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July 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Bus crash kills at least 15, injures 27 in Iran

Iran’s state media reports that a bus accident in the south of the country has killed at least 15 people
July 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
July 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM

France, UK and Germany to restore Iran sanctions if no progress on a deal

The United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough U.N. sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there has been no concrete progress on a nuclear deal
July 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
FILE - The United Nations flag flies on a stormy day at the U.N. during the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
July 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM

Is Trump losing support of podcasters like Joe Rogan over Epstein files and Iran?

President Trump is facing backlash from many of the podcasters and comedians who helped propel his return to power last year.
July 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
President Donald Trump listens as African Leaders deliver remarks during a multilateral lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House July 9, 2025 in Washington.
July 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Iran may still have uranium, but nuclear program dismantled: Israeli officials

Officials in Israel are acknowledging that some enriched uranium may have survived the powerful U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last month.
July 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A satellite image shows airstrike damage to the tunnel entrances of the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Research Center, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Isfahan, Iran, June 22, 2025. Maxar Technologies/Handout via Reuters
July 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM

Photos suggest Iran attack on Qatar air base hit dome used for US communications

An Iranian attack on an air base in Qatar key to the U.S. military likely hit a geodesic dome housing equipment used by the Americans for secure communications
July 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
This handout photo from the U.S. Air Force shows the Modernized Enterprise Terminal sits inside a radome at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 21, 2016. (Master Sgt. Joshua Strang/U.S. Air Force via AP)
July 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Iran says a young French-German cyclist is in custody, a French newspaper reports

Iran’s foreign minister has confirmed that his country is detaining a teenage French-German cyclist who disappeared last month, French newspaper Le Monde reported
July 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
July 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM

3-minute passport to Iran

Learn the basics about Iran, a large and diverse Middle Eastern country with a long and often tense relationship with the United States.
July 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
 Learn the basics about Iran, a large and diverse Middle Eastern country with a long and often tense relationship with the United States.
July 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Iran's supreme leader makes first appearance since Iran-Israel war

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura
July 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
In this photo provided by the Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a mourning ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein, in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday, July 6, 2025. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
July 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Nobel laureate warns Iran is increasingly repressing its own citizens

Human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi warns that the Iranian government is using the aftermath of its war with Israel to escalate repression against its own citizens.
July 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi warns that the Iranian government is using the aftermath of its war with Israel to escalate repression against its own citizens.
July 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM

Nobel laureate warns Iran is increasingly repressing its own citizens

Human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi warns that the Iranian government is using the aftermath of its war with Israel to escalate repression against its own citizens.
July 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is seen in this image from a video message to ABC News.
July 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM

Nuke experts say Iran could become more dangerous after US attack

Some experts said they believe the U.S. strikes have the potential to lead to a "fork-in-the-road" moment that could result in Tehran taking an even more dangerous path.
July 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A group of Iranians wave flags following Iran's attack on U.S. military base in Qatar, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2025.
July 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM

'Hero' B-2 pilots expected to keep low profile at July 4 White House visit

B-2 pilots invited to the White House as Trump pushes back against questions on Iran strike and claims 'devastated' pilots.
July 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit takes off to support Operation Midnight Hammer at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 2025.
July 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Iran's nuclear program knocked back 'closer to 2 years,' Pentagon says

Parnell's assessment much more optimistic than UN nuclear watchdog
July 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon, July 2, 2025, in Washington.
July 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM

A week of shifting descriptions of Iran attack spark ongoing questions

It's been a week since the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear sites and the administration's conclusions about the bombing's successes is still in flux.
July 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
President Donald Trump departs after speaking during "One, Big, Beautiful Event" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2025.
July 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Nuclear physicist in Congress talks GOP budget bill, strikes on Iran nuke sites

Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., the only Ph.D. nuclear physicist serving in Congress, joins ABC News and shares his unique perspective as the world waits for the official Iranian damage assessment.
July 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
VIDEO: Nuclear physicist in Congress talks GOP budget bill, strikes on Iran nuke sites
June 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM

Iranian fatwas, legislation escalate legal crackdown

Iranian ayatollahs issued fatwas saying insults or threats against the supreme leader from "a government or individual" will be seen as "insult and aggression" to Islam.
June 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a televised message, after the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, in Tehran, Iran, June 26, 2025.
June 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM

US agencies warn Iranian hackers ‘may still conduct malicious cyber activity’

Retired U.S. Army Major Mike Lyons explains what Iranian hackers could be looking for in these hacks and how they could use that information.
June 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: US agencies warn Iranian hackers ‘may still conduct malicious cyber activity’
June 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Iranian hackers 'may still conduct malicious cyber activity,' US agencies warn

Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups "may still conduct malicious cyber activity," according to a joint bulletin from U.S. law enforcement agencies.
June 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In an undated stock photo, a computer hacker is seen typing on a laptop.
June 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM

US agencies warn Iranian hackers 'may still conduct malicious cyber activity'

The warning came in a bulletin from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, National Security Agency and Defense Department.
June 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The warning came in a bulletin from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, National Security Agency and Defense Department.
June 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM

‘Too early to tell’ if Iran has given up nuclear ambitions: Graham

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on “This Week.”
June 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM

‘Haven’t seen the facts’ that Iran’s nuclear program was 'obliterated’: Jeffries

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on “This Week.”
June 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM

'Too early to tell' if Iran has given up its nuclear ambitions: Sen. Lindsey Graham

Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that it was "too early to tell" if Iran had given up its nuclear ambitions following the U.S. strikes.
June 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, June 29, 2025.
June 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Iran holds state funerals for top commanders killed in attacks with Israel

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran for funerals of top Iranian commanders killed in the 12-day war with Israel.
June 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
VIDEO: Iran holds state funerals for top commanders killed in attacks with Isreal
June 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Political dispute on impact of US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites

ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl discusses the debate on how much of an impact the U.S. strikes had on Iran's nuclear program.
June 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
VIDEO: Political dispute on impact of US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites
June 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Iran crackdown deepens with speedy executions and arrests

Three Iranians were executed for allegedly spying for Israel, Iran's judiciary said, bringing the total put to death on similar charges during the conflict to six.
June 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Armed members of Iran's special police forces monitor an area during an anti-Israeli rally to condemn Israel's attacks on Iran, after Tehran's Friday prayers, in Tehran, Iran, on June 20, 2025.
June 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM

Large crowds attend Iranian state funerals

Thousands lined the streets of Tehran as Iran held state funerals for military commanders and nuclear scientists killed during the conflict with Israel.
June 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
VIDEO: Large crowds attend Iranian state funerals
June 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM

Crowds gather in Tehran for funeral of leader killed in Israeli strikes

Thousands of people flooded the streets of Tehran Saturday for the funerals of several military and nuclear leaders who were killed by Israel during strikes on Iran earlier this month.
June 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
VIDEO: Crowds gather in Tehran for funeral of leader killed in Israeli strikes
June 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM

House members receive classified briefing on Iran strikes

The White House is projecting confidence in the success of the attack, but lawmakers are disagreeing on the extent of the damage to Iran’s nuclear program. ABC’s Anne Flaherty brings the latest.
June 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
VIDEO: House members receive classified briefing on Iran strikes
June 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Iran says nuclear facilities not completely destroyed

ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses whether Iran has any nuclear capabilities left.
June 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
VIDEO: Iran says nuclear facilities not completely destroyed
June 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Trump doubles down on claim Iran's nuclear sites were 'obliterated'

President Donald Trump on Friday doubled down on his claim that Iran's nuclear sites were "obliterated" and said it would take "years" before the country could restart its program.
June 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
President Donald Trump on Friday doubled down on his claim that Iran's nuclear sites were "obliterated" and said it would take "years" before the country could restart its program.
June 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Secrets on Iran nuclear strike spill into open as Pentagon defends bombing

The Pentagon unveiled details about a 15-year top-secret program.
June 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A poster of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is displayed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a news conference at the Pentagon, June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
June 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM

Strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites had 'devastating effect,' Hegseth said

The defense secretary dismissed an early intelligence report that sources say indicates Iran's program was only set back by months – but he produced no new evidence to indicate it's destroyed.
June 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
VIDEO: Strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites had 'devastating effect,' Hegseth said
June 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Trump admin launches full-court press defending Iran strikes as questions remain

Trump offered enthusiastic praise of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's news conference, where he defended Trump's description of damage inflicted by U.S. strikes on Iran.
June 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine arrive for a news conference at the Pentagon, June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
June 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Trump officials brief senators on Iran strikes

The Trump administration briefed senators on the impact of the U.S strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who just got out of the briefing, joins ABC News.
June 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Trump officials brief senators on Iran strikes
June 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Hegseth calls Trump-directed Iran strikes 'resounding success,' intel leak political

The Joints Chiefs chairman referred damage assessments to intelligence agencies.
June 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine speak at a news conference at the Pentagon, June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
June 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Former CIA analyst on assessment of US strikes on Iran

Emily Harding, vice president of the Defense and Security Department, weighs in on the Pentagon’s assessment of the strikes against Iran.
June 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
VIDEO: Former CIA analyst on assessment of US strikes on Iran
June 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Hegseth slams news coverage of US intel report on Iran attack

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a press conference on Thursday morning that the bombing of Iran was the most "complex and secretive military operation in history."
June 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Hegseth slam news coverage of US intel report on Iran attack
June 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Khamenei says Iran has delivered a 'harsh blow' to US in 1st comments since bombing

Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei struck a defiant tone on Thursday as he congratulated Iran for “its victory over the American regime.”
June 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
VIDEO: Khamenei says Iran has delivered a 'harsh blow' to US in 1st comments since bombing
June 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine details US strikes in Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a press conference Thursday to detail U.S. strikes over the weekend on Iranian nuclear facilities.
June 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a press conference Thursday to detail U.S. strikes over the weekend on Iranian nuclear facilities.
June 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM

Trump defends Iran strike damage, disputes initial Pentagon report on bombs' severity

Pres. Trump claimed "total obliteration" of Iran's nuclear program, dismissing a Pentagon intelligence report that Iran's nuclear program was set back by only a few months.
June 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
VIDEO: Trump defends Iran strike damage, disputes initial Pentagon report on bombs' severity
June 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM

Sen. Katie Britt says Iran's nuclear program ‘has to cease to exist’

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis to talk about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and where President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” stands in Congress.
June 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
VIDEO: Sen. Katie Britt says Iran's nuclear program ‘has to cease to exist’
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM

White House plans to limit classified info it shares with Congress on Iran attack

The Trump administration is planning to limit classified information shared with Congress, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.
June 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM

Trump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis of Iran nuke sites damage

President Donald Trump again claimed "total obliteration" of Iran's nuclear program during the NATO summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday.
June 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
VIDEO: Trump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis of Iran nuke sites damage
June 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Trump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis of Iran nuke sites damage

President Donald Trump again claimed "total obliteration" of Iran's nuclear program during the NATO summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday.
June 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
President Donald Trump arrives to speak to the press following the NATO summit, June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands.
June 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM

'Obliterated': The firestorm over how Trump described damage to Iran nuclear sites

President Trump's doubling down on his assessment that U.S. strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, but said the word "got us in trouble."
June 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.
June 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM

FBI, DHS host call with governors over US threat environment after Iran strikes

Michael Masters, national director and CEO of the Secure Community Network, discusses conference calls held over the weekend with several of the nation's governors and top law enforcement officials.
June 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
VIDEO: FBI, DHS host call with governors over US threat environment after Iran strikes
June 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM

FBI, DHS host call with governors over US threat environment after Iran strikes

The calls included one with hundreds of state and local law enforcement officials from around the country and another with state governors and their staff.
June 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The FBI seal is shown in the election security command center at FBI headquarters on Nov. 4, 2024.
June 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Retired B-2 bomber pilot: 'We may never know' full impact of US strikes on Iran

Retired Gen. Robert Spalding joined ABC News Live to discuss a preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment that found Trump-ordered strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months.
June 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
VIDEO :Retired B-2 bomber pilot: 'We may never know' full impact of US strikes on Iran
June 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Counterterrorism experts warn Iran could retaliate in the US

With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, law enforcement and federal officials are on guard for retaliation from Iran.
June 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
An Iranian holds a portrait of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amidst Iran's national flags during a rally in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2025.
June 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Iran is 'politically uncertain,' says Iranian historian

Arash Azizi, author and contributing writer at The Atlantic, discusses the current political climate inside Iran following U.S. strikes on the country's nuclear facilities.
June 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
VIDEO: Iran is 'politically uncertain,' says Iranian historian