The Latest Breaking News from Iran

How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation

Ukraine has built a fast, low-cost defensive shield to stop Russian attacks with Iranian-designed Shahed drones

The Independent UK · Mar 22

Strait of Hormuz on edge as Saudi Arabia opens King Fahd Air Base to US forces amid Iran tensions

Saudi Arabia has granted the US access to King Fahd Air Base amid escalating tensions with Iran. This strategic move aims to bolster regional security and safeguard vital shipping lanes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, which faces critical threats. Western allies are framing this as a defensive measure to deter…

The Times of India · Mar 22

Trump tells Iran it has 48 hours to open Hormuz or US will ‘obliterate’ its power plants

US president threatens to take out Iranian energy facilities – ‘starting with the biggest one first’ – if Tehran does not reopen the strait

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22

Watch: Iranian missile strikes Jerusalem near Al-Aqsa mosque during Eid prayers

Jerusalem's Old City experienced a fragment of an Iranian ballistic missile landing near its holiest sites during Eid al-Fitr. While Israel's air defense intercepted the main threat, debris impacted a parking lot close to the Western Wall and Al-Aqsa Mosque. This incident, occurring amidst escalating regional tensions, highlights Iran's alleged…

The Times of India · Mar 22

Japanese national detained in Iran last year released

Another Japanese national who was arrested earlier this year is still in custody

The Independent UK · Mar 22

'If Iran doesn’t open Strait of Hormuz within 48 hrs ... ': Trump issues ultimatum to Iran

US President Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face the obliteration of its power plants. Tehran's military has vowed retaliation, warning of attacks on US infrastructure if its energy facilities are targeted. This escalation comes…

The Times of India · Mar 22

Trump Gives Iran 48-Hour Ultimatum: Open the Strait of Hormuz or Face Strikes on Power Plants

Trump threatened Saturday to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The ultimatum came as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran entered its fourth week and gas prices hit a nationwide average of $3.91 per gallon.

International Business Times · Mar 22

Iran launches missiles in 'failed bid' to hit Diego Garcia in India’s backyard, Indian Ocean base key to US power projection

NEW DELHI: The cross-firing of missiles in the Gulf region between Iran and Israel-US reached India’s backyard when two ballistic missiles were launched by Tehran towards Diego Garcia, a strategically important joint US-UK base, in the Indian Ocean.

The Times of India · Mar 22

Over 100 injured in Israel amid Iran's missile attack; Netanyahu calls it 'difficult evening in battle for future'

More than 100 people, including children, were injured after Iranian missile strikes hit the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, Tel Aviv authorities said, with significant damage reported to residential areas.

The Times of India · Mar 22

Iran’s long-range missiles can reach European cities, Israel warns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned Iran’s missile strikes on Diego Garcia, while downplaying wider UK action.

Evening Standard · Mar 22