Iran

Iranians on trial over alleged plot against journalists

Prosecutors told a London court that three Iranian men allegedly surveilled at least two journalists with the Persian-language broadcaster Iran International to help plan a violent attack in retaliation for their criticism of Iran’s government. The defendants deny the charges; they acknowledge conducting surveillance but dispute their motives, with one saying he was coerced and the other two saying they did not know it was intended to aid Iranian intelligence.

Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war with US

US Treasury warns foreign banks of Iran sanctions

On Oct. 6, 2026 U.S. Treasury warned foreign banks they can face sanctions without notice for any dealings with Iranian institutions and must cut those ties at once.

U.S. Pulls All 12 B-1 Bombers From Britain Over Suspected Terror Plot

The U.S. withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain after security concerns over a suspected Iran-linked terror plot against the base. The Pentagon confirmed the aircraft had returned to U.S. home stations, while officials offered few details about the threat.

Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Manchester Jews

Two Iranian nationals have been charged with allegedly preparing a terrorist attack targeting Manchester’s Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Police say the men may have been in contact with an overseas third party, possibly in Iran, and that the suspected plot was disrupted; the defendants are due in court and the allegations have not been proven.

Suspected Iranian Hacker Extradited in $3.4B Case

Iranian-Turkish dual national Amir Barati was extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face charges tied to an alleged Iran-linked hacking campaign that began in 2013. Prosecutors say the operation breached thousands of university email accounts and stole academic data and intellectual property valued at about $3.4 billion; the extradition is a rare instance of an accused Iran-linked hacker being brought to a U.S. court.

Op-ed warns 1929-style depression looms from debt, AI bubble and Iran war

A few days ago, President Donald Trump warned of a "1929-style Depression … if the Democrats get in."

Trump says Iran must sign deal or it ‘won’t exist any longer’

President Donald Trump said if Iran does not sign a peace deal with the U.S., it “won’t exist any longer.” “Now I have to make a decision. They’ll either sign a very fair deal, or… — by Sandra Rhodes

Iran executes two men over deaths of security officers in protests

Alireza Sepahi married Mahshad Kashani in prison the night before Iran executed him and Alireza Raisi at dawn on October 5, 2026, at Dastgerd Prison.