Tagged: Iran

Conflicts are on the rise globally, at the highest level since WWII, data shows
Conflicts are on the rise globally, at the highest level since WWII, data shows
Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Fatalities were the highest on record since 1994, with approximately 244,600 people killed in conflict in 2025.
Kate Bartlett | Jun 9, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
Trump vows to respond after Iran downed a U.S. Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
Trump vows to respond after Iran downed a U.S. Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
A drone boat rescued two Army aviators who were aboard the Apache attack helicopter when it went down near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Associated Press | Jun 9, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
After trading missile fire, Israel and Iran pull back — for now
After trading missile fire, Israel and Iran pull back — for now
The missile exchange marked a major escalation in the already tense region. But Israel and Iran both say they will stop attacking each other, with conditions.
Greg Myre | Jun 8, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC
Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
President Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 11:07 PM UTC
Israel says Iran launched a missile at it, in a first during fragile ceasefire
Israel says Iran launched a missile at it, in a first during fragile ceasefire
The attack would be the first since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war.
The Associated Press | Jun 7, 2026, 7:56 PM UTC
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
The Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker was perhaps most well-known for the graphic memoir, and subsequent film, about her life during the Iranian revolution in 1979.
Ivy Buck, Chloe Veltman | Jun 4, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran
The vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the war, but is mostly symbolic. Democrats have been unable to pass a war powers resolution in the Senate, and even if they could it would likely be vetoed.
Claudia Grisales | Jun 3, 2026, 9:49 PM UTC
Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again
Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again
Kuwait says Iranian drones have heavily damaged a passenger terminal at its main airport, killing one person, wounding dozens and briefly closing the airfield. Iran denies damaging the airport.
The Associated Press | Jun 3, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza
Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza
Trumps says Israel and Hezbollah will stop fighting after Iran stops talks with U.S. over Israeli operations in southern Lebanon, Gaza
Hadeel Al-Shalchi, James Hider | Jun 1, 2026, 9:28 PM UTC
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
U.S. forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones. That's according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The Associated Press | May 27, 2026, 5:37 AM UTC
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