The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Oil price hits $100 as Brent Crude rises over 4 per cent. Will rate go further up?

US and Iran have been working on an agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway to tanker and cargo traffic since a fragile ceasefire on April 8.

The Economic Times · May 26

Iran remains in peace talks despite ‘bad faith’ US bombings of Iranian targets

Tehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stage

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Bulletin world briefing: Four killed in Belgium train crash and Iran says internet blackout will end

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The Independent UK · May 26

Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdown

Iran has partially restored internet connectivity after an extended shutdown. This move comes after nearly three months of limited access. While some home internet services are back, mobile connections remain affected. This development follows earlier blackouts linked to protests and the ongoing conflict. The restoration marks a significant shift, though…

The Economic Times · May 26

Mexico To Host Iranian Soccer Team During World Cup After U.S. Rejects Doing So

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her nation would welcome the Iranian national soccer team during the World Cup after the U.S. said it wouldn't.

International Business Times · May 26

Iran partially restores internet access after three-month shutdown

Iranian authorities on Tuesday partially restored internet access after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown imposed during the war with Israel and the United States. While home broadband connections resumed in some areas, mobile internet remained largely blocked, leaving many Iranians still reliant on VPNs to access international websites and social…

France 24 · May 26

Crude Oil Prices Fall on Hopes US-Iran War Near an End

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -2.28 (-2.36%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.1350 (-4.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with crude falling to a 2.5-week low and gasoline dropping to a 5-week low. Crude prices are under pressure amid...

Barchart · May 26

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence to vow no US military bases in the region

In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman.

Euronews · May 26

'How to shoot down an F-18': Videos show Iran militia members training to use anti-aircraft missiles

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass training by the Revolutionary…

France 24 · May 26

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Climb to Record Highs on Tech Stock Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 26