The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran holds state funerals for dozens killed in its brief war with Israel, as regional tensions simmer and international voices call for renewed diplomacy.

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US President Donald Trump says that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is “close” and could be reached “within the next week”. Trump made the comments late on Friday, indicating he had spoken with individuals involved in the ongoing negotiations. The US administration has been working on a…

Iranians waving flags and shouting slogans join the state funeral, four days after Iran and Israel agreed on truce.

Loyalists hope for boost after apparent victory, but political divisions and 7 October security failures still loom large

The U.S. Senate has rejected a Democratic-led proposal to limit President Donald Trump‘s authority to use military force against Iran.

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top Iranian commanders and scientists killed in a 12-day war with Israel

Vali Nasr’s book is seriously good, profoundly insightful and full of fresh thinking

This week saw a big change for Europe, Nato and UK security. It was agreed that Iran was not a mainstream Nato and Europe pre-occupation. Donald Trump has sucked the oxygen out of the headlines at the Nato summit in Holland by being referred to as the “big Daddy” –…