The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Asian Games 2026: India's Kabaddi teams chase double gold as campaign begins in Aichi-Nagoya

India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams begin their Asian Games 2026 campaigns on September 21 as defending champions, with the men drawn alongside Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Bangladesh, while the women face Iran, Japan and Bangladesh in the group stage.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Nasera Sharma: The journalist who interviewed Khomeini and Khamenei, then found her voice in fiction

From Journalistic Coups to Literary Heights details the life of Sahitya Akademi recipient Nasera Sharma, chronicling her transition from interviewing Iranian leaders in the 1980s to crafting empathetic, culturally rich Hindi literature.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Pakistan minister Naqvi to visit Tehran; Iran says talks to focus on bilateral ties

Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is set to visit Tehran on Sunday to address bilateral agreements and rising West Asian tensions, including conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis as well as disrupted global shipping channels.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

The rise of AI warfare has become a threat beyond control

AS is now patently clear, drones are ubiquitous to both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Will Nifty extend gains to 4th session on Monday? US sanctions on Russia among factors to decide D-Street action

In the latest trading session, Indian stock markets displayed contrasting trends, with Nifty climbing up while Sensex took a dip. The oil market shows signs of instability, fueled by potential supply shocks and rising prices. Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and US sanctions against Russia are weighing on…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Something big brewing? Trump abruptly leaves Camp David, returns to White House

US President Donald Trump cut short his weekend stay at Camp David and returned to the White House on Saturday, a day earlier than scheduled, as tensions escalated across West Asia.

The Times of India · Sep 20

Iran sets 7 conditions for talks with US through Qatar, warns of "decisive war" if Trump rejects demands

Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatar for beginning negotiations to end the ongoing war, including ending hostilities on all fronts, releasing frozen Iranian funds and lifting the naval blockade. Tehran warned it is prepared for a “decisive war” if Washington rejects its demands, while pursuing…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Yemen's Houthi rebels target Riyadh with ballistic missile, Saudi Arabia says

Saudi Arabia said Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh and attempted attacks on civilian infrastructure in several locations, with air defences intercepting the strikes. The escalation marks a new front in the Iran war, while fighting has intensified in Yemen and raised concerns over regional security and…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Saudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles

Saudi Arabia said Saturday that Yemen’s Houthis attempted to strike Riyadh with a ballistic missile, marking the first reported attack on the capital since fighting with the Iran-backed group intensified amid the wider Iran war.

The Times of India · Sep 19

Iran gives US 3 conditions to restart talks, says ‘Trump’s threats will not achieve results’

Iran has officially presented seven demands to Washington for resuming negotiations, emphasizing the need to conclude hostilities and unfreeze assets. Alongside this diplomatic approach, Iran is readying itself for potential US military actions, adapting its military strategy to prioritize naval capabilities. Efforts are underway to swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict.

The Times of India · Sep 19