The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.

The governments of both countries have repeatedly cast the other as evil, perpetuating a cycle that has culminated in the present war.

"[It was] the biggest surprise I had of this whole thing."

Iran are scheduled to face Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand in Los Angeles and Seattle at this summers World Cup; US President says Iran are welcome - but doesnt believe it is appropriate for them to play,

Iran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz to America and its allies. The U.S. energy secretary, Chris Wright, acknowledged energy prices could remain high, even as President Trump has called for other countries to send warships to secure the passage.

Iran's football team has hit back at Donald Trump's warning to stay away from the World Cup, calling for the USA to be removed from the tournament instead over security concerns

Iran's sports minister has confirmed that the nation will boycott this summer's 2026 World Cup in North America amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East

Iran has ruled out the possibility of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America amid the ongoing USA-Israel-Iran conflicts.

IRAN’s football team have hit back at Donald Trump after warning them to stay away from the World Cup and say the US should withdraw instead. Tensions have flared between the two countries

Iran say USA should be banned from World Cup 2026 after Trump claims ‘not appropriate’ for them to play - The US president had previously stated that he didn’t think it was ‘appropriate’ that the Iran

Democratic lawmakers have consistently criticized the administration for not laying out its goals in the war more clearly.