The Latest Breaking News from Iran

In brief glimpses of Tehran, an AP journalist sees a changing and challenged Iran

More Iranian women are choosing to forgo the country's mandatory hijab

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

How a regional reset has left isolated Iran fighting to stay relevant

Iran is entering one of the most difficult moments in its history. The alliances it had built across the region are falling apart, Western sanctions have returned and its rivals are gaining ground. As Tehran tries to hold on to partners and protect its borders, it is discovering how sharply…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 28, 2025

2026 World Cup Draw Boycott Comes Back to FIFA President Gianni Infantino Promise

Iran will not be sending a delegation to the Kennedy Center next Friday in protest.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 28, 2025

The deadliest wait: five women on death row

Up to 1,000 women globally await execution in prison, with mitigating factors such as child abuse and coercion ignored

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025

Iran hits out at 'insulting' blacklisting by Australia

Iran has responded to Australia's 'unjustified' decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, making it an offence to deal with the group.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

Barnaby Joyce’s exit from the Nationals ‘almost a Greek tragedy’, Michael McCormack says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025

Leaked wedding video lays bare luxurious lives of Iran’s political elite and highlights hypocrisy of Islamic Republic

A short video of a private wedding went viral in Iran recently, tearing away the country’s veil of piety and exposing hypocrisy and a seeming disregard for the rules by which the theocratic regime requires that most Iranians live their lives.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025

Iran adds new gasoline price tier starting in December

Iran will introduce a new gasoline price tier on Dec. 6, raising the cost of fuel purchased beyond monthly quotas to 50,000 rials per liter, which is about 4 cents on the Iranian exchange market

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Son of British couple detained in Iran criticises ‘passive’ UK government

Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been held on espionage charges since January

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Terror listing for group behind synagogue attack

Australia has branded an Iranian organisation behind "cowardly" attacks on the Jewish community a terrorist organisation, amid warnings of malicious activity.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025