Middle East


US-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten attacks on Gulf energy facilities

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026.

Missile debris falls in Amman as Jordan faces direct threats amid Israel-Iran war

Jordan's King Abdullah II reacts as he arrives for a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street, central London, on February 15, 2024.

Iranian women’s football team player says she rejected Australia offer

MEMBERS OF the Islamic Republic of Iran team pose prior to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between South Korea and Iran at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 2, 2026.