first 20 minutes as the US president held forth on a range of grievances, including the resignation of Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center.
Europe politics
#2026-world-cup
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

FIFA rejects Iran's request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico

FIFA confirms 2026 World Cup matches will proceed according to the previously announced schedule, rejecting Iran's request to relocate its matches from the United States to Mexico.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump

Trump states Iran's football team is welcome at the 2026 World Cup but participation is inappropriate for their safety following US-Israel military strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino

US President Trump confirmed Iran's welcome participation in the 2026 World Cup despite recent military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup

Trump states he does not care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, while Iran's football federation head expresses doubt about their participation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

FIFA rejects Iran's request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico

FIFA confirms 2026 World Cup matches will proceed according to the previously announced schedule, rejecting Iran's request to relocate its matches from the United States to Mexico.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump

Trump states Iran's football team is welcome at the 2026 World Cup but participation is inappropriate for their safety following US-Israel military strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino

US President Trump confirmed Iran's welcome participation in the 2026 World Cup despite recent military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup

Trump states he does not care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, while Iran's football federation head expresses doubt about their participation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Iraq's capital Baghdad rocked by powerful blasts near US embassy

Drone attacks on US facilities in Baghdad escalate tensions between US forces and Iranian-aligned Iraqi groups amid broader US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
#strait-of-hormuz
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Iran's Security Honcho Issues Chilling Threat to Trump: Be Careful'

Trump threatened Iran with death and fury over Strait of Hormuz blockade; Iranian security chief responded with counter-threats, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions amid assassination plot concerns.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Iran-US tensions: What would blocking Strait of Hormuz mean for oil, LNG?

The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most critical oil chokepoint, carrying roughly 20 million barrels daily (~$500bn annually), exposing global markets to geopolitical risk.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?

The Strait of Hormuz closure following US-Israel attacks on Iran disrupts 20% of global energy supplies, creating diplomatic and economic challenges for President Trump seeking international support.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Expert warns Trump's proposed mission in Strait of Hormuz is 'very dangerous' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US proposal to deploy Navy vessels through the Strait of Hormuz faces significant military risks due to Iran's geographic advantage and ability to launch attacks from shore with minimal reaction time.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fetterman Chides Media for Not Demanding Iran Supreme Leader Proof-of-Life, Mocks Regime With Weekend at Bernie's Jab

Senator Fetterman criticizes media for not demanding Iran prove Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive after reported injuries, comparing Iran's situation to the film Weekend at Bernie's.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

U.S. faces elevated terrorism threats amid cuts at FBI and DOJ. 'So much experience has been decimated from the ranks' | Fortune

Recent terrorism attacks in New York, Michigan, and Virginia reveal heightened threats amid U.S.-Iran tensions and staffing shortages in federal counterterrorism agencies.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Satellite companies restrict access to Middle East imagery amid Iran war

Satellite imagery companies Planet Labs and Vantor voluntarily restricted access to Middle East images during U.S.-Israeli tensions with Iran to prevent adversarial targeting of allied personnel and civilians.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

British tourist arrested in Dubai for filming Iranian missiles while on holiday'

The 60-year-old man from London, who has not been named, was on holiday in the Gulf city when he was taken into custody, according to Detained in Dubai. The man deleted the video immediately when asked and meant no harm, yet he still faces charges, Detained CEO Radha Stirling said.
World news
#middle-east-conflict
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Al Jazeera sees bombs being loaded onto US planes at UK base

Al Jazeera documented bunker-busting bombs being loaded onto US military aircraft at a UK base for potential use against Iran, raising questions about British military involvement.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran signals 2026 World Cup boycott after US strikes

Iran's sports minister announced the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, citing US airstrikes and safety concerns for players.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Turkey caught in the middle as Iran war escalates

Turkey seeks to mediate US-Iran tensions while protecting its economy, security, and borders from regional conflict spillover.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Turkey caught between a rock and a hard place

Turkey seeks to mediate US-Iran tensions while protecting its economy, security, and regional stability from potential conflict spillover.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Gray 'Doomsday Plane' spotted flying low over California

A Boeing E-6B Mercury 'Doomsday Plane' conducted approaches at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, enabling presidential communication with nuclear weapons systems during U.S.-Iran tensions.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Russia the only winner' of US-Israel war on Iran: EU Council president

Russia is the sole beneficiary of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, gaining resources to finance its war in Ukraine while global attention and military support shift away from the Ukrainian front.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year

Ukraine offered low-cost interceptor drone technology to the U.S. to counter Iranian Shahed drones, but the Trump administration did not pursue the proposal despite acknowledging the threat.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran: Mass rallies held in support of new supreme leader

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Iran to support new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed nine days after his father's death in an Israeli strike.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

No popular support': China warns against government change in Iran

China opposes government change in Iran, demands immediate halt to Middle East military operations, and calls for regional sovereignty and dialogue-based conflict resolution.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

More passengers arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport amid rising tensions in Middle East | CBC News

It was just really traumatizing. You could hear it, you could feel it. The house was shaking. [It was] the scariest thing I've ever been through. We all slept downstairs in the living room, away from windows.
Canada news
#iran-protests
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Thousands of people protest against Iran war in London

Thousands of protesters marched through London demanding an end to US and Israeli strikes on Iran, while Trump threatened further military action and Iran's president rejected surrender demands.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

University students hold new protests in Iran around memorials for those killed

University students in Tehran and Mashhad led new anti-government protests around 40-day memorials after a deadly crackdown that killed thousands.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Thousands of people protest against Iran war in London

Thousands of protesters marched through London demanding an end to US and Israeli strikes on Iran, while Trump threatened further military action and Iran's president rejected surrender demands.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iranian Kurd leader in Iraq says ground operation into Iran highly likely'

Iranian Kurdish nationalist groups based in Iraq are considering cross-border ground operations into Iran, with US contact reported, while Iran's IRGC strikes separatist targets in Iraqi Kurdistan.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Mocks Iranians That Think They're Gonna Live'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated the U.S. is tracking Russian intelligence sharing with Iran and dismissed concerns about American soldier safety, asserting only Iranians should worry.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?

Iran launched military operations against Kurdish groups in Iraq and Iran as Trump engaged in talks with multiple Kurdish factions to potentially destabilize Iranian forces during regional conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

While US encourages Kurds to attack Iran, history serves darker warning

The US is reportedly encouraging Iranian Kurdish militias to challenge Iran's government while repeating historical patterns of abandoning Kurdish allies after geopolitical objectives shift.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel

Iranian forces have launched an operation targeting Kurdish groups in their semi-autonomous region of neighbouring Iraq, as they also began their 19th wave of missile and drone attacks against Israel and United States assets in the Middle East on the sixth day of a regional war that has embroiled much of the region in the conflict.
World news
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Karoline Leavitt Confronted About Strike On Iranian School

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied U.S. responsibility for a strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed approximately 175 people, mostly children, while criticizing media coverage as falling for Iranian propaganda.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks: Trump

The US will provide discounted maritime insurance through the DFC and deploy Navy escorts through the Strait of Hormuz to maintain global oil flow amid Iranian disruptions.
#un-security-council
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
World politics

Israel, U.S. stiff-arm U.N. during emergency Security Council meeting | Fortune

World politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting as U.S. attacks Iran

Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, creating accusations of hypocrisy from Iran's ambassador.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Melania Trump urges protecting children's education at UN after Iran school strike

Melania Trump presided over a UN Security Council meeting on children's education in conflict, calling for protection of children's access to learning while tensions escalated following US-Israel airstrikes on Iran.
World politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Israel, U.S. stiff-arm U.N. during emergency Security Council meeting | Fortune

The U.S. and Israel defended military actions against Iran at a U.N. Security Council meeting while the Secretary-General and many nations urged de-escalation and return to negotiations to prevent regional conflict expansion.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Asia's stock markets plunge amid US-Israeli conflict with Iran

Asian stock markets experienced significant declines following Middle East escalation, while US markets remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Iran's Shahed drones have brought terror to Ukrainian skies now they are being deployed in the Middle East

More than 1,000 drones a high proportion of which are likely to be Shahed 136s have targeted Iran's Gulf neighbours since the US and Israel first attacked Tehran on Saturday morning. On Monday afternoon, the UAE said it had been attacked by 689 drones and had downed 645 meaning 44 drones, a little over 6% of the total, got through.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. police dispatcher injured in Iran conflict

A Sudbury police dispatcher serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve suffered minor injuries when Iranian missiles struck near his base in Dubai during U.S.-Israeli conflict escalation.
World politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Map shows where 250 million Americans could perish in a nuclear strike

A nuclear attack on major US cities could kill up to 250 million Americans, with vast radioactive fallout covering coastal and Midwestern regions, while survivors would need to shelter for over three weeks.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

Hundreds of Bay Area Iranians gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, viewing it as a significant step toward regime change and Iranian freedom.
World news
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in doubt

Iran's soccer federation president expresses uncertainty about the national team's World Cup participation in the United States following U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Secret Service boosts security at key sites after Iran attacks | Fortune

The US Secret Service increased security at the White House, former presidents' homes, and other protected sites due to active monitoring of Iran's situation following US-Israel military operations.
World politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Pope Leo condemns "spiral of violence" in U.S., Israel strikes on Iran

Stability and peace require dialogue, not weapons or mutual threats, according to papal statements opposing military escalation and Trump administration policies.
#military-escalation
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Warns Iran Against an Attack on US and Israel

President Trump warned Iran of severe U.S. military consequences if they launch a counter-attack following U.S.-Israel strikes, vowing an unprecedented response.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Trump threatens Iran 'with a force that has never been seen before' if it retaliates over Khamenei killing

President Trump threatened Iran with unprecedented military force if it retaliates following Supreme Leader Khamenei's death in joint US-Israeli strikes, while Israel launched additional broad attacks on Tehran.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Warns Iran Against an Attack on US and Israel

President Trump warned Iran of severe U.S. military consequences if they launch a counter-attack following U.S.-Israel strikes, vowing an unprecedented response.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Trump threatens Iran 'with a force that has never been seen before' if it retaliates over Khamenei killing

President Trump threatened Iran with unprecedented military force if it retaliates following Supreme Leader Khamenei's death in joint US-Israeli strikes, while Israel launched additional broad attacks on Tehran.
#iran-israel-conflict
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
World news

American, Israeli strike on Iran came 2 days after latest talks, as theocracy struggled with nationwide protests | Fortune

World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

American, Israeli strike on Iran came 2 days after latest talks, as theocracy struggled with nationwide protests | Fortune

Iran launched drone and missile counterattacks against Israel and U.S. military installations following strikes that killed over 200 people, including targeting Supreme Leader Khamenei's compound and Revolutionary Guard facilities.
Europe politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Wary of wider conflict, European allies stress they didn't join Iran strikes

European allies distanced themselves from the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran while avoiding public criticism, expressing concern about regional escalation and preferring diplomatic negotiations.
#iran-nuclear-negotiations
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
World politics

As the U.S. deploys forces in the Middle East, new nuclear talks with Iran are underway in Geneva

fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
World politics

As the U.S. deploys forces in the Middle East, new nuclear talks with Iran are underway in Geneva

#nuclear-negotiations
US news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

US Authorizes Embassy Staff to Evacuate Israel, Urging Them to Leave "TODAY"

The U.S. Embassy in Israel ordered staff to leave the country immediately due to escalating tensions with Iran, as the U.S. threatens military strikes despite unsupported intelligence accusations.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

UK Advises Against 'All But Essential' Travel Alerts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The FCDO advises against all non-essential travel to Israel and Palestine due to escalating Middle East security concerns, including US-Iran tensions and stalled nuclear negotiations.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

U.S. evacuates Israel embassy amid growing signs of imminent war with Iran

The U.S. is evacuating embassy staff from the Middle East while simultaneously building up military forces and conducting briefings on potential military action against Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
#hezbollah
#iran-nuclear-program
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Which countries are urging citizens to leave Iran amid US threat of force?

Multiple countries warn citizens to leave Iran as US military tensions escalate, while diplomatic talks continue in Geneva to prevent conflict over Iran's nuclear program.
US politics
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Thumbs Up! Country's Top-Ranking Warmonger & Quack Have 'Leisurely' Mid-Week Bro Date

Mehmet Oz and Pete Hegseth posted casual beachside brunch photos showing lavish leisure amid U.S. affordability strains, unpaid time-off, and escalating tensions with Iran.
#military-buildup
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
US politics

As Trump Mulls Iran Attacks, US Builds Up Most Air Power in Region Since Iraq Invasion

fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
US politics

As Trump Mulls Iran Attacks, US Builds Up Most Air Power in Region Since Iraq Invasion

#oil-prices
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

Anything Trump Says About Iran Freaks Me Out

If I weren't as sure as I am that the president is deep in some private swamp of dark derangement, I'd point out that his lickety-split escalation regarding Iran resembles the production number in Duck Soup in which Freedonia, under the leadership of Rufus T. Firefly, prepares to go to war against Sylvania, lacking only a banjo number and a falling chandelier.
US politics
#military-deployments
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

US military is preparing for a possible attack on Iran, although Trump has not yet made a decision

U.S. and Israeli forces are preparing potential coordinated strikes on Iran this weekend while President Trump remains undecided amid increased regional military deployments.
World politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump meets with top Iran advisers as war threat grows

A U.S. attack on Iran would likely be a massive, weeks-long campaign resembling full-scale war and would require major Iranian concessions to avoid escalation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iran's president denies it seeks nuclear weapon and admits shame' after mass protests

Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons, expresses sorrow over a crackdown, offers negotiations with verification while mistrust and stalled IAEA access hinder talks with the US.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

U.S. considers removing last U.S. forces from Syria

But first, we have to think about that extraordinary reach that they had. In 2014, they rolled in and took one-third of Syrian territory, huge parts of Iraq, created their own state. So compared to that, yes, they're territorially gone, but they're still there. There are remnants of them, as you say, mostly in the desert in Iraq and Syria, and they have been regrouping and launching more attacks.
World news
#drone-strike
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US military says it shot down an Iranian drone in Arabian Sea

A US fighter shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea to protect the carrier and crew.
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