Ayatollah says Iran “slapped America in the face” after bombing in fresh threat IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
What’s next for Iran’s nuclear programme? Iran refuses to dismantle its nuclear programme and it’s still impossible to verify the damage done by air strikes. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens more attacks on US after week-long disappearance Spiritual leader gives his first televised address since Donald Trump launched a bombing raid on Iran’s nuclear sites. But after a prolonged absence, questions about the ayatollah’s future remain The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Defiant Khamenei says Iran will ‘never surrender’ to the US Supreme leader says US strikes on nuclear sites ‘gained nothing’ in first comments since Israel ceasefire agreed. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025
Khamenei says Iran will strike back if US hits again in first remarks since ceasefire Iran’s supreme leader says attack on US base in Qatar was ‘slap to America’s face’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025
A battered Iran faces an uncertain future after its grinding war with Israel The bombing has quieted in Iran’s 12-day conflict with Israel, but the battle over the future of Tehran is likely to soon begin The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Iranian General Ordered to Revoke Support for Country's Ruler in Threatening Call From Israeli Officials: 'Otherwise, You're On Our List' On the day of Israel's surprise attack on Iran, Israeli agents reportedly threatened more than 20 Iranian officials to abandon the regime, a report revealed. International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025
Iranian-Americans largely back Trump’s bombing and compare the Ayatollah’s regime to ‘Hitler and Stalin’ ‘No negotiation, no appeasement will bring an end this war,’ says Elham Yaghoubian, adding: ‘Only with removing this regime from Iran will bring peace and prosperity.’ The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Inside story of how a dramatic day of diplomacy ended in Donald Trump securing Israel-Iran ceasefire deal The US president and his top diplomatic and security officials worked furiously behind the scenes to broker a peace deal Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
US-Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 23, 2025 Here are the key events on day 11 of the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025
US attacks on Iran risk global conflict, Russia and China warn Russia called the US strikes on Iran ‘unjustified’ and ‘unprovoked’, while China warned they ‘set a bad precedent’. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025
How will Iran’s embattled supreme leader respond to US strikes? ANALYSIS: Seemingly sheltering in a bunker with limited access to the outside world, Ayatollah Khamenei has shrinking options available, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
Monday briefing: Four ways Iran could retaliate to US bombing of nuclear sites In today’s newsletter: After Donald Trump brings the US into Israel’s conflict with Iran, one analyst sets out the potential response from Tehran The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025
History of US-Iran relations: From the 1953 regime change to Trump strikes Iran remains the US’s adversary in the Middle East since the 1979 Islamic revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2025 Iranians react after US bombs three nuclear sites in support of Israel Iranian authorities say those who favour US and Israeli strikes are committing ‘treason’ and will face consequences.
Euronews · Jun 22, 2025 Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran, and how can Moscow benefit from the conflict? Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran after US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities? What is stronger: the desire to make money on expensive oil and divert the world's attention from Moscow’s war on Ukraine or the fear of losing the ties and contracts built up over the years…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025 No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war – and there will be profound and lasting consequences Trump has fallen slap bang into the trap laid for him by Netanyahu. His reckless gamble makes a nuclear weapon for Iran more, not less, likely, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025 US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran The United States has attacked three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program
Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2025 US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What we know so far Trump has warned of more attacks on Iran after bombing some of its key nuclear energy sites, including Fordow.
Euronews · Jun 21, 2025 'Iran didn't want a result' - Was Iran just playing with German Foreign Minister Wadephul? German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva. His mission was to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict, but he was unsuccessful. According to Middle East expert Ovens, "Iran is playing with the West."
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025 Outcome of Israel’s war with Iran is uncertain even if US joins conflict American involvement is not guaranteed to secure Israel’s objectives – and may lead to unintended consequences
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025 A week of war that left Iran stunned and bloodied Trump had set a deadline for diplomacy – but few expected the Israeli sucker punches that have left Tehran reeling
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 Has Iran actually tried to kill Trump? Here’s what we know Israel has pointed to allegations of assassination threats as the U.S. weighs joining military campaign
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025 The Latest: Israeli airstrikes reach into Iranian city of Rasht Israel and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war Friday as new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway
Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025 France names new Iran ambassador as Europe moves to restart nuclear talks France has named career diplomat Pierre Cochard as its new ambassador to Iran, as European governments push to revive nuclear talks and prevent a wider regional war. His appointment comes amid growing fears for the safety of two French citizens still jailed in Tehran, and just over a week after…