The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Jilin Jinguan electric to build road between Iran and Russia for new energy facilities

Shenzhen-listed Jilin Jinguan Electric Co Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a road between Iran and Russia for the constructions of new energy facilities, it said on Wednesday.   

Reuters · May 24, 2023

After AP report, Iran's nuclear chief says Tehran to cooperate with inspectors on 'new activities'

The head of Iran’s nuclear program is insisting that his nation will cooperate with international inspectors on any “new activities” regarding its nuclear sector

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

ANALYSIS-Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US

Once labelled a pariah, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took centre stage as master of ceremonies last week when Arab states readmitted Syria to the Arab League, signaling to Washington who calls the regional shots.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Iranian leader visits Indonesia to deepen economic ties amid global geopolitical challenges

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo on Tuesday during a trip aiming to strengthen economic ties between the Muslim-majority nations amid heightened global geopolitical tensions

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Tributes after death of SAS soldier who stormed Iranian embassy to end siege

Mel Parry was part of the SAS team which ended the 1980 siege after six armed men took 26 people hostage within the building.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

US bombs unlikely to reach underground Iran nuclear site: Report

New Iranian atomic facility near Natanz may be too deep underground to be destroyed by air raids, AP analysis says.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

Israel accuses Iran of using civilian ships as 'floating terror bases'

Israel's defence minister accused Iran on Monday of using civilian ships as "floating terror bases" by covertly loading them with fighters and weaponry, adding that one such vessel was recently spotted approaching the Gulf of Aden.

Reuters · May 22, 2023

Who is Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Iran’s new security chief?

Ahmadian is a career military man who has not held any known positions in any presidential administrations.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

Photos of new US bomb which can penetrate underground nuclear bunkers quickly taken down

The US Air Force posted pictures of a powerful bomb designed to penetrate deep into the earth and destroy underground facilities that could be used to enrich uranium

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023

US bomb designed to hit targets like Iran underground nuclear sites briefly reappears amid tensions

As tensions with Iran have escalated over its nuclear program, the U.S. military this month posted pictures of a powerful bomb designed to penetrate deep into the earth and destroy underground facilities that could be used to enrich uranium

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023