The Latest Breaking News from Iran

With Russian ground troops bogged down in a grinding war of attrition, Moscow is striving to press home its advantage in the skies – through an ever-evolving army of drones, courtesy of Iran.

Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…

The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime.

US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, urging them to negotiate an "equitable" deal without nuclear weapons or face an attack far worse than "Operation Midnight Hammer." He reiterated claims of a massive "Armada" fleet heading towards Iran. Tehran rejected talks, deeming them impossible in an "atmosphere of…

US president has said a ‘massive armada’ is on its way to the country in preparation for a possible military strike

Diana Bahador regularly posted videos of herself riding a motorbike and not wearing a headscarf, both of which are illegal for women to do in Iran

Iranian contemporary artist Ayna Moazzen, lives between Italy, Azerbaijan and Gulf countries and seeks to turn her transnational experience into a form of cultural dialogue and resistance.

Reports reaching Independent Persian describe systemic abuse and the covert transfer of bodies to morgues as a UN rapporteur warns the total death toll could reach 20,000

Also in this newsletter: Zelenskyy sets 2027 deadline for Ukraine's EU accession, and how France is emerging as the main holdout in push to blackslist Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Whether he’s targeting Greenland, tariffs or Iran, Trump’s agenda is to distract – because a Europe that is always reacting is never planning, says political scientist Catherine De Vries

US President Trump announced another US "armada" is heading towards Iran, expressing hope for a deal amidst heightened regional tensions. This follows increased US military activity, with Iran issuing sharp warnings against any attacks originating from neighbouring countries. While diplomacy is mentioned, military options remain on the table.