The Persian Gulf has often been a place where tensions rise fast. The region is crowded with shipping lanes, military bases, ...

Iran says it temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most crucial shipping lanes, for a military ...

After founding the Pahlavi dynasty, Emperor Reza Khan sought to reduce the influence of the Shia clergy and other religious ...

Viral news: Iran is trending worldwide because it is going through an intense anti-government protest movement. The country has witnessed massive demonstrations, which started over economic issues.

As the United States continues a significant military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has taken steps to signal its readiness for war, including fortifying its nuclear sites and rebuilding missile ...

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for ...

Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel. The report did not provide a ...

It has long been an accepted fact within the U.S. foreign-policy community that if any country blocked or interfered with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and its allies would use ...

At least 19 Iranian Christians reportedly killed during protests against Iran's regime, including victims Nader Mohammadi and ...