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British Couple Detained in Iran Ignored Travel Warnings—Now Face Years In Jail or Execution
British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in Iran after ignoring travel warnings, now facing espionage charges that could lead to years in prison or the death penalty.
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Released From Jail After Performing Without a Hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi, an Iranian singer, defied hijab laws by foregoing the use of a hijab in her online performance and was arrested, sparking outrage.
Will The UK Be Able To Wipe Out The Houthis Group?
International relations expert warns of intensified conflict and reveals all about the alliances between the Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen and Gaza.
Sunak Says UK Is Ready To Strike Houthis Rebels Once More
Rishi Sunak contradicts Grant Shapps as he warns that the UK is ready to strike Yemeni rebels once more if the group continue to hold hostages and attack shipments.
Israel Linked To Cyberattack That Closed 70% Of Iran's Gas Stations
The Gonjeshke Darande hacking group warned that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is "playing with fire" as payment systems are hacked across Iran.
Iran Slammed For Alarming Number Of Executions
In the first 10 months of 2023, more than 600 people have been sentenced to death and executed in Iran.
Nobel Peace Winner Narges Mohammadi Continues Hunger Strike In Iran's Notorious Prison
After refusing to wear the hijab and being denied hospital treatment by Iran's morality police, activist Narges Mohammadi continues her hunger strike.
Iran Made Chair Of The UN Human Rights Forum Despite Controversies
Although Tehran, Iran's capital, has a record of torture, oppression and executions, the regime was appointed Chair of the UN Human Rights Council Social Forum.
Iranian Girl 'Brain Dead' Following Alleged Assault By Morality Police
The victim suffered "severe injuries" after being attacked by Iran's morality police on the Tehran subway.
How is Iran Involved In The Israel-Gaza War?
According to a US State Department report, Hamas is one of the richest organisations in the world, generating more than $500 in funding from Iran, taxes and Islamist charities.
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Visits Israeli Army Base, Poses With Troops
It needs to be noted that Tarantino has been living in Tel Aviv since 2021.
Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi is Awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
Narges Mohammadi has bravely campaigned in Iran since the late 90s against the regime's brutal violations of human rights. She is still imprisoned.
Iranian Girl In Coma After Alleged Assault Over Hijab Rules
The Kurdish-focused rights group Hengaw has claimed that the teenager remains in a critical condition.
US and Iran Prisoner Exchange Deal is Actually Worth $6 Billion
The US and Iran prisoner exchange will free $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue held in South Korea, with both countries discussing a possible arrangement that would seek to place some limitations on Iran's expanding nuclear program.
Iran hijab laws could create gender apartheid say human rights experts
The Iranian authorities have intensified the punishments for those refusing the hijab, which threatens women and girls being treated as second-class citizens.
Iran's morality police returns despite protests against hijab rules
It has not even been a year since the death of Mahsa Amini, and the Iranian authorities have already brought back their morality police.
Brazil's national team arrive for the FIFA Women's World Cup and commemorate the women in Iran
Brazil's national women's football team arrive in Australia for the Women's World Cup and make a stand for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in Iran.
Nearly 80 school girls poisoned in two separate attacks in Afghanistan
In a shocking incident reported from Afghanistan, nearly 80 schoolgirls were poisoned and hospitalised in two separate incidents reported over the weekend.
How the women in Iran are still fighting for their freedom
The "women, life, freedom" protests continue throughout the country, women continue to refuse the hijab and dancing is a new symbol of protest.
Selena Gomez comes out in support of Iranian teenagers detained for dancing in public
Thousands of women from different parts of the world have come out in support of the Iranian teenagers.
More than 5,000 school children poisoned in Iran, says official
The Iranian government was forced to launch an inquiry after several reports claimed that hundreds of schoolgirls were being poisoned.
Iranian schoolgirls being poisoned to stop them from going to school, confirms minister
Iran's deputy health minister, Younes Panahi, has confirmed reports that claimed schoolgirls in some of the cities were being poisoned.
U.S., EU, UK impose new sanctions on Iran over protest crackdown
The West on Monday stepped up pressure on Iran over its crackdown on protests as the United States, European Union and United Kingdom imposed fresh sanctions on Tehran.
The changing world order: the actions of several countries have the potential to affect the global order
The actions and potential implications of several countries, including Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran indicates that change is occurring in these countries and their actions have the potential to affect the global order. The US has the power and capability to assist and influence events in these countries, but should do so in a way that avoids being perceived as meddling. The US should work to deter expansionist behavior by China in the Indo-Pacific region and to calm tensions with North Korea.
Iran says British 'spy' facing execution was a top defence official
Britain has demanded Tehran halt what foreign minister James Cleverly has called a "politically motivated" execution.
Iran closes French research institute over cartoons 'insulting' Ayatollah Khamenei
Iran has shut down a Tehran-based French institute over cartoons of its supreme leader published in the French magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Iranian police detain top football players at New Year's Eve party
Several top football players were detained by Iranian police on New Year's Eve in Tehran.
Iranian chess player forced to move to Spain after appearing without hijab in tournament: Reports
Sara Khadem is reportedly planning to settle in Spain after photos of her taking part in an international tournament without a hijab went viral.
Demonstration for Belgian held in Iran calls for his release
Supporters of a Belgian aid worker being held in Iran staged a Christmas Day protest in Brussels to demand his immediate release, with a spokesman questioning why a prisoner swap treaty was stalled.
UK announces new sanctions against Russia and Iran
The UK on Tuesday announced new sanctions against senior Russian military commanders, as well as Iranians involved in the producing and supplying drones to target Ukraine.