The Latest Breaking News from Iran

As the world absorbed news of Donald Trump’s comeback victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, concern in Iran turned to the impact of the election on its own economy amid escalating regional tensions.

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) Wednesday closed down -0.30 (-0.42%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) closed down -0.0092 (-0.45%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled moderately lower on Wednesday. Crude prices Wednesday were under pressure from a stronger dollar after the dollar index (DXY00 ) surged to a...

Iranian government downplays significance of US presidential election outcome on Iran-US relations.

US president-elect has indicated he wants an end to war in Gaza and his position on conflict with Iran remains unclear

Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, combined with a Republican-led US Senate, was widely feared among international allies and will be cheered by some of America’s foes. While the former put on a brave face, the latter are finding it hard to hide their glee.

Intelligence official says West grappling to catch up with emerging axis of China, North Korea and Iran supporting Russia

Head of Australia’s Office of National Intelligence said the West must disrupt emerging ‘networks’ that pose a threat.

The family of Iran-born German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd does not trust anything said by the Iranian government about his fate, his daughter said Tuesday, after the judiciary announced he had died before his death sentence could be implemented.

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) Tuesday closed up +0.52 (+0.73%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) closed up +0.0253 (+1.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday extended Monday's rally and posted 3-week highs. Tuesday's slide in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-1/2 week low is bullish...