The Latest Breaking News from Iran

US fears wider Middle East escalation after Houthis attack Riyadh

The United States warned Saturday that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. The attack prompted US President Donald Trump to cut short a weekend at a secluded presidential complex in…

France 24 · Sep 19

Smoke visible near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues all-clear

A large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions and overnight alerts warned of potential danger around the Saudi capital. The alerts came amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group, which has targeted Saudi vessels and threatened key Red Sea shipping routes. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Trump's Iran war has economists aghast

No "endgame" in sight, says JPMorgan, as gas prices keep soaring

Salon · Sep 19

Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that

China's vast oil reserves and reduced imports helped stabilize global prices. This strategy mitigated the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The nation's energy self-reliance plan proved effective in weathering market volatility. While tensions persist, China's actions softened price increases for many nations. This approach is seen…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Watch: Iranian women run Tehran race event without hijab, defying compulsory rules

Iranian women have increasingly appeared in public without headscarves since the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests, which erupted after the death of Mahsa "Jina" Amini while in morality police custody. Although uncovered hair has become increasingly common on Iranian streets and in some public spaces, compulsory hijab remains part of…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Iran war costs US $45.1 billion; fatalities possibly higher than 18 reported by Pentagon

The human and material cost of America’s war with Iran is proving larger than previously disclosed, with the Pentagon telling Congress that the conflict has cost $45.1 billion so far, while a Washington Post report said the number of US military fatalities may also be higher than the Pentagon’s publicly…

The Times of India · Sep 19

'Almost started a war': How an AI error led to a close call between US and China

An intelligence report circulated across the US military this spring during the war with Iran set off an alarming chain of events after it claimed that a Chinese ship in the Middle East was carrying components linked to a nuclear weapons programme.

The Times of India · Sep 19

Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran reports striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Hundreds of thousands rallied in Tehran showing strong government support. South Korea considers expanding its naval presence in the Gulf of Aden. Houthi supporters demonstrated in Yemen protesting accusations regarding Mecca. Tensions also flared between Lebanese and Israeli soldiers…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law, opens door to 100% tariffs on India

US President Donald Trump has signed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, allowing tariffs of up to 100% on countries including India and China that buy Russian oil and gas. The law also expands sanctions on Russia’s energy and defence sectors and gives Trump broad discretion over which…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3

The Independent UK · Sep 18