The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on infrastructure and military targets. Iran suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. Kuwait saw significant damage to a desalination plant and an oil facility. U.S. airstrikes also hit electricity and desalination plants in Iran. The conflict intensified over control…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Was regime change happening in Iran? The story of a soft coup

Iranian hardliners believed a soft coup was underway during negotiations with United States. Visible leaders pursued a deal abroad while internal authority contests grew. The funeral of Ali Khamenei exposed deep divisions and hardline anger. Mojtaba Khamenei's absence fueled fears of power consolidation by other officials. This struggle between competing…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation, his own legacy

As Donald Trump grapples with rising inflation and an escalating conflict with Iran, comparisons with former President Jimmy Carter have resurfaced. Once a frequent target of Trump's criticism, Carter now represents challenges similar to those confronting the current president, fuelling debate over Trump's legacy, leadership and political future.

The Economic Times · Jul 18

US-Iran fighting escalates with infrastructure targeted

Iran on Saturday struck infrastructure in the Gulf and threatened a "full-scale offensive" in retaliation for the seventh consecutive night of US strikes on the Islamic republic.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18

Andy Burnham faces key call on whether to let Donald Trump use UK military bases

US Iran war: Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a critical day one decision. He must decide on supporting ongoing US strikes against Iran. British bases have been used for defensive strikes aimed at Iran. Officials are concerned about US threats to civilian infrastructure. Burnham will be briefed on…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

'Blade to your throat': Iran hardliners warn of 'coup' against establishment

The United States and Iran have gone back to exchanging strikes that aimed infrastructure and military bases as the battle over Strait of Hormuz continues.

The Times of India · Jul 18

US-Iran Strikes Now Target Power, Water Facilities. Peace Hopes Recede

The US and Iran continued the relentless attacks and counterattacks on infrastructure and military targets on Saturday, as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified, plunging the ceasefire to abysmal depths. A return to negotiations is not being talked about.

International Business Times · Jul 18

The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war

The United States and Iran are crossing each other's red lines, one after the other

The Independent UK · Jul 18

US and Iran exchange strikes as they struggle over Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming the unpopular Iran war?

Less than a month after hailing a ceasefire, Trump resumed strikes on Iran, a move experts warn could prolong the war and hurt Republicans before the midterms

The Guardian - US · Jul 18