The Latest Breaking News from Iran

The Israelis discussed targeting. The Saudis are more focused on diplomacy.

President Trump is reportedly considering a significant strike on Iran, targeting leadership figures, following failed nuclear talks. Discussions also explored "regime change" amid widespread protests, with Trump believing unrest could be leveraged. He demands Iran halt uranium enrichment, restrict missiles, and end proxy support before negotiations.

The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are once again on the brink of a major confrontation. This would have terrible ramifications for both countries, the region and the world.

Calls for independent external inquiry into brutal crackdown that some estimates suggest killed more than 30,000

US state department calls for the release of all detained healthcare workers as at least one arrested surgeon reported to be at risk of execution

After saying the US would attack if protesters were harmed, the president appears now to be tying the threat of airstrikes to Iran’s nuclear programme

Iran condemns EU decision to list Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

President Trump is reportedly considering significant new strikes against Iran following stalled nuclear talks and the violent suppression of recent protests. Options discussed include targeting Iranian commanders and institutions responsible for the crackdown, aiming to embolden demonstrators and weaken the government. The US has also moved a carrier strike group…

US president tells Tehran that time is running out to make a deal on future of nuclear program – key US politics stories from 28 January 2026