# Iran
Latest news and articles about Iran
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Iran Says It Fired Missiles at USS Abraham Lincoln, Escalating Risk of Direct Iran–US Confrontation
Iranian state media reported that the IRGC fired missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln during the 24th wave of its "True Promise‑4" operations, alongside claims of strikes on multiple U.S. and Israeli targets. The claims remain unverified and, if accurate, imply a significant escalation that increases the risk of direct confrontation between Iran and the United States.
US B‑1 Bomber Lands at RAF Fairford as Starmer Permits Limited Use of UK Bases for Strikes on Iran
A US B‑1 bomber landed at RAF Fairford after the UK agreed to let American forces use British bases for "specific and limited" defensive purposes in the campaign surrounding strikes on Iran. The deployment sharpens operational reach for the US while raising political and escalation risks for the UK and its allies.
Iran’s Strike on Cloud Infrastructure Signals a New Phase in Hybrid Warfare
A SoMi report claims Iran has attacked Amazon and Microsoft data centres in the Middle East, framing the strikes as retaliation for alleged intelligence-driven attacks against Iranian leadership. The incident highlights the growing dual-use nature of commercial cloud infrastructure and signals a potential shift toward targeting data centres as legitimate wartime objectives, with wide legal, commercial and strategic consequences.
Trump to Attend Dover Ceremony as Six U.S. Service Members Killed in Iran Conflict
The White House confirmed President Trump will attend a Dover Air Force Base ceremony on March 7 to receive the remains of six U.S. service members killed in military action linked to Iran. The deaths follow a series of strikes after the February 28 attack that killed Iran’s supreme leader, raising the stakes for further U.S. military and diplomatic responses.
Iran Says Nearly a Third of Strike Dead Were Youth as US‑Israeli Air Campaign Hits Schools and Stadiums
Iran says US and Israeli strikes since February 28 have destroyed hundreds of civilian buildings and that about 30% of the dead are children and adolescents. Tehran reports over 1,300 killed overall, including more than 170 pupils in a repeatedly struck girls’ school in Minab, and the IRGC has retaliated by striking a US base in the UAE.
Using Force to Forge Peace: A Strategy Doomed to Fail
The recent US‑Israeli strikes on Iran and Washington’s vow to ‘‘flatten’’ its missile industry illustrate a familiar policy of coercion framed as a route to peace. Historical precedents in Iraq, Libya and Syria suggest such tactics may destroy targets but are unlikely to produce lasting stability, instead risking escalation and regional destabilization.
Pakistan's Tightrope: Warning Iran to ‘Exercise Restraint’ as Riyadh Pact Raises Stakes
Pakistan has publicly warned Iran to exercise restraint in strikes against Saudi Arabia after signing a mutual defence arrangement with Riyadh, placing Islamabad in a difficult balancing act between treaty obligations and neighbourly ties with Tehran. The move elevates Pakistan’s role in Gulf security but also risks entangling it in escalating regional rivalries influenced by China, Russia and the United States.
Battle of Narratives: Iran’s Claim of 500 U.S. Dead Raises Stakes in Mid‑East Conflict
An Iranian security chief’s claim that over 500 U.S. troops were killed in recent Middle East clashes has collided with a U.S. Central Command report confirming six deaths, underscoring a high‑stakes information war. The episode highlights how divergent casualty narratives can shape domestic opinion, alliance cohesion and crisis management amid rising regional attacks on U.S. bases.
Iran Says US–Israeli Strikes Have Killed Hundreds, a Third of Them Children; IRGC Hits US Base in UAE
Iran reports extensive civilian destruction and at least 1,300 deaths after US and Israeli strikes beginning February 28, with approximately 30% of the dead described as adolescents and children. Tehran says humanitarian and civic infrastructure — including schools, stadiums and Red Crescent branches — have been hit, and the IRGC has retaliated by striking a US-linked base in the UAE.
Trump to Attend Dover Transfer as Six U.S. Service Members Killed in Strike on Iran
The White House said President Trump will attend a March 7 ceremony at Dover Air Force Base to receive the remains of six U.S. service members killed in operations against Iran. Their deaths follow a major Feb. 28 strike by U.S. and Israeli forces that killed Iran’s supreme leader and provoked Iranian retaliatory attacks across the region.
Oil Shock Returns: Strait of Hormuz Gridlock Sends Prices Soaring and Raises $150-a-Barrel Risk
Escalating hostilities around Iran and Israel have pushed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz toward paralysis, sending oil prices sharply higher and prompting warnings that prices could surge toward $150 a barrel if exports halt. Markets and policymakers face a renewed inflation‑growth dilemma as storage constraints, production cuts and higher freight and insurance costs turn a regional conflict into a global energy risk.
From Total Blockade to Precision Strikes: How Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Tactics Threaten a Fresh Oil Shock
Iran’s recent toggling between closing the Strait of Hormuz and targeting only Western-linked vessels has injected fresh volatility into oil markets, driving weekly price jumps and heightening geopolitical risk. Tehran’s calibrated strikes aim to pressure the United States and its allies while limiting damage to Iran’s own oil revenue, but the situation leaves global consumers and Asian importers dangerously exposed.