The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran's Military Leadership Suffers Major Blow as Israeli Strikes Eliminated Top Security Leader

Israel claims responsibility for airstrikes that killed senior Iranian military leaders, including Ali Larijani, escalating regional tensions

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.93%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.73%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 17

Trump’s counterterrorism chief, whose own wife was killed by ISIS, quits over Iran War saying Tehran posed ‘no imminent threat’

Ex-Green Beret is first Trump administration official to quit over Iran war

The Independent UK · Mar 17

'Iran posed no threat': Trump's counterterror chief Joe Kent resigns, cites Israel 'pressure'

A top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the US-Iran conflict was driven by Israeli pressure and misinformation. Kent, who served as director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), announced his decision saying, after much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position…

The Times of India · Mar 17

Countries slash workweek and enact strict AC and elevator bans in ‘energy triage’

Analysts warn the same hard choices could soon spread as countries compete for scarce supplies

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran

The Independent UK · Mar 17

"No imminent threat": U.S. Counterterrorism Center head resigns over Iran war

Joe Kent said Israel goaded Trump into an unnecessary war.

Axios · Mar 17

UK in ‘better place’ to handle Iran war thanks to Chancellor, PM tells ministers

Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting took place in the middle of the war’s third week, with oil prices remaining above 100 US dollars (£75) per barrel.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

DHS hasn’t published a threat report since Trump took office and has gone silent on dangers from Iran War

National security experts have warned about the lack of communication to the public about potential terror threats on home soil amid the Iran War

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Is Asia’s energy lifeline on the line due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz?

Countries across Asia are scrambling to contain surging energy costs and fuel shortages as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten supplies.

Euronews · Mar 17