Washington calls Iran’s war compensation demand 'ridiculous'
The United States dismissed Iran’s demand for financial compensation over the June strikes on its nuclear sites, calling it "ridiculous" and urging Tehran to end destabilizing actions.
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Tehran rejects Western warnings on Iranian intelligence threats as smear campaign
Iran rejected a joint statement by the United States and thirteen allied governments that said Tehran has engaged in plots targeting individuals in Europe and North America, the Iranian foreign ministry said on Friday.
China continues to import Iranian oil using 'dark fleet' – CBS
China is continuing to buy Iranian oil in defiance of US sanctions by using a clandestine maritime network known as the “dark fleet,” according to a CBS News investigation.
Iran opposition group pledges Islamic Republic's overthrow at Rome rally
The leader of exiled opposition group the National Council of Resistance of Iran on Thursday vowed the armed ouster of its decades-old nemesis the Islamic Republic and the founding of a democratic, non-nuclear state in its place.
US sanctions Iranian national, foreign firms over drone program support
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on an Iranian national and five companies in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for allegedly supplying technology to Iran’s military drone program, the Treasury Department announced.
Tehran may run out of water before summer's end, Pezeshkian says
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday the water crisis in Tehran may become increasingly dire and the capital's reservoirs might run out of water by the end of the summer.
Who calls the shots? Iran's policy split laid bare by ‘shadow rule’ claims
Allegations of a “shadow government” meddling in Iran’s foreign policy have reignited concerns about the country’s diplomatic direction, just as high-stakes nuclear talks with the West hang in the balance.
US, Europe condemn Iranian intelligence threats on Western soil
The United States and thirteen allied countries have accused Iran of plotting to kill, kidnap and intimidate individuals in Europe and North America, citing violations of sovereignty and links to international criminal networks.
Iran steps up burning of hazardous fuels as energy crisis persists
Iran has stepped up the toxic burning of fuel oil for power generation amid electricity shortages, local media reported Thursday, in a move which is set to further pollute air quality but may do little to ease blackouts.
Iran tells E3 it may leave nuclear treaty if sanctions return
Iran has told European powers it may withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if UN sanctions are reimposed, Western diplomats told Iran International after last week’s talks in Istanbul.
Iran Guards-linked media slams dog and cat imports, calls for ban
A website tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday urged parliament to ban the import of dogs, cats and pet supplies, amid growing pressure to restrict pet ownership on religious and cultural grounds.
Iran condemns new US sanctions on oil and shipping sectors
Iran condemned a new round of US sanctions on its oil and shipping sectors a day after Washington announced penalties on dozens of firms, vessels and individuals it said were helping Tehran evade restrictions on energy exports.
Iran demands US compensation for war damage before any talks
Iran will not return to nuclear negotiations unless the United States agrees to provide compensation for damages sustained during last month’s war, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Financial Times.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn of shifting battlefield with Israel
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday issued a cryptic warning to Israel that the geography of Tehran's response to any future attack would shift and its arch-foe would face a punishing response.
Iranian authorities tortured British couple in prison, source says
A British couple held in solitary confinement in Iran since January on espionage charges was beaten, deprived of sleep and threatened with execution, a source familiar with the matter told Iran International.
US sanctions Shamkhani 'shipping empire' for moving Iranian oil
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned an alleged global shipping and smuggling network controlled by the son of Ali Shamkhani, Iran's former national security chief and an adviser to supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran courts expatriates after war but faces deep distrust
Tehran is once again urging Iranians abroad to return as part of its patriotic messaging after the war with Israel, but many remain deeply skeptical, citing years of repression, arrests and broken promises.
Iranian political prisoners launch hunger strike after assault
Political prisoners at Iran's Ghezel Hesar prison have launched a hunger strike in response to a violent raid by guards and their transfer to solitary confinement, a source told Iran International on Wednesday.
UK parliamentary report classes Iran among greatest foreign threats
Iran is one of the most aggressive state actors targeting individuals in the United Kingdom through transnational repression, according to a new parliamentary report.
Former Iranian official sentenced to jail for criticizing Sinwar
A former interior ministry official who criticized Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after the October 7 attacks on Israel has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Tehran court, online outlet Jahan News reported on Tuesday.
Iranians feel the pain as medicine market reels from economic pressure
Shortages and price hikes have gripped Iran's medicine market, deepening frustration and confusion among Iranians seeking drugs, hygiene products and basic medical procedures.