How drones are changing the way wars are fought Both Israel and Iran used drones in the strikes that began between the two countries in June. Israel introduced drones into Iran to hit targets, while Iran launched roughly 100 aimed at Israel. The Conversation · Jul 16, 2025
Iran regime to undergo change but not towards democracy, veteran diplomat says Alan Eyre, a veteran US diplomat, believes the recent Iran-Israel conflict will militarise Tehran further and diminish the influence of reformists. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
Iran seizes foreign tanker smuggling 2 million litres of fuel The Gulf of Oman is a vital shipping route for oil produced around the Persian Gulf The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
‘North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’ Pyongyang is reportedly planning to deploy thousands more troops to back Russia. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
Democracies around world must form new alliance to counter China, says Sunak The US must realise no single country can face down an ‘axis of authoritarian states’ including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, Rishi Sunak said. Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
Syria’s Druze reach new ceasefire deal with government in Sweida, religious leader says – as it happened An earlier ceasefire announced on Tuesday night collapsed after only a few hours. The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
France, UK, Germany to reimpose Iran sanctions in August if no progress France’s foreign minister says sanctions lifted under a 2015 deal would return if no breakthrough on nuclear issue. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
France, UK and Germany set deadline to restore UN sanctions on Iran The three countries have agreed to reinstate the sanctions on Iran if there is no concrete progress on a nuclear deal The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Israel didn’t give permits to these Bedouin villages to build bomb shelters. So they built their own When sirens wail in the southern Israeli desert to herald an incoming missile, Ahmad Abu Ganima’s family scrambles outside The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Houthi-linked dealers sell arms on X and WhatsApp, report says Traders affiliated to Iran-backed rebel group found to have been running weapon stores on social media for years The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
Trump promised to be a ‘peacemaker’ president. He launched nearly as many airstrikes in five months as Biden did in four years The administration has carried out more than 500 bombings so far, according to analysis from data watchdog The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Children investigated over Russian and Iranian plots against UK, says police chief Teenagers suspected of being hired by criminals paid to carry out acts on behalf of states, it is understood The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Europe gives Iran deadline to contain nuclear programme or see sanctions reinstated UK, France and Germany say without firm commitment from Iran by 29 August they will reapply embargos that were lifted 10 years ago The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025 Europe is stuck in a bystander role over Iran’s nuclear program after US, Israeli bombs establish facts on the ground The U.S. bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025, sent shock waves around the world. It marked a dramatic reversal for the Trump administration, which had just initiated negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program. Dispensing with diplomacy, the U.S. opted for the first time for direct…
Latin Times · Jul 14, 2025 Former Fox News Host Asserts 'Biggest Cause of Human Suffering' in US Is Credit Card Debt: 'It's Not Iran' During a conservative summit, Tucker Carlson declared that anyone profiting from putting others into debt would "have to answer to God," calling it "not virtuous" and "disgusting."
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025 Europe urged to raise plight of Iran’s political prisoners in any future talks Rights activists say Tehran’s crackdown must be on agenda in any talks on future relations between Europe and Iran
We Got This Covered · Jul 14, 2025 Iran’s ‘Blood Covenant’ offers $40 million to assassinate Trump, and the president should be worried This isn't something to be taken lightly by either side.
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025 U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could fuel a new wave of nuclear proliferation In the wake of recent strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian cities, military sites and nuclear facilities, a troubling paradox has emerged: actions intended to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons may actually be accelerating its pursuit of them and encouraging other countries to follow suit.
TechRadar · Jul 14, 2025 Iran is searching for major cloud providers to help rebuild its tech infrastructure Iran's Information Technology Organization has launched a scheme to certify cloud providers as trusted partners.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian injured during Israel’s attacks The attack came on the fourth day of a 12-day war Israel launched against Iran in June
Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2025 Blast at housing complex near Iran’s Qom city injures at least 7 people Initial probe indicates blast caused by gas leak, but similar recent incidents have led to suspicions of drone attacks.
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2025 Iranian president lightly wounded while escaping Israeli attack More details emerge on June assassination attempt on President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials by Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025 Death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza surpasses 58,000, says health ministry – as it happened Gaza health ministry says more than half of the dead are women and children
International Business Times · Jul 12, 2025 Iran Says Cooperation With UN Nuclear Watchdog Will Take 'New Form' Iran said Saturday its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency "will take on a new form", expressing a desire for a diplomatic solution to resolve concerns over its nuclear programme.