The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Marco Rubio Accuses Iran and Cuba of Funding Antifa: 'They Despise the West'

Marco Rubio warns of a rising threat from far-left extremism, linking it to Iran and Cuba, and calls for global counterterrorism efforts.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Iran asks Houthis to prepare for Red Sea shutdown if US strikes power sites

Iran has requested the Houthi group to be ready to close the Red Sea oil route. This action would occur if the United States targets Iranian power infrastructure. The Houthis have completed preparations to deploy missiles and drones near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This potential disruption could further strain global…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have frustrated Pakistan significantly. These actions threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, complicating its mediation efforts. Pakistan has a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and soldiers deployed there. Growing concerns exist about Houthi escalation disrupting Red Sea shipping routes. Pakistani leaders have…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

US launches Hellfire missiles at tanker headed for Iran’s Kharg Island

US and Iran traded strikes for another night after the 60-day truce collapsed

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Beloved Law and Order star shreds Trump over ‘deranged’ post about Iran war

The actor has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Jul 16

After the 'Invincible Red Line' Hormuz, Iran Reportedly Prepares Red Sea Blockade as Trump Escalates Infrastructure Strike Threats

Iran has reportedly directed Yemen’s Houthi movement to prepare for the closure of the Red Sea oil route, a crucial global energy supply channel, in the event of a U.S. attack on Iranian power infrastructure.

Benzinga · Jul 16

Trump's Former Pentagon Chief Warns Bombing Iran Alone Won't Deliver Victory, Suggests Two Options: 'My Big Concern...is China'

Mark Esper, the former defense secretary under President Donald Trump, warned that the U.S. might not triumph in a war against Iran if it relies solely on aerial strikes. Instead, he suggested that the U.S. should prioritize economically “strangling” the Islamic Republic.

Benzinga · Jul 16

U.S. Continues To Launch Strikes Against Iran. They Are Reportedly Aimed At Expanding Options For Further Escalation

Recent strikes against Iran are not only seeking to degrade Iran's capabilities to block the Strait of Hormuz, but also pave the way for further escalation should President Donald Trump decide to.

International Business Times · Jul 16

Three tiny islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They’re once again in the crosshairs of the Iran war

U.S. strikes on two of the islands in recent days have renewed speculation about the fate of these small, rocky isles, whose ownership remains disputed

The Independent UK · Jul 16

The world's most profitable airlines: Record earnings collide with the Iran war

The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything.

Euronews · Jul 16