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 00:44:17 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Recent images from around the world show far-reaching impacts of the fuel crisis caused by the war in the Middle East. https://www.rferl.org/a/energy-crisis-photos-war-israel-us-iran-fuel-oil-gas/33728553.html https://www.rferl.org/a/energy-crisis-photos-war-israel-us-iran-fuel-oil-gas/33728553.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:42:08 +0200 Photo GalleriesPhoto Galleries Serbian authorities are investigating a possible sabotage attempt after they discovered explosives near a gas pipeline by the Hungarian border. On April 6, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hinted at Ukrainian involvement in the apparent plot, a suggestion rejected by both Ukraine and Serbia. https://www.rferl.org/a/serbia-hungary-ukraine-gas-pipeline/33726152.html https://www.rferl.org/a/serbia-hungary-ukraine-gas-pipeline/33726152.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:07:21 +0200 SerbiaVideo ArchiveVideosHungary Two US air strikes on April 2 destroyed part of a key highway bridge connecting Tehran to the city of Karaj to the west. In a post on X.com, Iran's foreign minister condemned attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, while US President Donald Trump wrote that more strikes of this kind would follow. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-bridge-karaj-infrastructure-attacks/33724338.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-bridge-karaj-infrastructure-attacks/33724338.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:24:11 +0200 IranVideo ArchiveVideos US President Donald Trump made his first major address to the nation since the start of the US-Israeli war in Iran, saying the US had "decimated" the Tehran regime. Trump did not give a timeline for ending the war, but said US forces will keep up an intense assault for the next two to three weeks. https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-speech-iran-war/33722984.html https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-speech-iran-war/33722984.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:50:33 +0200 IranVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories In the latest exchange of fire on March 29, a Qatari-owned TV channel in Tehran was damaged by an air strike, while an industrial site in southern Israel was seen in flames. The hostilities came as Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict, saying they fired missiles at Israel on March 28 and 29. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-strikes-houthis/33719265.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-israel-strikes-houthis/33719265.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:29:23 +0200 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Seven members of the Iranian women's soccer team sought asylum in Australia after they declined to sing Iran's anthem ahead of an Asian Cup game, sparking a backlash on Iranian state media. But five of them later withdrew their asylum claims and joined their teammates as they headed to Iran. https://www.rferl.org/a/iranian-women-soccer-asylum-claim/33708257.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iranian-women-soccer-asylum-claim/33708257.html Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:36:37 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Ahead of a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US President Donald Trump said the US military campaign in Iran has "knocked out" much of that country's armed forces and defense systems. Trump also warned about the risks of a leadership vacuum following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-merz-white-house-iran-military/33693348.html https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-merz-white-house-iran-military/33693348.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:48:04 +0100 Iran Before and after photos released on March 1 show extensive damage to missile bases, radar installations, and aircraft facilities in Iran after a barrage of US and Israeli air strikes. One set of images shows the Tehran compound of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on February 28. https://www.rferl.org/a/us-israel-strikes-iran-satellite-photos/33691726.html https://www.rferl.org/a/us-israel-strikes-iran-satellite-photos/33691726.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:19:11 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran for decades. His supporters saw him as a wise leader, his critics as an authoritarian who led the Islamic republic into further international isolation. His latter years as supreme leader were marred by mass protests and a brutal crackdown that killed thousands. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei/33690681.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei/33690681.html Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:34:25 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Videos shared on social media show people celebrating in Iran after US President Donald Trump wrote that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in US and Israeli air strikes. An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman denied the reports, saying Khamenei was safe. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-khamenei-us-israel-strikes/33690699.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-khamenei-us-israel-strikes/33690699.html Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:11:01 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on February 24. As a US military buildup continues in the Middle East, raising fears of a conflict with Iran, Trump said that he will "never allow" Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon. https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-state-of-the-union-iran/33687654.html https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-state-of-the-union-iran/33687654.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:48:04 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified at the 2026 Winter Olympics after refusing to remove a helmet honoring athletes killed in Russia's war on Ukraine, which features portraits of more than 20 Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-olympian-disqualified-helmet-honoring-fallen-athletes/33676166.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-olympian-disqualified-helmet-honoring-fallen-athletes/33676166.html Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:51:50 +0100 UkraineRussia Invades Ukraine After a wave of state violence against antigovernment protesters left thousands dead and wounded, reports have emerged of authorities raiding hospitals to arrest victims seeking treatment. One doctor said that the physicians providing care have also been arrested or threatened by security forces. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-doctors-arrested-treating-protesters/33664097.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-doctors-arrested-treating-protesters/33664097.html Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:17:56 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump again argued that the United States should acquire Greenland, saying it would enhance the security of NATO. A political analyst warned the Greenland debate is distracting from Ukraine and is likely welcomed by Russia. https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-greenland-ukraine-russia-analysis/33656002.html https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-greenland-ukraine-russia-analysis/33656002.html Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:13:17 +0100 UkraineVideo ArchiveVideos Videos shared online on January 13 show vast numbers of body bags at the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Center in Tehran, indicating the scale of a brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. The person who shared the videos said they traveled 1,000 kilometers to bypass Iran's Internet blackout. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-protest-crackdown-death-toll/33647274.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-protest-crackdown-death-toll/33647274.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:34:33 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveThe Rundown Stories As nationwide protests continued for an 11th night across Iran, protesters in Mashhad tore down the national flag and ripped it to shreds. https://www.rferl.org/a/protesters-rip-up-iran-flag/33643058.html https://www.rferl.org/a/protesters-rip-up-iran-flag/33643058.html Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:12:50 +0100 VideosIran Debate has erupted online after several animals were killed in a Russian glide bomb strike on the Feldman Ecopark close to Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-invasion-zoo-animals-glide-bomb-feldman-ecopark/33638505.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-invasion-zoo-animals-glide-bomb-feldman-ecopark/33638505.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:46:45 +0100 UkrainePhoto GalleriesPhoto GalleriesRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Residents of Kyiv expressed little hope on December 26 that a potential meeting between the Ukrainian and US presidents would bring a breakthrough after nearly four years of war, even as both Washington and Moscow step up diplomatic contacts. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-peace-talks-/33633578.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-peace-talks-/33633578.html Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:09:59 +0100 VideosVideo ArchiveRussia Invades Ukraine Ukraine's security services released video of a purported underwater drone attack on a Russian submarine moored at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. Russia countered with its own video, saying the submarine in question had not been damaged. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-underwater-drone-strike-russia-black-sea/33624927.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-underwater-drone-strike-russia-black-sea/33624927.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:27:52 +0100 UkraineVideo ArchiveVideos Dozens of Belarusians imprisoned for their political activity were freed on December 13 as US officials announced plans to ease sanctions on Minsk. The freed prisoners included Ales Byalyatski, a human rights defender and Nobel laureate, and Maryya Kalesnikava, a prominent opposition leader. https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-releases-political-prisoners-lithuania/33622436.html https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-releases-political-prisoners-lithuania/33622436.html Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:09:20 +0100 BelarusVideo ArchiveVideos