The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Israel says UK 'expected to take part in retaliatory strikes on Iran' if they are attacked

Iran has threatened to take revenge on Israel after a top Hamas official was killed as Gaza ceasefire talks continue

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: new evacuation orders in Gaza as 15 reported killed in Israeli strike – as it happens

Israel’s military spokesperson posted instructions on X for people in parts of central Gaza to evacuate

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2024

Lebanon Health Ministry: At Least Nine Dead In Israeli Strike

Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli air strike on Saturday in southern Lebanon killed nine people, as the Israeli military reported hitting weapons stores of the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.

International Business Times · Aug 17, 2024

Crude Prices Retreat on Lack of Iran Retaliation and Energy Demand Concerns

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) today is down -1.62 (-2.07%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) is down -3.42 (-1.45%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell to 1-week lows. A lack of retaliation thus far by Iran against Israel has taken some of the risk premium out of...

Barchart · Aug 16, 2024

Oil Prices Plunge As Qatar Warns Iran Against Attacking Israel Amid Cease-Fire Talks

This diplomatic intervention contributed to a 3% drop in oil prices. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude closed at $76.13 per barrel, down $2.02 or 2.58%, while Brent crude fell to $79.15 per barrel, a decline of $1.91 or 2.36%.

International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024

Former US ambassador calls out double standard after Trump says he wants to be 'friendly' with Iran

Michael McFaul said that, should Kamala Harris had said a similar thing, "the pile-on about her naivete and weakness would be massive and constant"

Latin Times · Aug 16, 2024

David Lammy says ‘the time for a deal is now’ as foreign secretary pushes for ceasefire in Gaza

Visit comes hours after Israeli settlers attack a village in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

Netanyahu knows he needs this war to shore up support. Iran should not give him what he wants

The flagging Israeli leader has every reason to involve the US in a regional conflict, but this would be a huge mistake for Tehran, says the writer Seyed Hossein Mousavian

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Gaza Ceasefire Talks To Resume For 2nd Day In Qatar

Negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire were set to meet for a second day in Qatar on Friday, while top European diplomats were expected in Israel to stress the urgency of averting a wider war.

International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024

Friday briefing: As Middle East peace talks continue, the threat of Iran looms large

In today’s newsletter: Israel’s reluctance to compromise is under mounting pressure – will Tehran’s intentions change the prospect of peace?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024