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The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days

President claims talks with Tehran regime are ‘going very well’ and says he is pausing ‘Energy Plant destruction’

The Guardian - UK

Vice President J.D. Vance Suggests Iran Could Use Nuclear Suicide Bombers

Speaking during a White House Cabinet meeting, Vice President JD Vance said the United States had to imagine what could happen if Iran had access to a weapon capable of killing "many, many tens of thousands of people."

International Business Times

Trump lashes out at Nato again and claims alliance has done ‘absolutely nothing’ to help in Iran

President renewed his criticism of the military alliance and claimed Tehran was ‘begging to make a deal’ to end the war

The Independent UK

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‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz

Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian waters

The Guardian - UK

Trump says US operations in Iran war 'extremely ahead of schedule'

US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were "strong signs" Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan.

Euronews

'Slowed development of all regions': Putin says Middle East conflict could have Covid-like global impact

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the Middle East conflict's fallout could rival the Covid-19 pandemic, disrupting global logistics and supply chains. He noted significant pressure on key industries and highlighted Russia's surging energy revenues amid market turmoil. Moscow has publicly reaffirmed its support for Tehran, though the extent of…

The Times of India

Iran has been threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz for years – it’s a key part of Tehran’s defence strategy

In a 1974 interview with the shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the US journalist Mike Wallace briefly referred to the dispute over the naming of what has been generally called “Sinus Persicus” (Persian Gulf) since ancient times – and what Wallace called “the Gulf”.

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First Thing: Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own

Iran’s foreign minister has said Tehran has ‘no intention of negotiating for now’. Plus, the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s Trump? Ghalibaf emerges as Tehran’s hardline dealmaker

The White House says talks with Iran are alive, even as Tehran publicly denies direct negotiations and keeps up military pressure across the region. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The United States has been engaged over the last three days in productive conversations,” while adding: “You’re beginning to…

The Times of India

US-Iran War Enters Day 27 as Tehran Rejects Talks, Trump Pushes 15-Point Plan

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran stretched into its 27th day Thursday with Iranian officials firmly rejecting U.S. overtures for negotiations while President Donald Trump touted a 15-point peace proposal and warned of escalated strikes if Tehran does not accept what Washington calls military defeat.

International Business Times

Bab al-Mandeb: How the 'Gate of Tears' may emerge as Iran’s second choke point after Hormuz

Iran has issued a stern warning, threatening to disrupt the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the US and Israel attempt a ground invasion of Iranian territory, including Kharg Island. This move, coupled with existing control over the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly escalate economic disruption. Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen are…

The Times of India

Iran could hit London with a missile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth suggests

It comes as US President Donald Trump blasted the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers as ‘toys’

Evening Standard

Iran Rejects US Peace Plan via Pakistan, Sets 5 Conditions to End War Including Strait of Hormuz Control

US-Iran tensions escalate as Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal, demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz and war reparations. Learn how this impacts global oil supply and market stability.

International Business Times UK

Gulf states 'losing patience' with Iran, could join US-Israel war against Tehran: Report

Iran’s Gulf neighbours are weighing the possibility of joining the United States-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic but could be pushed further into entering the conflict if Tehran follows through on its threats to target their critical infrastructure, according to people familiar with the situation.

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The Times of India

US President Donald Trump says he wants Iran war to end within weeks: Report

President Trump aims to conclude the Iran conflict within weeks, believing it's in its final stages. He has urged officials to adhere to a four-to-six-week timeline, potentially before a summit with China's Xi Jinping. White House states Iran expressed willingness to talk, leading to postponed strikes. However, Tehran insists hostilities…

The Guardian - UK

Thursday news quiz: security scrapes, sordid statues and feral ferrets

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Independent UK

Iran and US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war appeared to be faltering

The Times of India

US-Iran mediation: JD Vance might visit Pakistan over weekend to talk it out with Tehran

US vice president JD Vance might visit Pakistan this week for crucial talks aimed at de-escalating the Middle East conflict with Iran. This potential visit, part of backchannel diplomacy, follows indications that Iran prefers negotiating through Vance. Pakistan has offered to host these sensitive discussions, even as the US maintains…

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes and says talks with Tehran going ‘very well’

The US may send an additional 10,000 troops on top of the thousands of service members already dispatched to the region, according to a new report

The Guardian - UK

Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump

Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalation

Euronews

Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war

Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging” for a deal as both sides trade demands, amid intensifying airstrikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure continuing to drive oil prices higher.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump says Iran is eager to make deal after Tehran dismisses his ceasefire plan

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal to end the Iran war is near, after Tehran dismissed his 15-point ceasefire plan and issued its own sweeping demands to stop fighting as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries

The Independent UK

Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise again as Middle East war shows no signs of relenting

Oil prices continue to fluctuate as Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway through which a fifth of the world’s crude typically passes, remains shut

The Guardian - AU

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The Times of India

‘Trump doesn’t bluff’: White House warns Iran, says ‘will unleash hell’ against 'any miscalculation'

The White House issued a stern warning to Iran, stating President Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Tehran rejects a deal to end the Middle East conflict. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that Iran has been militarily defeated and will face intensified strikes if it fails to…

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