The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

‘Deeply ideological’: the rationale behind Iran’s insistence on uranium enrichment

Tehran’s nuclear ambitions date back to the shah and the 1970s and remains undimmed despite the damage caused by sanctions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30

Keir Starmer signals support for US strikes on Iran

Washington continues to build forces in Middle East during simmering tensions between Washington and Tehran

The Independent UK · Jan 30

Iran's foreign minister says Tehran ready to resume nuclear talks with U.S.

Turkey and other countries are working on a "framework" for potential talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Axios · Jan 30

Iran seeks to avert US military action with talks in Ankara

Ankara hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Why it would be a big mistake for the US to go to war with Iran

Reports of a growing US naval presence in the Gulf have prompted speculation that the US could be preparing for another Middle East war, this time with Iran.

The Conversation · Jan 29

EU looks to put Iran's Revolutionary Guards on terrorist list

Iran on Thursday vowed a "crushing response" to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal, and as the European Union looks to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 29

Oil prices climb as Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal

Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher.

Euronews · Jan 29

Trump warns Iran to ‘come to the table and negotiate’ as US ships enter region — what are his demands?

President Trump is reportedly considering a significant strike on Iran, targeting leadership figures, following failed nuclear talks. Discussions also explored "regime change" amid widespread protests, with Trump believing unrest could be leveraged. He demands Iran halt uranium enrichment, restrict missiles, and end proxy support before negotiations.

The Times of India · Jan 29

Should Iran Guards be on 'terrorist list'? EU to decide as toll crosses 6,000

The EU is poised to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group, aligning it with entities like al-Qaeda. This move follows international outcry over Tehran's violent crackdown on protests, which activists claim has killed thousands. The decision, requiring unanimous member state backing, signifies a strong condemnation and could impose further…

The Times of India · Jan 29

EU appears poised to sanction Iran's Revolutionary Guard over protest crackdown

The European Union appears poised to sanction Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests

The Independent UK · Jan 29