The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Venezuela Says Iran Offered Cooperation 'In All Areas' After U.S. Seizures Of Oil Tankers

Venezuela said Iran has offered broad cooperation following the latest U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuelan crude as tensions escalate over Washington's enforcement of sanctions and maritime interdictions in the Caribbean.

Latin Times · Dec 22, 2025

From inside Iran's Evin jail: British mother's voice heard for first time since being detained with husband

Lindsay Foreman and her husband Craig were detained in Iran in January during a motorcycle tour around the world

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

British couple held in notorious Iran prison ‘living off rice and gristle in kitchen filled with rats’

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested nearly a year ago on a motorcycle tour around the world

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Europe has lost all credibility in the Middle East. The way to regain it lies in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon

Sidelined by Trump, preoccupied with Ukraine and damaged by its immoral stance on Gaza, Europe can still help stabilise its eastern Mediterranean neighbours , says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025

Heavy rain turns sea bright red at popular tourist beach

Tourists and photographers often flock to see the spectacle

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Heavy rain turns Iran’s Hormuz Island beach deep red

Rainfall on Hormuz Island transformed its Red Beach as iron-rich soil runoff colored the shoreline and waters deep red, drawing wide attention online.

Euronews · Dec 18, 2025

Which countries people are fleeing from – and why

The US government halted all applications for green cards, citizenship and asylum from 19 mostly African and Middle Eastern countries on December 2. This move came a week after President Donald Trump announced he would “permanently pause migration” from all “third-world countries” after two national guard members in Washington were…

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025

Alexander: Review could examine Iran’s influence on Scottish independence debate

The independent review of foreign financial interference is being launched after a former MEP was jailed for taking Russian bribes.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Ruben Gallego Slams Trump Admin Over Campaign Against Venezuela: 'This is the Iraq War 2.0 With a South American Flavor'

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed the Trump administration over its military pressure campaign against the Venezuelan regime, saying "there are a couple of people" in it "who want a war and are doing everything they can to get us into a war."

Latin Times · Dec 17, 2025

John Fetterman Defends Trump's Blockade On Venezuelan Tankers: 'Funds That Support Regimes Like Iran'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman defended President Donald Trump's naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela's coast, saying the asset "will support Iran" and its proceeds will be used to fund "terrorism."

Latin Times · Dec 17, 2025