How MBS’s bet on Iran backfired
Saudi Arabian détente with its regional rival has unravelled as US-Israeli war triggers furious Iranian retaliation
Saudi Arabian détente with its regional rival has unravelled as US-Israeli war triggers furious Iranian retaliation
Trump says delay of ‘a month or so’ requested while key official insists move is not to pressure Beijing to help unblock strait of Hormuz; Iraqi officials say drones and rockets attacked embassy
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
On March 16, 1988, Saddam Hussein's regime launched a mustard gas and sarin attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja, which at that time was suspected of collaborating with Iran, killing thousands. Thirty-eight years later, survivors remain haunted by those memories.
Higher fuel costs will make it more expensive to transport goods and plant crops
Reza Pahlavi announces the formation of a committee for drafting transitional justice regulations to address Iran's repression over the past five decades.
President Trump launched the war against Iran without building a coalition of U.S. allies.
In an exclusive interview with Agence France-Presse, President Isaac Herzog said that the US-Iran war marked a 'historical juncture,' and that it was in Europe's own national security interests to support his country's fight against Hezbollah. Lebanese authorities say that more than one million people have been displaced within the country during the past two weeks of fighting.
From Isfahan to Tehran to Khorramabad, Israeli and American strikes have damaged landmarks, including some inscribed by Unesco
The man was one of four arrested as part of a counter-terror investigation relating to Iran.
By closing the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is trying to make the world feel the pain of a war it did not start. But it could encourage other nations to join the US and Israel’s illegal war, argues Steven Methven.
Government reluctant to dispatch ships amid concerns complying with Trump’s demands could escalate Iran crisis
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Israel has begun targeting security checkpoints based on tip-offs from informants on the ground, representing a new phase of its assault on Iran, a source told Reuters this week.
After President Trump criticised media coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran, Carr said he can take away licences if they do not serve the public interest.
Baghdad has warned the Kurdistan Regional Government it could deploy forces to the Iranian border if Kurdish groups enter the conflict
In just two weeks of war, Israeli and US forces have fired a record number of missiles to defend against Iranian attacks. As interceptor stocks like the Patriot dwindle, the race is on to replenish supplies.
Israel announced a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while Iran's foreign minister says the country has not asked for a ceasefire as President Trump had claimed.
Trump threatens further Kharg Island strikes ‘just for fun’ and urges other countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
US officials say Israel’s missile defence stocks are under severe strain during the war with Iran
Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.
"US citizens choosing to remain in Iraq are strongly encouraged to reconsider in light of the significant threat posed by Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups," the embassy said.
A drone struck the US embassy in Baghdad on Saturday, an Iraqi security official said.
The strikes comes after the United States paused ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine due to the war with Iran.
US administration appears to have no plan to retrieve the enriched uranium after two weeks of military action
The US is taking from allies in the Gulf, Europe and Asia to wage an ill-defined war that has raised questions of 'competence,' experts say
By rallying behind process-based critiques, the Democrats are refusing to stand against the war on moral grounds.
Death toll and humanitarian crises mount two weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran
Understanding exactly what is happening inside Iran is difficult. The government rarely gives visas to western journalists and closely monitors those that do enter the country. The internet is closely controlled by the regime. For the past two weeks, since the U.S. and Israel began their war in Iran, a writer in Tehran has been sharing entries from her diary with NPR about this war. We hear some of her writings which offer an intimate look at her life under bombardment.
Expected cancellation of lucrative races highlights widening economic impact of the Middle East conflict
The fallout from fighting in the Middle East threatens lasting repercussions for the region's people and ecosystems.
With US-Israeli strikes against Iran having led to oil prices rising above $100 a barrel, the US has temporarily allowed some Russian oil to be sold despite its sanctions. In response, Emmanuel Macron vowed to keep up pressure on Russia.
Ministry of Defence will not say how many Iranian civilians killed by ‘defensive’ US strikes from UK bases, as questions grow about Starmer’s stance
Number of American troops to be killed in Iran war after incident in western desert now stands at 13
Administration slammed on the left and the right for downplaying Iran's alleged threat to US
Five months ago, President Trump declared ceasefire in Gaza, having negotiated a deal that includes phased Israeli withdrawal from the territory and Hamas disarmament. But that was before the U.S. and Israel launched a war in Iran taking the Trump administration’s attention away from the Palestinian territory. We go to Gaza and find it’s still cutoff from the outside world and gains towards a durable peace have been paused or reversed.
After a wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah on Thursday, Netanyahu told Lebanese authorities they were 'playing with fire,' referring to the Lebanese government's stated commitment to disarm the Iran-backed group. 'If you do not do so, it is clear that we will,' the Israeli prime minister warned, adding they will do it 'with ground forces.'
The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.
Nick Turse and Hooman Majd discuss war on Iran and other U.S. conflicts, and Sam Biddle breaks down how AI is being used.
As war in Iran rages on, people in a Cypriot village near a British base have been ordered to evacuate.
Unlike Russia’s war on Ukraine, British journalists rarely highlight the illegality of the US-Israeli attack on Iran
"You never like to say too early you won. We won," US President Donald Trump told a campaign-style rally in Hebron, Kentucky. "In the first hour, it was over."
War in Iran: 'Sailors are not just stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, they are prisoners on their ships'
Administration has failed to douse surge in fuel prices as Middle East turmoil deepens
Despite attempts by Trump to claim otherwise, the U.S. military was responsible for killing at least 175 in a strike on a school in Iran.
Iran is set to play three games in the U.S. this June. But amid the U.S.-Israel military campaign that has killed Iran's supreme leader, Iran's sports minister said the team would pull out.
This comes four days after the president insisted that Iran targeted the school, killing mostly children
The Chilling Truth Behind Trump’s Dark Agenda
An array of former British security officials are advising a US-based group that is cheerleading the US/Israel war on Iran
Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".
Iran’s Tasnim News Agency blames Israel and the US for the Minab strike and shows "retaliatory" attacks on Cyprus, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq, and Israel.
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Congressional Democrats are demanding transparency in the form of public hearings from Trump administration officials on the timeline and objectives of the war in Iran.
Richard Blumenthal spoke to reporters after a closed briefing provided to the Senate Armed Services Committee
The Trump administration is receiving pushback for its celebratory tone in describing the US strikes in Iran. In recent interviews, the president joked that it is 'more fun' to sink Iranian warships than to seize them, while the defense secretary boasted that 'We are punching [the Iranians] while they're down, which is exactly how it should be.'
The Israeli military has closed checkpoints around the West Bank, restricting Palestinians’ movement as settler violence ramps up.
Keir Starmer’s complicity in the illegal US-Israeli war started in January when British and American assets started moving to the Middle East
With oil prices climbing to $120 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz shut, analysts say the G7 missed a critical opportunity to push for peace in the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict
Australia's military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Albanese said, stressing Australia was "not a protagonist."
President Trump held his first news conference since the beginning of the U.S.-Israel-led Iran war on Monday as oil and gas prices soared, throwing the global economy into turmoil.
Group says more military units have just been activated for deployment than the public knows about
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'The new Iran will have a crucial asset: Its diaspora'
BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.
In late 2025, protests spread across Iran, uniting all generations. The regime moved quickly to crush the movement.
Exclusive: Scottish factory helps make US Tomahawk missiles reportedly used in attack on the Minab compound in Iran, where over 100 children were killed.
South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]
Israeli bombing left cars in Gaza immobile and roads impassable. The assault on Iran has only spiked prices and worsened conditions.
Markets settled after Trump claimed US-Israel war with Iran is ‘very complete’, bringing oil prices down to $85 a barrel
The repercussions of the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran continue to be felt across the Middle East. However, Lebanon has become the most active second front in the continued conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei is expected to continue the hardline rule of his father, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes last week.
Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader
Also in today’s newsletter: China signals it wants a summit with the US president and Switzerland votes to end ‘marriage penalty’
Abu Dhabi is 'struggling to understand Israeli conduct' and media briefings, says one official
US president delivers stinging criticism of UK prime minister over delayed support for Iran war
An Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Protest comes as US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers land at Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire
Dubai's main airport briefly closed as Iran launches missiles across the Gulf
Traders on prediction markets bet on nearly anything. One made more than half a million dollars betting on the U.S. strike against Iran. But should people wager on human suffering?
Masoud Pezeshkian had said Tehran would stop attacks on Gulf neighbours
Global markets have become inured to the US president’s posturing over the past year, but economists warn they may be ‘a little bit complacent’ in anticipating a short conflict in the Middle East
For the last week, Israeli and US bombs have devastated Iran. And the conflict has widened to include multiple countries in the Gulf.
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.
An Israeli source cautioned that there was pushback from the Iraqi Kurds, and without their practical support it would be hard for the Iranian Kurds to mobilize.
The US-Israeli war and Iran's retaliatory strikes could reverse the tourism growth on the Arabian Peninsula.
The US and Israeli war in the Middle East is altering the shape of the region and the world.
Neither the US vice president nor the secretary of state stands to gain from a show of military force that lacks a clear strategy and runs counter to the MAGA doctrine. The conflict is primarily Donald Trump's, who appears unconcerned about his political legacy.
Intercept senior editor Ali Gharib discusses the human and political toll of the Israel–U.S. war on Iran with Séamus Malekafzali.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper also gave a press conference at CENTCOM HQ, Florida, addressing the ongoing operation against Iran.
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A military watchdog has been “inundated” with complaints that officials are using end-times Christian rhetoric to justify war.
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A panel of clerics in Iran are meeting to decide on the next leader of the fundamentalist regime after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in recent airstrikes. After nearly 40 years of his rule, the choice could either cement hardline continuity under his son or usher in a fundamentally transformed regime. We hear about likely candidates.
Canada's messaging has been almost as muddled as that of the US, even though it's not a participant
As US-Israeli strikes continue, attention is turning to Iran's Kurdish units, now united in an unprecedented coalition. But the Kurds' history, marked by fragile alliances and betrayals, fuels both hope and caution.
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states
US President Donald Trump has summed up his rationale for attacking Iran fairly simply, saying “this was our last best chance to strike”.
Ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr said Tehran’s actions ‘are directed at military bases used against us’
Iran will target the Israeli nuclear site of Dimona if Israel and the US seek regime change in the Islamic Republic, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported.
Experts say backing Iran’s ethnic communities could ‘open up a hornet’s nest’ and increase risk of chaotic civil war
New details are emerging about the bombing of a girls’ school in southeastern Iran that killed 165 people, many of them students, according to Iran state media. The Pentagon says it is investigating what happened. Meanwhile satellite images suggest it could have been a precision airstrike. NPR was the first to report on the new images, and we hear more about what they reveal.And as the U.S. strikes on Iran continue, more Iranians are fleeing the war. We go to the border with Turkey to hear from those who have left Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US and Israel 'will have complete control of Iranian skies, uncontested airspace.' Trump, meanwhile, rated the US performance in the war with Iran as a '15' on 'a scale of 10,' saying the Islamic Republic's leaders were rapidly being killed and that Tehran's arsenal of ballistic missiles was also being 'wiped out.'
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
A pro-Palestine group launched a $2 million ad buy aiming to exploit Republican rifts over Israel. They hope Democrats will take note.
Iran’s retaliatory attacks tarnish the region’s touted image of stability
While the United States has issued only eleven formal declarations of war since 1776, it has engaged in more than four hundred military interventions. This staggering disparity underscores a pattern: the country’s most consequential conflicts rarely pass through constitutional channels but emerge from executive prerogative, shifting geopolitical anxieties, and the…
Days after Israeli and U.S. air strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Israel said it had targeted the building where top Iranian clerics would meet to choose his successor. Israel’s Prime Minister says the goal of this war is to get rid of the religious regime that has ruled Iran for almost half a century. Many of the possible successors to Iran’s have been killed in the attacks, leading to questions to what and who might come next. We hear from NPR correspondents covering the White House and the Middle East.And in announcing the U.S. attacks on Iran, President Trump called on Iranian security forces to defect and for Iranians to take over the government. We hear from people inside Iran to gauge the possibility of that happening.
Israeli officials say Tehran has stepped up efforts to acquire an atomic weapon since the end of the 12-day war in June, which was launched by Israel and included US bombings of three nuclear facilities. After the nuclear site strike announcement on Wednesday, the Israeli military said it launched a 'broad wave of strikes' on targets in Iran.
US President Donald Trump says he does not care if Iran take part in this summer's 2026 World Cup.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying “the world will be safer”.
Foreign minister highlights how Islamabad has a mutual defence pact with Riyadh
Top Democrats close to AIPAC stick to criticizing Trump’s process failures — but primary candidates are calling for a referendum on the war itself.
The Iran war shows that Trump is loving his military interventions — but they are never what he claims them to be.
The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran continue. Meanwhile Iran is retaliating, firing missiles Israel, but also U.S. allies in the Gulf like Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and even air bases Cyprus, threatening to expand the conflict. And the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon entered the fight, launching its first attacks on Israel in more than a year.
Aggression, self-defense, preemptive strikes: The United States, Israel and Iran each justified their military actions, but legal experts question their legality.
As the Israel-Iran war intensifies, experts explain the key differences between now and June's conflict, highlighting changes in military tactics and regional stability.
Since the US and Israel struck Iran, thousands of missiles and drones have been launched across the region
Both the collapse and survival of Iran’s Islamic Republic pose risks.
Sir Richard Dalton tells Declassified that US and Israel failed to take break up of Iran and its consequences into account
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
The likeliest outcome of the US and Israel’s illegal attacks on Iran is destabilisation in the region and beyond, argues Steven Methven.
Foreign ministers from the bloc's 27 nations held special talks via video link on day 2 of an assault that has resulted in widespread regional instability and calls for de-escalation.
Secretary of state says US had to move ‘preemptively’ to stop Iranian retaliation against American forces
US President Donald Trump posted a video statement on the attack on Iran to Truth Social.
Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.
The case for invading Iraq was based on lies. The Trump administration’s case for war with Iran hardly exists at all.
Lowkey EXPOSES Trump's Iran War for Israel
Khamanei's office accused the country’s enemies of 'mental warfare' after reports claimed the Supreme Leader had been killed
Tehran targets regional countries housing American bases despite their refusal to allow attacks from their territory
Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for “genuine dialogue” after US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
France-Germany-UK's balancing act in response to US-Israeli offensive against Iran
“The US President is captured by Israel, compromised by Jeffery Epstein. Are you willing to die for the Pedophile President captured by Epstein’s Israel?”Lowkey
US President Donald Trump warned members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face ‘certain death’.
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran," Rubio said, as Trump states he is "not happy" with the negotiations.
China is stepping up support for Iran as US strikes loom, and warning the US's Arab partners
IAEA says Iran has stored most of its highly enriched uranium at an underground tunnel complex at its Isfahan facility.
Trump’s defence secretary is on the front lines of the culture wars — but can he lead the US in a battle against Iran?
To many, Iran now seems to be hovering in a tense limbo where everything could change suddenly.
Warning comes as talks over the future of Iran’s nuclear programme ended inconclusively
Iran's foreign minister told state TV that the talks 'made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, both in the nuclear field and in the sanctions field.' He said the next round would take place in 'perhaps less than a week,' with technical talks at the UN's nuclear agency to begin in Vienna on Monday.
With the U.S. military amassing in the Middle East ahead of possible strikes in Iran, a Democratic lawmaker explains his effort to limit the president.
With Congress not reconvening until next week, there’s a chance the vote might come after attacks start.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US and Iran have moved closer to reaching an agreement.
If Trump does attack Iran, it will be due to Israeli lobbying, vanity and imperial hubris as he searches for new military success abroad
Trump and Witkoff expect weaker parties to cave — but unlike in real estate, ideology and national pride matter
The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.
US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva
All three of the plants in which Iran is known to have produced enriched uranium, which can be used as fuel for power plants and nuclear bombs depending on its purity.
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Iran's regime sentences protesters to death
American warplanes are transiting through UK military bases en route to the Middle East. Why is Britain allowing it?
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
Iran's foreign minister issued a positive statement ahead of Thursday's scheduled talks in Geneva, expressing that Iran and the US have 'a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement.' Meanwhile, Donald Trump has carried out a massive military build-up in the Middle East aimed at pressuring Tehran into cutting a deal.
The Dutch Foreign Ministry said it had repeatedly asked Iran to immediately release the seized goods, but gave no further details.
MEE was first to reveal Islamic Republic purchased Chinese surface-to-air missiles after US and Israel's joint attack on Iran in June 2025
The US president’s threatened war lacks a clear objective or a plan
General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith.
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.
Exclusive: Trump’s decision will be driven by envoys’ judgment on whether Iran is stalling on a nuclear deal
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
President Trump has threatened to strike the Islamic republic unless a deal is reached on curbing its nuclear programme
Envoy says Israel fighting seven-front war with actors in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iran and Gaza
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that details of a possible deal to forestall fresh conflict were being drawn up ahead of Thursday's renewed talks on Tehran's nuclear program.
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Iran's state news agency said students protested at five universities in the capital, Tehran, and one in the city of Mashhad on Sunday.
Iran is negotiating ‘only nuclear’ at present, its foreign minister says, and is confident a deal can be reached.
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
Khamenei has instructed Ali Larijani and a number of close political and military aides to ensure survival of the state if the US launches attacks, New York Times reports
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.
The group reportedly steps up internal meetings as it weighs its response to a potential US-Iran war
Amid negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, Donald Trump amasses US military assets at bases and in the surrounding seas. Using satellite imagery and other open sources, Le Monde documented an unprecedented deployment.
Proposal will be at heart of offer to US as Trump considers whether to attack Iran
President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to attack Iran. While he weighs his options, a military buildup over the past month means the U.S. now has an expansive presence in the region.
UN experts said discrepancy between official figures and grassroots estimates is compounding the anguish of families.
Many in Iran’s capital think it is only a matter of time until war returns to their lives
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Munich alone saw 250,000 attendees, with one attendee stating, “We had all come for our beloved Prince Reza Pahlavi, and for the people inside Iran."
US President Trump says he is “considering” limited strikes on Iran as negotiations continue over its nuclear program.
The US president has threatened to block Britain's move to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Berlinale: Mahnaz Mohammadi unveils psychological thriller 'Roya,' inspired by her time in prison in Iran
Abbas Araghchi says Washington has not asked Tehran to permanently stop uranium enrichment
The US has amassed an arsenal of military assets in the Middle East that would allow it to launch an aerial bombing campaign against Iran
Trump wants Britain’s help with another illegal war in the Middle East, which could have far reaching consequences
The amount of military forces gathering near Iran dwarfs even the monthslong build-up before the U.S. coup in Venezuela.
Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.
Trump sees 'maximum' 15 days for Iran to make deal
President heaps pressure on Tehran as US amasses biggest force in Middle East since 2003 Iraq invasion
A possible first wave of an attack on Iran would focus on strategic missile sites and launchers, the most immediate threats to US forces and Israel, a former CENTCOM official told the Post.
US building up large military force in Middle East as talks on Iran’s nuclear programme continue
Second carrier strike group heads for region as US waits for Iran to respond after talks in Geneva
The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.
Nuclear deal or regime change? What’s the U.S.’ ultimate goal in Iran?
Donald Trump praised the “magnificent” B-2 bombers that “totally decimated the nuclear potential” of Iran.
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy Thursday, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast.
The US president warned the military base on Diego Garcia may be needed to respond to possible attack from Iran.
US president says Diego Garcia military base may be needed for strikes on Iran
It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters
Videos circulating on social media showed families holding their own memorials across Iran
Holding 40th-day memorials for killed demonstrators, people across Iran mix mourning and music as a form of protest
‘Iran would be very wise to make a deal,’ says Karoline Leavitt when asked about possibility of US strikes against Iran during press conference
In other news, Berlin's Iran envoy was summoned for a reprimand in Tehran. Follow our Germany updates.
Mehdi Mahmoudian, who is nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident, was imprisoned after he signed a letter condemning Khamenei.
Mehdi Mahmoudian released 17 days after arrest for signing a statement condemning Iran’s supreme leader and regime’s protest crackdown
The US and Iran reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” at indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.
Iran's top diplomat, however, cautioned that it 'will take time to narrow' the gap between both countries' positions.
Indirect talks seen as last attempt to stave off conflict amid soaring tensions and threats
Second round of negotiations comes as Trump threatens ‘consequences’ if Tehran fails to agree a deal
Donald Trump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran nuclear talks
BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
Iran launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks.
Tehran considers zero enrichment a violation of country’s rights under nuclear non-proliferation pact
Revolutionary Guards’ exercises in Strait of Hormuz come a day before talks between Tehran and Washington
Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, tells 200,000 in Munich he is ready to lead Iran to a ‘secular democratic future’
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The twilight of a tyrant
Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing anti-government demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests
Araghchi says Europe has lost influence in nuclear talks as Munich conference opens
Concern grows over Narges Mohammadi’s health, family says, after reports of ‘life-threatening mistreatment’
Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, told the crowd of around 200,000 people of his supporters that he could lead the country to a 'secular democratic future'
Iranian families release footage online commemorating loved ones shot during nationwide antigovernment protests.
The US President's comment comes as a second aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East to pile pressure on Iran.
When asked for comment on sending another aircraft carrier in addition to the one currently in the region on Friday responded that "in case we don't make a deal, we'll need it."
Trump says he believes negotiations with Iran will be ‘successful’ as he confirms USS Gerald R Ford deployment.
USS Gerald R Ford to join 10 other ships in region as White House holds negotiations with senior Iranian officials
USS Gerald R Ford will join 10 ships in the region as White House also holds negotiations with senior Iranian officials
USS Gerald R Ford will take about three weeks to sail to region, amid push for Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions
“The sorrow of the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and friends of the victims and the injured of the recent events in Iran has been with me,” former Iranian empress Farah Pahlavi wrote on X.
The activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue over Iran's nuclear programme.
Despite nuclear diplomacy with Iran, US president suggests Washington will send more military assets to the region.
One Polymarket user won over $152,000 betting that Israel would attack Iran in June, Kan news previously reported
Trump’s preference is for negotiations rather than war but Netanyahu’s objective is to use any means to topple Tehran authorities
Hakan Fidan tells FT that broadening talks to ballistic missiles would bring ‘nothing but another war’
Talks had been suspended after the US strikes on Iran's atomic sites during Israel's 12-day war with Iran last July. Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that during the closed-door Trump meeting, the Israeli premier had 'insisted on the security needs of the state of Israel in relation to the negotiations' on Iran.
US president backs talks with Tehran while building up military presence in the Middle East
The prime minister officially joined the 'Board of Peace' for Gaza on his fifth White House visit under Trump's presidency
Rallies across Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, with many showing support for the government.
The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
Iran's reformist camp hit by wave of arrests
Tensions between US and Iran continue to grow as Trump warns of US military strikes, absent concessions from Tehran.
Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.
Netanyahu to press Trump on restricting Iran’s ballistic missile threat
The Israeli prime minister has tried to scuttle US-Iran diplomacy for decades
The protests that shook the country from late December to mid-January were met with unprecedented violence. Despite an internet blackout, footage verified by Le Monde shows security forces using military-grade weapons against demonstrators, while authorities now openly acknowledge the armed intervention of security forces.
The head of the main reformist coalition, Azar Mansouri, is said to be among those held a month after security forces crushed nationwide protests.
Detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has received another prison sentence of over seven years.
Tehran faces growing pressure over its brutal crackdown on recent unrest as talks with US are set to continue
Women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December while attending a memorial ceremony in Mashhad.
Israel does not have the power to topple the ayatollahs,thus potentially ending the Iranian threat so if Trump won't do it, it just is not an option.
Foreign minister warns zero enrichment would 'never be accepted' by Iran
Iran nuclear talks: Fragile resumption of discussions between Washington and Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
Iraqis pledge to defend both their country and Iran as tensions with US escalate
Reporters say relatives in Iran have been questioned and persecuted in an effort to curb coverage of unrest
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
Despite Iran’s three main nuclear facilities remaining inoperative, images show visible work underway.
The talks were the first to take place since the US joined Israel's war with Iran last June and follow the Iranian crackdown on protests that left thousands dead. Shortly after the talks finished, the US announced fresh sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports.
Iran’s foreign minister said indirect talks with the US were a “good start” despite massive mistrust.
The Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested for condemning the regime's crackdown on protesters, which director Jafar Panahi says represents the actions of a "failed state."
Crunch negotiations come as Donald Trump has been weighing military options against Iran
Middle Eastern diplomats see chance for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme but have slim hopes for progress on other US demands
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
The Khorramshahr 4 has a range of 2,000 km (1240 miles) and is capable of carrying a 1,500 kg warhead, Iran's state-run Press TV said.
After weeks of military threats and arguments over a venue, the US and Iran are about to hold talks in Oman.
Although weakened by airstrikes, sanctions and domestic unrest, Tehran is surprisingly bullish before talks with US
Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran's underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.
The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters.
Meeting in Muscat set for Friday as Trump warns Tehran to be 'very worried'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that nuclear talks with the US will take place in Oman on Friday.
There were reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “issued a directive” to mobilize the cyber apparatus against Pahlavi.
Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.
Tehran seeks to limit talks to its nuclear programme as Washington threatens military action
Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said in a statement that 'An F-35C fighter jet from Abraham Lincoln shot down the Iranian drone in self-defense.' The aircraft carrier was dispatched to the Arabian Sea last month amid a buildup of US forces.
Netanyahu wants Donald Trump to force Iran to stop production of ballistic missiles and end support for proxy militias
Shahed-139 drone approached USS Abraham Lincoln ‘with unclear intent’ as US warships headed towards Iran
Iran cracks down on medical workers treating protesters
Trump is not negotiating to ease the burden of the regime’s victims — and war will not make them safer
Meeting supposed to take place in Istanbul, with Iran saying it would show whether the US 'intends to conduct serious and result-orientated' talks
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.
Talks expected to take place in Istanbul and could avert military strikes against Tehran
Regional powers brokering meeting in bid to avert new conflict in Middle East
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, on Sunday warned if the US attacked, it would ignite a regional war
Iran’s supreme leader accuses the US of aiming to seize his country’s oil and natural gas resources.
Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic.
Even as Iran and the US trade threats, both sides appear to be keeping the door open to negotiations
US president demands Tehran accept ‘no nuclear weapons’ as regional allies try to de-escalate tensions
Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
US president says Iran ‘negotiating’ as US naval battle group approaches, and says regional allies cannot be told plan
Trump says Iran is ‘seriously talking to us’ as Tehran indicates progress on a framework for negotiations.
Iran's current goal appears to be getting some countries that have influence with the United States to intercede on its behalf in order to avoid potential military action.
Iran state media report explosion at building in Bandar Abbas, cause unknown
The explosion occurred at an eight-storey building, destroying two floors
Combined with Tehran’s significant military spending and internal mismanagement, these factors are collapsing the state
Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.
Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
The United States targeted Iran's interior minister, top Revolutionary Guards officers and linked financial networks, freezing assets and restricting US business dealings.
January 30, 2026 • Amid Iran's deadly crackdown, three women share their stories of resistance, fear and an unyielding hope for freedom.
IRAN AFFAIRS: What began as an economic grievance quickly snowballed into demands for change and an end to the Islamic regime that has held the country under its thumb for nearly 50 years.
A set of shorts by film-makers from Afghanistan, Iran, Ukraine, Syria and Somalia are shocking, funny and mysterious in equal measure
Foreign minister says Tehran is ready for nuclear talks after Trump sent ‘armada’ to region
As the Gulf urges the US to engage in diplomacy, the Trump administration is using a Washington visit to pressure the kingdom
Billboards and banners have gone up in Tehran, Iran's capital, to bolster the authorities' messages. One massive poster appears to show an American aircraft carrier being destroyed. Trump had warned that a US naval strike group that arrived in the Middle East waters on Monday was 'ready, willing and able' to hit Iran.
Iran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a “terrorist” organisation.
Despite their political differences, both countries have recently seen protesters killed by government forces
Turkey hosts Iran’s foreign minister as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs compromises to avoid conflict
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.
Prices increase almost 3% this week as Donald Trump hails ‘beautiful armada’ targeting regime
Foreign minister announces apparent reversal of France’s stance, saying Iran protest crackdown ‘cannot go unanswered’.
Preventable deaths after US slashed foreign aid funding one year ago; ‘time running out’ to make a deal, Trump tells Tehran; Queensland and NT hold out on gun buybacks
Paris signaled a shift in stance ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting, supporting an Italian-led push to blacklist the army corps over its role in Iran's protest crackdown.
The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.
US president urges Islamic Republic to reach agreement that would include ‘no nuclear weapons’
Groups like Hezbollah were degraded for coming to Iran's defence, while Iraqi paramilitaries largely sat out the conflict and escaped unscathed
Tehran warns of attacks against Washington’s regional allies and assets if it is targeted
Although CENTCOM said that the "exercise is designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability," military parties have used such drills in the past as cover for launching a surprise attack.
President Masoud Pezeshkian hands authority to local bodies to keep government running in case of attack
January 27, 2026 • Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Mideast to lead any American military response to the crisis.
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
PM Sebastian Tynkkynen told The Post that military intervention may be the final step needed to achieve regime change in Iran after sanctions and diplomacy.
US has increased total supply of interceptors that may be needed for a fresh round of strikes on Iran, former US official says
Mai Sato, UN rapporteur on Iran: 'There could be tens of thousands of victims'
Investors are also concerned about Iran’s dire economic outlook in the wake of mass protests
The president of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Majidreza Hariri, said Iranian merchants have only 20 minutes per day, according to a report by Iran International.
How can people use the internet in authoritarian countries like China, Russia and Iran without revealing their identity?
Trump ordered an aircraft carrier and a guided-missile strike group to the Middle East as tensions soar with Iran.
Abu Dhabi and Amman to provide intelligence, logistics and missile defence support to US forces
A prosecutor said at least twice more people were killed in Iran in half the time compared with the Srebrenica genocide.
Air France temporarily suspended flights the day before due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes on Iran.
"I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran," Fidan said in a televised interview on Friday.
Hooman Majd on the Iran protests and the government’s brutal response, and Lois Parshley explains the financial and tech interests in Greenland.
Tensions with US over Iran-aligned politicians come as US has also praised Baghdad for accepting Islamic State prisoners from Syria
Move targets vessels used by Iran to generate ‘funds used to repress its own people’, US treasury secretary says.
'We were walking in blood': Iran's doctors recount crackdown on protesters
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.
Washington says it will curb supply of cash if Baghdad fails to freeze out and disarm Shia militants
US president says ‘we have a lot of ships’ going in that direction and that Washington is watching Iran closely
Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.
For decades Iran has gone through cycles of protest and repression at the hands of the Islamic Republic. What makes this cycle different? In this episode of Throughline from NPR, we speak to two Iranian experts about their view of the past, present, and future of Iran's protest movement.
Asked about possible military intervention following deadly protest, US president says ‘a big force’ is going towards Iran
Officials consider partial privatisations after surge in military spending during wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran
EU faces US tariffs over support for Greenland, just six months after US-EU trade deal signed
From Venezuela to Iran and now Greenland, the volatile US president is tearing up global norms
Iranians living outside the country are desperate to connect with family in Iran, worried about their safety.
Iran on Tuesday warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to the nearly 40-year reign.
The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said the EU was also readying other sanctions on those responsible for the 'continued and brutal repression' of protests that have rocked the Islamic Republic.
As Trump appears to be preparing to attack Iran and Greenland, the UK refuses to give basic details about the US military presence in Britain
I wish I were wrong, but all I see is a paranoid state digging in, says our anonymous author
“The idea the United States supports democracy is an ugly joke”Matt Kennard
It has been claimed that the MEK has played an important role in the recent protests in Iran. Some experts do not agree.
US president claims Tehran has halted hundreds of executions after pressure from Washington
Iran’s expanding use of AI in influence operations is reshaping how it targets Israel and Western countries, raising concerns about the future of cyber and information warfare.
The scale of the crackdown has emerged piecemeal as Iran remains under an unprecedented internet shutdown that is now on day 11. The Iran Human Rights NGO says it has verified that 3,428 protesters were killed by security forces. The NGO's director, on Monday, warned the death toll could be higher by many thousands.
Citation places US alongside Belarus, Iran and Afghanistan as places that have threatened the rule of law
US President Donald Trump renews calls for leadership change as protests fade after crackdown
Joachim Trier's drama won the top prizes, adding to Oscar buzz. Jafar Panahi decried Iran's brutal crackdown on protest.
The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA have called for a formal investigation after Defence Minister Angie Motshekga confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa had issued instructions barring Iran’s participation
Anti-regime activists hacked Iran’s Badr satellite, briefly taking over state TV broadcasts to air protest messages and appeals by Reza Pahlavi, according to Iran International and Manoto News.
What is taking place in Iran today is no longer a sporadic crackdown, but a massacre, warn nearly 200 figures from the cultural sphere in an op-ed for Le Monde.
Moscow is focused on winning in Ukraine; all else is a means to that end.
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.
Scars of a crackdown, which have brought anti-regime demonstrations to an end for now, are visible across Iran’s capital
Partial internet connectivity returns to Iran after eight days of a near-total blackout
The interview came after Trump threatened military intervention in Iran after regime forces began violently cracking down on protesters.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he considers the 'US president a criminal (...) because of accusations against the Iranian nation,' describing protesters as 'foot soldiers' of the United States.
Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on the AI hype machine.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says US president encouraged protesters on to the streets
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims the US instigated recent unrest in which thousands have been killed.
As Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators. His sermon Friday also threatened U.S. President Trump.
Donald Trump has been back and forth on US intervention in Iran. What do experts think the options are?
The brutal crackdown in Iran, ICE in Minneapolis, Russian aistrikes in Kyiv and heavy rain in Gaza – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
In an op-ed for Le Monde, the exiled actress, an icon of Iranian women's fight for freedom, responds for the first time to the ongoing massacres in Iran.
Playing a long game paid off with the Soviet Union and a similar trajectory of regime collapse could come in Tehran
US officials caution Trump that military action could escalate tensions without changing Iran's leadership.
Letting protests play out, moving US military assets into place and temporarily 'placating' Gulf states support Trump's wait-and-see approach
There were growing signs that US military action on Iran might be imminent, then the US president suddenly changed his tune.
The Russian leader has not made any public statements on either the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela or the protests in Iran, two allied countries that are now under pressure from the US. He still prioritizes his relations with Washington and his ongoing offensive in Ukraine.
Trump administration reiterates threat of ‘grave consequences’, but says executions of Iranian protesters halted.
Starlink is illegal in Iran, but people are still using the satellite internet service to get around the government's internet shutdown.
Iranians have not become monarchists — they are seeking anyone who can replace a despotic regime at war with its own people
Iran’s internet is going dark. As protests grow, access is being cut off. Now people are turning to Starlink.
The presidency said sustainable peace and stability could only be achieved through solutions that centred on the agency of the Iranian people
January 14, 2026 • Protests are sweeping Iran and the government is cracking down hard, fearing the uprisings pose a threat to the theocratic regime. There is an internet blackout in the country making it hard to get information. We hear a rare first-person account of the protests from a Johns Hopkins professor who visits the Iran frequently and who recently attended a protest there.
Any action against Tehran could tip regional balance further in Israel’s favour, even as some US interests are put at risk
US State Department says freeze will affect citizens of Somalia, Haiti, Iran and Eritrea, among other countries.
BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters.
The state department cites welfare use as it pauses visa processing for Brazil, Iran, Russia, Somalia and others
Point-blank shootings at protests, hangars filled with corpses and omnipresent security forces: Multiple accounts gathered by Le Monde attest to the unparalleled violence used by authorities to suppress the demonstrations.
Iran's elite military force would be a prime target if the US intervened in Iran to stop the killing of protesters.
Iran is currently seeing its biggest anti-government demonstrations in years as the administration of President Donald Trump weighs how to respond.
It’s not clear how many Iranians inside Iran support former crown prince Reza Pahlavi — but he’s definitely Israel’s favorite.
US President Donald Trump said the death toll from protests in Iran is too high.
Cut off from the outside world, Iran has been convulsed by some of the worst violence since the 1979 Islamic revolution
Qatar was attacked by both Israel and Iran. It could be in crosshairs again as Trump weighs a fresh attack on Islamic Republic
Iran's near-total disconnection from the internet can be explained by a strategy of closely controlling the only gateway for data to enter and leave the country, which the Iranian authorities have pursued for several years.
January 13, 2026 • There is broad support for the protests among Israeli officials, but Palestinians say they hope the Iranian regime stays in place and the protests die down soon.
Iran's communication restrictions may become long-term, according to one expert, while ordinary people struggle.
The protests in Iran have grown increasingly violent, but most Iranians don't see the US and Israel as their saviours
Levies to be applied immediately by US could affect nations such as China, Russia and India
The US president and his administration have threatened "very strong options" to intervene in Iran, including military action.
Press chief says US president considering ‘many, many’ options amid deadly regime crackdown on protesters
January 12, 2026 • In Iran, popular protests continue to sweep the country. Rights groups say hundreds of Iranians have been killed in the government crackdown on the protests, which are seen as a challenge to the theocratic regime. President Trump has warned he may hit Iran “very hard” for the violence against protesters. He also said the U.S. was set to meet with Iranian officials. Iran has said channels of communication with the U.S. remain “open”. Our reporter brings us up to speed on what we know about events inside Iran. And an we hear from an Iranian-American analyst about why the protests in Iran this time are different.
Videos verified by Le Monde show dozens of bodies transported to the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Center in Iran. Testimonies collected by Le Monde corroborate the footage.
From Iran to Libya, from Panama to Venezuela, there is a history of the UK supporting illegal US military interventions
Existing law could be used to approve the use of military force to stop sanction-busting ships operated by Russia and Iran.
Also in today’s newsletter: German defence jobs and Iran protests
Sources estimate the number of people killed or injured in the thousands, including children and young demonstrators, while many others were arrested.
Protests challenging the regime have continued in defiance of a clampdown by Iran's clerical rulers. DW has the latest.
The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.
As Trump threatens that Washington will 'help' protesters in Iran, speaker of Iranian parliament warns against 'miscalculation'
Human rights NGOs have reported over 100 deaths in Iran's protests. On Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to address the economic situation and the 'people's demands' in a broadcast interview.
In exile for nearly 50 years, Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has issued calls urging Iranians to join protests sweeping the country. But support for him may not be clear cut.
"Admin officials have had preliminary discussions about how to carry out an attack on Iran if needed to follow through on Trump's threats," the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
The Metropolitan Police said two arrests were made as
demonstrators rallied amid major anti-government protests in Iran.
Iran's regime, which has cut off internet access across the country, has now labeled protesters as 'terrorist agents' and claimed they were paid by Israel and the United States.
South African official defends exercises with Russia, Iran, China and others as key to protecting maritime activities.
Revolutionary Guard Corps says protecting achievement of 1979 revolution is 'red line', as Trump issues warning to Tehran
Rallies are to take place in Germany's capital, Berlin, in support of anti-government protests in Iran. DW has more.
State television reports that three police officers died overnight in an attack in Shiraz
Iran condemns “the ongoing, unlawful, and irresponsible conduct of the United States of America, in coordination with the Israeli regime," Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani wrote.
Trump said he will not meet with the son of Iran's late shah, who is arguably the most public opposition leader to the Islamic Republic
The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say. Trump told reporters on Friday that Iran was in "big trouble'.
New protests erupt in Iran despite internet shutdown
Forces "behaved with savage brutality" when they stormed a hospital in Ilam province, a nurse who works there said
Pre-planned ‘Brics Plus’ exercises follow surge in tensions over US military operations in Venezuela and Atlantic
January 9, 2026 • Iran's supreme leader signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters after they screamed from windows and marched through the streets overnight, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to support those peacefully demonstrating.
Unrest tests Islamic republic at a time when it is grappling with intensifying external and domestic pressures
Protests are reported in Tehran and other major cities, while an internet monitoring groups says there is a "nationwide blackout".
Handala, an Iran-linked hacker group previously responsible for hacking the devices of Israeli officials, threatened that it would release a "shock" of information regarding Mossad.
Israel has approved a new attack plan against Tehran, while Donald Trump has reiterated his threats to intervene should Iran intensify its crackdown on a protest movement against inflation and the Islamic regime.
Army chief hits out at foreign ‘rhetoric’ targeting Iran, threatens decisive action to ‘cut off hand of any aggressor’.
Conservative and reformist voices offer different readings of the events in Venezuela
The protest at the Grand Bazaar represented the latest signal that the demonstrations are likely to continue. Violence surrounding the protests has killed at least 36 people, activists abroad say.
Amnesty International says security forces’ raid on hospital in Ilam to seize protesters violates international law.
Iran's National Defense Council issued a statement that warned that any encroachment on its security or national integrity would be met with an “appropriate, targeted, and decisive response.
Facing mounting domestic protests, the Islamic regime should seek an off-ramp
The US might hit Iran "very hard" if the regime escalates its crackdown on protesters, according to Donald Trump.
The Jerusalem Post reported on Monday that the US is weighing 'some intervention' in Iran, while Lindsey Graham trumpets regime change
The remarks came on Monday after Donald Trump warned Iran would 'get hit very hard' by the US if the authorities killed more demonstrators. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, via his spokesperson, called on Iran to respect the demonstrators' right to peaceful protest, underscoring 'the need to prevent further casualties.'
Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly plans to flee to Moscow if unrest intensifies
War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests.
Why is there no statement about supporting regime change in Iran? And why are there no comments about the international law violations by the Iranian regime as it cracks down on protesters?
Demonstrations continue despite lethal force, with more than 500 arrested
He used largely fictitious charges to seize control, but can’t know how Venezuelans will react. He may also overstep now as regards Iran, warns Rajan Menon, a professor emeritus of international relations
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare shows an average 35 percent lower traffic volume in Iran compared with previous days.
Statement comes after US bombed oil-rich South American country and captured President Nicolas Maduro
Iran crackdown intensifies as Trump threatens to intervene
Trump warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue".
Protests are intensifying in Iran as an economic crisis fuels anger over soaring prices and falling living standards.
At least seven people were killed amid mass protests in Iran over the cost of living
January 2, 2026 President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. A top Iranian official fired back to stay out of it, alleging the U.S. and Israel were stoking the economic protests sweeping parts of Iran.
Trump declares US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters
The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.
President’s threat follows days of demonstrations over living standards
At least 6 protesters and a member of the security forces have been killed in demonstrations over living costs in Iran.
Amid mounting street protests, many businesses, universities and government offices stayed closed yesterday under government orders
Iran: Six killed in clashes following cost-of-living protests
Meanwhile, the state plans to launch 30 satellites in two years, and rival factions press the president over political influence
Overture from Ministry of Defence Export Center comes as heavily sanctioned states turn to digital assets
Protests intensified across Iran as protesters were filmed chanting in support of the exiled Reza Pahlavi and against the Islamic regime in various cities across Iran.
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor's office in Fasa.
Demonstrations against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of how Iran is governed
Anger over collapse of currency has provoked largest demonstrations in Islamic republic in years
Protests erupted across Iran after the rial plunged to a record low against the US dollar.
Footage showed Iranian police in riot gear shooting teargas at largest demonstrations in three years
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.
US president warns Hamas it has a ‘very short period of time to disarm’ after talks with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu
“Iran’s missile capabilities and defense are not containable or permission-based,” said Ali Shamkhani, a political advisor of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Donald Trump threatened Iran and said “we’ll knock the hell out of them” if Tehran rebuilds its military forces.
They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.
While Benjamin Netanyahu, who will be in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, on Monday, is expected to make concessions on the Palestinian enclave, he is likely to push Donald Trump for a more aggressive stance on Iran.
Anger over collapse in living standards prompts protests by shopkeepers in Tehran
The Israeli Prime Minister is meeting US President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss Gaza and Iran. DW has more.
Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace.
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.
Pezeshkian warns that Iran’s military forces are ‘more prepared’ than ever
If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would ‘face a more decisive response’, Pezeshkian warns.
In recent years, Handala has frequently published claims on social media about hacking, obtaining sensitive information, and possessing embarrassing materials, mainly against Israeli targets.
US president’s base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.
Israeli prime minister likely to seek further Iran attacks but US president focused on next phase of Gaza ceasefire
Iran said last week it had seized another foreign tanker carrying 6 million litres of what it described as smuggled diesel in the Gulf of Oman.
IRAN AFFAIRS: A new report by NUFDI titled “Faith Under Siege” has documented the religious oppression, providing many examples of the individuals who have been arrested.
Meanwhile, Tehran and Minsk strengthen military relations, and a new air defence appointment signals a shift in Iran’s military strategy
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define ‘post-war conditions’ following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Israeli officials have been leaking their readiness to strike Iran in order to try to deter it from rebuilding its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Stoppage cuts 4,000 and 4,500 megawatts from the national power grid, according to Ministry of Electricity
Speaking at INSS in Tel Aviv, Huckabee said Iran appears to be trying to rebuild its nuclear facilities, and argued Europe is also in Iran’s sights.
Lindsay Foreman is being held in Tehran's infamous Evin prison alongside her husband.
Cyber group Handala claimed to have acquired the names of engineers involved in Israel’s drone programs, a day after threatening Israeli politicians.
The US and Israel plotted to attack Iran in June despite media reports saying they were not on the same page
From disappearing flights to byzantine corporate structures, a groundbreaking report shows how China and Russia, along with many other countries, help Iran evade sanctions.
Rain creates a crimson spectacle on Iran's Hormuz Island for the first time this year
AFC have sanctioned India’s Mohun Bagan for refusing to visit Iran for their Asian Champions League match in September.
Iranian MPs have pushed through changes to the dowry law, further weakening women's rights in the Islamic Republic.
The two African nations join Haiti and Iran on the travel ban list, meaning fans may face issues when trying to enter the US for the tournament
Exclusive: Iran’s foreign minister sits down with Fault Lines to discuss the nuclear standoff and diplomatic deadlock.
Tehran put weapons on display in bid to reassure public country is ready for any future hostilities with US and Israel
After the Bondi Beach mass murder, Iranian state media avoided praise but sought to link the antisemitic attack to the Gaza war, while pro-Iran commentators justified the killings.
Countries from New Zealand to Iran denounce mass shooting in Australia.
Goli Koukhan paid the family of her dead abusive husband 10bn tomans in a diyah (blood money) payment to avoid being put to death by the Islamic regime.
State media said 18 crew members of the foreign tanker were taken into custody
Tehran cuts fuel subsidies as energy crisis worsens in oil-rich country
Narges Mohammadi and other activists detained in Mashhad as unrest disrupts event in honour of lawyer Khosrow Alikordi
Iranian authorities freed a woman who had been condemned to death over the killing of a husband she had married as a child, officials and activists said Friday. Activists said the woman's husband had been violent and that the woman had secured her release by paying his family.
The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.
Supreme Court revokes execution order citing 'deficiencies' in conviction
Mohammad Javad Zarif discusses Iran’s political and military involvement in the Middle East and beyond.
According to US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who shared the footage, the tanker was used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.
Gazelle Sharmahd, whose father, Jamshid Sharmahd, was executed by the Iranian regime in 2024, issued a public plea to the UN after her father's body was returned with multiple parts missing.
Iran’s looming fuel hike is reviving memories of the deadly 2019 uprising, raising fears that economic pressure could ignite fresh unrest.
Fresh round of operations begins to inject chemicals into clouds in effort to increase rain as drought worsens
Iran’s football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ ‘Pride Match’ as an ‘irrational move’.
Moscow and Tehran's nuclear partnership masks tensions and competing interests amid global sanctions.
There were at least 50 people on board, advocacy group tells Middle East Eye
Hamnet, Sinners and One Battle After Another seen as top contenders, alongside films from Norway, Iran and South Korea.
A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by organisers as an LGBTQ+ 'Pride Match' will feature two countries where homosexuality is illegal.
Hamas, with the support of Iran, continues to "push forward terrorist plots against Israel and is trying to rebuild its capabilities, including outside of the Gaza Strip," Adraee stated.
Judiciary says a criminal case has been opened after online images showed a number of unveiled female competitors
Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.
Clearly, the White House will not welcome more wars between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, or Iran.
Investors alleged the UK-headquartered bank had issued misleading statements about compliance
Galvanized by the movement that emerged after the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022, more and more filmmakers are dating to shoot outside any official framework. In a country where film production is a state matter, their films, made and distributed clandestinely, show Iranian society as it really is.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says sanctions were 'errors' amid outcry from pro-Iran groups
A delegation from Iran will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in the US on Friday after threatening to boycott it over a visa row.
Panahi's latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.
A Tehran court ordered the US to pay $22b. in damages for allegedly supporting Iran’s 2022 protests after Mahsa Amini’s death, issuing another political ruling amid strained ties.
Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claim tanker was carrying 'smuggled fuel'
Iran say they plan to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in the United States next week because of the limited number of visas for their delegation.
Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia and Venezuela are among the countries subject to the review.
IRAN AFFAIRS: Unable to change the outcome of battle, the Islamic Republic moved quickly after the June 24 ceasefire to reassert its authority at home.
In a televised speech on Thursday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the United States and Israel had failed 'to achieve any objectives' during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June.
Meanwhile, parliament debates budget cuts for Palestinian citizens, and the young elite are leaving in high numbers
Iran is funding Hezbollah via smugglers in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey amid power cuts and pollution in Tehran, Beni Sabti claimed.
Critics accuse the officials using 'white SIM cards' of hypocrisy over Iran's internet filtering system
New generation of political elites seek overhaul of ties with west and Arab states
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband told the BBC the UK government should have learned lessons from his wife's detention.
France prepares to host Iran’s foreign minister in Paris for high-stakes talks on nuclear and regional tensions.
“I extend my deepest condolences to His Eminence the Secretary-General of Hezbollah and to the mujahideen in its ranks for this blessed martyrdom,” Larijani wrote.
International sanctions were reimposed to hurt Iran's leadership, but instead are hitting the country's most vulnerable.
In the wake of US strikes Tehran is exploring a softer diplomacy – even as its leaders fear further conflict and crackdowns intensify at home
Iran-backed militant group warned not to rearm and rebuild
Israel had already eliminated most of Iran-backed Hezbollah's leadership during a war that raged between October 2023 and November 2024.
The agreement allowed for the IAEA to enter Iran and inspect its nuclear program, generating uncertainty over the agency's capacity to continue inspections.
Experts warn drought and water mismanagement have made the city's development unsustainable
The cases reflect "an unprecedented intensification" in the activities of Iranian intelligence services in Germany, he said.
‘The resolution will have its own consequences’, Iran’s ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog says.
Meanwhile, experts say mismanagement is leading cause of Tehran’s water crisis, and a journalist’s suicide sparks outcry over pressure on freedom of speech
Author Rabih Alameddine won for his novel The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother). Other winners include a book for young people about orphans on the run in Iran during World War II.
The revelations come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.
Columbia Shipmanagement says all 21 crew members of Talara are safe after the vessel was held by Iranian authorities for five days.
Europe's top three powers and the US have submitted a draft resolution demanding answers and access from Iran over its bombed nuclear sites and enriched uranium stock.
The tanker had been sailing off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and was carrying a cargo of high-sulfur gasoil through the Indian Ocean en route to Singapore.
Iran’s foreign minister says it has had requests to reopen negotiations, which collapsed after nuclear site bombings
Iran’s largest lake has largely dried out and people are resorting to praying for rain in some areas
Foreign minister says Iran has not been enriching uranium at any of its sites since Israel and the US bombed them.
Iran's foreign minister on Sunday said that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country.
The Talara tanker was travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore.
The latest vessel confiscation comes as regional tensions remain high, months after the June war with Israel and the US.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says tanker bound for Singapore was carrying 'unauthorised cargo'
Iran faces its worst drought in six decades, considers 'evacuating Tehran'
The Iranian foreign minister calls for the UN to take action against the US as Trump tells reporters that he was "very much in charge" of Israel's strike on Iran.
Rubio's comments came after a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Canada. The G7 also released a joint statement on humanitarian aid in Gaza and enforcing nuclear restrictions on Iran.
The couple are losing hope and feel let down by the UK government, Joe Bennett says.
Iran’s president warned Tehran’s residents they may soon need to pick up and leave because of a worsening drought.
As Iran faces an unprecedented drought, officials' failures are driving millions into a fully predictable disaster.
The son of a British couple detained in Iran is urging officials to do more to secure their release.
A man in his early twenties sustained burns covering 70% of his body in a protest by self-immolation against the demolition of his family's food court in Iran.
A senior Israeli official suggests the need to act before Trump's presidency concludes, as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
Australia cut ties with Iran and proscribed the IRGC in August but Mexico has signalled no disruption to bilateral ties.
Iraq’s Tehran-backed factions are hoping to make electoral gains after avoiding post-October 7 conflict with Israel
The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.
Storage dwindles in Mashhad, home to 4 million people, as country struggles with drought
Iran’s police say Omid Sarlak, 22, shot himself, but fellow activists suspect he may have been killed for his views
Behind France's efforts to bring back hostages in Iran, an exchange scenario emerges
US president says the surprise Israeli assault that killed Iranian generals and scientists was a ‘great day for Israel’.
The behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to the release of two French hostages in Iran
The IAEA has inspected Iran multiple times since June but was denied access to key sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors have not been granted access to country’s most important facilities
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are thought to have been the last French people held in Iran.
Two French citizens released after three years in Iran jails, Macron says
Lebanese government must honour commitment to disarm Iran-backed group, says Tel Aviv
Abbas Araghchi decried claims of "imminent nuclear threat" from Iran as a "heinous lie."
Head of CMS Strategic, which works for Israeli arms firm Elbit Systems, was allegedly heard by witness saying she placed story in The Times before group's proscription
Iran: Rape allegations against famous actor spark rare debate in deeply patriarchal society
Iran is dealing with economic challenges as well as external pressure, but insists it will not rush into talks.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a visit to the country's nuclear organization, said Tehran would rebuild nuclear sites damaged by Israeli and US strikes, adding that Iranian scientists still had the necessary nuclear know-how.
Israeli prime minister does not rule out further strikes against Hizbollah and Houthi rebels
John Hurley, undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will travel in the coming days to Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Lebanon
The announcement appeared to alarm key US foe Iran, which criticized the directive as 'irresponsible.' UN chief Antonio Guterres said through his deputy spokesman that 'nuclear testing can never be permitted under any circumstances.'
Masoud Pezeshkian argues that water shortages have made Tehran unlivable but sceptics say idea is impractical
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that strengthening relations between Iran and Turkey has undoubtedly become "more important than ever."
State-owned lender absorbs Ayandeh Bank, owned by one of country’s richest families
Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari, who was arrested in France in February and accused of promoting terrorism on social media, was conditionally released on Wednesday. France and Iran are discussing releasing Esfandiari in exchange for Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, a French couple detained by Iran in May 2022.
Tehran imposes rolling blackouts as energy shortages deepen because of US sanctions and lack of investment
"The US president proudly says they bombed and destroyed Iran's nuclear industry. Very well, keep dreaming!" Khamenei said on X/Twitter.
The man was accused of transmitting information to Israeli websites and "intelligence collaboration."
Five Yemenis and 15 foreign workers held as Iran-backed group steps up its campaign against international agencies
Iran announces the official end of landmark nuclear program
Iran also expresses commitment to diplomacy as landmark 10-year nuclear deal with Western powers officially ends.
Tehran summoned Poland’s envoy after Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski showcased an Iranian-made drone in London, accusing Iran of aiding Russia’s strikes on Ukraine; a claim Iran denies.
The sentencing of Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, imprisoned since 2022, could lead to a prisoner swap with an Iranian woman held in France.
In a Knesset speech, Trump urged Israel to reconcile with its longtime foe Iran. Both governments dismissed the idea
Yemenis describe starvation, forced child recruitment, and aid diversion under Iran-backed Houthis, despite the group’s praise abroad for attacks on Israel.
The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.
According to the Iranian judiciary's website, the two unidentified French citizens were convicted of multiple charges, including spying for Israel, and given prison sentences ranging from 5 to 17 years.
Analysts say US may be comfortable with the status quo, and many in Iran are wary of negotiations after the 12-day war.
Letters: Ayoub Heidari of the Iranian embassy contests the claim that hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees may be released into neighbouring countries
The artist fled Iran for Berlin to find freedom. She explains why her work is the celebration of “a life unbound”
Allies of President Nicolás Maduro vow to resist any military intervention but experts suspect Venezuela’s leaders were rattled by Trump’s decision to bomb Iran
State-controlled lender accused of helping Iran evade economic sanctions and launder money
The 19-year-old was arrested in June during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel. Tehran continues to detain French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were charged in June with 'espionage' for the Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence service.
France has repeatedly accused Iran of holding two French nationals arbitrarily, keeping them in conditions akin to torture in Tehran's Evin prison
The planned Trump Route in the South Caucasus could reshape the geopolitics of a region that borders Russia and Iran.
Trump's comments came during a speech at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the US Navy.
Iran FM warns that Europe has ‘eliminated justification for talks’ with nuclear watchdog after triggering UN sanctions.
The IRGC's judiciary news agency reported that the men had ties to Israel.
The National Iranian American Council tells Middle East Eye that the community was targeted following the Israel-Iran '12-day war'
Iran is sending signals that Nasrallah’s passing does not mean that Iran cannot back Hezbollah - instead, new 'Nasrallahs' will arise.
Scheme aims to increase transparency about activities of powers including Russia, Iran and China
Trump's administration recently listed the seven wars it said he has ended: Cambodia and Thailand; Kosovo and Serbia; the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda; Pakistan and India; Israel and Iran; Egypt and Ethiopia; and Armenia and Azerbaijan. Trump said that if the Gaza plan works out, 'we'll have eight in eight months.'
Two US lawyers filed an ICC case accusing Iran’s Khamenei and Qaani of war crimes and genocide for backing Hamas in the October 7 massacre.
The deal is part of US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration in the US.
The sanctions included freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank and other Iranian banks, as well as travel bans on certain Iranian officials.
After the UN reimposed sanctions on Iran, the EU confirmed that it had also restored sanctions targeting companies and individuals that contribute to Iran's nuclear program or ballistic missile development.
Iran’s Mizan news agency reports that Bahman Choobiasl was accused of meeting officials from Israel’s Mossad agency.
The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal.
Despite Europe reimposing global sanctions, Iran has no active nuclear program after Israeli and US strikes, leaving Tehran with little leverage.
The move follows the collapse of nuclear talks between Iran and western powers, reigniting tensions
September 28, 2025 The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran early Sunday over its nuclear program, further squeezing the Islamic Republic as its people increasingly find themselves priced out of the food they need to survive and worried about their futures.
After last-ditch nuclear talks with Western powers failed, UN sanctions against Iran came back into force. Follow DW.
The UK, France and Germany say restrictions are back in place over concerns about Iran's nuclear programme.
Families of French prisoners in Iran torn between hope and uncertainty
As new sanctions loom, Iran is already in an economic crisis
The UN has reimposed sanctions on Iran, a decade after they were lifted as part of the nuclear deal called the JCPOA.
Tehran fails to meet deadline set by European powers
Economic and military sanctions lifted under a 2015 deal are set to snap back bar a last-minute breakthrough.
Iranian foreign minister seeks to head off sanctions after the UN Security Council voted to reimpose them during the UN General Assembly
Security Council votes against delaying reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
The move comes as so-called snapback sanctions triggered by the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran are set to return by the end of Saturday.
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The International Court of Justice said France had requested 'the discontinuance of the proceedings' and that this 'was not opposed by Iran.' The two French citizens, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, have been held in detention since May 2022, when they were arrested and accused of spying for Israel.
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Iran highlighted Israel's aggression as a source of instability, while Spain implored member states to act to end the genocide in Gaza
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian held up pictures of those killed by Israel during the 12-day war.
Iranian President Pezeshkian downplayed Iran's nuclear aspirations ahead of expected snapback sanctions. DW has more.
Pezeshkian accused the so-called E3 of triggering the process to return international sanctions on Iran at "the behest of the United States of America."
Lindsay and Craig Foreman’s family say they are “in the dark” about the couple’s court appearance.
Iran meets Europeans but no compromise over its nuclear program as Tehran pushes back
Iran’s supreme leader says ‘not a negotiation but an imposition’ as Tehran negotiates with Europe to avoid sanctions.
Supreme leader remains defiant in the face of expected reimposition of sanctions on Saturday
Khamenei also said Iran would not "surrender to pressure" regarding uranium enrichment.
Rights groups have urged Iran to drop a death sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi, accused of "armed rebellion."
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is set to meet with E3 officials to discuss international sanctions on Tehran regarding its nuclear program.
Iran threatened to resist UN nuclear "snapback" sanctions, asserting that it will overcome any sanctions.
Iran's top security body made the announcement on Saturday after several European governments activated the 'snapback' mechanism, accusing Iran of non-compliance.
Afghans deported from Pakistan and Iran face homelessness after recent earthquake destroyed their homes and livelihoods.
Islamic republic promotes concerts and cultural events to win over population after Israel war
UN Security Council passes vote to reimpose Iran nuclear sanctions
Iran calls action by UN Security Council ‘unlawful’ as nine member countries vote against nuclear sanctions relief.
Tehran says public health is at risk as medicinal opioid manufacturers lose their supply from Afghanistan
France, Germany and the UK initiate steps to restore sanctions as Tehran allegedly exceeds uranium limits set by JCPOA.
Russia, Iran and China have all attempted to shape the narrative, but so far, their influence has been relatively minor, experts say.
Germany says it’s possible to temporarily delay sanctions after E3’s top diplomats hold call with Iranian counterpart.
Iran and several other nations also present at military show of force, held at a time of heightened global tensions.
The US has sanctioned a financial network tied to Iranian oil sales, targeting entities in Hong Kong and the UAE to disrupt funding for Iran’s military and proxies.
Iran’s president urges Muslim nations to sever ties with Israel – but it’s unclear whether measures will go that far.
Iran says national security council must greenlight any inspections, now limited only to Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
Israeli intelligence admits Iran's nuclear program has not been destroyed
Meanwhile, the change of US Defence Department name draws reactions across political spectrum, reformist figures back Iran-US talks, and the judiciary targets hospital officials over hijab law
Fate of hundreds of kilogrammes of fissile material has been unclear since Israel and US bombing campaign in June
Iran FM says prisoner swap deal with France nearing completion
The self-declared Evangelical Christian Zionist trumpeted Islamophobic lines but hosted critics of Israel and lobbied against the Iran conflict
The pair shredded documents to cover up secret arms sales to Iran in a scandal that rocked Ronald Reagan's White House.
The agreement comes against the backdrop of the European powers having activated the process to "snap back" international sanctions against Iran on August 29.
In Iran's remote plains and mountains, nomadic women endure life without access to proper toilets and clean water.
Agreement comes after UK, France and Germany triggered mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions later this month
Agreement potentially paves way for resumed cooperation after Israel-Iran conflict sparked rift between Tehran and UN.
Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement in Cairo to pave the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of relaunching inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.
The president said the government would never go ‘on bended knee’ to get the best deal in ongoing trade discussions with the United States
Iranian pilots discuss aerial exchanges with Israeli counterparts, while other footage shows operatives launching long-range missiles while under bombardment
Washington terminates agreements with European countries to fight disinformation from Russia, China and Iran
The International Atomic Energy Agency has not had access to Iran's key nuclear facilities since the United States and Israel bombed them in June.
Abbas Araghchi says despite ‘snapback’ sanctions process, Iran is open to a ‘realistic and lasting bargain’.
Iran caught in nuclear standoff between Trump, Europe and Khamenei
Policy will also apply to US adversaries including Russia, Iran and North Korea
Iran is facing multiple crises at home as Israel’s Western allies pile on the pressure and threaten more sanctions.
Shock-and-awe procession to be attended by Russia, Iran and North Korea seeks to recast second world war narrative
August 31, 2025 The Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations' food and children's agencies in Yemen's capital, detaining at least one U.N. employee, officials said.
Iran-backed militants confirm death of Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi in bombing of Sana’a on Thursday
Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi and several others were killed earlier this week, the Iran-backed movement says.
The Iran-backed militants said Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed on Thursday in Sanaa. DW has more.
Revolutionary guards say suspects apprehended in northeastern Iran as materials for making weapons are also seized.
The E3 offered to delay reinstating sanctions - known as snapback - for up to six months if Iran adresses concerns about its nuclear program.
Russia said it ‘strongly condemns’ actions of Germany, France and UK as China says sanctions move ‘counterproductive’.
The US president has consistently presented himself as the champion of 'America First,' placing national interests at the heart of his agenda. But his wavering over Ukraine, unconditional support for Israel and, above all, strikes against Iran have shaken his MAGA base.
This statement came hours after three European powers triggered the process to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran.
France, Germany, and the UK are starting a 30-day process to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in January while on a motorcycle world tour.
France, Britain and Germany move to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear program
Germany, France and the UK have notified the UN of their intention to reinstate the sanctions. Follow DW for more.
‘Snapback’ process comes after failed diplomatic push to convince Tehran to resume negotiations with US
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi argued that delaying implementing the sanctions would only "help the world's foremost state sponsor of terrorism," in a post on his personal X/Twitter.
E3 countries are expected to trigger process contained in 2015 nuclear accord as hopes fade of a diplomatic breakthrough
There is no final agreement between the IAEA and Iran yet, says Iranian foreign minister, but talks will continue.
In an exclusive interview with BBC Persian, a prisoner describes what happened when Israeli missiles tore through Iran's most notorious jail.
This comes after Iranian leaders met with European representatives in Geneva on Tuesday.
Pullout of US troops signals Trump administration is pressing ahead with plans to reduce troops in region of key competition with Iran
Iran says committed to diplomacy as it looks to avoid crippling sanctions.
August 26, 2025 Australian leader Anthony Albanese accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia, saying the country would cut off diplomatic relations with Tehran. Iran had no immediate reaction.
Canberra ousts Tehran’s ambassador in first such move since second world war
Mohammad Sadr emphasized the claim is a "personal analysis," while also adding that Russia provided Israel with intelligence on Iran's air defense systems.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei strikes defiant note and accuses Washington of seeking Iranian surrender
"They want Iran to be obedient to America. The Iranian nation will stand with all of its power against those who have such erroneous expectations," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reported as saying.
Iran moves 600 prisoners back into damaged Evin Prison, still partly destroyed after Israel’s strike, fueling anger over dire conditions.
The firing comes just weeks after a White House rebuke of a leaked intelligence report assessing the impact of US strikes on Iran.
Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse led the DIA since 2024. The agency produced a preliminary assessment that said US strikes on Iran set back Tehran's nuclear program by just a few months, drawing the ire of both President Trump and officials within his administration.
Spike in suspicious incidents in Iran fuels fears of a simmering war
Iran and European countries agree to resume nuclear talks next week despite threats of unilateral sanctions.
As the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia resists calls for disarmament, finding a political solution will be challenging.
Singapore-based SeaLead ends charters of ships that are part of empire controlled by son of adviser to supreme leader
A bus carrying Afghan deportees from Iran collided with a fuel truck and a motorcycle, killing 78 people
Baku’s Jews called the deal a “blow to Iran,” while US communities praised it as strengthening stability and aiding Israel.
Around 80 people have been killed in a bus crash that caught fire in Afghanistan’s Herat province.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the US must be held "at their own time" and explained that there still isn't "negotiation maturity."
At least 17 children were among those killed after the bus crashed and caught fire on its way to Kabul.
Fidan and Rubio spoke on ceasefire efforts in Gaza, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said, adding Fidan had called for an immediate truce in Gaza and unhindered access to humanitarian aid.
Iran rejects TRIPP, says the presence of American companies in the region would be ‘worrying’.
Last month, Iran enacted a law passed by parliament suspending cooperation with the IAEA.
Islamist group vows ‘no life’ in country if government seeks to remove Iran-backed militia
Iran dispatches one of its most senior politicians to Beirut in a bid to soothe tensions.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Gen Rudzani Maphwanya's recent visit to Iran "was ill-advised".
Sidelining Russia and Iran and creating a lucrative new transit corridor would be a diplomatic coup
Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions on Iran as nuclear program deadline nears
Three countries say Iran must resume negotiations with US over nuclear programme
Sharp comments come as country pushes forward with divisive US plan to disarm Iran-backed militant group
The security chief’s visit comes after Iran expressed opposition to a government plan to disarm Hezbollah.
If Iran does not re-engage in talks with the US by the end of the month, sanctions will be reinstated, the E3 says.
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Tehran says it carried out widespread internal arrests as Israel, US launched huge strikes on the country in June.
Iran's nuclear progam: UN nuclear watchdog leaders return to Tehran after war with Israel
The IAEA is yet to make a statement about the meeting, which will not include a visit to Iranian nuclear sites.
The decade-long cyber war between Israel and Iran has heated up significantly after the June war.
A long-running campaign of cyber attacks has continued since a ceasefire ended the 12-day conflict
TEHRAN – More than a month has passed since the halt in fighting that followed the U.S.-Israeli 12-day aggression against Iran, and American media outlets are now reporting an unprecedented surge in ordinary Israelis allegedly spying for the Islamic Republic.
Iran is distancing itself from ally Russia as it rejects planned border corridor backed by US President Donald Trump.
TEHRAN – Iran’s top military commander has warned that any future act of aggression against Iran would be met with a “decisive and crushing” response, unlike any seen before.
Government ministers from Iran-backed group and Muslim Shia allies withdraw from cabinet meeting in protest at discussions
US president invokes attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites as he calls for countries in the region to join ‘Abraham Accords’.
The Persian-language news network said the campaign is part of a coordinated effort by Iranian authorities to silence dissent and intimidate the press.
In Iran, daily power and water outages disrupt daily life and economic activity
After the war with Israel, Iranian authorities have swept up hundreds of people deemed suspected infiltrators. But the arrest and hanging of the nuclear scientist Roozbeh Vadi was a rare move.
In doing so, IRGC intends to increase its knowledge on spies working for the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, which may give Iran leverage ahead of nuclear negotiations.
Joe Bennett says he finally spoke to his mother Lindsay Foreman after several months.
Ali Larijani’s selection seen as a moderating force and attempt to rein in hardliners
Larijani is a seasoned conservative and confidant of Khamenei.
Joe Bennett says Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been held in solitary confinement.
Apart from calling for deterrence, a new report says Ankara should be wary of Israeli engagements in Cyprus
Turkey, Romania and Zambia have all lopped digits from their notes after runaway inflation
Six weeks after Benjamin Netanyahu scored a victory over Iran, the Israeli leader is now pushing for an “all or nothing” deal with Hamas. But he has not made the compromises needed to make it happen.
The defense council will be chaired by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and consists of the heads of the three government branches, senior armed forces commanders, and relevant ministries.
Agreements, including for energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of Iranian president.
Nuclear negotiations have not resumed since US joined Israel’s attacks on Iran in June
TEHRAN – Iran marked the first anniversary of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh's assassination with resolute declarations that his path of resistance “will continue with strength,” describing his killing as an Israeli crime that only strengthened the resolve to liberate Palestine.
Two were seized after Israel and the United States attacked Iranian targets in June, and two others have been held since 2024.
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the devotion of Arbaeen pilgrims and detailed extensive consular preparations to safeguard their journey, emphasizing that Iran’s diplomatic missions in Iraq are operating "in a state of full readiness" to assist travelers who lose passports or face emergencies.
Emergency aid isn’t enough. Only smart investment in livelihoods and water can stop the crisis from spiralling.
Fourteen countries in Europe and North America have accused Iran of plotting killings and kidnappings on Western soil.
Tehran's foreign minister says Trump administration 'should explain why they attacked us’ in June
Tehran( Parliament Politics Magazine) — Iran unveiled two new air defense systems on Saturday, according to state media, as tensions in the Middle East remain high due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. “The Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh
Abbas Araghchi tells FT ‘road to negotiation is narrow’ as he lays out conditions for renewed diplomacy after war
The US Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions for over 100 Iran-linked entities in move to place "maximum pressure" on the regime.
Washington claims oil revenue has been sent to the Islamic regime in Tehran
TEHRAN- The seventh National Conference on "Languages and Dialects of Iran" brought together scholars and cultural figures at the Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia in Tehran on Tuesday to underscore the vital role of the Persian language in fostering unity and solidarity among Iranians.
There are also drastic gaps between Republican and Democrat attitudes to Israel's conduct in both Gaza and Iran
His diminishing power makes the country’s future increasingly uncertain
India have been invited to join next month’s Central Asian football Nations Cup in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
In Iran, the government steps up repression as executions surge
July 29, 2025 Earlier this year, Iran ordered Afghans living illegally in the country to leave. Since then, the government has labeled them Israeli spies, targeted their housing, employment and banking.
TEHRAN – Iran's top military commander has reiterated the Islamic Republic’s total lack of trust in the United States and the Israeli regime, affirming that the country remains fully prepared to respond decisively to any renewed acts of aggression.
As the dust settles, pressure builds on Iran’s leadership to address long-standing domestic grievances
US president has upped rhetoric as Iran maintains it will push forward with nuclear programme after US strikes.
Iran-backed group says it will attack ships belonging to any company trading with Israel
PM expected to use meeting to ask the US president ‘what more can be done’ to end the crisis in Gaza and push for lower tariffs on British steel
It is yet another sign of a looming ‘tech cold war’.
Joe Bennett’s mother and her husband were arrested more than 200 days ago while motorbiking through Iran
TEHRAN – The ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran is hosting a group painting and calligraphy exhibition titled "Voices in Color," showcasing the artistic talents of 24 women from Iran and Afghanistan.
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The meeting reflected a renewed warmth in US-Pakistan ties under the Trump administration, a shift particularly noticeable to New Delhi.
After a five-year drought and decades of mismanagement, Tehran is at risk of running out of water in several weeks, the government warned.
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Despite the threats, some airlines continue to schedule flights through the airspaces of Iran, Iraq, and Yemen—regions with significant risks of missile fire and terrorist attacks.
Saudi Arabia stood by while Israel suffered blows from Iranian missile strikes, and some observers say it might have preferred it that way
Iran says it held 'frank and detailed' nuclear talks with European powers
The talks are the first since Israel and the US attacked Tehran's nuclear facilities in June.
The satellite was designed and manufactured by Iranian engineers, according to reports.
Signatories of 2015 deal propose extending upcoming UN deadline if Tehran resumes negotiations
Analysts warn Israel seeks pretexts for new conflicts with Iran amid speculation over covert operations.
July 24, 2025 Germany, France and the United Kingdom will hold talks with Iran in Istanbul Friday, just days after the three European nations warned they would reimpose stiff sanctions on Tehran.
On Friday, Germany, France and the UK will negotiate with Iran over its nuclear program. The stakes are high.
"While the war may be over, the campaign against the Iranian regime continues," Sabti said at the outset of the interview.
Ankara showcases ballistic and missile capabilities similar to those recently used by Israel, Iran and the US
The warning from Iran’s deputy foreign minister came days before he is set to travel to Istanbul for nuclear talks with European counterparts.
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a forceful condemnation of the Israeli war in Gaza, denouncing the regime’s “genocidal brutality” and systematic starvation of civilians.
"The delegation will come to Iran to discuss the modality, not to go to the (nuclear) sites," Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister told reporters.
Iran’s President has told Al Jazeera his country is committed to continuing its nuclear program for peaceful purposes.
Iranian prisoners transferred to other facilities report overcrowding and unhygienic conditions.
While no radiation leaks have been confirmed after the US strikes on Iran, the extent of the damage remains uncertain.
US president lashed out after Iran's foreign minister said three nuclear facilities had been badly damaged in strikes
Before the war, the official number of Afghan refugees and migrants in Iran was at least 6.1 million people.
The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing its support at home.
Iran says it will not halt nuclear enrichment ahead of European talks
Abbas Araghchi, the country’s foreign minister, conceded that uranium enrichment had been temporarily stopped by the US bombing of nuclear facilities
"We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride," Araghchi told Fox.
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Iranian representatives will meet with negotiators from Britain, France and Germany on Friday, days after they threatened to restore sanctions.
Iran and the United States had held several rounds of nuclear negotiations through Omani mediators before Israel launched its 12-day war against Iran. However, US President Donald Trump's decision to join Israel in striking Iranian nuclear facilities effectively ended the talks.
China, France, Germany, Russia and the UK are the remaining parties to a 2015 nuclear deal reached with Iran.
Authorities expel thousands of undocumented migrants after war with Israel amid paranoia they represent a security threat
French hostages in Iran are at mercy of regime's bargaining
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the nonfiction book “Cinema Speculation” by American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
TEHRAN – In a significant meeting between the highest echelons of Iran's Armed Forces, senior commanders emphatically declared the nation's preparedness to deliver further decisive blows against its adversaries.
Israeli psychic Uri Geller claimed that he and a secret group of military psychics made the Israeli attack on Iran possible - with the help of AI.
A clearer picture begins to emerge of what the Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites achieved.
NBC reports that Trump declined an alternative attack plan that would have seen broader strikes on Iranian air defence and ballistic missile capabilities
Dozens of Israelis arrested after allegedly photographing military bases or being offered large sums by Iran to assassinate senior figures
TEHRAN – Montenegrin defender Marko Bakic joined Persepolis football club of Iran.
TEHRAN – Poland defeated Iran 3-2 (25-19, 23-25, 25-18, 21-25, 15-8 ) in their opening match in the 2025 Volleyball National League (VNL) Week 3 Wednesday night.
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Move follows escalation of Israel-Iran conflict which Isif describes as ‘increased risk to assets’
Pyongyang is reportedly planning to deploy thousands more troops to back Russia.
Rare sense of national unity is threatened by recriminations and disputes over the republic’s future
If Iran and the US cannot reach a deal by August, Germany, France, and the UK will reimpose UNSC sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran deal.
Right-wing Republicans have also criticized President Trump’s stances on Iran and Ukraine, hinting at a broader fraying of his political coalition.
The agreement was signed a decade ago before the US pulled out in 2018.
'If the negotiations must be conditioned on stopping enrichment, such negotiations will not take place,' said an advisor to Iran's supreme leader on Monday. Israel and Western nations accuse Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, a charge Tehran has consistently denied.
Israel demonstrated exceptional intelligence collection. If Iran can hide its new air defence systems, it can do better next time
INRA, the official news agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, quoted Kolivand as saying that the attacks on the workers were "fully intentional and not random."
US president is alarming his base by abandoning core promises, from bombing Iran to debunking the Jeffery Epstein conspiracy
The Russian president is keeping a delicate balance between his alliance with Iran and avoiding further conflict in the Middle East
The Shia militias that Iran used as proxies sat out the war with Israel and America
Iran's Fars news agency says President Masoud Pezeshkian had a leg injury when his secret site was hit in June.
Iran’s designs have defined the region for decades. With the country weakened, the puzzle is what comes next.
TEHRAN – Relations between Iran and Egypt have reached a turning point and the two countries are currently engaged in intense diplomacy despite having yet to officially restore diplomatic ties, said Mohammad Hossein Soltanifar, the outgoing head of Iran’s Office for the Protection of Interests in Egypt, which functions as a de facto embassy in the absence of formal ties
Referring to the 12-day Israeli bombardment of Iran's nuclear and military sites, and the US strike on June 22, Iran's foreign minister said that if the US and others wish to resume talks with Iran, 'first of all, there should be a firm guarantee that such actions will not be repeated.'
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UK Islamic camp linked to Iran faces calls for a ban amid warnings it may expose children to extremist views and anti-Semitic messages. As reported by The Telegraph, a summer camp backed by an
Despite nearly two weeks of terror, Israelis, in true fashion, have returned to routine. But don’t be fooled – many people have been affected emotionally.
TEHRAN - In a landmark announcement during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on Friday, in Paris, the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
The Iranian attack on June 23 came as a response to the American bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran; in the US, Trump downplayed the attack as a 'very weak response.'
A geodesic dome housing equipment used for secure communications appears to have suffered damage from Iranian strikes, according to reports
Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for work including tackling oppression of women in Iran.
Official said any attempts by Iran to recover it would almost certainly be detected
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The official suggested, however, that the Iranians might still be able to gain access to Isfahan, but it would be hard to remove any of the material there.
In a written interview – conducted remotely due to 'security reasons' that made an in-person or video meeting impossible – Iran's foreign minister sets out his country's conditions for returning to the nuclear negotiations. He also confirms the arrest of Lennart Monterlos, a French-German dual national missing since June 16.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parliament’s watchdog says Iran’s threat to UK nationals has “significantly increased,” citing 15 foiled plots and urging stronger deterrence. As reported by The Independent, Britain’s parliamentary intelligence watchdog has warned that physical threats from Iran
Al Jazeera’s Maziar Motamedi recounts the Israeli strikes on Tehran and what life looks like now under a ceasefire.
Parliamentary report finds there has been a ‘significant increase’ in risk faced by dissidents and Jewish people in Britain
Iranian agents are intent on wreaking havoc in the UK, parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee warns
A wide-ranging report by an intelligence committee has set out the risks Iran poses to the UK.
The Yemeni militia, backed by Iran, said it had sunk a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. Liberia said the attack killed two crew members.
July 9, 2025 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is 86 years-old and his political power is weakened following the short war with Israel. Our correspondent explores who, or what, could replace Khamenei upon his death.
Iran-backed militants renew campaign against commercial vessels in strategic waterway
TEHRAN - A significant cultural heritage preservation initiative has culminated in the digitization and cataloguing of rare Persian and Georgian-Persian historical documents from the Afshar period, preserved at the Korneli Kekelidze National Centre of Manuscripts in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Authorities assess billions in damage while reporting restrictions remain in place
Joe Bennett says he has not heard from his parents in six months after their arrest on spying charges.
The Home Office briefed the Times that Palestine Action could be funded by Iran, and then UK media kicked into action spreading the story.
Tehran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi visits Saudi Arabia for the first time after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.
Mandonna ‘Donna’ Kashanian was taken a day after US bombed Iran, but her community rallied for her freedom
TEHRAN – In a high-level exchange, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, held a phone conversation with Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, solidifying bilateral strategic coordination in the wake of the Israeli regime’s 12-day aggression against Iran.
Israel's attacks in June killed 16 leading researchers involved in Iran's efforts to develop an atomic bomb. Some of them had been under Israeli intelligence surveillance for two decades. With their deaths, Israel believes it has dealt the most decisive blow yet to Tehran's military nuclear program.
The Handala Hack group have targeted the Iran International journalist Mojtaba Pourmohsen, who has written articles against the regime in Tehran
Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, envoy Steve Witkoff earlier on Monday • PM set to ask Trump to greenlight action against any Iranian nuclear activity
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The Islamic Republic is trading oil for Chinese air defence missiles as it looks to rebuild capabilities destroyed by Israel, sources say
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian carried out an online interview with an American journalist, where he spoke of the 12-day war with Israel, and how Iran finds it increasingly difficult to trust the U.S. when it comes to diplomacy.
Israel attacked Iran just days before Tehran and Washington were to meet for a new round of nuclear talks.
About 800,000 people have been deported to Afghanistan, a desperately poor country, under an Iranian campaign that accelerated sharply in June.
Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
US president will host Israeli prime minister following joint strikes against Iran
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark waring from White House: 'Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff.'
Iran's shameful hostage diplomacy
Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration.
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi issued a message on the occasion of the National Pen Day in Iran, which is celebrated on Tir 14 in the Iranian calendar, usually falling on July 5.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s attendance at ceremony follows speculation about his safety
Iran' s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.
Court documents suggest Israelis were asked to carry out missions that were at first modest but quickly escalated
The long absence of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from public life had fueled speculation about his health and threats to his life.
State TV showed footage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being cheered at a mosque ahead of a Shia festival.
Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
The International Atomic Energy Agency pulled all its inspectors out of Iran.
TEHRAN – The National Basketball team Greek head coach Sotiris Manolopoulos returned to Tehran on Saturday.
TEHRAN - At least 77 percent of Iranians say they felt proud of the Islamic Republic's response to the recent Israeli aggression on Iran, according to a latest survey conducted by the research division of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
The visit will primarily be a debrief on their joint operation against Iran, but may come with a surprise announcement
A look at how Israeli strikes on Iran’s air defences paved the way for US bombers in their own operation.
The former White House chief strategist on why he believes the Iran strikes were a win, his time in jail — and what Zohran Mamdani means for the Democrats
Iranian immigrants to the U.S. already faced higher scrutiny. After the U.S. waded into Israel’s war on Iran, ICE seems to be targeting them.
Tension broke out on the sixth day of Muharram on June 2 when a J&K police team removed a poster of Hezbollah co-founder Hassan Nasrallah and former Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini that was put up near a bridge over Nigeen Lake in Ashai Bagh locality of Srinagar.
With the US president saying he has 'nothing to offer' Iran and Tehran refusing to negotiate with Israel's main ally, the diplomatic outlook for a negotiated solution remains extremely uncertain, writes Le Monde's Philippe Ricard in his column.
Esmaeil Baghaei, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, had said that the US needed to show it had a genuine desire for peace with Iran.
Iran passes legislation to suspend co-operation with International Atomic Energy Agency
Russia and China have turned their backs on Iran, Xi is spying on Putin and Kim Jong-un feels bruised
Making peace with the Palestinians looks much harder than with Iran’s regime or Shias in Lebanon
The fallout from the Iran war could end up igniting the region’s next great rivalry
Between his so-called ‘big, beautiful bill’ and his bombing of Iran, Trump has confirmed he is a man of a familiar past
No government official has commented on compensation plans for residents outside of Tehran, Iran International reported.
The US reiterates its claims that Iran’s nuclear facilities ‘have been completely obliterated’ by its airstrikes last month
French detainees in Iran charged with spying for Israel
TEHRAN – The Southeastern Regional Headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces announced that 52 members of a terrorist network involved in acts of sabotage were either killed or apprehended during a recent security operation in Khash County, located in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
Shock lingers across Iran, but many insist that survival and unity - not revenge - must come first
Invoking God to bomb Iran, Trump is reviving a deadly tradition of religiously justified US violence.
Vali Nasr, a Majid Khaddouri professor of international affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and the author of Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History, talks about Iran's isolation from the western world and if they could face another wave of the war with Israel.
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
The UK broadcaster is writing hundreds of articles on Iran’s budding nuclear programme while failing to inform the public about Israel’s actual nuclear weapons.
The oil market predicted the twists and turns of the Israel-Iran conflict
July 1, 2025 With a shaky truce between Israel and Iran holding, activists say the Iranian government is hunting for people it suspects of collaborating with Israel. Iranian state media reports hundreds have been taken into custody in the last two weeks and some are fleeing into neighboring countries, including Turkey. We hear from some.
The official, a rear admiral, was seen struggling to walk with a cane at a funeral procession this weekend for military commanders killed in the 12-day war.
The loading of the mines - which have not been deployed in the strait - suggests that Tehran may have been serious about closing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the United States betrayed the diplomatic process and undermined dialogue by attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities while the two countries were in the middle of negotiations.
The oversupply in oil markets helped keep energy prices subdued during Israel-Iran conflict
Macron and Putin discuss Ukraine ceasefire and Iran in first talks since 2022
A leaked intelligence report questioning the US strikes on Iran outraged the president. His revenge on ‘the establishment’ could be brutal
From India’s point of view, it is important to accept that the country had no significant role in the events that unfolded in West Asia, except to underscore the Modi government’s pro-Israel position.
Donald Trump’s former national security adviser reckons with the president’s move to bomb Iran
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
FBI: While there are no indications of a coordinated Iranian-linked malicious cyber campaign so far, organizations should ensure their defenses are up to date.
TEHRAN – In a recent statement reflecting on Israel’s strikes on Iran, Pakistani poet and scholar Ali Kumail Qazalbash highlighted the nature of Israel and emphasized the importance of cultural and diplomatic approaches to resolving disputes.
Repatriations have surged since Tehran set a hard deadline of 6 July for undocumented Afghans to leave.
Trump lashed out at Iran, reversing earlier comments that his administration would hold talks with the Islamic Republic
Comments by Israeli prime minister come as Donald Trump increases pressure on Israel and Hamas to strike deal
France, Germany and Britain condemned 'threats' against IAEA chief Rafael Grossi after Iran rejected the agency's request to visit nuclear facilities bombed during the war.
"If you told me five years ago that we would experience launches of this magnitude and frequency, I would've never believed you," said Lieutenant S.
President claims to have destroyed Iran’s nuclear capability, but head of a UN watchdog says the country could start enriching uranium again in months
Rafael Mariano Grossi’s assessment widens the divide with President Trump, who has claimed that Tehran has given up its nuclear ambitions after a U.S. attack.
TEHRAN – Iran and Gaza have been front and center for global protesters in the past few days, who have been taking to the streets to condemn the Israeli regime’s unchecked aggression plaguing the region since October of 2023.
US president denies multiple reports and accounts that say US strikes did not destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
June 29, 2025 Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told CBS that Iran had a "a very vast ambitious" nuclear program.
More countries will seek atomic weapons unless Europe and its allies defend a flawed but vital treaty
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife are accused of accepting $260,000 in luxury gifts for political favors. His lawyers requested a two-week delay in testimony, citing security concerns after a ceasefire with Iran. Trump on Wednesday called the trial a 'witch hunt.'
Although the regime in Tehran remains unpopular, war appears to have boosted support for Iran’s ballistic missile programme and even enthusiasm for acquiring a nuclear bomb
The strike damaged an administrative building at Tehran's most notorious jail for political prisoners
Biden’s failure to reenter Obama’s nuclear deal helped create the risk for a potentially catastrophic U.S. war against Iran.
By joining Israel’s illegal strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and shielding Tel Aviv’s genocidal war in Gaza, Donald Trump has helped dismantle the last restraints on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Far from securing Israel, this reckless alliance has pushed the region closer to catastrophe, and made an Iranian bomb all but certain.
Rafael Grossi's claim contradicts President Trump, who insists Iran's nuclear capabilities have been "totally obliterated".
‘James Bond’ operation that hit nuclear bunkers also wiped out programme to make regime ‘No 1 ballistic missile producer’, Foreign ministry claims
'Iran's nuclear program, along with combative language and calls for Israel's elimination, symbolized resistance to the West'
Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges.
Nuclear experts say the president’s rejection of the restrictive deal forced him to neutralize an Iranian threat of his own making.
Prime minister has sought to capitalise on domestic support for 12-day conflict to shore up his divisive premiership
Most Democrats rallied behind a war powers resolution in the Senate, but not the caucus’s most vocally pro-Israel member.
June 28, 2025 Military confrontations, early-morning attacks, and digital warfare: the story of Iran and the U.S. from the 1979 Iranian revolution to the fraught moment we're in today.
Yemen's information minister said that Iran's plans to relocate its military industry to Houthi territory would endanger global shipping routes.
Mohsen Naghib-Hashemi, a graphic designer from Tehran, said his home and car were significantly damaged during the fighting between Israel and Iran. He described to The New York Times the challenges he faces in rebuilding his life.
For the first time in a generation, Arab rulers got to see how Israel fared in a conventional conflict. Now, their leverage has increased
The US president also reiterates his claim that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "obliterated".
June 27, 2025 What 5 academics and former diplomats told Morning Edition about the U.S. strikes on Iran and fallout with Israel.
New documents seen by The Times reveal Mossad has been gathering intelligence from within the enemy nation — and could still be doing so
President’s comments come as intelligence reports raise doubts about success of American raid on nuclear sites
Tehran – A new large billboard at Imam Hussein (AS) Square in Shiraz, Fars Province, tells the story of the triumph of the ancient civilization of Iran, whether it be over the Roman Emperor Valerian about a millennium ago or the Zionist aggressors in the modern day.
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, the United States helped to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. But how firm is it? And how stable are the leaders in Tel Aviv and Tehran?
The likelihood is that much of Iran’s nuclear capabilities remain intact, and despite calls for regime change there is no sign of Iranians rising up
The aerial conflict between Iran and Israel has put heavy pressure on missile stockpiles and the production of surface-to-air missiles, which Ukraine already lacks to defend its airspace.
Iran's nuclear program has been dealt a blow, here's an overview of the current state of its facilities.
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the ruins of an Iranian state TV building hit during the conflict with Israel.
President Trump’s claimed Iran’s capabilities were “obliterated.” The full extent of the damage is still emerging.
Katz says Israel has ‘green light’ from US to attack Iran again if Tehran makes ‘progress’ with its nuclear programme.
Also in today’s newsletter, Israel halts deliveries of aid to north Gaza and EU officials call Merz ‘delusional’ for his auto tariff expectations
In Iran, relatives of detainees express concern after Israeli strike on Evin prison
Peace in his time
Trump's defence of Netanyahu comes after he lashed out at Israel to shore up the ceasefire with Iran
Sir Richard Dalton tells Declassified the US and Israel pose greater threat to Middle East peace than Iran.
It is telling that major nations – including some US allies – have denounced Trump’s unprovoked bombing raids on Iran.
Without an agreement, the US might have to constantly bomb Iran and rely on Israel to keep its air defences destroyed
Plus, the importance of baby talk.
The US president, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, said that Israel and Iran were 'both tired, exhausted' after 12 days of war, adding that talks with Tehran were planned for 'next week.' Trump also weighed in on Netanyahu's corruption trial, urging for Israel's 'Great War Time Prime Minister' to be exonerated after the conflict with Iran.
TEHRAN – Information obtained by the Tehran Times shows that Israel was plotting to carry out an explosion on U.S. soil and subsequently blame Iran, with the apparent aim of instigating a full-scale war between the United States and Iran.
Unlike with the SCO's statement condemning Israel's strikes, there is no indication that India distanced itself from BRICS's statement.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley speaks with Morning Edition about a classified assessment that showed U.S. strikes did not "obliterate" Iran's nuclear program as President Trump said.
Tehran’s humiliation won’t please Moscow, but domestic drone production and new alliances mean Vladimir Putin can fight on
The UK has spent decades trying to subvert Iran’s government, but also secretly sold them chemical weapons and spied on opposition activists.
A leaked intelligence assessment denied President Trump’s claims that American strikes ‘obliterated’ the country’s nuclear facilities
The New York Times reported on Friday that Qaani was killed during an Israeli strike in Iran, citing an Iranian source.
The US president's decision to lead his country into war with Iran could spark a wave of unity around him, observes Corine Lesnes in her column.
After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.
Leaked assessment casts doubt on Trump’s claims to have ‘obliterated’ facilities
President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.
June 24, 2025 NPR's Michel Martin asks the Atlantic Council's Jonathan Panikoff whether a ceasefire agreement will stick between two countries that have spent decades antagonizing each other, Israel and Iran.
It's been a rollercoaster ride for Trump but it ends in Europe with high praise for US action in Iran ringing in his ears.
Assessing the wreckage of the regime’s nuclear dream
Israel says Iran's nuclear programme was set back years, but initial US battle assessment casts doubt on public comments
“There is no alternative to dialogue and diplomacy” in ending the region's conflict, the external affairs ministry said.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel accused the British government of freezing ties with Israel and failing to back US strikes on Iran. As reported by GB News, Priti Patel has criticised ministers for what she
High-ranking Democrats are working on their own way to stop a war with Iran — instead of signing onto a war powers resolution.
TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh and his Russian counterpart affirmed their nations’ strategic alignment against "aggressors" during a phone call Monday night, vowing coordinated action to punish those responsible for recent attacks on Iranian sovereignty.
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
Israel claimed ceasefire that went into effect on Tuesday morning had been broken by Tehran
Trump announces Iran and Israel have agreed to a 'complete and total ceasefire,' but Iran says 'as of now, there is NO agreement'
US president says Israel and Iran will begin ceasefire within hours
US president congratulates Iran and Israel on ceasefire deal, but neither country has confirmed agreement to end war.
Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them?
President thanks regime for ‘early notice’ of the choreographed attack on Qatar
An attack on Qatar shows the Iranian regime wants to de-escalate, not capitulate
The NPT was never flawless. But it was built on a promise: that the powerful would restrain themselves, and their fidelity would protect the weak to the law.
Heeding the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump dispatched U.S. warplanes to bomb Iran.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy refuses to say if Trump’s Iran strike was legal or right, raising concerns over Britain’s stance on US military actions. As reported by The Independent, the foreign secretary distanced the UK from
US president outlines plans to end hostilities hours after Iran gave early notice of its plan to launch missiles at an American military base in Qatar
US strikes on nuclear sites in Iran dominate Monday's front pages.
Iran has had advisers in Iraq in the past, especially in the war against ISIS. Now, Iraqi sources informed Arab media that there could be several
President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.
The Israeli attack and the US airstrikes are seen in Iran as comparable to the intervention the United States led in 2003 against Iraq, explains the emeritus research director at the French National Center for Scientific Research.
Tensions soar at UN as Iran, allies condemn US military action, while US, Israel reject censure.
Handful of Democrats criticise 'unconstitutional' attack while Republicans heap praise on US President Donald Trump for taking action against Iran
In choosing bombs over diplomacy, Donald Trump has handed Israel a short-term win while setting fire to decades of global nuclear restraint — a reckless act of war that may haunt the Middle East and the world for years.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Britain wasn’t involved in Trump’s Iran strikes but was informed in advance and moved assets to protect citizens. As reported by HuffPost, a cabinet official confirmed Britain had no role in President
The strike on the three Iranian F-14s was carried out "in the heart of Iran," IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin said.
From the ongoing conflict in Iran to the NHS, a wide range of stories feature on Sunday's front pages.
Donald Trump has total control over his cabinet, but Republicans outside the White House are firing warning shots over his stance on Iran
Israel on Saturday struck sites in southwestern Iran that would most likely be on any potential flight path used by U.S. warplanes on the way to attack a key Iranian nuclear facility.
Continuing strikes from both countries are draining their economies.
Despite Iran's internet blackouts, Tehran residents have shared their fears and anger at the Israeli strikes, both on social media platforms and with Le Monde.
TEHRAN - Foreign ministers from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened in Istanbul to address the recent escalation of Israeli military actions against Iran.
Moves indicate Trump administration is getting air force bombers in position if needed for strike on Iran
A test of Trump’s nerves, Iranian resilience and Israeli overreach
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs urge PM Keir Starmer to ban Iran’s IRGC after the UK banned Palestine Action, calling it a rising threat to Britain’s national security. As reported by The Telegraph, Keir Starmer faces pressure from
Campaigners urge Amman to cancel 15-year gas deal, saying Israel broke its obligations
US President Donald Trump considers bombing Iran — at the risk of alienating his base
Unlike Iran, Israel is not a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Fake AI videos relating to the conflict have gained over 100 million views online, BBC Verify finds.
“This is your Churchillian moment. Help rid the world of this scourge.”
Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?
The Israel-Iran conflict will have global repercussions that will, in turn, hit our energy bills, savings, mortgages and growth
During a U.N. Security Council meeting on Friday, Iran’s top diplomat said there was “no room for talking” until Israel stopped its attacks.
Iran helped arrange the flights even as its airspace remains closed due to its conflict with Israel, a senior diplomat in India said.
TEHRAN – The Danish shipping giant Maersk announced Friday it would immediately suspend all vessel calls at Israel’s Port of Haifa, citing grave safety concerns following Iran's missile strikes against the regime, launched in self-defense.
Legislators are trying to assert to the US president, and the public, that only Congress authorises war
A fight over what America First means and who gets to define it
European powers urge Iran to continue US nuclear talks
Foreign ministers hold Geneva talks in bid to end war and keep US out of conflict
Rival right-wing party Yisrael Beiteinu is the second most popular party with 19 seats
Some Democrats are fighting to stop war with Iran, but party leaders are silently acquiescing or, worse, supporting an attack.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met top US officials in Washington Thursday ahead of urgent nuclear talks with Iran, as European powers accelerate diplomatic efforts to halt a spiraling regional conflict and prevent military escalation.
Israel’s military accused Iran of using a type of weapon banned by more than 100 countries, though not by Iran or Israel. Experts said evidence offered support for the claim.
A White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to attack Iran “within two weeks.”
TEHRAN- Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, declared that U.S. and Israeli pressure campaigns against Iran are based on “baseless pretexts,” stressing that Iran has the legitimate right to pursue its peaceful nuclear program under international law.
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Simon Harris speaks to Saudi and Jordanian counterparts on ‘increasingly dangerous’ situation in Middle East
Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran.
The group expressed its 'full support' for Iran following threats issued by US and Israeli officials against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Donald Trump calls for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”, as Israel continues its bombardment of the country—and more
A group of 110 students whose exit from Iran to Armenia that India had aided will arrive in Delhi early on Thursday, the MEA said.
The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.
"Iran will continue to exercise its right to self-defense, with pride and bravery, and we will make the aggressor regret and pay for its grave error," Araghchi wrote on X.
Israeli jets target an inactive nuclear reactor while Iran hits Soroka hospital in the south of the country
The US president said he spoke with the Russian president over the phone on Tuesday and said, 'Do me a favor... let's mediate Russia first, okay?' On Thursday, Putin said that a deal to end fighting between Israel and Iran was possible and he did 'not even wish to discuss' the idea Israel might assassinate Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Asked if he agreed with his adviser that Iran was not building a nuclear bomb, Trump replied: "I don't care what she said."
Bombing fordow is more likely to mark the beginning of US activity in Iran, not the end, history shows from Libya to Iraq
A War Powers Resolution would prohibit the “United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
People are fleeing the big cities. The borders are quiet—for now
TEHRAN – Iran has launched a barrage of missiles into the occupied territories as part of the latest phase of Operation True Promise III–this time sending missiles that sport a higher range and power in comparison to the ones that were used before in the course of last five days of conflict with Israel.
Israeli attacks on Tehran kill an estimated 585 people by Tuesday, while Iran’s supreme leader calls US president’s rhetoric ‘absurd’
Exclusive: As Israel uses F-35 fighter jets to bomb Iran and Gaza, we reveal parts for these warplanes were transported via London last month.
The war declared on Iran by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has completely changed the stance of French diplomacy. A planned conference in New York that would have highlighted France's position on events in Gaza and the wider Palestinian situation was postponed, and French recognition of the state of Palestine currently seems to be on hold once more. Once again, Paris is back to showing public support for Israel. Mediapart's Ilyes Ramdani analyses the impact of the Israeli air strikes on the French president's Middle East diplomacy.
India's embassy in Tel Aviv has said that Indians looking to leave Israel “may like to avail of the land border crossing options”.
The US president demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender and warned that its supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was an ‘easy target’
Iran’s mission to UN says Tehran will not negotiate ‘under duress’
The longer Israel's military operation goes on, the greater the realisation that Russia has much to lose.
The president demands “unconditional surrender” from the clerical regime
TEHRAN – The newest mural at Valiasr Square in central Tehran was unveiled Tuesday morning, depicting Iran's state TV presenter Sahar Emami following the Zionist regime's attack on the main building of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Monday evening.
Plus, Octopuses’ marvelous arms.
As Chinese diplomacy becomes increasingly active in the Middle East, Beijing – which buys 90% of Iran's exported oil – has continued to leave the role of regional policing to the US.
The US president's 'peace through strength' policy is manifesting at every level of government communication
As Iran and Israel exchange deadly attacks, many Israelis shelter as they contend with a shattered sense of security.
The U.S. is helping Israel wage war on Iran over its nuclear program. But U.S. intelligence says Iran is not building a bomb.
'We are holding this token protest so the world knows that the people of Kashmir and our country are standing with the voices who speak against barbarism in Iran and Palestine.'
As Tehran evacuates, an unpopular Iranian government must win over a panicked public facing an all-out war.
Iranian officials have warned that U.S. participation in an attack on its facilities will imperil any chance of the nuclear disarmament deal the president insists he is still interested in pursuing.
Opinion
The US president said he would end wars and now a vocal part of his support is urging him to stay out of this conflict.
With no guarantee of what would follow a potential Israeli assassination of Khamenei, it may not be a gamble the White House is likely to take
The missile hit as a presenter criticised Israel live on air, while Iran has threatened ‘the largest and most intense missile attack in history’
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says it was ‘big mistake’ to exclude Russia from G7 and China’s industrial output growth slows
Internet issues meant some were unable to receive information on time. Meanwhile, others still headed to Iran's borders on their own.
Iran threatens to leave nuclear weapons treaty
If it fails the regime could make a frantic dash for a bomb
Despite the many projectiles intercepted by Israel, attacks launched by Iran on several Israeli cities have killed 16 people, injured 500, and damaged several neighborhoods and important military sites.
The ministry of international relations called for the de-escalition of the conflict between Israel and Iran
TEHRAN - Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Health, announced on Sunday that the consequences of the “false slogan” claiming that “Israel targets only military sites and has no quarrel with the Iranian people” have proven to be tragically unfounded.
According to IDF assessments, Iran began the current conflict with approximately 2,000 ballistic missiles of varying ranges and warhead types.
Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that assassinating Khamenei was not a good idea, according to CBS.
Iran has been forced to replace several military leaders, including the head of the army and the IRGC.
The president threatened direct military action against Iran if the US was attacked ‘in anyway, shape or form’
Also in today’s newsletter, Renault’s chief steps down and Aukus review rattles allies
Israel started the Iran war. Only America can finish it
Iran warns of 'devastating response' to Israel attacks
Even as many Indians are keen to be evacuated, officials said such movement was not possible with ‘bombs and missiles going off’.
Donald Trump’s moves in the coming days will be critical in shaping the direction of the war
Israel strikes South Pars offshore gas field, in the first apparent attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure
TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a new wave of retaliatory operations against the Zionist regime, striking critical energy and military facilities while intercepting dozens of hostile aircraft.
Doubts remain about how hard Israel can hit Tehran’s nuclear programme but there is room for escalation — and the risk of a grave miscalculation
Defrin "could not disclose" whether Khamenei is one of Israel's strike targets when asked by a reporter.
Videos seen by Middle East Eye show scores of fires and plumes of smoke in Haifa after missiles target northern Israel and Tel Aviv
Israel intensified its military campaign against Iran, targeting key civilian infrastructure.
Iran has been battling an acute energy crisis for months because of gas shortages, and repairing any damage would both be costly and take significant time.
Sir Keir Starmer said aircraft are being deployed amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran.
Locals in Rishon Le Zion were jolted by the level of destruction but support Netanyahu’s attack on Iran
The barrages of missiles fired by Iran in response to Israel's Thursday night attack left at least three people dead and 70 wounded on Israeli territory on Friday.
The SCO statement did not indicate that any member had dissociated from it. However, India issued a separate statement almost concurrently, clarifying that it was not part of the SCO’s decision-making on this matter.
With Israel’s attack on Iran, Netanyahu can distract from his many crises at home. Trump can appease both his faux anti-war backers and the hawks.
He is planning at least two weeks of air strikes
Escalation of conflict comes after Israel launched its biggest-ever air offensive against Iran
TEHRAN - New volleys of Iranian ballistic missiles reached Israeli-occupied territories early Saturday morning, following initial launches hours earlier. Reports suggest Israelis were caught off gaurd as they believed Iran had wrapped up its retaliatory operation dubbed Operation True Promise 3.
The radiological threat from the targets of the earliest attacks are relatively minor.
The latest data and maps on the conflict
Most key lawmakers of Trump's Republican Party quickly rallied behind Israel, whose prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is a hero for many on the US right and has long called Iran an existential threat. But Trump's populist 'America First' base has been skeptical.
Iran’s UN envoy told Security Council Israel’s attack amounts to ‘declaration of war’ and promised a ‘decisive’ response.
Many Arab outlets dismissed Israel’s posture of operational independence in the strikes on Iran, with Al Jazeera Arabic describing Israel as the West’s ‘crazy friend'
Five experts spoke to Middle East Eye to address deniability, impunity, and the laws of war
Many Iranians criticise their leaders for failing to protect the country - but others insist on its right to a nuclear programme.
Netanyahu's office claimed that Modi and other world leaders ‘showed understanding’ of Israel's ‘defence needs’ against Iran.
In attacking, Netanyahu has short circuited the debate in Washington and started a possible new cycle of escalation
On Thursday, Trump said he worried a strike might sink negotiations — or maybe it would help! What Netanyahu wants seems obvious.
The newspaper cited a senior Israeli official as saying a strike could come as soon as Sunday unless Iran agrees to halt production of fissile material, which can be used to make an atomic bomb.
US president says Israeli strikes on Iran are possible, but he reiterates preference for diplomatic deal with Tehran.
The US has put its officials in the Middle East on warning. Is it a ruse to pressure Iran amid gridlock in talks?
US troops in the Middle East, shipping and oil facilities could be in Iran’s line of fire
US president ratchets up pressure on Tehran ahead of crunch talks on nuclear programme this weekend
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to prevent Tehran, “one way or the other,” from building a nuclear bomb.
Washington-Tehran nuclear talks scheduled to continue as US deadline for deal expires
Iran had warned European powers not to back the resolution, which carries the threat of an eventual referral to the UN Security Council.
Donald Trump also reiterated that he would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, amid mounting speculation that Israel could strike Tehran's facilities.
A source familiar with the details told the Post there is "definitely a chance" that a sixth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will not take place.
Washington orders removal of non-essential personnel from parts of Middle East
Talks between the US and Iran appear to have reached an impasse, increasing tensions in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump says he is losing confidence about reaching a deal with Iran.
The president now confronts the reality that stopping Iran’s drive toward a bomb may require letting it continue to make some nuclear fuel.
US president’s naivety in his first term helped integrate China, Russia, Iran and North Korea
Iran-US talks over Iranian nuclear file are less friendly and Israel is threatening to attack Iran’s nuclear sites.
Iran confirmed that it will hold a sixth round of indirect talks with the US in Oman on Sunday, June 15.
Trump says he wants a nuclear deal that strips Iran of the ability to enrich uranium
Head of nuclear watchdog warns Israeli strike may harden Iran’s resolve on nuclear arms as diplomacy stalls.
Iranian state media claimed that at least four of the new power plants would be in Bushehr, where Russia helped Iran construct their first nuclear reactor.
Tehran urges international community to press for Israeli nuclear disarmament
Officials in at least 20 cities have pledged in recent day to enforce a ban introduced in 2019, citing public health and public safety risks. “Dog walking is a clear crime,” one said.
The report comes after a recent special International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report said that Iran had carried out multiple implosion tests.
Dogs are vieved as "unclean" by Islamic officials, but ownership is rising as a form of quiet rebellion.
While there had been reports of tensions, the sheer speed at which Donald Trump and Elon Musk's relationship imploded stunned Washington on Thursday. Just a week ago, Trump gave Musk a glowing send-off as he left his cost-cutting role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after four months.
Saudi Arabia and UAE have become crucial intermediaries in effort to resolve stand-off after opposing landmark 2015 deal
The four million Afghans living – undocumented or not – in the territory of the Islamic Republic are at risk of being sent back to their country. Once tolerated, these exiles are now also facing a violent anti-migrant campaign from Iranians.
US confident Israel could set Iran's nuclear programme back 'a few years', but Netanyahu's fear of Trump holds him back, experts say
Without a deal on enrichment, Washington and Tehran could lose control of an escalating crisis
The president’s proclamation barred travel from a variety of countries, including Afghanistan, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
There are an additional seven countries whose nationals face partial travel restrictions.
Ayatollah Khamenei warned that US proposals were ‘100 per cent’ against Iran’s interests as concerns grow over its potential to develop a nuclear bomb
US and Russian presidents discuss Ukraine and Iran in phone call
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that abandoning uranium enrichment would be against Iran’s interests.
BBC says ‘sharp and deeply troubling escalation’ this year of Iran targeting families of UK-based BBC Persian journalists
Iranian supreme leader says issue of uranium enrichment remains key to Tehran’s pursuit of energy independence.
Iran may accept regional nuclear consortium idea but could push to build enrichment facility on one of their islands
An outline by the Trump administration would allow Iran to continue enriching uranium at low levels while a broader arrangement is worked out that would block the country’s path to a nuclear weapon.
US demands Iran end all uranium-enrichment activities, including those relating to power generation and medical treatment
The draft proposal echoes the Obama-era nuclear deal and includes a major climbdown by the Trump administration
There's been an "alarming" rise in the targeting of staff's family members inside Iran, says the broadcaster.
Washington has not been clear on ‘how and through what mechanism’ sanctions would be lifted, says Tehran.
It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.
IAEA findings raise new concerns over country’s capabilities amid nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington
UN nuclear watchdog warns Tehran could be close to weapons-grade enriched uranium, as negotiations with the US continue.
UN nuclear agency reiterates urgent call for co-operation
During a visit to Iran’s eastern border, Sirus Amanollahi emphasized that the border closure initiative aims to enhance security within Iran. The commander of the Iranian Army’s ground forces noted, “As interactions between Iran and Afghanistan increase, we are observing daily improvements
The families of the men, who are from Punjab state, allege they have been kidnapped in Iran.
In a secure facility, military cyberteams are on round-the-clock alert as HMS Prince of Wales enters one of the world’s most dangerous shipping lanes
US president says an Israeli strike ‘would be inappropriate to do right now because we’re very close to a solution.’
American president’s comments signal tensions with ally Israel
At the core of the tension between Netanyahu and Trump is their differing views of how best to exploit Iranian weakness
Israel said the bombing of the airport, which was targeted for the second time this month, had destroyed the last plane used by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
Truck drivers across Iran were striking for a seventh day on Wednesday in a stoppage rare in its length and magnitude.
Director Jafar Panahi returns to Iran after his Cannes Film Festival win, greeted by cheers and applause.
Kristi Noem says the US president ‘wants peace’ but will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Uranium enrichment remains a core issue of contention between the sides
Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.
After dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or on Saturday, Jean-Noël Barrot called his victory 'a gesture of resistance against the Iranian regime's oppression.'
After war with Israel weakened Iran-backed militias, including Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government has moved to assert its authority over armed groups.
Hundreds of thousands deported by Pakistan and Iran face poverty, unemployment, and lack of aid in fragile Afghanistan.
Since returning to office, Trump has revived his 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran, backing talks but warning of military action if diplomacy fails. Iran wants a new deal that would ease the sanctions, which have battered its economy.
Differences over uranium enrichment put fate of negotiations in the balance
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns Israel will receive a ‘devastating and decisive response’ if it attacks Tehran.
A fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran will take place in Rome on Friday, Oman says.
The US is negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran but some in Israel fear it could stop short of dismantling Tehran’s programme
Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.
A neoconservative who fervidly opposed Communism and the fundamentalist regime in Iran, he wrote many books and articles, some of whose theories were later discredited.
US president unhappy at plight of Afrikaners, Pretoria’s court case against Israel and its ties with ‘rogue’ states like Iran
Comments damp expectations of breakthrough to end long-running crisis over Tehran’s nuclear programme
Negotiations between Washington and Tehran looking shaky as Iran resists US negotiator Witkoff’s ‘red line’.
"We don't think it will lead to any outcome," the supreme leader warns, saying the US is making "outrageous" demands on uranium enrichment.
Iranian foreign minister says US envoy Steve Witkoff is ‘at a distance from reality of negotiations’
Arrests of Iranians come amid lingering tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and fallout of Russia-Ukraine war.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says there's been a rise in Iran-linked operations on UK soil.
Tehran denounces enriched uranium accusations as US urges Iran to accept proposed agreement.
The world should welcome America’s planned talks, even if the results are modest
The pushback comes after the US president accused Tehran’s leadership of being ‘corrupt and ineffective’.
Islamic republic wants to return millions of refugees who entered country before and after the Taliban takeover
For some, President Trump’s visits to Arab nations, Iran’s regional rivals, only made their country’s acute energy and economic crises harder to bear.
The US president has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s programme if a deal isn’t reached.
A nuclear deal with Iran, a ceasefire in Gaza, the lifting of sanctions against Syria. Trump's strategy seems to align with the Gulf monarchs' model: Stability, security through development and the promise of billions of dollars in investments in the United States. Israel, isolated, finds itself caught off guard.
The US president’s Middle East trip ends on an ambiguous note with claims of agreement with country he threatened to turn into ‘nuclear dust’
Organised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.
On a regional visit to Gulf countries, the US president signals progress on nuclear talks with Tehran.
Drop comes as US president says ‘serious negotiations’ are under way with Tehran
Wednesday's sanctions followed new US sanctions on Iran's oil sales to China. 'The United States cannot allow Iran to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles,' US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.
Iran’s president says his nation will not be intimidated by threats as Trump accuses Tehran of carrying out proxy wars.
One of the first Iranian novelists to write in English, she examined the clash between East and West. Her debut novel, “Foreigner,” provided insight into pre-revolutionary Iran.
The US is pursuing its own objectives and cutting Israel out of dealmaking with Iran and Saudi Arabia
Farah Pahlavi, widow of the shah, hopes a new biopic will look beyond the cruelty of the her husband’s regime
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described the negotiations as "difficult but useful".
Foreign minister says civilian enrichment cannot be subjected to any deal as Tehran and Washington set to hold talks.
The talks have the potential to reshape regional and global security and could transform Iran’s economic and political landscape.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hailed enrichment as a national achievement just before the fourth Iran–US round in Muscat, while Washington has maintained that Iran's enrichment facilities have to be dismantled.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has confirmed there will be a technical delegation at the Iran-US talks on Sunday.
On Sunday, the Iran-backed group hit the area of the Tel Aviv airport in a rare missile fire that had penetrated Israeli air defenses.
Crude prices rise after US president intensifies pressure on Tehran as nuclear talks falter
Trump aims to drum up financial support for the US with his Middle East trip, but Iran and Gaza also hang in the balance.
Unilateral change could derail talks with Tehran over its nuclear ambitions
Donald Trump pushed out national security advisor because he was reportedly coordinating Iran bombing plans with Israel.
Iranian leaders are already pushing back, saying renaming the gulf would be ‘indicative of hostile intent toward Iran’
Israel said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.
Oman's foreign minister says a "ceasefire" between the US and the Iran-backed group has been reached.
The strike came days after the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen fired a ballistic missile that struck near Israel’s main airport, wounding at least six people.
Air strikes come a day after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel’s main airport.
Israel is preparing for a new large-scale attack on the Gaza Strip, intensifying its operations in Syria amidst sectarian tensions and threatening Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen, following a missile strike that hit Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport.
Country on high alert since MI5 warning last year about ‘potentially lethal’ Iran-backed activities.
Attacks are response to missile strike by Iran-backed rebels on Ben Gurion airport
Despite concerted American efforts, the Iran-backed Yemeni group continues to launch missile attacks against Israel and ships in the Red Sea
Foreign Minister Araghchi insists Iran’s nuclear activities are civilian in nature.
As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has been Donald Trump’s reliable echo on issues like Iran, Ukraine and Gaza. But Steve Witkoff, the president’s friend, remains the chief negotiator.
The foreign minister of Oman credited the delay to ‘logistical reasons’, but the postponement comes amid new sanctions.
The delay comes after Washington imposed new sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday.
The Houthi militia, which is backed by Iran, said the attack was an American strike. The U.S. Defense Department said it was assessing the claims and took them seriously.
Mohsen Langarneshin was convicted of aiding Mossad operations for two years, including the killing of an IRGC colonel.
The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.
Following a blast on Saturday, April 26, the port on the Strait of Hormuz was still ablaze on Monday.
Drone video captured the destruction at Iran’s largest commercial port, Bandar Abbas, two days after a massive explosion
In a speech in Jerusalem on Sunday, the Israeli prime minister insisted that any deal with Tehran must also address its ballistic missile capabilities.
The fiery blast at the Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran has killed at least 40 people and wounded some 1,000 others.
A blame game begins amid reports solid fuel intended for ballistic missiles may have been improperly stored.
A massive explosion rocked the port of Shahid Rajaee in southern Iran's Hormozgan province. At least five people have been killed and more than 700 have been wounded, according to state media. An official suggested the fire was caused by chemical containers exploding
At least four people have been killed and 500 more injured in Bandar Abbas.
Iran has said it is ‘extremely cautious’ on the success of the nuclear talks with US.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who arrived in Oman for talks on Saturday, last met Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on April 19. The first meeting was held on April 12.
The expert-level technical talks could determine the specifics of nuclear and sanctions commitments by the two sides.
The president has a chance to make good on his reputation as a dealmaker as Iran moves closer to a nuclear weapon
The US president insisted that he and his Israeli counterpart are on the 'same side of every issue,' as Israel vows to act against Iran's nuclear ambitions despite renewed diplomatic efforts.
US president is alarming his base by abandoning core promises, from bombing Iran to debunking the Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy
France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged