The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Assad’s exit opens a chance to rein in his backer Iran. Europe must seize it

With Iran suddenly weakened, some will demand regime change in Tehran. Europe’s new chief diplomat should pursue nuclear deceleration instead, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Hezbollah’s war with Israel left the Assad regime fatally exposed

With the fall of Damascus, Iran can no longer deny that its political and military ‘axis of resistance’ has collapsed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024

Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?

Tehran has warned it could directly send troops into Syria, but there has been no evidence of a major mobilisation yet.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024

Iran, Europeans To Keep Talking As Tensions Ratchet Up

Iran, Britain, France and Germany agreed to continue diplomatic talks following a discreet meeting Friday touching on Tehran's nuclear programme, amid surging tensions even before Donald Trump's return to the White House.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024

Iran to begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges, UN watchdog says

Iran will begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges at its two main nuclear facilities at Fordo and Natanz

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Singapore Hangs 4th Person In Three Weeks

Singapore hanged a 35-year-old Singaporean-Iranian man for drug trafficking on Friday, its fourth in less than a month, despite appeals from Tehran to "reconsider" his execution.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024

Daniel Khalife: a fantasist or a player in the world of spies?

The young man who escaped Wandsworth prison offered a mixed picture of ineptitude and threat, according to police

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

Iran To Hold Nuclear Talks With Three European Powers

Iran is set to meet with Britain, France and Germany for talks Friday on its nuclear programme after the three governments joined with the United States to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024

Amid lull in tit-for-tat missile exchange, Iran and Israel seek to control the online narrative

Is Iran poised for a succession in leadership? Well, that depends on what you read.

The Conversation · Nov 26, 2024

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, UK

The meeting follows an IAEA resolution denouncing Iran for what the nuclear watchdog called a lack of cooperation.

Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2024