The Latest Breaking News from Iran

US funding for global internet freedom ‘effectively gutted’

Programme that funds groups building tech to evade oppressive government controls under serious threat

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say

Reports say move could come this weekend as White House urges Iran to ‘make a deal’ with Trump on nuclear program

The Guardian - US · Feb 19

Biggest air deployment in Middle East since 2003 Iraq invasion: US to strike Iran this week?

The United States has deployed the most substantial military force to the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, raising fears of imminent strikes against Iran as President Donald Trump weighs his options. Sources familiar with the matter told CNN that the US military could be ready to launch…

The Times of India · Feb 19

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Mounting Geopolitical Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2.86 (+4.59%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0536 (+2.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday amid mounting geopolitical risks. The likelihood of the Russian-Ukrainian war continuing is bullish for oil prices as it will...

Barchart · Feb 18

‘Can I come over and take your picture?’: a decade-long archive captures cross-cultural womanhood

Through more than 300 photos, the New York City artist Clémence Polès Farhang captures the immigrant story and unconventional womanhood

The Guardian - US · Feb 18

6 reasons the U.S. and Iran are on the brink of war

There's still time for the U.S. and Iran to work out a solution.

Axios · Feb 18

JD Vance warns Donald Trump’s red lines have been completely abandoned, while Iran celebrates ‘progress’ in nuclear talks

Military action is still on the table.

We Got This Covered · Feb 18

The Hawks Are Lying Us Into Yet Another Middle Eastern War

Like the Iraq War, the planned war with Iran is built on false premises. Unlike the Iraq War, there hasn’t even been a real public debate.

Reason · Feb 18

Toxic e-waste, harmful content, AI water use – we need to grasp the full impact of our digital habits

In this week’s newsletter: how India’s rural workers are being harmed by watching hours of abusive content to train AI; why Cuba is betting on renewables; plus exclusive images of Iran’s deadly protests

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Bono lambasts ICE, Putin, Netanyahu and more as U2 release first collection of new songs since 2017

New EP Days of Ash features songs about Renee Good, Iranian protesters and other political topics, and precedes new ‘defiantly joyful’ album later in 2026

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18