Iran Crisis

Iran Crisis

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press, ahead of departing the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Beijing, China, in Washington, DC, US, May 12, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Trump says he 'doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situation' amid Iran tensions

Asked by a reporter to what extent Americans’ financial situations were motivating him to strike a deal, Trump said: “Not even a little bit.”

Birds fly near a boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone: IRGC

Hand prints and other markings made in the soot on a wall are seen, nearly a year since the deadly 7 October attack by Hamas, in Kibbutz Beeri, southern Israel, 15 September 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas 7 October militants

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Hopes fade for Iran peace deal as Trump says ceasefire on 'life support'

A woman walks past a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, on 11 May 2026. Photo: Reuters

Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposal

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 8 May 2026. Photo: Reuters

Americans don't think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a memorandum in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 5 May 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting new proposal

A woman walks past an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, 2 May 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US-Iran deadlock deepens as both sides refuse to back down

Representational image. File Photo: Reuters

Dollar gains as Trump says Iran peace offer 'unacceptable'

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, on 4 May 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

The weaponisation of shipping channels

The new logo of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building is seen in Mumbai, India, July 12, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/ File Photo

Indian shares fall on crude spike, Modi remarks on fuel, gold purchases

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photo: Hindustan Times

Modi urges use of EVs and public transport as energy crisis deepens

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Oil jumps as US, Iran disagree on peace proposal