Iranian military captured two Greek tankers in the Gulf and sailed them back to Iran in May. Parties agree to promote collaboration required to enhance maritime security. Iranian-flagged tanker Lana, formerly known as Pegas, held by Greek authorities in April due to sanctions. Tehran and Athens concur to promote the collaboration required to enhance maritime … Read more
Since Sunday, five people have received death sentences in connection with antigovernment demonstrations. At least 348 protesters have been killed and 15,900 others detained in a crackdown by security forces on what Iran’s government have described as foreign-backed “riots,” reports say. 38 security personnel have reportedly died, according to state media. Since Sunday, five people … Read more
Director of MI5 reveals Iran has threatened to kidnap or kill UK citizens this year. Ken McCallum made the revelations in his annual report on threats to the UK. He also warned the UK must be ready for Russia’s “aggression for years to come”. Iran has allegedly threatened to kidnap or kill at least ten … Read more
Carlos Queiroz says Iran’s players are free to express themselves at the World Cup. The head coach compares the situation to English footballers kneeling during anti-racism rallies. Iranian players have been monitored for any indication of sympathy for demonstrations in Iran. Iran’s players are free to express themselves at the FIFA World Cup 2022, head … Read more
An unnamed defendant was found guilty of “enmity against God” and setting fire to a government building. 326 protestors, including 43 children and 25 women, had died as a result of security forces’ brutal crackdown. At least 20 persons are now charged with crimes that carry death penalty. A judge in Tehran has sentenced the … Read more
Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna announced that two more French nationals had been arrested in Iran. She demanded their immediate release and access to consular protection. Since Mahsa Amini died while being held by the morality police in the middle of September, there have been sizable protests throughout Iran. Along with the five other people who … Read more
A 20-year-old female protester who spent a week in jail before being freed on bond told the media that she saw torture, both physical and psychological. Human rights groups say at least 321 deaths and 14,800 arrests have been made since protests began in Iran. When I was arrested, I had been beaten. But when … Read more
Persian-language TV channel Iran International’s parent company is “shocked and genuinely alarmed” by threats against its journalists. The two UK-based channels are already prohibited in Iran, but a group that monitors press freedom claims they are important sources of news and information. UN special rapporteurs have warned of a “chilling effect” on journalism in Iran … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky referred to Iran’s assertion that it had sent a “limited” number of drones to Russia as a fabrication. He also contradicted Tehran’s timeframe, saying: “We shoot down at least 10 Iranian drones every day, and the Iranian regime claims that it allegedly gave little”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky referred to Iran’s … Read more
Tehran has revealed for the first time that Iran gave Moscow drones prior to the start of the Ukraine war. The West believes that Russia employed Iranian “kamikaze” drones to attack vital infrastructure locations in Ukraine. Ukraine has warned Iran that its backing for Russia would ultimately backfire. Kyiv has warned Iran that the “consequences” … Read more
Iran admits supplying Russia with drones prior to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign minister: “We did provide a limited number of drones to Russia in the months before the start of the war in Ukraine”. Iran has previously denied providing Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine. Iran admits giving Russia drones prior to Moscow’s … Read more
Iranian security services collaborating with state media to falsely identify a dead protester as a Basij militiaman. Milad Ostad-Hashem, 37, was shot in the back on September 25 in Tehran. State TV and news organizations labelled him as a “martyr”. Iranian security services are collaborating with state media to falsely identify a dead protester as … Read more
US intelligence officials suspect Iran is looking to Russia for assistance to strengthen its nuclear weapons programme. Tehran has been requesting assistance from Moscow in getting more nuclear materials, insiders say. Fuel could help Iran power its nuclear reactors and could potentially further shorten Iran’s so-called “breakout time” to create a nuclear weapon. US intelligence … Read more
Santiago Sánchez, a Spanish hiker and football enthusiast, uploaded many pictures to Instagram on October 1. Friends and relatives had been wondering about his whereabouts for weeks until it was revealed that the 41-year-old was being held in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Salamanca reported that his acquaintance, who had recently visited Iran as part … Read more
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Iran on Thursday night. Demonstrators were chanting anti-state slogans and calling for Ayatollah Khamenei’s ouster. After one of the most significant nights of protests to date, people demonstrated in front of government facilities in a city in Iran’s northwest. According to the human rights organization … Read more
Crowds gathered at Mahsa Amini’s tomb to mark 40 days after her death in detention. There have subsequently been reports of clashes between Iranian security personnel and protesters in her hometown. Security officers used tear gas and live ammunition in Zindan Square in Saqqez. Crowds gathered at Mahsa Amini’s tomb to mark 40 days after … Read more
Two New Zealanders who had been held in Iran for a few months had been given permission to leave. “It’s fair to say there’s been an incredibly difficult situation over the last few months,” Ardern said. Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray, who post as Expedition Earth, are two social media influencers. Two New Zealanders who … Read more
Ukraine restoration that more than a third of the country’s energy sector had been devastated by Russian missiles and drones built in Iran. Speaking by video to the meeting in Berlin, Zelensky said the attacks were aimed at making “it harder for us to endure this winter.” Zelensky also requested financial aid to address Ukraine’s … Read more
Iranian foreign minister denies allegations of supplying drones to Russia. Security Service of Ukraine to initiate criminal proceedings against anyone involved. “We are against war anywhere in the world,” Hossein Amir Abdollahian. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian denied again, the allegations United states and west have made of suppling drones to Russia, he said … Read more
Calls for an investigation into the alleged use of drones of Iranian descent in Ukraine. According to the foreign ministry, are “false and unsubstantiated.” Russian attack drones produced in Iran, the Shahed-136, are said to have been utilized by Russia, according to Ukraine. Calls for an investigation into the alleged use of drones of Iranian … Read more
Iran has frequently stated that it will not put up with changes to its border with Armenia or its transit routes. Tehran, Iran In what looks to be a direct message to Azerbaijan and its supporter Turkey, Iran has opened a consulate general in Kapan. The action appeared to reinforce Tehran’s claim that any modifications … Read more
Iran has told its citizens in Ukraine to leave the country and not travel there. The move comes after the US and allies said that Iran gave Russia drones to use in Ukraine. Iran keeps denying that it is sending weapons to Russia so that they can be used in Ukraine. Iran has told its … Read more
For providing Russia with lethal “kamikaze” drones to attack Ukraine. Iran is now subject to a slew of new European penalties. On Wednesday, sanctions experts from the 27-member EU bloc decided to blacklist Shahed Aviation Industries, two top military officers, and Brig. For providing Russia with lethal “kamikaze” drones to attack Ukraine, Iran is now … Read more
The Duchess spoke about the feminist issues in LA. She wore a black T-shirt on which Women, life Freedom was written n Farsi. Dayani shared a picture of herself with Meghan. Meghan Markle stood in support of Iranian women and girls while wearing the Farsi phrase “Women, Life, Freedom.” The Duchess of Sussex was photographed … Read more
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for sanctions against Iran. Dozens of Iranian-made drones struck across Ukraine, killing at least three people. Sanctions against Iran will send a message that anyone who assists Russia will “suffer and feel the price”. Ukraine’s foreign minister explained why he called for sanctions against Iran at an EU meeting … Read more
Ebrahim Raisi blames his counterpart in the United States for inciting “chaos, terror, and destruction” in Iran. Demonstrations have rocked Iran for the past four weeks. U.S. President Joe Biden says Iran has to end violence against its own citizens. President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran blamed his counterpart in the United States on Sunday for … Read more
Iran and the European Union look to be heading for a clash over the bloc’s plans to apply sanctions to punish Tehran for its response to ongoing protests. Iran has warned of the “detrimental consequences on Iran-Europe ties” of any sanctions. The EU has been mediating between Tehran and Washington since April 2021 in their … Read more
The U.S. State Department says restoring the Iran nuclear agreement is “not our focus right now”. Washington is instead focusing on how to support Iranian demonstrators. The protests were sparked by the murder of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran’s morality police detention. Wednesday, the United States stated that restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement is … Read more
