Topic: Tehran

Topic

US consumer inflation hotter than expected as midterms loom

US consumer inflation was hotter than anticipated in September, government data showed Wednesday, as Washington's continued war with Tehran pushed energy costs higher, deepening strains on American households ahead of next month's midterm elections. The uptick underscores voter worries over high costs of living, and comes as President Donald Trump is campaigning in US states to shore up support for his Republican Party as it tries to retain control of Congress.

15 Oct 2026, 15:48 UTC

World

Iran war live: Tehran vows to fight until US yields as ships sink in Hormuz

Iran says it does not seek an endless war, but vows to fight until the US accepts its demands as ships sink in Hormuz.

15 Oct 2026, 00:36 UTC

Business

Tehran municipality accused of ‘overstep’ after launching welfare projects

Tehran's new municipal welfare projects face intense criticism over funding sources, transparency, and inflation claims.

14 Oct 2026, 17:22 UTC

World

Iran seeking 'harder targets' for attacks abroad, UK warns

The warning from the head of the UK's domestic security agency comes after PM Burnham said an attempted plot at an air force base hosting US bombers was "almost certainly" coordinated in Tehran.

13 Oct 2026, 18:12 UTC

Business

Iran reportedly fortifies nuclear sites as it prepares for possible U.S. strikes after midterms

A Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis – a Yemeni militant group backed by Tehran – said it had intercepted another attack on Riyadh.

13 Oct 2026, 12:53 UTC

Politics

Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being responsible for a terror-related incident in September at England's Fairford air base, which is used by the United States military. Following Tehran's denial, the British Foreign Office summoned Iran's Ambassador for talks.

12 Oct 2026, 20:43 UTC

World

UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

Tehran 'categorically denies' UK allegation, says it's willing to assist in probe into suspected plot at RAF Fairford.

12 Oct 2026, 19:23 UTC

World

Iran-Saudi talks on Yemen’s Houthis: What’s in it for Tehran?

Tehran seeks dialogue in Yemen conflict, warning a military solution risks complicating the volatile regional situation.

12 Oct 2026, 15:15 UTC

World

Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy after Houthis escalate attacks

Tehran offers to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis following deadly strikes on the kingdom.

12 Oct 2026, 01:18 UTC

World

Iran war live: Tehran says Yemen escalation benefits ‘only’ Israel

Iran says 'deeply concerned about developments in the Arabian Peninsula' after another Houthi attack on Riyadh airport.

12 Oct 2026, 00:47 UTC

Politics

France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests

The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.

7 Oct 2026, 17:46 UTC

Business

Rubio says Tehran missed 'multiple' chances for nuclear deal amid Iran stalemate

Iran has failed to take advantage of "multiple opportunities" to reach a deal on its nuclear program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.

7 Oct 2026, 10:29 UTC

Politics

Police make seventh arrest over UK airbase incident

A seventh man was arrested Tuesday over a major incident last month at a British military airbase used by the United States to launch strikes on Iran, police said. The arrest came a day after President Donald Trump said the United States had withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford because of "threats" he believed were linked to Tehran. A 22-year-old British male was arrested in London "on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts", Britain's Counter-Terrorism Policing network said in a statement. Six men in their 20s have already been arrested and released on bail after three suspicious v

6 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC

World

Iran poised to exploit security vacuum as US leaves Iraq

The end of the US military mission in Iraq leaves the Kurdistan region facing a severe security vacuum. As Erbil grapples with deep internal divisions, Tehran is well positioned to make strategic gains.

5 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC

World

Iran war live: Yemeni army makes gains; Tehran says ready for US attacks

Yemen's government forces recapture Dhubab district near Bab al-Mandeb strait from Houthi rebels.

5 Oct 2026, 00:22 UTC

World

Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions

Tehran says reopening Strait of Hormuz has been its main goal, while the US continues to focus on nuclear talks.

4 Oct 2026, 11:58 UTC

World

Iran war live: Hormuz Strait closed until US meets seven agreed conditions

Era of 'wasting time and dictating demands is over'; US must fulfill MoU, top Iranian negotiator says.

4 Oct 2026, 00:36 UTC

World

US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera

Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.

2 Oct 2026, 04:10 UTC

World

Iran parades Shahed drones through capital

Crowds cheered and waved national flags as two Shahed drones were paraded through Tehran.

1 Oct 2026, 01:18 UTC

Politics

British PM alleges there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in Fairford airbase incident

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday insisted that there were "strong indications" that Tehran was involved in a security incident on Sunday near an airbase in England that the US military uses in its war against Iran. The British government has still not explained the nature of the incident – in which five British men were arrested only to be later released on bail – and no explosives were found at the scene.

30 Sept 2026, 19:03 UTC