A western intelligence estimate says Iran can build about 50 ballistic missiles per month — roughly half its prewar capacity — providing a formidable means of retaliation if hostilities resume, despite months of airstrikes.

Iran is battling a surge in attacks by separatist militants in its southeast, compounding the country’s security challenges while it’s on alert amid US threats of renewed airstrikes.

Iran’s economy was already under strain before the US and Israel launched their war on the Islamic Republic, grappling with negative growth, soaring inflation and a currency crisis. Those problems were compounded by strikes on the nation’s civilian and industrial infrastructure and the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

US sanctions are aimed at Iran’s leaders but regular people are already struggling.

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to cut economic ties with Iran is likely to impose more pain on the Islamic Republic as it faces the loss of a vital trade link amid escalating tensions with the US.

The United Arab Emirates has cut all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory, ramping up regional tensions.

Los habitantes en el Régimen Islámico deben recurrir a los pagos en cuotas y al crédito para los productos de primera necesidad.

In a little over a decade since starting her business in Tehran, Nazanine has weathered US sanctions, successive currency collapses and two wars. This is the first time she’s had to use credit to buy groceries.

Iran is reorganizing its military to be more agile and aggressive abroad in light of its war with the US and Israel, a sign that it’s positioning for a protracted confrontation even if the current conflict ends.

Tehran is hardening its approach to any permanent deal with the US after weeks of bitter infighting

Iran’s lead negotiator defended diplomatic efforts to end the war, pushing back against hardliners urging him to abandon a tentative peace deal and avenge the country’s slain supreme leader.

Iran concluded the funeral of its slain Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was assassinated in US-Israeli airstrikes and amid renewed fighting with the US.

Iran delayed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal with the US after fighting intensified in southern Lebanon, a potential setback to Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war and curb Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran’s economy was already under strain before the US and Israel launched their war on the Islamic Republic. It was grappling with negative growth, soaring inflation and a currency crisis. Those problems have been compounded by strikes on the country’s civilian and industrial infrastructure and the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran is hosting an investment and reconstruction conference as it appears to be inching closer to an agreement with the US that could pave the way for a permanent truce with Washington.

President Donald Trump asserted that no one nation would control the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, highlighting a key sticking point in resolving the war with Iran.

The US denied an Iranian state television report on a draft interim peace deal that said maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could return to normal within a month of it coming into effect.

Iran has started a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for Iranian shipping companies that want to transit the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, citing documents obtained from the country’s Ministry of Economy and Financial Affairs.

Iran says it’s deployed small submarines to act as an “invisible guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz amid a series of rejected peace deals between Tehran and the US.

Iran’s record internet blackout is taking a heavy toll on private businesses, with owners and industry officials warning that it could lead to mass layoffs and closures.