Iran won't let Jafar Panahi make films. It won't let him travel. Now it won't let him go free either. The court has spoken, and the clock is ticking.
The geopolitical shock created by the Iran conflict is forcing countries far beyond West Asia to confront an uncomfortable reality: energy security can no longer be built around a single region, a single route or a single set of political assumptions.
As negotiations remain stalled, Tehran has tied future progress with Washington to the release of billions in blocked funds while signalling confidence in its regional position.
The US military has released operational footage of strikes on Iranian radar facilities, offering a closer look at the latest confrontation around the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The latest sanctions also target an Iranian exchange house and financial operators accused of helping sanctioned banks move foreign currency through overseas shell entities.
The ceasefire in Iran is likely to end shortly, resulting in either renewed attacks or a peace deal, details of which could emerge soon. US President Donald Trump’s major blunder was assuming tactical superiority would enable strategic victory.
Iran is pushing a new law to regulate ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening rules for certain countries amid rising regional tensions and strategic recalibration.
As the ceasefire deadline approaches, Washington and Tehran are still split on talks, shipping pressure is rising in Hormuz, and India is tracking risks to seafarers.
Tehran disputes US claims of fresh negotiations and questions Washington’s intent, while American officials insist progress is underway ahead of a critical ceasefire deadline.
CENTCOM footage captures a high-risk boarding operation at sea, offering a rare look at how US forces respond to non-compliant vessels in tense regional waters.
