The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Get back to sorting out the economy, voters warn Trump across polls

Trump is too focused on bullying Denmark and threatening war across the hemisphere, polls find

The Independent UK · Jan 18

US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,766 deaths from Iran protests

A U.S.-based activist agency reports at least 3,766 deaths during recent protests in Iran

The Independent UK · Jan 18

Congress’ power has been diminishing for years, leaving Trump to act with impunity

A year into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his record use of executive orders, impoundment of government spending, and military interventions in Venezuela and Iran have sparked criticisms from Democrats and even some Republicans. They say he is unconstitutionally sidelining Congress.

The Conversation · Jan 18

"The order never came": Behind the scenes of Trump's Iran pullback

On Wednesday, generals and Trump aides expected bombs would be dropping in Tehran within hours.

Axios · Jan 18

Iran and Minneapolis: Trump's downfall?

Trump hopes the Iran protests can save his presidency — while he crushes protest at home. It won't work

Salon · Jan 18

Iran cannot be bombed into democracy. But it can be helped to find its way there

Independent media, civil society, the rule of law – these are the things that Iranians truly need. And there are ways for the west to help secure them, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18

SNL’s Trump brings out ‘Cabinet of curiosities’ after Venezuela attack and ICE raids

SNL’s James Austin Johnson brings out ‘freaks, various monsters and nightmares from the twisted mind of Guillermo del Trump’

The Independent UK · Jan 18

‘He hoped Trump’s help would arrive’: why protesters in Iran feel betrayed

Many believed a US president would – for the first time – rescue them but now people can only despair after mass arrests and brutality

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18

European Film Awards 2026: 'Sentimental Value' sweeps the board

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' has pulled off a clean sweep, winning a total of six awards, including Best European Film, Best Director and both acting awards. Elsewhere, Oliver Laxe's Sirat picked up five awards during a politically charged evening in Berlin.

Euronews · Jan 17

Just when Wall Street and Corporate America were looking forward to a year without trade fears, the 'Tariff King' strikes again

Trump announced tariffs on eight NATO allies and said earlier in the week that countries that do business with Iran would be hit with a 25% duty.

Fortune · Jan 17