The Latest Breaking News from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Trump undecided on joining war on Iran as Khamenei warns him not to attack

‘I may do it, I may not do it,’ US president says as Tehran reportedly prepares to strike US bases in response

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

By dragging the US into Iran, Trump risks giving Tehran the final showdown it wants

ANALYSIS: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are experts at insurgency and may relish the prospect of conflict, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Starmer to chair Cobra meeting amid confusion over advice to Britons in Israel

Downing Street would not say whether British nationals should attempt to leave Israel.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Explosions heard in Tehran as Israel launches a new wave of airstrikes

US President Donald Trump says diplomatic talks are still an option for Iran as he offers to send Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff to resume talks with the Iranians amid heightened regional tensions and cross-border attacks.

Euronews · Jun 18, 2025

Senate Republicans circle wagons as Trump beats war drum on Iran: ‘They’ve all had their spines removed’

Senate Republicans are largely standing with President Donald Trump as he escalates U.S. involvement in Israel’s war with Iran.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Trump draws Pentagon into Bush-era Groundhog Day over Iran as he shuns intelligence to justify war

ANALYSIS : ANALYSIS: Donald Trump rose to power criticizing Bush-era politicians for lying about weapons of mass destruction. Now he is accused of doing the same, Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Top MAGA pollster warns Republicans will lose the majority for ‘the next decade’ if Trump gets involved in Israel-Iran

‘Starting new foreign wars never helps a presidency. But it sure as Hell can end one,’ Rich Baris says

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Israel Katz Issues Stark Warning to Khamenei: Could Iran's Leader Face Saddam's Fate?

During a security assessment with Israeli military commanders, Katz accused Khamenei of committing war crimes through continued missile attacks on Israeli civilians.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025

Israel’s air strength is giving it a free hand over Iran

Israel’s initial attack on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, alongside its assassination of top military officials and nuclear scientists, on June 13 has been followed by days of escalating strikes. Iran threatened “severe punishment” and quickly launched what were, in relative terms, smaller-scale missile attacks against Israeli territory.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025

Tuesday briefing: What Israel really wants in Iran – and what might come next

In today’s newsletter: Whether or not regime change is even desirable to Benjamin Netanyahu, a sudden transformation in Tehran looks very unlikely

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025