The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Jordan Intercepts Iranian Missiles As Analysts Warn Escalation Risk Is Rising

Jordanian air‑defense systems intercepted and downed three Iranian missiles on Sunday, a development that came amid ongoing Iranian strikes in the country, including an attack on Friday that killed two American service members.

Benzinga · Jul 19

'Not in Iran': Israeli source says supreme leader absent as internal power struggle deepens

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei "is not in Iran," according to an Israeli security source cited by Saudi outlet al-Hadath said on Sunday. This is followed by reports of a major internal power struggle in Tehran.

The Times of India · Jul 19

US attacked under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant, says Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation

"The terrorist and criminal regime of the US, which has no nature other than bullying and lawlessness, in an aggressive and brutal act contrary to international law, attacked the Darkhoin power plant site under construction - one of the symbols of the dignity and scientific self-sufficiency of the Iranian nation…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

US Iran war: IRGC claims interception of US MQ-9 drone over Khuzestan region's Ahvaz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone in Ahvaz. This incident occurred amid escalating regional hostilities and retaliatory strikes by US Central Command. American forces conducted strikes targeting Iranian military facilities and capabilities in the region. These actions were a response to attacks on US personnel in…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed

The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 19

US service member killed in Iraq during ‘detonation’ of Iranian drone

A US service member in northern Iraq was killed during a "controlled detonation" of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, US Central Command (CETCOM) said Sunday. A second service member was wounded during the detonation on Saturday, the US military added. Read our blog to see how the day's…

France 24 · Jul 19

'Trump's signature is worthless': Mojtaba Khamenei calls US 'Great Satan', warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if strikes continue

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the United States of repeatedly violating a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington, saying the developments had proved that US President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility".

The Times of India · Jul 19

US military launches new airstrikes to 'punish' Iran for deaths of US troops

New US airstrikes targeted Iran after a drone attack killed American service members in Jordan. These strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to control oil tanker traffic. Iran's supreme leader warned of unforgettable lessons if attacks continue. The conflict has focused on control of the Strait of Hormuz. Global economy…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Khamenei threatens ‘unforgettable lessons’, two US troops killed in Iranian attack

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Majotaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed to teach the US "unforgettable lessons" in a written message broadcast on state TV. US Central Command reported its first troop deaths due to Iranian fire when two service members were killed and an another missing in an attack on a…

France 24 · Jul 18

Iran just crossed Trump's red line for resuming all-out war as fighting continues to escalate with no end in sight

"The collapse of even this minimal understanding could remove the last barrier between episodic confrontation and a forever war."

Fortune · Jul 18