The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Donald Trump Health Fears: Psychologist Warns President's 'Deteriorating Brain' Risks World War

A psychologist's claims about Donald Trump's cognitive fitness have been rejected by the White House as the administration weighs its next steps on Iran. The remarks coincide with new reports of expanded US military deployments and stalled diplomacy.

International Business Times UK · Feb 25

Trump’s top general is quietly sounding the alarm about a hidden factor that could make an Iran war catastrophic

A military intervention will be costly.

We Got This Covered · Feb 24

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran as Trump uses State of the Union to threaten nuclear programme

Secretary of state makes rare briefing to so-called ‘gang of eight’ as US deploys largest force of aircraft and warships to Middle East since 2003

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

Crude Oil Prices Under Pressure on Dollar Strength and Easing Geopolitical Risks

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is down -0.27 (-0.41%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is down -0.0111 (-0.49%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today amid a stronger dollar. Crude prices also fell as geopolitical risks eased slightly over an imminent US attack on Iran...

Barchart · Feb 24

Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks – and the US military knows it

As the US continues to assemble military assets in the Middle East and Europe ahead of a possible strike against Iran, Donald Trump is running up against two problems that have plagued American presidents before him.

The Conversation · Feb 24

Iran ‘orders death penalty for dozens of protesters’ - despite Trump’s promise to protect them

Human rights group says Tehran has quietly been preparing to execute people accused of involvement in protests last month

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Armed police flood Iran’s universities to crush student protests

Campus clashes provide uneasy backdrop to third round of talks on nuclear programme in Geneva

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

As Oil Surges on Iran Tensions, Is It Better To Buy the Commodity or Energy Stocks?

Geopolitical fears are sending oil prices up. Here's the best way to play oil right now.

Barchart · Feb 24

Trump’s Iran bravado echoes Bush

“Real men want to go to Tehran,” Bush’s neocons said. Two decades later, Trump’s rhetoric follows a familiar script

Salon · Feb 24