The Latest Breaking News from Iran

US Sheds 92,000 Jobs In February As Economic Uncertainty Grows

The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, failing to meet expectations of economists and adding to uncertainty already being fueled by the war in Iran.

International Business Times · Mar 6

Women Without Men: the feminist book that Iran’s regime has failed to silence since the 80s

For more than three decades, Iran tried and failed to silence Women Without Men (Zanan bedun-e Mardan in Persian). Shahrnush Parsipur’s novella exposed the brutality of Iranian patriarchy with rare clarity. It did so long before global audiences recognised that violence.

The Conversation · Mar 6

How lessons from Iraq are shaping Starmer’s Iran response

When Keir Starmer briefed the House of Commons on the situation in Iran, the UK’s prime minister ended with a clear message: “We all remember the mistakes of Iraq, and we have learned those lessons.”

The Conversation · Mar 6

Iranian mathematician missing in Canada may have been targeted by Tehran, activists say

Police say Masood Masjoody was most likely murdered; Iranian expats suspect he was killed for his criticism of the theocratic regime

The Guardian - US · Mar 6

US Navy Destroys 30+ Iranian Warships in 'Operation Epic Fury' as Conflict Intensifies

Operation Epic Fury sees the US Navy destroy over 30 Iranian warships, raising concerns about regional stability and global shipping routes.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.

The Conversation · Mar 6

Keir Starmer Under Fire As Allies Accuse Him Of Leaving UK Bases Exposed To Iran

As criticism mounts over Keir Starmer's cautious response to Iranian threats against UK bases, questions are growing about whether Britain's reliance on diplomatic language is enough to reassure allies and protect its forces on the ground.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6

Iran security forces issue shoot-to-kill orders, escalating crackdown amid growing unrest

Amid escalating tensions in Iran, two senior security officials have issued chilling threats to Iranian citizens, warning that both protesting minors and thieves could face death under new shoot-to-kill orders.

Euronews · Mar 6

The country likely winning from Iran's Hormuz gambit? Russia

The world's most critical shipping chokepoint is becoming a geopolitical battleground — and Russia may be the unlikely winner.

Euronews · Mar 6

Stocks Slump on Iran War and Weak US Jobs Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.68%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.93%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.50%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 6