The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Authorities detained 16 foreign crew members but did not reveal their nationalities or the tanker's flag, Tehran-run state media reported.

Despite fresh attempts to make women cover up, many believe the regime wouldn’t risk mass arrests for fear of sparking a wave of popular unrest last seen after the killing of Mahsa Amini

Iran’s rial has hit a new record low of over 1.3 million to the U.S. dollar, deepening its collapse amid sanctions and regional tensions

Kylie Moore-Gilbert shares her harrowing experience of being held in captivity in Iran

Tehran is rebuilding its missile arsenal at high speed after the 12-day conflict with Israel, aiming to fire 2,000 missiles at once in future escalations, Israeli officials and analysts warn.

Rain has finally fallen in Iran's capital after months of drought

Iranian officials have floated the idea of moving the capital after years of severe water shortages

Burkina Faso’s security minister headed to Tehran on Nov. 12, 2025, for high-level talks with Iranian officials. The visit was a fruitful one: The West African nation reopened its Iranian embassy, finalized new agreements on security cooperation and held discussions about strengthening relations in agriculture and industry.

Iranians are turning to gold as a trusted hedge against inflation, sanctions and a weakening rial currency