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Trump’s order is not yet public, but White House fact sheet says new global import tax will take effect Tuesday, 24 FebruaryTrump’s tariffs are illegal, supreme court rulesTrump threatens 10% global tariffs and rails against supreme courtWhat will happen to Trump’s tariffs after supreme court verdict?According to reporters at the supreme court, one […]

As aid trickles into Gaza, Washington channels $10bn into a body chaired by the president. Peace in the region rests on law and sovereignty, not ego and brinkmanshipIn Gaza, aid still trickles in at levels relief agencies say are far below what is required. Temporary shelters are scarce. Reconstruction materials are restricted by Israel’s controls on […]

Experts say there are already sufficient US military assets in the Middle East to begin aerial bombing – key US politics stories from Thursday 19 February at a glanceDonald Trump has said it will be clear within “probably 10 days” whether he can reach a nuclear deal with Iran, as the US military buildup in the Middle East intensifies.The US […]

Second carrier strike group heads for region as US waits for Iran to respond after talks in GenevaDonald Trump has said it will be clear within “probably 10 days” whether he can reach a nuclear deal with Iran, as the US military buildup in the Middle East intensifies with the impending arrival of a second carrier strike group.The US president, speaking […]

US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitionsDonald Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not permit its airbases to be used for a pre-emptive US strike on Iran, the Guardian has been told.In his latest change of heart on the deal, the US president said […]

Tehran may claim it will not negotiate under duress, but that is precisely what it is being required to doAlthough much attention will be given to the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, it is the “arsenal of war” that Donald Trump has assembled in the Middle East, and what it implies for the stately pace of Washington’s […]

Under existing agreements, the British government must issue clearance to the US before it can carry out military operations from UK basesAlex Davies-Jones, a justice minister, has said the government wants to pass the legislation implementing the Chagos Islands deal as soon as it can – despite Presidient Trump’s lastest diatribe about it. (See […]

Speaking before she was sentenced with husband Craig, Lindsay Foreman tells of being on emotional rollercoasterA woman sentenced to 10 years in jail by an Iranian court said she had undergone an “endurance test for the mind” as she pleaded her innocence on charges of espionage.Lindsay Foreman said she only wanted justice and fairness under the Iranian […]

Reports say move could come this weekend as White House urges Iran to ‘make a deal’ with Trump on nuclear programThe US military is ready for possible strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday citing unnamed sources.However, the reports said, Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to carry out an […]

President Underlines Leader’s Oversight of Nuclear Negotiations; rules out ‘talks for the sake of talks’ TEHRAN (Iran News) “These negotiations are being conducted with full coordination and authorization from the Leader,” the chief executive said during a meeting with a number of clergymen in Tehran on Tuesday. “Our goal is to genuinely […]

Iran summons German ambassador TEHRAN (Iran News) During the Tuesday meeting, Director General for Western Europe Affairs at the Foreign Ministry Alireza Yousefi conveyed Tehran’s strong protest to Axel Dittmann over Berlin’s recent actions. He strongly condemned what he described as anti-Iranian measures, particularly Germany’s hosting and […]

UN says Israel seeks West Bank displacement as seizures spark outcry TEHRAN (Iran News) UN Secretary‑General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the Israeli regime’s recent decisions are intended to facilitate the expulsion of Palestinians from the West Bank and undermine stability in the territory. Speaking to Al Jazeera early Wednesday, Dujarric said […]

Iran, Russia Target $10b Trade as Business Leaders Call for Easing Customs Barriers TEHRAN (Iran News) The remarks were made during a meeting at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture between its vice president, Qadir Qiafeh, and Leonid Lozhzhko, head of the Russia–Iran Business Council. Opening the session, Qiafeh highlighted […]

This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts direct to your inboxA Texas-sized showdown is brewing deep in the heart of the largest red state in the US. As early voting begins on Tuesday for the Lone Star state’s 3 March primaries, Republicans and Democrats alike face a high-stakes choice that could set the […]

Mehdi Mahmoudian released 17 days after arrest for signing a statement condemning Iran’s supreme leader and regime’s protest crackdownMehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated co-writer of It Was Just an Accident, has been released from an Iranian prison 17 days after his arrest, according to local media reports.Mahmoudian was arrested in Tehran shortly […]

Inspired by the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising that gripped Iran in 2022, two film students created a documentary, Memories of a Window, about onlookers who anonymously record footage as proof of state violenceFootage that went viral from Iran in late 2022 showed a woman being shot by security forces while capturing a bloody crackdown on anti-government […]

Discussions through Omani intermediaries may pave way for further meeting on nuclear programme, Iran saysIran has described the latest round of indirect talks with the US as “more constructive” than the previous set earlier this month, and said agreement had been reached on “general guiding principles” that could lead to a further meeting to discuss […]

Leader of Islamic Revolution meets people of East Azerbaijan province TEHRAN (Iran News) The meeting takes place on the eve of the anniversary of a historic uprising by the people of Tabriz on 29 Bahman 1356 of the Iranian calendar year, or 18 February 1978, before the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The Leader made important The post Leader of Islamic […]

Security Is a Vital Necessity for Society TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking on Tuesday, at a graduation ceremony for cadets at the Police University and Officer Training Academy, Pezeshkian commemorated those who lost their lives in recent incidents and extended condolences to bereaved families. He stressed that every effort must be made to ensure that […]

Strait of Hormuz under 24-hour surveillance: IRGC navy chief TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking on Monday, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri referred to the ongoing maneuver dubbed “Defensive Strength and Offensive Operations from the Persian Gulf Islands,” calling the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz “invincible fortresses” and “national honor” for […]