The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran arrests 50,000 in nationwide protests, with rights groups reporting tens of thousands killed, death sentences, torture, and widespread asset seizures.

Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi has strongly criticized Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, accusing the Islamic Republic of betraying its people and faith. He urged Shia Muslims to reclaim their religion from what he called the "false prophet of our time," highlighting the regime's repression and violence. Pahlavi also called for unity…

After the January 8 blackout, Iran's internet has not gotten back to normal yet — probably it never will. Yet, "Iranians are resilient; they always find ways to speak," even when the regime cracks down on VPNs.

Gasoline is the most visible energy expense for many people. That makes it politically important, too.

Saudi-US proposal comes amid Iran tensions

Trump has warned Tehran it has days to reach a deal on its nuclear programme as the US continues massing forces, Iran drills with Russia, and Europe fears an imminent regional war.

Shares are mixed in Asia as worries over risks linked to massive investments in artificial intelligence and a potential U.S.-Iran conflict weigh on major benchmarks

Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario.

Experts say there are already sufficient US military assets in the Middle East to begin aerial bombing – key US politics stories from Thursday 19 February at a glance