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Hostilities flare again in Iran war amid uncertain peace talks

Hostilities flare again in Iran war amid uncertain peace talks

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the US military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional targets were either thwarted or failed as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress.

03-Jun-2026

Iran's late supreme leader to be buried in Mashhad

Iran's late supreme leader to be buried in Mashhad

03-Jun-2026

Iran says it fired missile at ship linked to US, Israel

Iran says it fired missile at ship linked to US, Israel

02-Jun-2026

Iran's parliament speaker: Deal must include Lebanon ceasefire

Iran's parliament speaker: Deal must include Lebanon ceasefire

02-Jun-2026

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Lebanon conflict

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Lebanon conflict

02-Jun-2026

EXCLUSIVE REPORTS

Iran accuses Israel of sabotaging ceasefire after attacks on Lebanon

Iran accuses Israel of sabotaging ceasefire after attacks on Lebanon

02-Jun-2026

Former IRGC chief: Continued war will lead the US into a 'dark tunnel'

Former IRGC chief: Continued war will lead the US into a 'dark tunnel'

29-May-2026

26 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz in past 24 hours: Iran's IRGC

26 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz in past 24 hours: Iran's IRGC

29-May-2026

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal, warns to 'finish the job'

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal, warns to 'finish the job'

28-May-2026

Mexico to host Iran for World Cup after US refusal

Mexico to host Iran for World Cup after US refusal

27-May-2026

Family mourns child killed in Iran school strike

Family mourns child killed in Iran school strike

26-May-2026

Trump says Iran will 'never have nuclear weapon'

Trump says Iran will 'never have nuclear weapon'

26-May-2026

Iran says national football team will compete in World Cup

Iran says national football team will compete in World Cup

07-May-2026

Daniel Levy: Middle East is undergoing a deep structural shift

Daniel Levy: Middle East is undergoing a deep structural shift

01-May-2026

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Iran accuses Israel of sabotaging ceasefire after attacks on Lebanon

Iran accuses Israel of sabotaging ceasefire after attacks on Lebanon

02-Jun-2026

Former IRGC chief: Continued war will lead the US into a 'dark tunnel'

Former IRGC chief: Continued war will lead the US into a 'dark tunnel'

29-May-2026

26 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz in past 24 hours: Iran's IRGC

26 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz in past 24 hours: Iran's IRGC

29-May-2026

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal, warns to 'finish the job'

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal, warns to 'finish the job'

28-May-2026

Mexico to host Iran for World Cup after US refusal

Mexico to host Iran for World Cup after US refusal

27-May-2026

Family mourns child killed in Iran school strike

Family mourns child killed in Iran school strike

26-May-2026

Trump says Iran will 'never have nuclear weapon'

Trump says Iran will 'never have nuclear weapon'

26-May-2026

Iran says national football team will compete in World Cup

Iran says national football team will compete in World Cup

07-May-2026

Daniel Levy: Middle East is undergoing a deep structural shift

Daniel Levy: Middle East is undergoing a deep structural shift

01-May-2026

ANALYSIS

Yang Xuemin

Why Pakistan emerges as key mediator while Qatar shifts to caution

Why Pakistan emerges as key mediator while Qatar shifts to caution

20-Apr-2026

Chen Guifang

'Horrific': World reacts to post-ceasefire Israeli attacks on Lebanon

'Horrific': World reacts to post-ceasefire Israeli attacks on Lebanon

09-Apr-2026

Li Ruikang

Iran rules out new talks as US envoys set to arrive in Islamabad

20-Apr-2026

Iran rules out new talks as US envoys set to arrive in Islamabad

Liu Jianxi

Iran war: Washington's costs and lessons

09-Apr-2026

Iran war: Washington's costs and lessons

OPINION

The power of the Israel lobby: can Trump rein in Netanyahu?

The power of the Israel lobby: can Trump rein in Netanyahu?

12-Apr-2026

Ceasefire reached, but has Trump achieved his goals in Iran?

Ceasefire reached, but has Trump achieved his goals in Iran?

In any case, peace talks are a welcome first step. What matters now is whether the United States will stay the course and find a way out of an unsustainable war.

Opinion

08-Apr-2026

How the US undermines the non-proliferation regime it built

How the US undermines the non-proliferation regime it built

07-Apr-2026

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Iran and the Middle East

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Iran and the Middle East

Opinion

07-Apr-2026

The Iran war: When bombs overrule diplomacy

The Iran war: When bombs overrule diplomacy

Force cannot bring peace, and there are no winners in war.

Opinion

06-Apr-2026

Attacking Iran: A gross provocation to the international order

Attacking Iran: A gross provocation to the international order

Attacking Iran is not a lawful use of force; it is turning a blind eye to international law.

Opinion

03-Apr-2026

US-Israel war on Iran: Trump claims victory in a war still unfolding

US-Israel war on Iran: Trump claims victory in a war still unfolding

Opinion

03-Apr-2026

'If there's a negotiation, Iranians want to make sure it's decisive'

'If there's a negotiation, Iranians want to make sure it's decisive'

04-Apr-2026

US' magic tricks of masking a growing deficit

US' magic tricks of masking a growing deficit

Cartoon

02-Apr-2026

GLOBAL REACTION

Brazilian president condemns war politics, urges global responsibility

Brazilian president condemns war politics, urges global responsibility

19-Apr-2026

US blockade of Hormuz violates int'l law, says Russian spokesperson

US blockade of Hormuz violates int'l law, says Russian spokesperson

17-Apr-2026

IEA, IMF, World Bank heads warn of impacts of Iran war

IEA, IMF, World Bank heads warn of impacts of Iran war

14-Apr-2026

China's envoy to UN: No 'license' for use of force

China's envoy to UN: No 'license' for use of force

08-Apr-2026

China, Russia veto UN draft on Strait of Hormuz

China, Russia veto UN draft on Strait of Hormuz

08-Apr-2026

The world reacts to surging fuel prices

The world reacts to surging fuel prices

08-Apr-2026

UN: No military objective justifies deliberately harming civilians

UN: No military objective justifies deliberately harming civilians

08-Apr-2026

Berlin protesters condemn US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Berlin protesters condemn US-Israeli strikes on Iran

06-Apr-2026

Chinese, French envoys discuss Middle East tensions, call for peace

Chinese, French envoys discuss Middle East tensions, call for peace

07-Apr-2026

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