Oil Slick Seen Near Iran’s Kharg Island

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

International

Satellite images have revealed a large suspected oil slick near Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main crude export hub, amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz. The cause of the spill is not yet clear, but the development has raised concerns over oil

International

CIA Report Says Iran Can Withstand Blockade

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

A U.S. intelligence assessment has reportedly concluded that Iran may be able to withstand an American naval blockade for several more months, even as fighting flares again in the Gulf. The report comes amid renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz and continued diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. CIA Assessment On Iran Blockade […]

International

US Sanctions Firms Aiding Iran Weapons Sector

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran obtain weapons and raw materials for its drone and missile programmes. The action comes as Washington increases pressure on Tehran amid the continuing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. US Targets Iran Weapons Procurement Network The U.S. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

War Losses, Oil Chaos, Epstein Questions and Suddenly UFOs: Are Americans This Easy to Manipulate?

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

The world today is not watching a stable geopolitical environment. It is watching multiple crises unfold simultaneously, each carrying consequences that could shape global economics, energy security, military alignments, and public trust in institutions for years to come. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most dangerous flashpoints on Earth. Nearly a fifth of […]

International

UAE Reports New Strikes As Ceasefire Weakens

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The United Arab Emirates reported fresh missile and drone attacks on Friday as the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire came under renewed pressure. The escalation came hours after the United States said it had thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. UAE Responds To […]

International

Iran President Says He Met Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said he recently met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has remained out of public view since taking over Iran’s top post. The statement is being seen as an attempt to address growing speculation over Khamenei’s health, absence and control over state affairs. Pezeshkian Says Meeting Lasted Over Two Hours Pezeshkian […]

International

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Still Holds

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite fresh fighting in the Gulf, including attacks on American destroyers and renewed Iranian strikes targeting the UAE. The latest flare-up has raised new concerns over the stability of the month-old ceasefire and the future of diplomatic talks. U.S. Destroyers Attacked In […]

International

Trump Warns Iran After Hormuz Attack

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of harsher military action after three American Navy destroyers came under fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The ships were not damaged, while Washington said U.S. forces intercepted the attack and responded against Iranian targets. Trump Warns Iran Of Stronger Action Trump said the United States […]

International

Araghchi Likely To Visit India For BRICS Meet

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is likely to visit New Delhi next week for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, as Tehran seeks a larger role for the grouping amid the West Asia crisis. Abbas Araghchi India Visit Likely Araghchi is expected to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled in New Delhi on May 14 […]

Business Finance

Rupee Falls 28 Paise Against US Dollar

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

The rupee weakened by 28 paise to 94.77 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, reversing part of its previous session gains as uncertainty over a possible US-Iran agreement weighed on currency market sentiment. Rupee Falls Against US Dollar At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.77 against the dollar, […]