Crude Oil WTI prices surpass $105 per barrel as U.S. naval blockade of Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Stock market transactions are suspended until Monday, May 4, 2026, according to the Securities and Exchange Organization. The reopening of the exchange remains contingent on continuous reviews of market conditions.

The Securities and Exchange Organization has announced that stock market transactions are suspended until Monday, May 4, 2026, with future operations dependent on ongoing market condition reviews.

Iranian President Pezeshkian and Speaker Ghalibaf are reportedly seeking the ouster of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, citing concerns over his alignment with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are reportedly seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, citing concerns over his perceived subservience to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran's president labels a US naval blockade an extension of military operations. The statement marks a formal diplomatic objection to ongoing maritime activities in the region.

The President of Iran has characterized a US naval blockade as an extension of military operations.

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country will continue to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, rejecting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the activities.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Iran will continue to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, rejecting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt these programs.