The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran says tanker seized by Greece has been released

The reported move comes after the ship was impounded in April, Athens linked the seizure to EU sanctions on Russia.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2022

Dozens poisoned after explosion at Iranian chemical factory

More than 130 people taken to hospital for treatment, according to local health chief

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Israel says U.S. should helm Mideast build-up against Iran

Israel and Arab countries that share its worries about Iran should build up their military capabilities under Washington's aegis, the Israeli defence minister said on Tuesday ahead of a visit to the region by U.S. President Joe Biden.

Reuters · Jun 14, 2022

Iraqi Leaders Vow to Move Ahead after Sadr MPs Quit Parliament

Iraqi leaders vowed Monday to move forward with efforts to form a government following the shocking resignation of 73 lawmakers from parliament during a prolonged political impasse. But the unprecedented mass withdrawal by members of Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr’s bloc dramatically alters the political landscape, throwing government formation talks into…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022

Iraqi leaders vow to move ahead after dozens quit parliament

Iraqi leaders say they will move forward with efforts to form a government following the shocking resignation of 73 lawmakers from parliament during a prolonged political impasse

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Two Iranian aerospace staff ‘martyred’: State media

The cases are the latest in a string of mysterious deaths, many of which have been linked to Israel.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2022

Israeli PM Warns: Iran is Close to Nuclear Weapons Unless Stopped by the West

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has warned that Tehran was drawing "dangerously close" to producing nuclear weapons unless the West stands up to the regime. During an interview with The Telegraph on Saturday, Bennett urged Britain to maintain pressure on Tehran's leaders, saying, "Iran is enriching uranium at an unprecedented…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022

2 Members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Die amid Tensions

Two members of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's aerospace division died in Iran in separate incidents over the weekend, Iranian media reported on Monday. The deaths of the two men come as tensions remain high over Iran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers, and its uranium enrichment program that is now…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022

Al-Alimi Calls for Saving Yemen from Iran’s Agenda

Yemen’s Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad al-Alimi has called for backing his country in restoring state institutions and ending the Houthi-led insurgency. Al-Alimi arrived with five PLC members in Cairo.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022

Israeli Officials Consider Damascus Airport Bombing a Warning to Assad

Israeli officials leaked to the Hebrew media that the recent attack on Damascus International Airport was primarily to warn Bashar al-Assad's regime that submitting to the Iranian regime and its goals will cost a heavier price than getting rid of it. The officials told Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper Sunday that Israel…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022