The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.

UK foreign secretary is probably first non-Israeli politician to admit military reprisal is inevitable but urges Israel not to escalate

Tensions rise in the Middle East as US plans sanctions on Iran for attacking Israel. Gaza tragedy, cross-border conflict, and humanitarian aid efforts unfold.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan made the announcement as EU considers similar moves

Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened Middle East tensions and as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.

During six months of war between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hamas in Gaza, Iran's proxies around the region have stepped up attacks on Israel and its allies, saying they are acting in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

Iran's failed attack on Israel highlights Tehran's weapons capabilities and US-coalition defense coordination.

Did it finish with Saturday night, or will it spiral further out of control? Iran's first-ever direct attack against Israel has already sent the whole region into uncharted territory. We ask about the measure of its response to Israel's targeting of Tehran's embassy compound in Syria. We also ask whether…

The feared reprisal had been almost two weeks in the making. But when Iran finally pushed the button on its retaliatory attack against Israel late on Saturday, it appeared to amount to little more than a drawn-out light show, resulting only in minor damage to some remote Israeli military infrastructure…