US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
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Iran
Latest reporting on Iran (place): 26 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.
Key facts
- How many Rift Valley News stories mention Iran?
- 26 published stories name Iran.
- When was Iran last in the news here?
- The latest story is from 17 October 2026.
- How far back does coverage of Iran go?
- The earliest story in this archive is from 9 October 2026.
- Which sections cover Iran?
- Across the latest 24 stories: World (20), Business & Economy (3), Science & Climate (1).
- Who else appears in coverage of Iran?
- Named most often alongside Iran in the latest 24 stories: Donald Trump (4).
Latest coverage
IMF chief flags 'optimism', 'worry' after Bangkok annual meetings
Georgieva also said her organisation had a "responsibility" to help low-income countries struggling with price shocks stemming from the US-Israel war on Iran. Meetings in the Thai capital this week brought together finance ministers, central bank chiefs and other top officials from around the…
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Trump's sanctions waiver offers India temporary relief, no certainty: GTRI
US President Donald Trump's waiver from sanctions, restrictions and tariffs under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA) gives India temporary relief but offers no lasting certainty, and New Delhi should safeguard its energy security and buy oil on commercial terms, think tank GTRI said on…
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Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Pakistan finance minister
In an interview on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Muhammad Aurangzeb said the South Asian country had procured enough energy supplies to last through November, and was now planning for the winter months, when household needs typically spike.
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'Two bad options': Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand
Finance ministers, central bank governors and other top policymakers gathered this week in the Thai capital for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, as decision-makers tackle an inflation crisis fuelled by the US war on Iran and other economic shocks.
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Iran war live: IRGC says supertanker hit naval mine in Hormuz, catches fire
Iran’s IRGC says an oil supertanker is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine.
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How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections
Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.
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Iran’s president condemns environmental impact of war in Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has decried the ecological damage caused by conflict in the Middle East
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Iran: When 'honor' becomes a death sentence for women
The murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women and the lack of protection for people vulnerable to misogynist violence.
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US issues new Iran-related sanctions against 16 individuals, 11 entities
The United States on Thursday issued a new round of Iran-related sanctions, targeting 16 individuals and 11 entities, including financial institutions, currency exchange firms and energy and trading companies.
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Fed's Warsh surprised by world economy's 'resilience'
"Almost everywhere in the global economy (is) showing resilience I'm not sure I would have predicted five or six months ago," he told an event hosted by IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
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The final lap? Two days on the campaign trail with Trump
AFP followed him on Tuesday and Wednesday during one such trip out West, a rapid succession of flights and rallies -- in a glacial valley in Alaska, on an arid plain in Arizona and in the forests of Montana.
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Is the world pricing the risk of a US diesel export ban?
One driver of higher U.S. diesel prices is a major drop in supply from Russia and the Middle East. AP Photo/David Zalubowski) A spike in diesel prices is hammering broad sectors of the U.S.
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‘Growing ambitions’: Dr. Kendall on Houthis’ quest to be recognised as Yemen’s ‘legitimate' leaders
What is the strategic logic behind the Houthis’ increasingly high-risk confrontation with Saudi Arabia? “Their experience in the past is that threats pay,” explains Dr. Elizabeth Kendall, Middle East specialist and President of Girton College, University of Cambridge. Dr.
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Suspected Israeli online operations cause alarm in Iran and Lebanon
Suspected online espionage triggers intense security crackdowns and counter-intelligence measures in Iran and Lebanon.
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At least two security officials killed near Iran’s critical Chabahar port
Iran says 'terrorist groups' supported from outside the country are targeting security forces.
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Escalating conflict in Yemen as Houthis say seized new strategic area
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen released footage said to show operations in the Taiz governorate. Fighting between the Houthis and forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi-Arabia, has escalated dramatically in recent weeks after the Houthis managed to…
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Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’ with hints of more internet curbs
One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.
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Oil prices rise after reported Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose on recent reports that Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. European gas prices hovered near a four-year high, while Asian shares had a mixed reaction and European equities opened higher.
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Iran: Political infighting deepens as economic woes mount during war
Hardliners are stepping up pressure on Iran's government and calling for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's removal. The oil minister resigned, but that's doing little to ease the pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Winter energy bills: Where are gas and electricity prices highest in Europe?
Household gas and electricity prices have risen less sharply than petrol and diesel prices in Europe. Ahead of winter, Euronews Business compares prices across capital cities and looks at how they have changed since before the Iran war.
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Live: Blasts rock Riyadh as Houthis vow to continue striking Saudi airports, oil facilities
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said on Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco as well as Riyadh airport after loud blasts rattled the Saudi capital. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis earlier said it had intercepted a missile fired towards Riyadh.
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Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east
A Saudi Aramco building has been hit in Dhahran, following Saudi-led coalition strikes on Houthi 'vital assets' in Yemen
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Saudi Arabia's military struggle against Houthi attacks
Houthi attacks on airports and energy facilities are putting Saudi Arabia under pressure. Could a Saudi-led international military offensive succeed against the Iran-aligned Houthi militia in Yemen?
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