The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Trump said he held an “excellent” phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday where the pair discussed many things, from trade to the war in Ukraine. Topping the agenda of their talks was the situation in Iran, as Washington continues to urge countries to isolate Tehran.

Foreign Minister Araghchi's announcement on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering, and some media reports that they had been cancelled over changes in the format and content of the talks.

Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington.

The incident comes days before planned talks between Washington and Tehran

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The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.

Iran's President Pezeshkian has ordered talks with the US, seeking an environment free from threats and unreasonable expectations, focusing on national interests. This comes amid heightened regional tensions and a warning from President Trump about potential "bad things." Tehran insists negotiations must center on the nuclear issue, not defense capabilities.

Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of the city.

Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests. As many as 30,000 people are feared to have been killed during weeks-long demonstrations.

Iran’s president says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to ‘pursue fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States

Iran’s leaders now face unprecedented peril. The regime has lost its footing, and the global mechanisms to avoid conflict no longer work, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House