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US-Israeli Strike Damages Railroad Tracks South of Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US and the Israeli regime carried out airstrikes on railroad tracks south of Iran’s capital Tehran on Tuesday, April 7.
US-Israeli Strikes Hit Petrochemical Plants in Southern Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The US and the Zionist regime carried out airstrikes on Iran’s petrochemical facilities in the southwestern province of Khuzestan on Saturday, targeting the Mahshahr special petrochemical zone and other industrial sites, local officials said.
Qalibaf Raises Strategic Stakes of Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid US-Israeli War
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf highlighted the global economic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, in remarks seen as signaling potential disruptions similar to tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
33,000 Homes Damaged in Tehran Since Outbreak of US-Israeli War
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A spokesperson for the mayor of Tehran announced that tens of thousands of residential units in the capital have been damaged since the start of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, with thousands of families displaced.
Iran Condemns US Threats Against Civilian Infrastructure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s UN envoy urged the UN Security Council to condemn explicit threats by the US president to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including power plants and oil facilities, warning that such attacks would constitute war crimes and trigger catastrophic consequences.
Iran Condemns Strikes on Steel Plants, Urges UN Action Against US-Israeli Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s UN envoy denounced airstrikes on key steel facilities in Isfahan and Khuzestan as violations of international law, calling on the Security Council to ensure accountability and halt US-Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Iran Calls for International Accountability after US-Israeli Attacks on Energy Infrastructure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s ambassador to the UN strongly condemned the recent assaults on Iranian oil and gas facilities by Israel and the United States as violations of international law and environmental standards.
Trump Caught Manipulating Markets with Fabricated Iran “Talks” Announcement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US interests appear to have exploited fabricated war rumors against Iran, triggering suspicious trading spikes just minutes before Donald Trump’s Truth Social post claiming “talks” with Tehran, raising fresh questions about insider abuse of conflict-related disinformation.
Oil Prices Rise as Iran Dismisses Trump’s Claim of Backchannel Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid heightened supply concerns, as Iran firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s hollow claim of ongoing talks with Tehran to end the war in the Persian Gulf, directly contradicting his assertion that a deal could be reached soon.
Explosion Occurs at Valero Refinery Near Texas Coast
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A substantial explosion erupted at an oil refinery along the Texas coast on Monday, releasing large plumes of smoke and obliging nearby residents to shelter in place, officials reported.
Global Energy Crisis Deepens as US-Israeli War on Iran Disrupts Supplies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The world is facing an energy crisis surpassing the oil shocks of the 1970s and the fallout from the Ukraine war, as the US-Israeli war on Iran severely disrupts global supply chains, International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol said.
Prolonged US War Risks Global Economic Damage, TotalEnergies Chief Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A prolonged war in West Asia, fueled by US-Israeli military aggression, would inflict serious damage on the global economy if it extends beyond six months, according to the head of French energy giant TotalEnergies.
Trump’s Hollow Threats Spark Global Market Chaos, Crypto Collapse
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Donald Trump’s frantic ultimatum to Iran has triggered a catastrophic collapse in cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin plummeting and over $1 billion in leveraged positions wiped out.
Iran Rejects US Claims of Iranian Crude Oil Stored at Sea as Bid to Manipulate Prices
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Oil Ministry has dismissed statements made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who claimed Washington temporarily eased sanctions to permit sales of Iranian crude allegedly stored on vessels at sea.
Global Oil, Gas Prices Soar As Iran Retaliates against Energy Facility Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brent crude surged toward $114 per barrel on March 19, 2026, after Iran conducted defensive counterstrikes on key energy infrastructure in the region in response to the country origins of the attacks as well as the ongoing US and Zionist regime aggression.
Five Israeli Power Plants Are Potential Targets of Iran’s Retaliatory Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Five major power plants of the Zionist regime that generate more than half of Israel’s electricity are considered as potential targets in a possible strike by Iran.
Global Economic Fallout from US Warmongering Expected to Worsen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A report highlights the significant impact of the US war on Iran on the global economy, noting substantial price increases in oil, natural gas, and gasoline across numerous nations.
Hong Kong Warns of Fuel Supply Disruptions amid US War on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hong Kong is bracing for potential instability in its fuel supply due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
