https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:25:54 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Frontline mobile fire units of Ukraine's 100th Brigade report they are seeing more daytime attacks by Russian-launched Shahed drones while still keeping busy at night, using machine guns and night vision gear to intercept a variety of incoming strikes. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-donetsk-drone-frontline-mobile-fire-machine-gun-defense/33734628.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-donetsk-drone-frontline-mobile-fire-machine-gun-defense/33734628.html Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:42:26 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories At least 16 people were killed in a massive wave of Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine on April 16, which hit Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and other locations across the country. Officials said more than 100 were injured in the strikes. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-odesa-dnipro-strikes-deadly-russian-missiles/33733575.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-odesa-dnipro-strikes-deadly-russian-missiles/33733575.html Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:49:58 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine Russia launched more than 300 drones and three missiles at Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, hitting civilian buildings in Sumy, Slovyansk, and Dnipro. Survivors told RFE/RL on April 15 how the blasts came in the early hours sparking fires and causing widespread destruction. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-sumy-slovyansk-dnipro-zaporizhzhya-russia-drone-strike-civilian/33732756.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-sumy-slovyansk-dnipro-zaporizhzhya-russia-drone-strike-civilian/33732756.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:44:18 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine The US military said it would begin a blockade of ships traveling to and from Iranian ports following the failure of peace talks with Iran on the weekend. Former sailors who navigated tankers through the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s say today’s crisis echoes that conflict. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-hormuz-us-israel-persian-gulf-tanker-oil-blockade-mine-strait-hormuz/33731366.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-hormuz-us-israel-persian-gulf-tanker-oil-blockade-mine-strait-hormuz/33731366.html Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:02:13 +0200 IranIraqVideo ArchiveVideos Iranians have expressed relief but also concern after the United States and Iran announced a deal to suspend hostilities for two weeks. Some Iranians say they expect challenging days ahead -- but they also want their own government to restore basic rights and release political prisoners. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-tehran-us-israel-ceasefire-war-civilian-rights-infrastructure-prisoners/33727899.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-tehran-us-israel-ceasefire-war-civilian-rights-infrastructure-prisoners/33727899.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:20:15 +0200 IranVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories US-Israeli strikes continued to hit Iran on April 7 as it faces a deadline to reach a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy "every power plant" and bridge in the country if Tehran doesn't reach an agreement by 8 p.m. US Eastern Time. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-israel-deadline-threat-strike-retaliation-hormuz-war-agreement/33726752.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-israel-deadline-threat-strike-retaliation-hormuz-war-agreement/33726752.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:39:58 +0200 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Smoke was seen around the airport in the Iranian city of Mashhad as US-Israeli strikes continued. Iran pledged new attacks on Israel, releasing footage they said showed rocket launches against Haifa. The latest exchange of strikes followed US President Donald Trump's TV address to the nation. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-us-strike-missile-isfahan-centcom-mashhad-airport-trump-rocket/33723365.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-us-strike-missile-isfahan-centcom-mashhad-airport-trump-rocket/33723365.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:40:29 +0200 IranVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen said they launched a missile attack on Israel on April 1, simultaneously with Iran. Meanwhile, US-Israeli strikes on Iran continued as the conflict entered its fifth week. Iran also targeted neighboring Kuwait and Iraq with drones. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-us-houthi-drone-strike-kuwait-kurd-iraq/33722530.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-us-houthi-drone-strike-kuwait-kurd-iraq/33722530.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:16:19 +0200 IranIraqVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories Iran and Israel continued to trade attacks that left a petrochemical plant in the Iranian city of Tabriz in flames, according to Iran's state media on March 30. It was followed by a strike on an Israeli refinery in Haifa. An Iraqi Air Force transport plane was also targeted by Iran-backed militias. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-us-oil-refinery-tabriz-haifa-tehran-baghdad-iraq-air-force/33719996.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-us-oil-refinery-tabriz-haifa-tehran-baghdad-iraq-air-force/33719996.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:08:21 +0200 IranIraqVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown StoriesMiddle East Human rights groups have condemned Iran's hanging of three men in the first executions over January protests and warned they fear more executions to come. Authorities in Iran are trying "to frighten the public" and keep them in line in order to remain in power, says Mahmoud Amiry-Moghaddam. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-trial-protest-execution-human-rights-war-us-israel-wrestler/33711751.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-trial-protest-execution-human-rights-war-us-israel-wrestler/33711751.html Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:30:39 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Strikes that targeted the largest oil field on Earth, an area called South Pars that is shared by Qatar and Iran, may impact ordinary Iranians, say experts. The facilities process fossil fuels that supply Iranian homes with both heating and cooking gas. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-south-par-qatar-us-israel-gulf-hormuz-oil-gas-refinery-shipping-shortage-war/33710931.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-south-par-qatar-us-israel-gulf-hormuz-oil-gas-refinery-shipping-shortage-war/33710931.html Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:35:39 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown StoriesMiddle East Iran has launched more strikes at Israel in retaliation for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani, confirmed on March 17, targeting Tel Aviv with numerous missiles. At least two people were killed, according to Israeli officials, bringing the death toll in Israel to at least 14. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-us-air-strikes-larijani-tel-aviv-death-toll-hrana/33709824.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-us-air-strikes-larijani-tel-aviv-death-toll-hrana/33709824.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:59:42 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories Flames and smoke shut down Dubai International Airport in the United Emirates on March 16 after an Iranian drone strike hit a nearby fuel tank. One of the world's busiest airports, Dubai has been repeatedly hit since Iran launched strikes on Gulf nations after it was attacked in February. https://www.rferl.org/a/dubai-airport-iran-drone-strike-air-traffic-us-israel/33707863.html https://www.rferl.org/a/dubai-airport-iran-drone-strike-air-traffic-us-israel/33707863.html Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:38:32 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Iran has seen 16 of its mine-laying ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command, which released footage of several strikes on the vessels. The ships were hit on March 10, US officials say, following warnings by US President Donald Trump to Iran. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-israel-strait-hormuz-mine-laying-ship-commercial-thai-projectile-trump/33702026.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-israel-strait-hormuz-mine-laying-ship-commercial-thai-projectile-trump/33702026.html Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:30:39 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos US and Israeli forces continued to strike government targets in Iranian cities and military sites on March 10 as US defense chief Pete Hegseth warned new attacks will be the heaviest yet. Iran responded with its own strikes on nearby countries, including Bahrain. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-tehran-karaj-bahrain-us-israel-strikes-war-gulf-hegseth/33700606.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-tehran-karaj-bahrain-us-israel-strikes-war-gulf-hegseth/33700606.html Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:34:49 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories Drones launched from neighboring Iran have struck Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan autonomous region, injuring two people, according to Azerbaijan's Foreign Affairs Ministry. Another drone strike near a school was also reported in social media posts. https://www.rferl.org/a/azerbaijan-nakhchivan-iran-drone-attack-airport-school-us-israel/33695981.html https://www.rferl.org/a/azerbaijan-nakhchivan-iran-drone-attack-airport-school-us-israel/33695981.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:05:54 +0100 AzerbaijanIranVideo ArchiveVideos Drones launched from neighboring Iran have struck Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan autonomous region, injuring two people, according to Azerbaijan's Foreign Affairs Ministry. https://www.rferl.org/a/azerbaijan-nakhchivan-airport-iran-drone-us-israel/33695867.html https://www.rferl.org/a/azerbaijan-nakhchivan-airport-iran-drone-us-israel/33695867.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:18:12 +0100 AzerbaijanIranVideo ArchiveVideos Russia's state-sponsored media pundits have long praised Iran as a strategic partner and ally -- but faced with ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran, these outlets are arguing that Iran was never to be counted on. Some Russian commentators even seen celebrate the struggles of the Islamic republic. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-iran-kremlin-media-story-strategic-us-israel-strikes-islamic-republic/33695323.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-iran-kremlin-media-story-strategic-us-israel-strikes-islamic-republic/33695323.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:32:24 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Chaos and destruction was seen surrounding Tehran's landmark Azadi Tower on March 3, as local residents scramble to help the injured and navigate through thick smoke. Widespread damage and hundreds of deaths were reported in the wake of joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28. https://www.rferl.org/a/tehran-iran-us-israel-strike-azadi-tower-deaths-destruction-relatiate/33694968.html https://www.rferl.org/a/tehran-iran-us-israel-strike-azadi-tower-deaths-destruction-relatiate/33694968.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:08:44 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Thousands of mourners filled the streets of Minab in southern Iran to grieve for more than 100 students who were killed in a strike on a girls' school on February 28. The United States has said it would not deliberately strike a school, but Iranian authorities are blaming the US and Israel. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-girls-school-funeral-protest-us-israel-deaths-strike-rubio-minab/33693148.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-girls-school-funeral-protest-us-israel-deaths-strike-rubio-minab/33693148.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:28:50 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideosHuman Rights