The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Iran says it destroyed US MQ-1 drone after airspace incursion: Report

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that its air defence units shot down a US MQ-1 drone after it allegedly entered Iranian territorial airspace in the early hours of Sunday, according to Iranian semi-official news agency Tasnim.

The Economic Times · May 31

Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week?

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was "more than capable" of restarting the war if necessary.

The Economic Times · May 31

US says it is 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran as talks remain unresolved

The US warned of renewed military action against Iran if necessary, with President Trump demanding a permanent end to Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high, exacerbated by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and continued fighting in Lebanon.

The Times of India · May 30

US says it is capable to resume war with Iran as deal remains elusive

Trump signalled he was on the verge of reaching a peace deal with Iran but failed to sign off on the agreement following a two-hour meeting on Friday.

Euronews · May 30

Iran-US war latest: US forces fire at ship running Hormuz blockade while Israel intensifies war in Lebanon

Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for the third time'

The Independent UK · May 30

US-Iran peace deal remains elusive

WASHINGTON - The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

Bangkok Post · May 30

A broken economy and an emboldened regime: Iranians abandoned to endure fallout from war

Some Iranians hoped foreign intervention would unseat the regime but instead the US-Israel war has damaged livelihoods and strengthened those in power

The Guardian - UK · May 30

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

Death threats, intimidation and surveillance — how Tehran-linked plots have turned the capital from a city of refuge into one of fear

Evening Standard · May 30

US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Scott Bessent says; claims Tehran facing financial crisis

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of "Operation Economic Fury." This economic pressure campaign, combined with military actions, has severely weakened Iran's financial standing, leading to salary shortages and surging inflation. Bessent highlighted efforts to disrupt Iran's financial…

The Economic Times · May 30

Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive

US President Donald Trump stated he will only agree to a peace deal with Iran if all his conditions are met, including Iran never possessing nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran insists no final agreement has been reached, with reports disputing key elements of Trump's characterization…

The Economic Times · May 30