The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Trump Says He Ordered U.S. Forces To 'Shoot And Kill' Iranian Boats Blockading The Strait Of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he ordered U.S. forces to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats blockading the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Apr 23

US and Iran continue seizing ships in tense Hormuz standoff

The US and Iran continued seizing ships in the tense Hormuz standoff, with Tehran calling Washington's blockade a “ceasefire violation” and claiming it has been collecting transit fees for passage.

Euronews · Apr 23

Donald Trump Issues 'Shoot and Kill' Order to U.S. Navy as Strait of Hormuz Conflict Escalates

Donald Trump has told the US navy to 'shoot and kill' any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, hardening a blockade that is already roiling global energy markets and testing maritime law.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23

Trump issues ‘shoot to kill’ order for boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has also directed the US navy to step-up clearance of the explosive devices from the critical Gulf waterway.

Evening Standard · Apr 23

Iran's Economy Buckles As Currency Slides And Oil Risks Escalate Amid Conflict

Mounting geopolitical tensions are amplifying Iran's economic instability, with ripple effects expected across global energy markets.

International Business Times · Apr 23

Watch: 'Tomato juice' thrown at Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi in Germany

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with red liquid—believed to be tomato juice—on Thursday as he exited a building in Berlin in an attack captured on camera.

The Times of India · Apr 23

The Iran War just made the clean energy transition non-negotiable

I've spent 20 years making the economic case for clean energy. Hormuz just made the geopolitical case — at the cost of many lives and $126-a-barrel oil.

Fortune · Apr 23

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Sainsbury’s and WH Smith among latest firms facing Iran war impact

On Thursday, Sainsbury’s warned that the war would ‘impact both our customers and our business’.

Evening Standard · Apr 23

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo

Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington Thursday in the hope of extending a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week

The Independent UK · Apr 23