The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Turkey and other countries are working on a "framework" for potential talks between the U.S. and Iran.

ANALYSIS: Trump may be very proud of his ‘armada’ off the coast of Iran but the US president could look good, back a winner, and support his allies by leaving Tehran alone and helping Ukraine win instead, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

US President Trump expressed a preference for diplomacy with Iran, despite bolstering US military presence in the Middle East. He reiterated demands for Tehran to abandon nuclear ambitions and cease killing protesters. Discussions reportedly include targeting Iranian leadership and fostering conditions for regime change, leveraging recent anti-government unrest.

Deployment of RAF Typhoon squadron to Qatar signals willingness to protect country from a counterattack

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran will be added to the European Union's terrorism blacklist, foreign affairs ministers decided on Thursday.

Ankara hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict

Reports of a growing US naval presence in the Gulf have prompted speculation that the US could be preparing for another Middle East war, this time with Iran.

Iran on Thursday vowed a "crushing response" to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal, and as the European Union looks to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation.

Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher.

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 EU is poised to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group, aligning it with entities like al-Qaeda. This move follows international outcry over Tehran's violent crackdown on protests, which activists claim has killed thousands. The decision, requiring unanimous member state backing, signifies a strong condemnation and could impose further…