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The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

President renews call for allies to secure strait of Hormuz – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

'Heart of Iran's oil exports': US strikes Kharg Island — why it’s a big blow to Tehran

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the United States had carried out strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub at Kharg Island. The US president said the operation targeted critical energy infrastructure linked to Iran’s oil trade.

The Times of India

Kharg Island, the fragile oil lifeline behind Iran’s war economy

A small island in the Gulf has become a flashpoint in the widening war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Kharg Island handles almost all of Iran’s oil exports – making it a vital economic lifeline for Tehran.

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Israel pounds Tehran regime forces with unexpected help from Iranians

In a latest development, Israel has been targeting Basij checkpoints in Tehran using citizen videos, aiming to weaken the Islamic Republic’s internal security and embolden anti-regime protesters.

Euronews

Trump calls Iran leaders ‘deranged scumbags’ as Middle East violence spirals

Tehran residents report relentless bombing with US and Israeli planes launching wave of attacks

The Guardian - UK

Fears of 'Tehran plot' to unleash violence on streets of London led to ban on Al Quds Day march

The Al Quds Day march in the capital was banned after MI5 warned of the threat from the Iranian regime

Evening Standard

Is Mojtaba Khamenei Still Alive? Donald Trump Breaks Silence On 'Damaged' Iranian Leader

Trump casts doubt on Mojtaba Khamenei's health post-strikes, amid coma rumours and fiery vows from Iran's new leader holed up without proof of life.

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Did Mojtaba Khamenei Lose His Legs? New Iran Supreme Leader Vows Revenge Despite 'Coma', Injury Reports

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows unrelenting revenge against US and Israeli strikes via state TV, amid explosive reports he's comatose and legless after brutal bombings. The son's fiery message, mourning his slain family, threatens Hormuz blockade and asset seizures as Gulf attacks intensify.

International Business Times UK

'Any base could be target': Iranian ambassador to UN does not rule out attacks on Europe

Iran's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva denied that Tehran attacked its neighbouring countries in a Euronews interview, while simultaneously stating that military forces have been instructed to target US military bases. This could include European sites.

Euronews

Residents of Tehran tell AP of rising fear and isolation as bombs strike without warning

An engineer crouches under a park bench as fighter jets roar overhead

The Independent UK

Iran war enters Day 14: As conflict completes two weeks, what we know so far - Tehran explosions, Israel strikes, US aircraft crash

The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies. Missile strikes and drone attacks continue across the Middle East. Oil prices surge and global markets react to the growing instability. Regional powers are increasingly drawn into the fighting. The war has spread across multiple fronts, with casualties mounting.

The Times of India

Trump Says US 'Makes Money' From Oil Spike as Iran Warns Power Strike Could Black Out Region

Experts warn the US may struggle to end the Iran war as Tehran prepares for a long fight, while Trump says rising oil prices mean America profits from the conflict.

International Business Times UK

French soldier killed, Gulf under drone assault in Iran war escalation

A French soldier was killed in Erbil, and four US crewmembers died in a refuelling aeroplane crash in Iraq as Iran's drones hit Gulf states and US-Israeli strikes target Tehran.

Euronews

One dead after explosion at pro-regime al Quds demonstration in Tehran

Iran called on citizens to take to the streets, before Israel carried out a fresh round of strikes

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Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge on US, Calls 'Peace and Security' Claim a Lie

Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issues a stern warning to the US, promising retaliation and demanding compensation for perceived aggression.

The Independent UK

Iranians tell the world: The war must continue until the Ayatollah’s regime collapses

INDEPENDENT PERSIAN: Amirhossein Miresmaeili hears from people in Tehran enduring internet blackouts and military strikes from fighter jets, as they say their greatest fear is the regime surviving the conflict

Evening Standard

Dubai under attack: Building in UAE city's financial centre hit by 'kamakaze drone' debris as war rages

Large plume of smoke seen close to the DIFC Innovation Hub in Dubai following a ‘successful interception’

The Independent UK

Australia moves to freeze visas for ordinary Iranians after granting asylum to female footballers

Home minister says decision to give humanitarian visas to members of Iranian women’s football team driven by concerns for their safety

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Euronews

Iran’s UN ambassador denies Tehran attacked civilian sites in the Gulf region despite evidence

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denied that his country struck civilian targets in the Gulf region despite existing evidence, and in turn accused the US and Israel of the attacks, saying Tehran only goes after military targets.

Euronews

Six US crew members confirmed dead in Iraq airplane crash as strikes on Tehran continue

The Iran war shows no signs of letting up after US President Donald Trump suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. Trump says neutralising the threat posed by Tehran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage.

The Times of India

'We are totally destroying terrorist regime': Trump issues 'watch what happens today 'warning

President Trump declared a decisive campaign against Iran, vowing to "destroy the terrorist regime" militarily and economically. He asserted US military superiority, claiming Iran's capabilities are being "decimated." Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran's leadership, highlighting the US's "unparalleled firepower" and his personal resolve as the 47th President to…

The Times of India

‘Not going to close’: Iran’s UN envoy contradicts Mojtaba Khamenei over Strait of Hormuz remarks

Iran's UN ambassador stated Tehran will not close the Strait of Hormuz, despite recent remarks from the supreme leader suggesting its use as leverage. While asserting the right to ensure regional security, the ambassador emphasized Iran's commitment to freedom of navigation under international law, attributing current tensions to US actions.

The Guardian - AU

Former Iranian diplomat was granted asylum in Australia after defecting

Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran’s former charge d’affaires in Canberra, sought protection in 2023, government source confirms

The Independent UK

US navy will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats, says treasury secretary

Scott Bessent said Chinese tankers have passed through the Strait in what he claimed was a sign Tehran ‘have not mined’ the passage

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the cost of Trump’s war on Iran: the world’s poor will pay most dearly

Editorial: The economic fallout of the US-Israeli assault and Tehran’s retaliation is spreading fast, and pushing the most vulnerable towards disaster

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