The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Iran-US war latest: Trump says his Hormuz blockade is ‘destroying’ Iran and will only end with peace deal

Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammad ​Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran does not accept negotiations with the US under threats

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Iran pulls out of Islamabad peace talks after US seizes cargo ship

Tehran’s decision comes after the US Navy halted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, in what was the first interception since Washington instated its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Euronews · Apr 20

‘Betrayed diplomacy’: Iran President Pezeshkian flags US 'bullying' in call to Pak PM Sharif

Iran's President Pezeshkian rejected a second round of US peace talks, citing "bullying" and "unreasonable behaviour" during negotiations. He warned of increased suspicion and potential "betrayal of diplomacy" due to US actions and rhetoric. Tehran blamed Washington for excessive demands and "constant contradictions," highlighting ongoing naval incidents as obstacles to…

The Times of India · Apr 20

Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violating ceasefire

Reported response comes hours after Trump announced delegation to Islamabad, having earlier threatened to raze Iran’s infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19

Trump says US forcibly seized Iran-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass blockade

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship Sunday that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Iranian businesswoman on green card arrested at LAX for allegedly selling arms for the regime

Shamim Mafi was allegedly brokering arms deals between Tehran and the Sudanese military, which has been engaged in a civil war since 2023

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Intemperate Trump brings chaos and confusion to Iran talks

US president’s unreliable style sows diplomatic confusion but leaves Tehran clear on strategic value of strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19

Donald Trump Reveals 'Deal With the Devil' Peace Plan to End Iran War, Promises $1 Trillion US Windfall

Donald Trump touts an Iran peace plan built on a Strait of Hormuz toll regime, sanctions relief and nuclear limits, with allies touting a $1 trillion US payoff as key details remain unverified.

International Business Times UK · Apr 19

Ali Khamenei In Limbo: Seven Weeks Post-Assassination, Iran 'Too Afraid' To Bury Leader

Seven weeks after his assassination, Ali Khamenei still lies unburied as Iran's leaders hesitate over a state funeral amid war with the US and fears of how the streets might respond.

International Business Times UK · Apr 19

Strait of Hormuz standoff reignites as IRGC defies Iran’s diplomats

The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC’s hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend.

Euronews · Apr 19