Feed MRSS-S iran_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:07:46 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/trumps-war-in-iran-continues-why-kharg-island-is-a-target-and-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202606-n/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:07:46 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/trumps-war-in-iran-continues-why-kharg-island-is-a-target-and-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202606-n/ Laura Martin Sanjuan,Greg Heilman Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran's main oil export terminal. Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran's main oil export terminal. Irán Conflictos internacionales Estados Unidos Conflictos armados Petróleo Relaciones internacionales 2026 Planet Labs PBC (via REUTERS) Trump’s war in Iran continues: Why Kharg Island is a target and key to the future of oil Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/STW4V6BWZBN57GVZ23IOQELAOM.jpg?auth=0ae3ae25ddc77a6f6679dfae98607760688e839e47298889771a548fca89fdf7" width="5500" height="3777" alt="Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal."></img><p><b>Trump posted last night that the U.S. military will attack Kharg Island. </b>Trump has said over 40 times that the war in Iran is over, but this latest threat is proof that the conflict is still going on.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/trumps-war-in-iran-continues-why-kharg-island-is-a-target-and-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202606-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EXF3ART3FFDCZC2QHNKOR4BIUA.jpg?auth=b7ef2039e100a3750682a52313f79420216991ab8615cd93aebb7c0029e924e1" width="918" height="513" alt="La isla de Kharg es el nuevo epicentro político y económico."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/who-is-monica-witt-this-is-the-former-air-force-intelligence-specialist-accused-of-spying-for-iran-f202605-n/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:38:58 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/who-is-monica-witt-this-is-the-former-air-force-intelligence-specialist-accused-of-spying-for-iran-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons The FBI is offering a huge reward for information on Witt, vanished years ago after converting to Islam and resurfacing in Iran. The FBI is offering a huge reward for information on Witt, vanished years ago after converting to Islam and resurfacing in Iran. FBI Estados Unidos Irán Who is Monica Witt? This is the former Air Force intelligence specialist accused of spying for Iran <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MSDSJ7KOUBGEHN4G6KLN26HGUY.jpg?auth=502d66cd26a237889047305bf33e644c6cb6f6368491d9c31740bc991988b661" width="1486" height="836" alt="."></img><p>On Thursday, the <b>FBI</b> announced it would offer a <b>$200,000 reward to anyone able to provide information “leading to the apprehension and prosecution” of former Air Force intelligence specialist Monica Witt</b>, who was indicted in February 2019 on charges of <b>espionage</b>, including <b>sharing national defense information with the Iranian government</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/who-is-monica-witt-this-is-the-former-air-force-intelligence-specialist-accused-of-spying-for-iran-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/this-is-the-current-situation-for-fans-and-players-from-countries-banned-by-the-trump-administration-f202605-n/ Mon, 11 May 2026 17:33:45 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/this-is-the-current-situation-for-fans-and-players-from-countries-banned-by-the-trump-administration-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons Supporters from several World Cup 2026 nations face visa bans or $15,000 entry bonds just one month before kickoff. Supporters from several World Cup 2026 nations face visa bans or $15,000 entry bonds just one month before kickoff. Fútbol Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 FIFA Estados Unidos Costa de Marfil Haití Irán Senegal CARLOS RAMIREZ (EFE) This is the current situation for fans and players from countries banned by the Trump Administration Supporters from several World Cup 2026 nations face visa bans or $15,000 entry bonds just one month before kickoff. Supporters from several World Cup 2026 nations face visa bans or $15,000 entry bonds just one month before kickoff. <p>There is <b>exactly one month to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup</b>, which should, in theory, see fans from across the globe flock to the United States, Mexico, and Canada to experience the world’s biggest sporting event. This year, however, <b>not all supporters are welcome to the party.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/this-is-the-current-situation-for-fans-and-players-from-countries-banned-by-the-trump-administration-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-trio-of-countries-that-have-the-cheapest-gasoline-and-diesel-in-the-world-they-share-a-tense-historical-relationship-with-the-us-f202604-n/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:16:17 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-trio-of-countries-that-have-the-cheapest-gasoline-and-diesel-in-the-world-they-share-a-tense-historical-relationship-with-the-us-f202604-n/ Laura Martin Sanjuan,Greg Heilman Not only do they share enormous oil reserves, but also a historically conflictive relationship, a coincidence that is not accidental. Not only do they share enormous oil reserves, but also a historically conflictive relationship, a coincidence that is not accidental. Petróleo Carburantes Gasóleo Gasolina Economía Política Estados Unidos Irán Venezuela Libia Remo Casilli (REUTERS) The ‘trio’ of countries that have the cheapest gasoline and diesel in the world: they share a tense historical relationship with the U.S. Not only do they share enormous oil reserves, but also a historically conflictive relationship, a coincidence that is not accidental. Not only do they share enormous oil reserves, but also a historically conflictive relationship, a coincidence that is not accidental. <p>On the global energy chessboard, one fact stands out. The three countries with the cheapest diesel prices in the world, <b>Venezuela, Iran, and Libya</b>, not only possess enormous oil reserves, but also maintain historically strained relations with the United States. This overlap is no coincidence. Behind the symbolic fuel prices <b>lies a political and economic framework that turns oil into a tool of power, resistance, and domestic legitimacy.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-trio-of-countries-that-have-the-cheapest-gasoline-and-diesel-in-the-world-they-share-a-tense-historical-relationship-with-the-us-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/TUXKMFHO5RFBFLWOXAP4ZANVI4.jpg?auth=b0cc24502589921ab10dde8e2c64ddc556170e77bb06e4ad9b44b7095e66b5bc" width="4000" height="3000" alt="Los precios bajos de las gasolineras en Libia garantizan la cohesión social."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/us-military-draft-automatic-registration-these-are-the-first-citizens-who-would-get-drafted-and-go-to-battle-in-iran-f202604-n/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:36 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/us-military-draft-automatic-registration-these-are-the-first-citizens-who-would-get-drafted-and-go-to-battle-in-iran-f202604-n/ Greg Heilman The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency. The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency. Fuerzas armadas Ejército profesional Soldados Soldados profesionales Guerra Conflictos Conflictos armados Conflictos territoriales Estados Unidos Irán Israel Kevin Lamarque (REUTERS) U.S. military draft automatic registration: These are the first citizens who would get drafted and go to battle in Iran The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency. The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/UBB35UYAQZJAFKFOEGBYL5NBTY.jpg?auth=95fd36c597e7c63d6ec5a898b9499fadb6de82b1b6f51bf7795743e99884e99a" width="3280" height="2464" alt="The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency."></img><p><b>The United States and Israel’s attack on Iran</b> has the world is looking towards the Middle East to see how far this conflict will expand. At the start of the conflict, Karoline Leavitt did not rule out that Trump could reinstate the draft.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/us-military-draft-automatic-registration-these-are-the-first-citizens-who-would-get-drafted-and-go-to-battle-in-iran-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul> <li>$250,000 and/or five years imprisonment</li> <li>Ineligible for state-based student loans and grant programs in 31 states</li> <li>Ineligible for federal job training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (formerly Workforce Investment Act)</li> <li>Ineligible for federal (and many state and local) jobs</li> <li>Up to a 5-year delay of U.S. citizenship proceedings for immigrants</li> </ul> https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-says-iran-gave-us-10-point-peace-plan-two-week-period-will-allow-the-agreement-to-be-finalized-and-consummated-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:41:23 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-says-iran-gave-us-10-point-peace-plan-two-week-period-will-allow-the-agreement-to-be-finalized-and-consummated-f202604-n/ Greg Heilman At the 11th hour, President Donald Trump called off the “destructive force” that was en route to Iran after receiving a “workable” peace proposal. At the 11th hour, President Donald Trump called off the “destructive force” that was en route to Iran after receiving a “workable” peace proposal. Irán Estados Unidos Israel Ataque contra Irán Guerra US Air Force (via REUTERS) Trump says Iran gave U.S. 10-point peace plan: “Two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated” At the 11th hour, President Donald Trump called off the “destructive force” that was en route to Iran after receiving a “workable” peace proposal. At the 11th hour, President Donald Trump called off the “destructive force” that was en route to Iran after receiving a “workable” peace proposal. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/6QUXJG3UXNOZLCMWN56VHZIF3E.jpg?auth=efe29cc64035d84849cfbd439fee2a781c60f9e974c093dd98b751f475cff7a0" width="5194" height="3456" alt="At the 11th hour, President Donald Trump called off the “destructive force” that was en route to Iran after receiving a “workable” peace proposal."></img><p>President Donald Trump had threatened to blow up all of Iran’s power plants and bridges, along with <b>wiping out the “whole civilization”</b> on Tuesday night if Tehran didn’t open the Strait of Hormuz before his <b>8 pm ET deadline</b>. While that hasn’t happened per say, in a statement he said <b>called off the “destructive force” that was en route at the 11</b>^<b>th</b><b> hour</b> at the request of Pakistan. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-says-iran-gave-us-10-point-peace-plan-two-week-period-will-allow-the-agreement-to-be-finalized-and-consummated-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/heres-a-look-at-irans-military-strength-after-a-month-of-war-how-many-soldiers-aircraft-tanks-and-ships-does-it-have-left-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:19:50 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/heres-a-look-at-irans-military-strength-after-a-month-of-war-how-many-soldiers-aircraft-tanks-and-ships-does-it-have-left-f202604-n/ Mariano Tovar,Greg Heilman A detailed look at the true state of Iran’s military: its actual troop strength, tanks, fighter aircraft, ships, and missiles; its ability to endure a prolonged conflict; and the challenges it faces under an assault like the one launched by the United States and Israel. A detailed look at the true state of Iran’s military: its actual troop strength, tanks, fighter aircraft, ships, and missiles; its ability to endure a prolonged conflict; and the challenges it faces under an assault like the one launched by the United States and Israel. Irán Estados Unidos Israel Conflictos Conflictos armados Conflictos internacionales Guerra Fuerzas armadas Ejército tierra Ejército aire Misiles Ataque contra Irán NurPhoto (NurPhoto via Getty Images) Here's a look at Iran's military strength after a month of war: How many soldiers, aircraft, tanks, and ships does it have left? A detailed look at the true state of Iran’s military: its actual troop strength, tanks, fighter aircraft, ships, and missiles; its ability to endure a prolonged conflict; and the challenges it faces under an assault like the one launched by the United States and Israel. A detailed look at the true state of Iran’s military: its actual troop strength, tanks, fighter aircraft, ships, and missiles; its ability to endure a prolonged conflict; and the challenges it faces under an assault like the one launched by the United States and Israel. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/QPV5VQFV6BCKVKWE4UXLHT4T2A.jpg?auth=83d27fc3fa34801b168f1409d9ce9f860067fedcb07d67206fd43be676be23c7" width="1920" height="1080" alt="A detailed look at the true state of Iran’s military: its actual troop strength, tanks, fighter aircraft, ships, and missiles; its ability to endure a prolonged conflict; and the challenges it faces under an assault like the one launched by the United States and Israel."></img><p><b>Iran entered 2026 as a major military power on the world stage.</b> That was not just propaganda; global rankings backed it up. The Global Firepower Index placed it 16th in the world, ahead of most of Europe. <b>GlobalMilitary ranked it as high as 13th</b>. Its main strengths were the size of the population it could mobilize<b>, a difficult-to-conquer geography</b>, and an industrial base capable of sustaining a long war of attrition.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/heres-a-look-at-irans-military-strength-after-a-month-of-war-how-many-soldiers-aircraft-tanks-and-ships-does-it-have-left-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/JDRSDUKQ4VDRHGEPJF3VPM6DWU.jpg?auth=b4197fcbf9eaf1ff31756fd00e6e405373d8d341454b830a286c19b6e1410ce5" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Iranian Army commando units and light vehicles during exercises along the coast of the Gulf of Oman. This strip of land is not just a landscape; it is the last defensive stronghold before the mountains. According to Tehran’s military doctrine, once enemy missiles have neutralized the fleet on the high seas, it is this elite infantry unit that is tasked with turning every cove and every cliff into a stronghold of asymmetric resistance."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/UPTMBBLNZRA4RHUQT7C556O4RA.jpg?auth=0abe67beec4ca679282f726207682337c61953ab7c401c29cd507ab884e92b32" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Domestically manufactured fighter jets—local versions of American models from the 1970s—fly over Khomeini’s mausoleum on Army Day."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/X7QIPRY5UNC3ZE7FYUVVU4RAK4.jpg?auth=f1254fdfd80359f9a42f6e43d50df9f78ac91b5b4195b51e26b5e7f38d985d13" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Satellite image of the Shahid Bagheri, the Revolutionary Guard’s first “drone carrier.” With a 180-meter (590-foot) runway asymmetrically attached to a former container ship, this vessel symbolized Tehran’s commitment to hybrid warfare. "></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/WMNNHRJVYNFXJH6QL4A6KI6EMQ.jpg?auth=eefd51eee5c76897a0893c33b3b5cc61301ba859f7203fd79b64e9723fcfca21" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Iranian Army soldiers during annual military exercises off the coast of the Gulf of Oman. These ground units are responsible for protecting the anti-ship missile batteries hidden along the coast."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/anthony-scaramucci-former-trump-aide-on-the-presidents-latest-threat-to-iran-wake-up-he-is-calling-for-a-nuclear-strike-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:22:01 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/anthony-scaramucci-former-trump-aide-on-the-presidents-latest-threat-to-iran-wake-up-he-is-calling-for-a-nuclear-strike-f202604-n/ Joseph McMahon Scaramucci knows Trump well despite not lasting long as the White House communications director in 2017 and he knows what the president is capable of. Scaramucci knows Trump well despite not lasting long as the White House communications director in 2017 and he knows what the president is capable of. Donald Trump Irán Ataques militares Guerra Evan Vucci (REUTERS) Anthony Scaramucci, former Trump aide, on the president’s latest threat to Iran: “Wake up: he is calling for a nuclear strike” Scaramucci knows Trump well despite not lasting long as the White House communications director in 2017 and he knows what the president is capable of. Scaramucci knows Trump well despite not lasting long as the White House communications director in 2017 and he knows what the president is capable of. <p>Trump had already threatened Iran on Easter Sunday with an expletive-laden message to Iran demanding they open the <a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/where-is-kharg-island-and-why-is-it-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202604-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/latest_news/where-is-kharg-island-and-why-is-it-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202604-n/">Strait of Hormuz</a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/anthony-scaramucci-former-trump-aide-on-the-presidents-latest-threat-to-iran-wake-up-he-is-calling-for-a-nuclear-strike-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/where-is-kharg-island-and-why-is-it-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:40:42 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/trumps-war-in-iran-continues-why-kharg-island-is-a-target-and-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202606-n/ Laura Martin Sanjuan,Greg Heilman Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran's main oil export terminal. Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran's main oil export terminal. Irán Conflictos internacionales Estados Unidos Conflictos armados Petróleo Relaciones internacionales Where is Kharg Island and why is it key to the future of oil? Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, just over 12 miles off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, just over 12 miles off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FDEPKOWOMRENZCWBRG3NFNBW6I.jpg?auth=67454588e18c8a4d0f415b1f2389148de25008c3f53b86d58c6a3f0cf438c329" width="1200" height="810" alt="Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, just over 12 miles off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal."></img><p><b>Trump and the U.S. military have attacked Kharg Island before the Tuesday deadline. </b>Dozens of military targets have been hit according to the latest reports from the region. Some media outlets are speculating there could be ground operation after the air strikes, while others are suggesting Trump’s latest post could be a threat to use nuclear weapons against Iran.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/trumps-war-in-iran-continues-why-kharg-island-is-a-target-and-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202606-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EXF3ART3FFDCZC2QHNKOR4BIUA.jpg?auth=b7ef2039e100a3750682a52313f79420216991ab8615cd93aebb7c0029e924e1" width="918" height="513" alt="La isla de Kharg es el nuevo epicentro político y económico."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-on-iran-the-entire-country-can-be-taken-out-in-one-night-and-that-night-might-be-tomorrow-f202604-n/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:07:33 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-on-iran-the-entire-country-can-be-taken-out-in-one-night-and-that-night-might-be-tomorrow-f202604-n/ Corina González,Greg Heilman In a press conference from the White House, President Donald Trump issued a new threat against Iran. In a press conference from the White House, President Donald Trump issued a new threat against Iran. Donald Trump Estados Unidos Irán Conflictos armados Conflictos internacionales Guerra Evelyn Hockstein (REUTERS) Trump on Iran: “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow” In a press conference from the White House, President Donald Trump issued a new threat against Iran. In a press conference from the White House, President Donald Trump issued a new threat against Iran. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/BOXZSVOKKNNPRMG2YUO4AFUEFY.jpg?auth=b0313114d74c2c3136604c273284b953a1beba41ae6bc36fd3e08007f3623ae6" width="6500" height="4224" alt="In a press conference from the White House, President Donald Trump issued a new threat against Iran."></img><p><b>President Donald Trump</b> shared an update on the rescue missions involving the two U.S. service members who were aboard the F-15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iran.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-on-iran-the-entire-country-can-be-taken-out-in-one-night-and-that-night-might-be-tomorrow-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-21st-century-ak-47-takes-flight-how-irans-kamikaze-drone-franchise-works-f202604-n/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-21st-century-ak-47-takes-flight-how-irans-kamikaze-drone-franchise-works-f202604-n/ Mariano Tovar,Greg Heilman While the West boasts of its technology, Iran manufactures cheap swarms in Russian mega-factories and clandestine workshops in Yemen and Lebanon. The result: a model impossible to sanction and difficult to stop. While the West boasts of its technology, Iran manufactures cheap swarms in Russian mega-factories and clandestine workshops in Yemen and Lebanon. The result: a model impossible to sanction and difficult to stop. Irán Drones Armamento Sociedad Tayikistán Misiles Conflictos internacionales NurPhoto (NurPhoto via Getty Images) The 21st-century AK-47 takes flight: How Iran’s kamikaze drone franchise works While the West boasts of its technology, Iran manufactures cheap swarms in Russian mega-factories and clandestine workshops in Yemen and Lebanon. The result: a model impossible to sanction and difficult to stop. While the West boasts of its technology, Iran manufactures cheap swarms in Russian mega-factories and clandestine workshops in Yemen and Lebanon. The result: a model impossible to sanction and difficult to stop. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/PCOBZ4OT3BGFDJVNVOB2FQJQKQ.jpg?auth=bd3819ee67409261273af8b3b82a92d108075f9ab99a5188ac7c4b116f5d1f9f" width="1920" height="1080" alt="While the West boasts of its technology, Iran manufactures cheap swarms in Russian mega-factories and clandestine workshops in Yemen and Lebanon. The result: a model impossible to sanction and difficult to stop."></img><p>Imagine you want to open a fast-food franchise. You do not need to be a Michelin-starred chef. You just need a storefront, an operations manual, a couple of hamburger molds, and someone to ship you the frozen ingredients. You provide the labor, follow the instruction book, and within a few weeks you are serving the same meals as a location in Chicago or Berlin.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-21st-century-ak-47-takes-flight-how-irans-kamikaze-drone-franchise-works-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/5L6XGPG5Y5CMHI7SEXYACUERAU.jpg?auth=dee571dca22648f92c93350c665641b399bfa8058255706383977114e3fd8186" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Tehran’s “toy” in the spotlight in Westminster. Ministers Tom Tugendhat and Radek Sikorski examine the wreckage of a Shahed-136 shot down in Ukraine before the press. The image is devastating: a device that looks like papier-mâché has forced the major powers to hold an emergency meeting to understand how something so rudimentary is depleting their arsenals of high-precision missiles."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MYVFHWBRJ5AZFF64V47WNF2M74.jpg?auth=2ab05ce301dacf9933281866f6bb7cebf8dafd9fea35ef73c494a1f3d4f53baf" width="1920" height="1080" alt="July 30, 2025. Members of the regional prosecutor’s office cover the carbon-fiber wreckage of a Geran-2, the Russian “license” version of the Iranian Shahed-136. In this evidence warehouse for future war crimes trials, Tehran’s drones are no longer a technical curiosity, but the daily hammer striking Ukrainian urban centers."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/HXVQOBEXQZHBDAAOKN7JBZAL7A.jpg?auth=ccf7079bbeeea9626ad8c700871320661e73eb57bedc2d0de921455332f958b7" width="1920" height="1080" alt="June 17, 2025. On the asphalt of the Dezful airbase, several Shahed-136 drones wait neatly in their trailers, ready to be deployed. It's "fast food" logistics applied to warfare: drones ready to be packaged, shipped, and launched in swarms."></img> https://en.as.com/entertainment/four-key-series-and-films-to-understand-iran-from-espionage-in-tehran-to-the-islamic-revolution-f202604-n/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/entertainment/four-key-series-and-films-to-understand-iran-from-espionage-in-tehran-to-the-islamic-revolution-f202604-n/ Roberto Barragán,Greg Heilman While the events in Iran have not been portrayed on screen as extensively as other places, there are still outstanding works that are well worth watching. While the events in Iran have not been portrayed on screen as extensively as other places, there are still outstanding works that are well worth watching. Irán Cine Películas Series televisión Four key series and films to understand Iran: from espionage in Tehran to the Islamic Revolution While the events in Iran have not been portrayed on screen as extensively as other places, there are still outstanding works that are well worth watching. While the events in Iran have not been portrayed on screen as extensively as other places, there are still outstanding works that are well worth watching. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IIPFTH4EEBDSTJVZHDBYTLV4YI.jpg?auth=d420b1e67a4b7f93f306d0b67c361b7c32c232c5081260757fdbdc2cf68257dc" width="1200" height="675" alt="While the events in Iran have not been portrayed on screen as extensively as other places, there are still outstanding works that are well worth watching."></img><p>Just as with World War II, the Cold War, or the Iraq War, film, television, and literature offer powerful ways to <b>explore armed conflicts and the political and social realities behind them</b>. The same is true of Iran. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/entertainment/four-key-series-and-films-to-understand-iran-from-espionage-in-tehran-to-the-islamic-revolution-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/american-f-15-shot-down-over-iran-what-are-the-geneva-convention-rules-for-prisoners-of-war-f202604-n/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:39:47 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/american-f-15-shot-down-over-iran-what-are-the-geneva-convention-rules-for-prisoners-of-war-f202604-n/ Greg Heilman Iran has reportedly shot down an American F-15 over its territory and issued a reward for the capture of the fighter jet’s crew. Iran has reportedly shot down an American F-15 over its territory and issued a reward for the capture of the fighter jet’s crew. Irán Estados Unidos Conflictos internacionales Prisoner of War Guerra US AIR FORCE (via REUTERS) American F-15 shot down over Iran: What are the Geneva Convention rules for prisoners of war? Iran has reportedly shot down an American F-15 over its territory and issued a reward for the capture of the fighter jet’s crew. Iran has reportedly shot down an American F-15 over its territory and issued a reward for the capture of the fighter jet’s crew. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/PHQUYDP5B5MYFATZ6R7F4PZDTQ.jpg?auth=f573e4f3a50e4745469a983cf1b75140a95a40aae332f9c9413ef3189ace4cd0" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Iran has reportedly shot down an American F-15 over its territory and issued a reward for the capture of the fighter jet’s crew."></img><p>A dire situation has arisen in the Israeli and U.S. war on Iran, which is now in its second month. There are reports that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has <b>shot down an American F-15 in the south of the country</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/american-f-15-shot-down-over-iran-what-are-the-geneva-convention-rules-for-prisoners-of-war-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-dalai-lama-joins-pope-leo-in-call-for-peace-i-urge-for-and-pray-that-the-violence-and-conflicts-may-soon-come-to-an-end-f202603-n/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:40:31 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-dalai-lama-joins-pope-leo-in-call-for-peace-i-urge-for-and-pray-that-the-violence-and-conflicts-may-soon-come-to-an-end-f202603-n/ Greg Heilman The Dalai Lama on Tuesday “wholeheartedly” endorsed Pope Leo XIV in his appeal for peace made during his Palm Sunday Mass. The Dalai Lama on Tuesday “wholeheartedly” endorsed Pope Leo XIV in his appeal for peace made during his Palm Sunday Mass. Dalai Lama Robert Francis Prevost Pete Hegseth Conflictos internacionales Guerra Estados Unidos Israel Irán Rusia Ucrania Religión Semana Santa Pascua Remo Casilli (REUTERS) Pope Leo celebrates Palm Sunday service at the Vatican Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/Pool TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/Pool TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY <p>Pope Leo XIV used his first Palm Sunday Mass sermon to call for peace as Russia’s aggression against Ukraine continues and with a new conflict ongoing in the Middle East which erupted last month when Israel and the United States attacked Iran. <b>“Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war,”</b> the pontiff told the tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-dalai-lama-joins-pope-leo-in-call-for-peace-i-urge-for-and-pray-that-the-violence-and-conflicts-may-soon-come-to-an-end-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/where-is-kharg-island-and-why-is-it-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202603-n-2/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:01:41 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/trumps-war-in-iran-continues-why-kharg-island-is-a-target-and-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202606-n/ Laura Martin Sanjuan,Greg Heilman Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran's main oil export terminal. Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 km off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran's main oil export terminal. Irán Conflictos internacionales Estados Unidos Conflictos armados Petróleo Relaciones internacionales Where is Kharg Island and why is it key to the future of oil? Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, just over 12 miles off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, just over 12 miles off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FDEPKOWOMRENZCWBRG3NFNBW6I.jpg?auth=67454588e18c8a4d0f415b1f2389148de25008c3f53b86d58c6a3f0cf438c329" width="1200" height="810" alt="Kharg Island is located in the northern Persian Gulf, just over 12 miles off the Iranian coast, and is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal."></img><p><b>Kharg is often described as Iran’s Achilles’ heel.</b> The island is small, exposed, and critically important. Losing it would mean economic collapse for Iran, yet capturing and holding it would be extremely costly for any foreign power. For that reason, Kharg has become one of the most dangerous strategic points on the planet, where <b>a single miscalculation could trigger a global energy crisis</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/trumps-war-in-iran-continues-why-kharg-island-is-a-target-and-key-to-the-future-of-oil-f202606-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EXF3ART3FFDCZC2QHNKOR4BIUA.jpg?auth=b7ef2039e100a3750682a52313f79420216991ab8615cd93aebb7c0029e924e1" width="918" height="513" alt="La isla de Kharg es el nuevo epicentro político y económico."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-number-of-conscientious-objectors-is-on-the-rise-here-is-how-us-soldiers-can-apply-to-avoid-being-deployed-to-iran-f202603-n/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:46:03 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-number-of-conscientious-objectors-is-on-the-rise-here-is-how-us-soldiers-can-apply-to-avoid-being-deployed-to-iran-f202603-n/ Greg Heilman Operation Epic Fury has entered its second month and as more U.S. troops are being deployed the number of them saying they don’t want to go is increasing. Operation Epic Fury has entered its second month and as more U.S. troops are being deployed the number of them saying they don’t want to go is increasing. Fuerzas armadas Conflictos internacionales Conflictos armados Estados Unidos Irán Soldados Noel Celis (REUTERS) The number of conscientious objectors is on the rise: Here is how U.S. soldiers can apply to avoid being deployed to Iran Operation Epic Fury has entered its second month and as more U.S. troops are being deployed the number of them saying they don’t want to go is increasing. Operation Epic Fury has entered its second month and as more U.S. troops are being deployed the number of them saying they don’t want to go is increasing. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/44ZNXQXI2VLINDRIHFLMO6B2MY.jpg?auth=c2f296e98c78fe0d49d4899d683646d4f6211b28e5e5e985ced9677886318663" width="7819" height="5212" alt="Operation Epic Fury has entered its second month and as more U.S. troops are being deployed the number of them saying they don’t want to go is increasing."></img><p>The United States Armed Forces continues to build up its military presence in the Middle East as part of the ongoing <b>Operation Epic Fury</b> against Iran. The US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic has entered its second month and as the conflict drags on, President Donald Trump has not ruled out putting troops on the ground to secure the mission’s objectives.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-number-of-conscientious-objectors-is-on-the-rise-here-is-how-us-soldiers-can-apply-to-avoid-being-deployed-to-iran-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/if-the-war-with-iran-drags-on-these-are-the-first-us-citizens-who-would-get-drafted-and-go-to-battle-f202603-n/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:01:43 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/us-military-draft-automatic-registration-these-are-the-first-citizens-who-would-get-drafted-and-go-to-battle-in-iran-f202604-n/ Greg Heilman The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency. The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency. Fuerzas armadas Ejército profesional Soldados Soldados profesionales Guerra Conflictos Conflictos armados Conflictos territoriales Estados Unidos Irán Israel Majid-Asgaripour (via REUTERS) If the war with Iran drags on, these are the first U.S. citizens who would get drafted and go to battle The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency. The U.S. hasn’t had a draft since 1973 but the nation’s men are required by law to be registered for Selective Service in the event of a national emergency. <p><b>The United States and Israel’s current attack on Iran</b> has the world is looking towards the Middle East to see how far this conflict will expand. At the start of the conflict, Karoline Leavitt did not rule out that Trump could reinstate the draft.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/us-military-draft-automatic-registration-these-are-the-first-citizens-who-would-get-drafted-and-go-to-battle-in-iran-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul> <li>$250,000 and/or five years imprisonment</li> <li>Ineligible for state-based student loans and grant programs in 31 states</li> <li>Ineligible for federal job training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (formerly Workforce Investment Act)</li> <li>Ineligible for federal (and many state and local) jobs</li> <li>Up to a 5-year delay of U.S. citizenship proceedings for immigrants</li> </ul> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-mystery-surrounding-whereabouts-of-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-the-cia-and-mossad-hypothesis-f202603-n/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:34:57 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-mystery-surrounding-whereabouts-of-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-the-cia-and-mossad-hypothesis-f202603-n/ David Cuéllar,Greg Heilman International intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation following the lack of public appearances by the Iranian leader. International intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation following the lack of public appearances by the Iranian leader. Irán Estados Unidos Israel Conflictos internacionales Conflictos armados Política Políticos Guerra CIA Donald Trump Pete Hegseth HAMID FOROOTAN The mystery surrounding whereabouts of Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei: the CIA and Mossad hypothesis International intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation following the lack of public appearances by the Iranian leader. International intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation following the lack of public appearances by the Iranian leader. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XQ6MDLBZMBBBXNZF4X5QMJY2VU.png?auth=c4af21b68c00c821e9343a940bbe1e861854354b0b5c4c6d2067eea3f348e9ab" width="1200" height="675" alt="International intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation following the lack of public appearances by the Iranian leader."></img><p>The intelligence agencies of the United States and Israel, the CIA and Mossad, respectively, closely followed developments during the Persian New Year to see whether Iran’s new <b>Supreme Leader, </b><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/ayatollah-mohsen-heidari-alekasir-hints-at-who-the-new-iranian-supreme-leader-is-even-the-great-satan-has-mentioned-his-name-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/latest_news/ayatollah-mohsen-heidari-alekasir-hints-at-who-the-new-iranian-supreme-leader-is-even-the-great-satan-has-mentioned-his-name-f202603-n/"><b>Mojtaba Khamenei</b></a>, would uphold his father’s tradition of delivering a public address. However, this time he limited himself to issuing a written statement on Telegram, accompanied by several photographs.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-mystery-surrounding-whereabouts-of-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-the-cia-and-mossad-hypothesis-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-deletes-and-reposts-message-hinting-at-us-iran-peace-oil-instantly-tumbles-f202603-n/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:49:17 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-deletes-and-reposts-message-hinting-at-us-iran-peace-oil-instantly-tumbles-f202603-n/ Roddy Cons Markets react quickly after Trump’s unusual social media move, delaying military action and hinting at a potential U.S.-Iran resolution. Markets react quickly after Trump’s unusual social media move, delaying military action and hinting at a potential U.S.-Iran resolution. Donald Trump Conflictos internacionales Estados Unidos Irán Kevin Lamarque (REUTERS) Trump deletes and reposts message hinting at U.S.-Iran peace, oil instantly tumbles Markets react quickly after Trump’s unusual social media move, delaying military action and hinting at a potential U.S.-Iran resolution. Markets react quickly after Trump’s unusual social media move, delaying military action and hinting at a potential U.S.-Iran resolution. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EE4A6SJJFNIMRJ2DC2BRD2QRXE.jpg?auth=184cbb9631b623ad98032e09d0b8bcd0fa9d4858f1a734634095555e67673fe7" width="2897" height="1936" alt="Markets react quickly after Trump’s unusual social media move, delaying military action and hinting at a potential U.S.-Iran resolution."></img><p><b>Donald Trump</b> has hinted that the <b>conflict between the United States and Iran could soon end</b>, revealing that the two countries have held “<b>very good and productive conversations</b> regarding a <b>complete and total resolution of our hostilities</b>.”</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/trump-deletes-and-reposts-message-hinting-at-us-iran-peace-oil-instantly-tumbles-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-irans-wind-traps-work-capable-of-naturally-cooling-buildings-f202603-n/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:37:43 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-irans-wind-traps-work-capable-of-naturally-cooling-buildings-f202603-n/ Laura Martin Sanjuan,Greg Heilman Persian badgir, or wind towers, are an ancient technology that could inspire the sustainable cities of the future. Persian badgir, or wind towers, are an ancient technology that could inspire the sustainable cities of the future. Ciencia Irán Energía Energía eólica How Iran’s ‘wind traps’ work: capable of naturally cooling buildings Persian badgir, or wind towers, are an ancient technology that could inspire the sustainable cities of the future. Persian badgir, or wind towers, are an ancient technology that could inspire the sustainable cities of the future. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2LNBUIAPZ5EHHFTGSTIMI5BTKI.jpg?auth=29639382fc1bf9290b1659a3440e13f54632b200d9857ea6fdd69f7796103afd" width="1474" height="688" alt="Persian badgir, or wind towers, are an ancient technology that could inspire the sustainable cities of the future."></img><p>Amid ongoing global discussions about how to cool increasingly hot cities, a forgotten lesson from traditional Iranian architecture is reemerging: <b>the </b><i><b>badgir</b></i><b>, or wind tower</b>. This passive cooling system has been <b>used for more than 2,500 years in desert regions</b> such as Yazd.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-irans-wind-traps-work-capable-of-naturally-cooling-buildings-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FVHYOZMBIRBKFC7MN2TCEUL6VQ.jpg?auth=465825627753804e0baebb850f44059921b5af5993ad1d40542375d1250ad7af" width="1536" height="1024" alt="Torres de viento y trampas de viento en los tejados de un antiguo complejo de edificios en Irán."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/neither-spain-nor-france-the-european-country-that-has-refused-to-allow-us-military-aircraft-to-fly-over-its-territory-f202603-n/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:27:18 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/neither-spain-nor-france-the-european-country-that-has-refused-to-allow-us-military-aircraft-to-fly-over-its-territory-f202603-n/ Corina González,Greg Heilman Switzerland’s Federal Council has rejected two U.S. flights related to the war in Iran, citing its neutrality law. Switzerland’s Federal Council has rejected two U.S. flights related to the war in Iran, citing its neutrality law. Suiza Estados Unidos Irán Conflictos internacionales Política Guerra Conflictos Denis Balibouse (REUTERS) Neither Spain nor France: the European country that has refused to allow US military aircraft to fly over its territory Switzerland’s Federal Council has rejected two U.S. flights related to the war in Iran, citing its neutrality law. Switzerland’s Federal Council has rejected two U.S. flights related to the war in Iran, citing its neutrality law. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/6IW235FHZZI5ZOOGBC4F2LCG34.jpg?auth=fea942313c697fc1d481eeb5430150cf94ab7fbc5885713cf3f416882c8417dd" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Switzerland’s Federal Council has rejected two U.S. flights related to the war in Iran, citing its neutrality law."></img><p>Switzerland’s Federal Council has announced that it had reviewed several requests from U.S. military aircraft seeking permission to fly over the country. Based on its neutrality law, <b>the Swiss government denied two flights connected to the war in Iran.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/neither-spain-nor-france-the-european-country-that-has-refused-to-allow-us-military-aircraft-to-fly-over-its-territory-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/bad-news-for-donald-trump-the-director-of-the-national-counterterrorist-center-resigns-in-protest-to-the-war-with-iran-f202603-n/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:36:55 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/bad-news-for-donald-trump-the-director-of-the-national-counterterrorist-center-resigns-in-protest-to-the-war-with-iran-f202603-n/ Joseph McMahon Just when things couldn’t get any worse for Trump and Hegseth in Iran, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center quits due to the president’s decision to attack Iran. Just when things couldn’t get any worse for Trump and Hegseth in Iran, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center quits due to the president’s decision to attack Iran. Irán Israel Donald Trump Estados Unidos Conflictos armados Guerra Jonathan Ernst (REUTERS) Bad news for Donald Trump: The Director of the National Counterterrorist Center resigns in protest to the war with Iran Just when things couldn’t get any worse for Trump and Hegseth in Iran, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center quits due to the president’s decision to attack Iran. Just when things couldn’t get any worse for Trump and Hegseth in Iran, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center quits due to the president’s decision to attack Iran. <p><b>Joseph Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, posted his resignation letter on X today</b>, citing the war in Iran as the reason for leaving. “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Kent said. “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation and i<b>t is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.”</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/bad-news-for-donald-trump-the-director-of-the-national-counterterrorist-center-resigns-in-protest-to-the-war-with-iran-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/iran-in-fifa-talks-as-major-update-arrives-on-world-cup-involvement-f202603-n/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:41:20 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/iran-in-fifa-talks-as-major-update-arrives-on-world-cup-involvement-f202603-n/ Aritz Gabilondo,AS USA Amid uncertainty over Iran’s presence at this summer’s World Cup, the president of the Iranian federation has announced negotiations with global soccer’s governing body. Amid uncertainty over Iran’s presence at this summer’s World Cup, the president of the Iranian federation has announced negotiations with global soccer’s governing body. Fútbol Irán Estados Unidos Israel FIFA Mundial fútbol Guerra Deportes ALEX GRIMM (Getty Images via AFP) Iran in FIFA talks as major update arrives on World Cup involvement Amid uncertainty over Iran’s presence at this summer’s World Cup, the president of the Iranian federation has announced negotiations with global soccer’s governing body. Amid uncertainty over Iran’s presence at this summer’s World Cup, the president of the Iranian federation has announced negotiations with global soccer’s governing body. <p>Iran’s presence at the 2026 World Cup isn’t guaranteed, though it hasn’t been ruled out, either. After the head of the Iranian federation said current circumstances make it difficult for the team to travel to the U.S. - and after President Trump <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/trump-warns-iran-against-playing-in-2026-world-cup-for-their-own-life-and-safety-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/trump-warns-iran-against-playing-in-2026-world-cup-for-their-own-life-and-safety-f202603-n/">said</a> Iran’s delegation is “welcome” but he cannot ensure its safety - <b>a solution has been mooted: a change of venue</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/iran-in-fifa-talks-as-major-update-arrives-on-world-cup-involvement-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/what-happens-to-the-f1-season-if-bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-are-canceled-f202603-n/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:09:50 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/what-happens-to-the-f1-season-if-bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-are-canceled-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Formula One races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are to be canceled due to the conflict in Iran. Here’s what we know so far. The Formula One races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are to be canceled due to the conflict in Iran. Here’s what we know so far. Fórmula 1 Bahréin Arabia Saudí Irán Guerra Cadillac Formula 1 Team (Cadillac Formula 1 Team) What happens to the F1 season if Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are canceled? The Formula One races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are to be canceled due to the conflict in Iran. Here's what we know so far. The Formula One races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are to be canceled due to the conflict in Iran. Here's what we know so far. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/TOCO6ATDLFDUNDD4OQCH3M62CU.jpg?auth=9475a36a04b1dc7ff33cca23c16a009a595f187b0a243f1f37443c94c94843f4" width="1200" height="800" alt="The Formula One races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are to be canceled due to the conflict in Iran. Here's what we know so far."></img><p>Formula 1 may be facing one of the biggest schedule disruptions in recent years. Reports indicate the <b>Bahrain Grand Prix</b> and the <b>Saudi Arabian Grand Prix</b>, both scheduled for April, are <b>expected to be canceled</b> <b>amid the escalating conflict involving Iran </b>and growing security concerns in the region.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/what-happens-to-the-f1-season-if-bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-are-canceled-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/before-iran-which-national-teams-have-withdrawn-from-a-fifa-world-cup-f202603-n/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:13:14 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/before-iran-which-national-teams-have-withdrawn-from-a-fifa-world-cup-f202603-n/ Bryan Arellano,Calum Roche Iran's withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup revives a little-told story, of how national teams, due to politics, money or conflicts, left their place in a World Cup vacant. Iran's withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup revives a little-told story, of how national teams, due to politics, money or conflicts, left their place in a World Cup vacant. Irán Mundial 2026 Mundial fútbol FIFA Michael Regan - FIFA (FIFA via Getty Images) Before Iran, which national teams that have withdrawn from a FIFA World Cup? Iran’s withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup revives a little-told story, of how national teams, due to politics, money or conflicts, left their place in a World Cup vacant. Iran’s withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup revives a little-told story, of how national teams, due to politics, money or conflicts, left their place in a World Cup vacant. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/AFE4NBWL3BFGVD375RH36H42PI.jpg?auth=81dcb2dbbd107058773b6cdb9c93e9869b454549743866f0941af688a368c44d" width="4726" height="3151" alt="Iran’s withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup revives a little-told story, of how national teams, due to politics, money or conflicts, left their place in a World Cup vacant."></img><p><b>The soccer world was jolted once again by a stunning development</b> – Iran’s national team has <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/what-happens-if-iran-does-not-go-to-the-2026-world-cup-heres-what-fifa-says-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/what-happens-if-iran-does-not-go-to-the-2026-world-cup-heres-what-fifa-says-f202603-n/">announced it will not take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup</a>, which will be held in Mexico, the United States and Canada. The decision, made by the Iranian government amid geopolitical tensions and a recent armed conflict, disrupts the tournament’s planning and reopens an old chapter in the history of the sport – the teams that, for different reasons, have chosen to step away from the biggest stage in soccer.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/before-iran-which-national-teams-have-withdrawn-from-a-fifa-world-cup-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>