The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

The administration of new US president Donald Trump is reportedly considering various options to prevent Iran from being able to build a nuclear weapon. These include renegotiating a second nuclear deal, pursuing a policy of “maximum pressure” against Tehran by ramping up sanctions, and conducting airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Two Iranian judges infamous for their harsh sentences, including executions, were assassinated in a "planned assassination" at Tehran's supreme court.

Trump has pledged to broker peace in Ukraine and take tougher stance on Tehran; EU foreign policy chief urges bloc members to extend Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,060

Russia and Iran will sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, cementing ties between two of the world's most heavily sanctioned countries.

Hamas, Hezbollah and other militia are enfeebled – but Palestine is likely to stay at forefront of global politics

Interview comes less than a week before Trump, who has previously followed a tough line with Tehran, returns to power.

France has underlined the urgency of a diplomatic solution in response to Iran's advancing nuclear programme as a second round of talks get underway in Geneva, ahead of next week's inauguration of Donald Trump as US president.

Iran and European powers said they held "frank and constructive" talks on Monday about Tehran's nuclear programme, just a week before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran’s nuclear programme and other issues.