‘Let’s start with 70% control’: Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to extend occupation of Gaza

Sun 31 May 2026

The Observer view: Trump’s war in Iran has only helped Putin

Sun 31 May 2026

Why is the government pushing for price caps?

Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz with ‘mafia-esque’ tolls

Sun 24 May 2026

‘Utterly stupid, morally wrong’: Republican fury over Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund for Capitol rioters

Sun 24 May 2026

Warning signs flash red for global oil supply

Wed 20 May 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is still closed

The big picture: Tehran’s anonymous journalist

Sat 16 May 2026

Iran’s banks defy Trump financial sanctions to keep business as usual for regime

Sat 9 May 2026

Iran reviews US-based framework for ending the war

Thu 7 May 2026

Housebuilders hit by ‘perfect storm’ of regulation and war

Sun 3 May 2026

While Trump pitches ‘Project Freedom’, Tehran pins hopes of surviving blockade on oil barrels destined for China

Sun 3 May 2026

The Iranian women dissidents caught in the crosshairs of an AI propaganda war

Fri 1 May 2026

‘It is weaker, but will be nastier’: Iranian exiles fear long reach of vengeful regime

Sun 26 Apr 2026

Why your hay fever is getting worse

Trump’s social media sabre-rattling won’t get Iranians to the negotiating table

Thu 23 Apr 2026

Talks to end the Iran war are shrouded in uncertainty

Tue 21 Apr 2026

Ten to midnight: Iran’s nuclear arms race

Stranded sailors fear for their lives in the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 19 Apr 2026