Iran news, events & figures

Hormuz traffic reports diverge amid Iran monitoring uncertainty

Reports on the Strait of Hormuz pointed in different directions, with traffic said to be rising even as closure and Iran monitoring claims remained unsettled.

Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes Over Hijab-Free Performance

Parastoo Ahmadi was reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab, with travel and performance bans also imposed on her and her band.

Pence criticizes Trump’s Iran memorandum as too weak

Mike Pence said President Donald Trump’s Iran memorandum falls short of what is needed to end the Iranian threat, sharpening GOP scrutiny of the deal.

Mediators say U.S.-Iran talks end with peace road map

Mediators said high-level U.S.-Iran talks ended with a peace road map, with early reports pointing to a 60-day framework and a fragile next phase.

Iranian, Israeli athletes criticize U.S.-Iran memorandum

Former Iranian wrestler Sardar Pashei and Israeli Olympian AJ Edelman criticized the U.S.-Iran memorandum as talks face timing uncertainty.

U.S. and Iran Look to Next Talks After Preliminary Deal

The United States and Iran are looking toward another round of talks after a preliminary deal expected to be signed Friday.

Iran Says Israel Must Leave Lebanon Under U.S. Deal

Iran said the emerging U.S.-Iran framework requires Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, exposing a major dispute as fighting eases but continues.

Hormuz Reopening Deal Begins Longer Test for Energy Markets

A deal between the United States and Iran to reopen Hormuz starts a longer recovery effort, with companies’ confidence likely to shape the pace.