The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Diplomatic pressure mounted Monday to avoid an escalation between Iran and Israel following high-profile killings that have sent regional tensions soaring, while numerous governments urged their citizens to leave Lebanon.

US trying to calm tensions after assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders last week. Plus, far-right riots escalate in UK

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Monday pleaded for “all parties” to “urgently de-escalate what has become a very precarious situation” amid growing fears of an Iranian attack on Israel. Regional tensions have soared since last week's assassination of Hamas's political leader in Tehran and Israel's killing…

Britain and other countries have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon while commercial flights are still running

US says seeking to limit attacks and response, urges G7 allies to use diplomatic pressure to try to avert regional war.

Hezbollah drone attack in Israel amid escalating tensions following recent assassinations; Israel braces for potential retaliation.

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel that the Israeli military said wounded two Israeli troops and set off a fire

US is attempting to ‘turn the temperature down’ after assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders last week escalate tensions

It may not have attracted much attention in recent months with global attention focused elsewhere. But the international sanctions monitoring regime on North Korea has been disbanded, raising concerns about the unimpeded flow of North Korean weapons to global hotspots from Ukraine to Gaza.

Recent discussions between U.S. and Israeli defense officials address rising tensions with Iran and its proxies, emphasizing enhanced protection for Americ...

Iran's nuclear ambitions prompt global concern. U.S. faces criticism over approach to prevent weapon production.