The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Iran is betting that Trump does not have a plan for regime change

Although weakened by airstrikes, sanctions and domestic unrest, Tehran is surprisingly bullish before talks with US

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

What to know as Iran and US prepare for nuclear talks in Oman

Iran and the United States are set for talks Friday in Oman over Tehran's nuclear program

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Trump pushes Beijing to break from Tehran in phone call with Xi

Trump said he held an “excellent” phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday where the pair discussed many things, from trade to the war in Ukraine. Topping the agenda of their talks was the situation in Iran, as Washington continues to urge countries to isolate Tehran.

Euronews · Feb 5

US-flagged tanker challenged by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz

The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.

Euronews · Feb 3

US-Iran tensions: Tehran signals readiness for talks amid Donald Trump’s pressure; Pezeshkian calls for ‘fair, equitable negotiations’

Iran's President Pezeshkian has ordered talks with the US, seeking an environment free from threats and unreasonable expectations, focusing on national interests. This comes amid heightened regional tensions and a warning from President Trump about potential "bad things." Tehran insists negotiations must center on the nuclear issue, not defense capabilities.

The Times of India · Feb 3

Iran: Tehran market blaze sends huge smoke plumes over city traffic

Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of the city.

Euronews · Feb 3

Tehran arrests 139 foreigners in central Iran during deadly country-wide protests

Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests. As many as 30,000 people are feared to have been killed during weeks-long demonstrations.

Euronews · Feb 3

Iran warns Trump against ‘threats and unreasonable expectations’ after agreeing to US talks

Iran’s president says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to ‘pursue fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States

The Independent UK · Feb 3

War, a Trump-imposed deal or internal regime collapse: for Tehran, none of the options are good

Iran’s leaders now face unprecedented peril. The regime has lost its footing, and the global mechanisms to avoid conflict no longer work, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

Trump increases military presence near Iran but Tehran warns U.S. attack will trigger something bigger

This escalation is getting terrifying.

We Got This Covered · Feb 2