The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Explosion At Iraqi Military Base In Babylon Governorate Reported

An explosion at an Iranian-backed PMF military base in Babylon Governorate raises security concerns in Iraq.

Top News · Apr 19, 2024

US Secures Key Agreement For Aid Distribution In Gaza

Recent Israeli strikes in Iran raise concerns of escalation in the Middle East. US secures aid distribution in Gaza. Blinken defends US veto on Palestinian...

Top News · Apr 19, 2024

Broader Market Retreats on Middle East Strife and Tech Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.05%. US stock indexes settled mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 falling to a...

Barchart · Apr 19, 2024

Iranian President Downplays Israeli Strikes, Focuses On Offensive Attacks

Iranian President Raisi's speech justifies Iran's actions, ignoring Israeli strike. Reflects Iran's stance on necessary responses to threats.

Top News · Apr 19, 2024

Iran keeps quiet after Israeli attack

Israel carried out an attack on Iran, despite the US urging it not to, but so far reactions are limited

Salon · Apr 19, 2024

Gulf states’ response to Iran-Israel conflict may decide outcome of crisis

Tit-for-tat attacks present Sunni monarchies with complicated choices over region’s future

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

Caught between Israel and Iran, Jordan clings desperately to stability

After Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel on April 13, Jordan finds itself caught between the two enemies. Friday morning's suspected Israeli strikes in central Iran have intensified fear that the country could be dragged into an escalation against its will. Having been historically neutral in the two…

France 24 · Apr 19, 2024

Diplomacy and drones: how Israel’s reported attack on Iran unfolded

Country’s leaders took time to weigh response to Iran’s strike under gaze of allies urging restraint

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

World leaders urge calm after Israeli drone strike on Iran ratchets up tension

Tit-for-tat attacks have breached taboo of direct strikes on each other’s territory but Tehran has no ‘immediate’ plans to retaliate

The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2024

The Guardian view on escalation in the Middle East: calculation does not equate to safety

Editorial: Both Iran and Israel are calibrating their responses. That does not mean the region should breathe easy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024