EXPLAINER
Iran will target violating tankers beyond Strait of Hormuz
Iran has expanded its scope of retaliation.
LATEST
IRAQ
Iraq detains seven Ukrainians over plot to attack Persian Gulf oil facilities: Report
Iraqi security forces have detained seven Ukrainian nationals suspected of plotting attacks on oil facilities in Persian Gulf states, according to a report.
REPORTS
Vienna hosts Interfaith Dialogue Conference
Vienna hosted a high-level scholarly conference at the Iranian Culture Centre, bringing together Muslim and Christian speakers.
REPORTS
Bessent’s ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ on Iran backfires on US economy
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent promised to topple Iran's economy in late August with his so-called “Operation Economic Outcast”.
IN-DEPTH
Personification of bluffs: Trump
Over the past few weeks, the US administration has orchestrated a highly engineered psychological operation with one singular objective: to convince the world, and more importantly, the Iranian people, that the Islamic Republic is on the brink of collapse.
INTERVIEWS
Analysts link settler violence to ideology of Jewish supremacy
Analysts examine escalating Israeli settler violence against Palestinians and journalists, linking the attacks to an ideology of Jewish supremacy, systemic impunity and military complicity, calling for international accountability.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT on October 17, 2026.
POLITICS
Super tanker explodes after hitting sea mine in Hormuz: IRGC
The vessel was attempting to cross the strait with the support and protection of the "smuggler and terrorist army” of the United States.
REPORTS
UK Green Party's motion on Zionism exposes Britain’s pro-Israel establishment
A Green Party motion on Zionism deepens UK political divisions, as Palestinian speakers challenge accusations of antisemitism and Labour threatens local alliances.
REPORTS
Moscow hosts 9th Russian Energy Week International Forum
Russian Energy Week in Moscow brings together global experts to address energy security, logistics routes, market shifts and joint projects.
NEWS BULLETIN
Devastated families mourn children killed by Pakistan school roof collapse
A school roof collapse in northwestern Pakistan killed 35 people, prompting a probe into building safety.
FOREIGN POLICY
US budget deficit balloons to nearly $2 trillion as debt servicing and war costs surge
The shortfall was further widened by a dramatic reversal in trade policy revenue.
REPORTS
Kashmir Waqf Board’s Friday sermon plan sparks political, religious backlash
Kashmir’s proposed uniform Friday sermon format sparks widespread opposition over concerns about the autonomy of Muslim institutions.
NEWS BULLETIN
Albania protests continue into their fourth night
Anti-government protests in Albania escalate as demonstrators demand Prime Minister Rama’s resignation over corruption and economic hardship.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi aggression killed 124, wounded 327 since escalation: Yemeni Health Ministry
Yemen's Health Ministry reports 124 martyrs and 327 wounded since the Saudi escalation began on September 3.
POLITICS
Iran insists Lebanon must be included in any war-ending agreement: Deputy FM
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh confirms Iran's insistence on including Lebanon in any final agreement on ending wars in the region.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia set to execute Shia man for attending protests, funerals as a teenager
Rights groups describe the decision as the latest example of Riyadh's surging use of the death penalty for non-violent crimes.
SPOTLIGHT
Saudi aggression on Yemen
Yemen’s Ansarullah vows to counter Saudi pressure, asserting new strategic realities after 12 years of aggression.
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