The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Foreign governments seek emergency exits for nationals stranded in Iran and Israel

The Iran-Israel conflict has shuttered airspace across the Middle East as the two bitter enemies launch attacks and reprisals at one another

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Trump's base grows anxious as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

President Trump warned Iran's leader he could be taken out, and called for the country's "unconditional surrender" in conflict with Israel.

Roll Call · Jun 17, 2025

Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. The dollar is climbing today on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war. However, the dollar fell back from its best level...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2025

War-weary Syrians and Lebanese watch from the sidelines as missiles fly in Israel-Iran conflict

In a park overlooking Damascus, 25-year-old Khaldoun Hallak has spent the past few evenings with his friends, drinking yerba mate, snacking on nuts, smoking hookah pipes and watching the sky for missiles streaking overhead

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Trump cannot avoid the question much longer – is he going to join Israel’s war or not?

If he does nothing, the US president might alienate Israel supporters in his party. If he intervenes, he’ll undermine his own foreign policy, says international relations expert Rajan Menon

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

Watch: Crater found in central Israel following overnight Iranian attack

A crater was left in Herzliya, just north of Tel Aviv, after Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles at Israel overnight and into Tuesday morning.

Euronews · Jun 17, 2025

Netanyahu speaks of regime change in Iran; what he means is regime destruction

Israeli prime minister has no interest in Iran’s future beyond weakening and destabilising a regional rival

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

Stocks Fall as Chances Dim for an Early End to the Israel-Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.62%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2025

Bunker buster bombs: The American weapon which could spell the end of Iran’s nuclear sites

Experts believe only Washington has the weapons capable of halting Iran’s nuclear programme

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

‘She says she’s safe, but it’s scary’: Family of Karnataka student stranded in Iran

“She said she’s safe,” 17-year-old Hassan Syed told The News Minute, “but the uncertainty is scary.”

Newslaundry · Jun 17, 2025