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 collapse of the Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran has abruptly ended what many had hoped would serve as a pathway to de-escalation.
US signals cautious diplomatic reset as Israel and Lebanon prepare for talks after decades, with Washington focusing on trust-building measures instead of pushing an immediate ceasefire.
Washington moves to end temporary oil transaction relief and targets Iran-linked networks, signalling a sharper economic push as tensions in West Asia continue to impact global energy flows.
Military action, sanctions and diplomacy move in parallel as global oil routes remain disrupted and multiple countries step in to prevent further escalation across the region.
Claims of a mid-air threat and sudden route change add a new layer of tension to failed Iran-US talks, deepening mistrust and uncertainty around future negotiations.
