The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Why Is Iran Threatening Barron Trump? Tasnim News Agency Assassination Video Explained

An Iranian propaganda video threatens Melania and Barron Trump, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The video, linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, has sparked widespread concern.

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

The timing of war and peace is not yours to decide, Iran tells US

Tehran's foreign ministry said Iran would not allow Washington to determine "the timing of war and peace," as Trump claimed the Islamic Republic had requested negotiations and mediators sought to revive the collapsed interim deal.

Euronews · Jul 28

Iran says French envoy summoned over 'interference' in internal affairs

Iran's foreign ministry has said it had summoned the French ambassador to Tehran to protest the conduct of two diplomats, who were briefly detained earlier this month.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 28

This compelling novel follows five lives changed forever by Iran’s Islamic revolution

In The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran, shortlisted for the 2026 International Booker Prize, the 1979 Islamic Revolution is the primary force propelling the story forward. However, the narrative is less concerned with major events or key figures of the revolution than with the lives irrevocably changed by it.

The Conversation · Jul 27

Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday. Iran-backed militias launched drones from Iraq targeting Saudi petroleum sites. Houthi allies in Yemen also claimed attacks on Saudi oil transit sites. The United States had recently suspended its air strike campaign against Iran. This strategic shift occurred after military…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Trump warns of return to ‘strong military action’ if Iran diplomacy fails

Washington and Tehran issue conflicting messages over the status of talks to end Middle East crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

Saudi downs drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq amid US-Tehran lull

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Mediators are pushing to revive diplomacy and restore an interim ceasefire arrangement. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level. Concerns have spread to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after Houthi rebel threats. Diplomatic efforts continue…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

The U.S. Said it Halted Attacks On Iran To Give Room For Diplomacy. Tehran Says It's Not Pursuing Talks

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran is not seeking more talks with the U.S. even though the countries have halted attacks over the past days.

International Business Times · Jul 27

Iran says it retains control of Strait of Hormuz, rules out resuming US talks after Trump pauses bombing campaign

Iran maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz after the United States paused its bombing campaign. Tehran rejected suggestions that peace talks with Washington were set to resume soon. The suspension of strikes eased concerns over global oil supply disruptions and lowered crude prices. Iran claimed six ships were turned…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

First Thing: Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher US casualty figures

Eighteen American troops have been killed and 624 wounded since White House launched war on Tehran. Plus, International Cowboy Day in Kenya

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27