The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Viktor Bout, 'Merchant of Death,' resurfaces in arms trade, negotiating with Houthis in Yemen. Concerns arise over potential arms deal and escalating tensions.

Once again there is a lot of loose talk about the possibility, and practicality of nuclear war — in northern Europe, the Middle East, and maybe even the United States. “There is serious concern now that the old theories of deterrence are failing, and nuclear war is now a viable…

The leaders of Venezuela and Cuba have close ties with Teheran and have focused on criticizing Israel's actions. Colombia , Bolivia and Nicaragua have taken similar positions

Ayatollah Khamenei praises Hamas-led attacks on Israel, marking a significant setback. Tensions rise in the region as conflicts persist.

Defence Secretary John Healey stressed the need to redouble efforts to get ceasefires in the Middle East

One year after Hamas launched its deadly 7 October attacks on Israel, the conflict they sparked threatens to engulf not only the Palestinian territories but the wider region. As Israel escalates its strikes on Lebanon and vows retaliation against Iran, countries around the world are on heightened alert in readiness…

A year after Hamas’ fateful attack on southern Israel, the Middle East is embroiled in a war that shows no signs of ending and seems to be getting worse

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