The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Tax day: US taxpayers spend hundreds more on military as Trump pushes for vast increase

As Americans race to file their federal taxes before Wednesday’s deadline, new analysis breaks down where the money goes

The Guardian - US · Apr 15

Donald Trump says he's reopening Strait of Hormuz 'permanently' as Britain slams his war as a folly

Iran has blocked attempts by the US president to prize open the key strait in the Gulf

Evening Standard · Apr 15

Hormuz strait part of Iran’s territorial waters, closure because of conditions imposed: Iran

Amidst US-Iran peace talks, Iran asserts the Strait of Hormuz's closure is a response to imposed conditions, not a blockade. The embassy stated Iran is exercising its sovereign right to manage the waterway, which it claims is part of its territorial waters and was open before the war.

The Times of India · Apr 15

Reeves digs heels in over defence boost despite fears UK security is ‘in peril’

The armed forces are thought to be facing a financial black hole of around £28bn over the next four years

The Independent UK · Apr 15

'Secretly switched planes': What led Iran delegation to reroute after failed US talks in Pakistan

An Iranian delegation reportedly received direct threats and credible intelligence of a potential attack on their aircraft en route to Pakistan for talks with the US. This led to a diversion of their return journey to Mashhad, with the team then traveling to Tehran by land.

The Times of India · Apr 15

JD Vance heckled at Turning Point USA event as supporters turn their back on Trump

JD Vance acknowledged that not all young conservatives are enamored with another war in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Oil prices fall as renewed hopes for peace talks feed a stock market rally

Shares mostly rose in early Wednesday trading, echoing the rally on Wall Street that came as oil prices eased on hopes that the United States and Iran may resume talks.

Euronews · Apr 15

Chancellor meeting with US counterpart after strong criticism of Iran war

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The Independent UK · Apr 15

Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war

Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties.

Euronews · Apr 15

Barratt cautions over rising build costs as Iran war sends energy prices soaring

The UK’s biggest housebuilder said it remained on track for 2025-26, but that the outlook for 2026-27 was more ‘uncertain’.

Evening Standard · Apr 15