A free Iran is their shared dream. But the diaspora remains torn over the best path forward.
The mix of joy and anxiety among the Iranian diaspora in recent days reflects the complicated emotions many feel as violence escalates in the Middle East.
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A free Iran is their shared dream. But the diaspora remains torn on the best path forward.
The mix of joy and anxiety among the Iranian diaspora in recent days reflects the complicated emotions many feel as violence escalates in the Middle East.
Iran war threatens Trump's affordability push as rising energy prices complicate Fed rate cuts
The war with Iran is quickly becoming an economic problem for the United States — and a policy dilemma for the Federal Reserve
Kurdish fighters could become key players in Iran war
As tensions with Iran escalate, Kurdish groups could become involved in the conflict with the potential backing of U.S. and Israeli forces.
On the frontlines in Lebanon
Israel launched another round of strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed paramilitary group the U.S. classifies as a terror organization. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
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Sources: Deadly strike on Iranian school likely from U.S. munition
On the first day of the war with Iran, a missile strike on an elementary school killed more than 170 people according to Iranian officials. Now one U.S. official and one person familiar with the preliminary findings of the U.S. investigation into the attack say it looks increasingly likely that a U.S. munition was responsible for the strike. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports.
Oil prices surge at record pace
U.S. crude oil prices are up 35% in one week, a record increase. Gas prices since the war with Iran began are up 34 cents a gallon. One veteran analyst tells NBC News’ Christine Romans gas prices could soon hit $4 a gallon.
The U.S. military was targeting an area near bombed Iranian school, sources say
TEHRAN — Nearly a week after airstrikes hit an elementary school in southern Iran, killing more than 170 people and leaving witnesses to find the severed limbs of children in the rubble, there have been increased international demands to know who was responsible and how the tragedy could happen
'Either freedom or death': Young Iranian man says he's willing to die for democracy
In an exclusive interview, a young man in Iran's war zone weighs what may come next for his country as the war escalates in the Middle East.
Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces, sources say
Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces in the Middle East, a boost for the Tehran regime as it launches missile and drone attacks on American bases and other targets in the region, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter.
U.S. crude oil sees largest weekly price jump on record
Oil prices soared again Friday, putting them on track to record their biggest jump since early 2020 as the escalating Iran war threatens global energy supplies.
Oil hits $90 per barrel after record weekly gain as Iran war shocks markets
Oil prices soared again Friday, putting them on track to record their biggest jump since early 2020 as the escalating Iran war threatens global energy supplies.
Oil hits $90 per barrel, stocks continue to drop as escalating Iran war shocks markets
Oil prices continued soaring Friday, putting them on track to record their biggest jump since early 2020 as the escalating Iran war threatens global energy supplies.U.S.
IDF releases video of strike on Khamenei’s underground bunker in Tehran
The Israeli Defense Forces released video purporting to show Israeli Air Force fighter jets guided by precise IDF intelligence striking Ali Khamenei’s underground bunker in Tehran.
Sri Lankan navy video shows Iranian sailors rescued after a U.S. torpedo strike
The Sri Lankan navy has released a video showing the rescue of Iranian sailors after the frigate IRIS Dena was torpedoed just 19 nautical miles off Sri Lanka’s southern coast, killing 87 sailors. The Sri Lankan navy rescued 32 people, who were treated at the Galle hospital. Dozens more remain missing.
Trump says he wants Iran's leadership structure gone and has preferences for a 'good leader'
In a phone call with NBC News, the president also downplayed the possibility of a ground invasion in Iran.
Thousands flee Beirut after Israeli evacuation order
Beirut streets were congested as families sought safety following the Israeli military’s evacuation order, as IDF strikes target Hezbollah. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian spoke with residents attempting to flee, who expressed concern that the violence could escalate.
Man shares experience of what life in Iran is like amid internet blackout
Communication between Iranians and the rest of the world is now limited due to ongoing strikes, a government-imposed internet shutdown, and the escalating war conflict. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian spoke with a man who describes the situation on the streets of Tehran and shares what this critical moment for the nation means to him.
Exclusive interview with Iran’s foreign minister
Tonight, Iran was accused of launching another drone strike on a civilian airport. In an exclusive interview with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, NBC Nightly News anchor asked about those Iranian drone attacks, a potential U.S. ground invasion and his message to President Trump.
Iran's foreign minister denies seeking war with its neighbors
Since the U.S. and Israel launched attacks across Iran last weekend, the Islamic Republic has retaliated by firing missiles and drones across the region, striking Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other countries.
'We have only just begun to fight,' says Hegseth on Iran war
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the fight in Iran has only "just begun" during remarks at U.S. Southern Command Headquarters. NBC News’ Courtney Kube details what this could mean for the war's possible length.
From Sri Lanka to Europe, the war spreads far beyond Iran
Thousands of miles from Iran's capital, Tehran, the war in the Middle East reached Sri Lanka's southern coast Wednesday
Stocks slide and oil prices climb as Iran says it could counter ground invasion
U.S. stocks slid Thursday and the price of oil continued to climb amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East
‘We are waiting for them’: Iran’s foreign minister on a possible U.S. ground invasion
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is ready for a U.S. ground invasion of the country as the war between Iran, the U.S., and Israel has quickly spread across the region.
Iran is 'confident' it could counter a U.S. ground invasion, foreign minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that his country is ready for a ground invasion by American troops as the war launched by the United States and Israel has quickly spread across the region.
Iran is 'confident' it can counter a potential U.S. ground invasion, foreign minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Iran is ready for a U.S. ground invasion of the country as the war between Iran, the U.S. and Israel has quickly spread across the region.
Biggest storylines to watch as Formula 1 races into the 2026 season
Formula 1 returns this weekend for a new season with cars looking slimmer, an American auto giant joining the grid and the U.S. audience watching on Apple TV rather than ESPN. NBC News' Sahil Kapur explains why 2026 is shaping up to be pivotal for F1.
Trump's China summit with Xi Jinping just got a lot more complicated
President Donald Trump’s looming meeting with China's Xi Jinping will face new tensions after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed its China-friendly supreme leader.
China sets lowest growth target since 1991 as economy struggles to keep momentum
China announced its lowest growth target in 35 years Thursday as the world’s second-biggest economy struggles with challenges at home and growing uncertainty around the world.
How some Americans are turning to private firms to flee the war zone
Some Americans stranded in the Middle East are facing challenges leaving the region as the war in Iran escalates. Many are turning to private companies for assistance. NBC News’ Tom Llamas spoke with Dale Buckner, CEO of Global Guardian, about how his organization has helped people escape the conflict.