The Latest Breaking News from Iran

UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs ‘very strong’ verification

TEHRAN - Iran’s pledge not to build a nuclear weapon will need “very strong” verification, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analyst

Indian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its duration, payment hurdles and existing supply commitments limit fresh buying, market analyst Sumit Ritolia said. Refiners have already secured most crude requirements for the coming months through advance procurement…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Why did Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene leave the Republican party?

Disillusioned America firsters, like Carson and Greene, are angry at Trump’s foreign interventions, may sit out the midterm elections

The Guardian - US · Jun 26

Montenegro police arrest Iranian accused of hacking US universities

The suspect is accused of helping steal data from more than 150 US universities over a hacking campaign dating back to 2013.

Euronews · Jun 26

Heathrow forecasts 1.1% fall in passenger numbers this year because of Iran war

The airport said the conflict is putting ‘notable downward pressure on traffic’, with Middle East routes down 25%.

Evening Standard · Jun 26

Heathrow expects fall in passengers and profits this year because of Iran war

Airport has also been ‘engaging closely’ with regulator to discuss cost of plan to build third runway

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head

Following the Middle East conflict, the UN atomic watchdog chief stressed the urgent need for robust verification in Iran to prevent nuclear weapons development. IAEA head Rafael Grossi stated that while Iran denies such intentions, strong oversight is crucial. Talks are underway regarding Iran's uranium stockpile, with options including downblending…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Cracks in European unity emerge over Ukraine and security

When Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Versailles on June 17 after the G7 summit, it dominated the headlines around the world. This is no more than you’d expect. The 60-day ceasefire, which – despite a few wobbles – appears to be largely holding in both Iran…

The Conversation · Jun 26

Ray Dalio says the U.S. just had its 'Suez moment'—and history says what comes next could end an empire

A national debt, fading empire and military victory that wasn't: Has America met its Suez Crisis with the Hormuz affair?

Fortune · Jun 26

World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy

Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G match as the city marks its annual Pride parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of…

France 24 · Jun 26