The Beiruter

Oman and Iran propose competing frameworks for managing the Strait of Hormuz, exposing tensions over sovereignty, security, shipping fees, and navigation.

Iran and Israel escalate covert conflict as espionage arrests, executions, and internal breaches expose intensifying intelligence war and rising regional tensions.

A controversial U.S. proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup raises concerns over fairness, FIFA rules, and growing political interference in sport.