The Latest Breaking News from Iran

At least 71 Afghan refugees killed in huge bus crash after being deported by Iran

All passengers were Afghans deported by Iran

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Trump who famously evaded the draft during Vietnam describes himself as a war hero: ‘‘I guess I am too’

The president made the remarks in a radio interview complaining he was not given enough credit for bombing Iran’s nuclear sites

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Sanctions Are a Silent War on Humanity

U.S.-led economic warfare punishes the world’s most vulnerable while failing to achieve its foreign policy goals.

Reason · Aug 19, 2025

Will Iraq integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces into the state?

Iraq is debating a new draft law that would give the PMF militias formal standing in state institutions.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025

Twelver Shiism – a branch of Islam that serves both as a spiritual and political force in Iran and beyond

Twelver Shiism is the largest branch within Shiism – one of the two major sects within Islam. Shiism is the second-largest tradition within Islam overall, following the Sunni tradition.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2025

Iran says it will continue talks with UN nuclear watchdog

Tehran suspended IAEA access to its nuclear sites after Israel and US attacked country in June

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Iran to begin new talks with UN nuclear watchdog

Iran enacted a law passed by parliament suspending cooperation with the IAEA

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Drought, Dams And Diplomacy: Afghanistan's Water Crisis Goes Regional

Over four decades of war, Afghanistan wielded limited control over five major river basins that flow across its borders into downstream neighbouring nations.

International Business Times · Aug 17, 2025

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

A spectacular all-round team effort provided the platform for Australia to set up an Asian Cup final with China by brushing aside Iran in Jeddah.

AAP · Aug 16, 2025

B-2 Stealth Bomber Roars Over Trump-Putin Stage In Alaska — Russian President Gazes Skyward At Nuclear-Capable Jet That Hit Iranian Sites In June

On Friday, the U.S. put its military power on vivid display as a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, built by Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC) thundered overhead during President Donald Trump's high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Benzinga · Aug 16, 2025