The Latest Breaking News from Iran

US House Moves To Pull Forces From Iran as Seven Republicans Join Democrats as Costs Climb Past $38B

The House has again voted to direct Donald Trump to end US hostilities against Iran, while a new estimate puts Pentagon costs at $38 billion as legal and political disputes continue.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Trump blasts interest rate uptick and claims ‘hostile’ Federal Reserve board made decision ‘only for political reasons’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Trump may insist war in Iran is 'small potatoes'—but it's costing $3 billion a month, on top of $38 billion already spent, reports budget watchdog

These funds reflect the cost of replacing expended munitions and equipment lost in battle, the CBO wrote, as well as increased flying hours, increased fuel costs, and "other operations."

Fortune · Sep 16

‘Exercise restraint’: China urges Iran, US to reopen Strait of Hormuz

China on Wednesday urged Iran and the United States to remain rational and exercise restraint, calling on both sides to return to the Islamabad memorandum and resume "substantive consultations" to ease regional tensions.

The Times of India · Sep 16

Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in 2022 protests crackdown

In a report released Wednesday, Amnesty International said Iranian authorities committed “crimes against humanity” during the violent crackdown on the 2022 protests known as the movement “Woman, Life, Freedom” that was sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

France 24 · Sep 16

Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since the Iran war began in February.

Euronews · Sep 16

Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual abuse of protesters, says Amnesty

Leaked documents and testimony reveal extent of regime’s crackdown in 2022 and how it paved the way for more brutal killings of protesters this year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Lebanon wants Israel security deal, Hezbollah disarmament without confrontation: Report

in an exclusive interview he wants to reach a security agreement with Israel once it withdraws from the south, and is determined to disarm Hezbollah without resorting to confrontation. Aoun reiterated Lebanon was determined to disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, saying the decision was "neither negotiable nor open to…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

Saudi Arabia and its allies have repeatedly turned to airstrikes to weaken Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, but the rebels have expanded their arsenal, manpower and reach. With control over mountainous territory, access to Iranian expertise and weapons, and the ability to threaten oil infrastructure and Red Sea shipping, defeating them remains…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Pete Hegseth impeachment vote: Why Thomas Massie wants Trump's defence secretary removed

Representative Thomas Massie initiated impeachment proceedings against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie accuses Hegseth of ordering hostilities against Iran without congressional approval. This move forces House Republicans to take a stance before upcoming elections. The Pentagon has defended Hegseth and its actions. Voter opposition to the Iran war is…

The Economic Times · Sep 16