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Iranian dissident meets Venezuelan Nobel laureate, cites shared struggle

Iranian dissident meets Venezuelan Nobel laureate, cites shared struggle

Iranian activist Masih Alinejad met Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Norway, saying in a post on social media that Tehran menaced the South American country too.

Iran currency slide sets fresh records as dollar passes 1.28m rials

Iran currency slide sets fresh records as dollar passes 1.28m rials

Foreign exchange prices in Iran surged to new records, sending the rial to fresh lows and pushing gold higher as demand for hard assets intensified on Saturday.

Iran says 39 detained at memorial for rights lawyer

Iranian authorities said on Saturday they had detained 39 people at a memorial ceremony for a prominent rights lawyer in the holy city of Mashhad, confirming the number of arrests after videos showed anti-government and pro-monarchy slogans at the gathering.

Iran medical suppliers warn of worsening drug shortages

Iran is facing growing shortages of vital medicines and could see a sharp deterioration in supplies within months if current conditions persist, an industry official said on Saturday.

Iran warns capital water transfer offers only short-term relief

Iran warns capital water transfer offers only short-term relief

Efforts to ease Tehran’s water shortage through transfers from a nearby dam will only partially address the crisis and could fail entirely if dry conditions persist, a senior water researcher said, warning that years of overuse and policy missteps have depleted reserves.

Iran detains 18 crew members of tanker seized in Gulf of Oman

Iran detains 18 crew members of tanker seized in Gulf of Oman

Iranian authorities have detained 18 crew members of a foreign tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported on Saturday, saying the vessel was carrying 6 million liters of smuggled fuel.

UN rapporteur urges end to death penalty after Iranian woman spared execution

UN rapporteur urges end to death penalty after Iranian woman spared execution

UN Special Rapporteur for Iran Mai Sato on Friday welcomed the release of an Iranian child bride who was on death row for killing her abusive husband, warning that the case exposes deep-rooted institutional injustices in Iran’s judicial system.

Iran militant group Jaish al-Adl announces new strategy as attacks continue

Iran militant group Jaish al-Adl announces new strategy as attacks continue

The Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl hailing from Iran's Baluch ethnic minority announced it would change its strategy toward civil disobedience under a new umbrella group gathering like-minded factions, even as it continued deadly attacks on government forces.

Israeli ex-general warns Iran of new strikes over missiles, nuclear sites

Israeli ex-general warns Iran of new strikes over missiles, nuclear sites

Israel will not allow Iran to restore its air defense systems, missile infrastructure or nuclear facilities after a 12-day war in June and is prepared to strike again if Tehran moves to rebuild, a former senior Israeli general told Iran International.

Iranian security forces arrest Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi

Iranian security forces arrest Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi

Security forces detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and several other activists during a memorial ceremony in the northeastern city of Mashhad, the local governor told state media.

Lebanon urges Iran to halt interference as Israel escalation fears grow

Lebanon urges Iran to halt interference as Israel escalation fears grow

Lebanon’s foreign minister said Arab and international parties have warned Beirut that Israel is preparing a wide military operation, while accusing Iran of playing a destabilizing role in Lebanon and the wider region.

Rights campaign urges Iran to free detained teenager and her mother

Rights campaign urges Iran to free detained teenager and her mother

A campaign supported by more than 800 Iranians at home and abroad is calling for the release of detained teenager Bita Shafiee and her mother.

Ukraine says it hit Russian ships accused of carrying arms between Iran and Russia

Ukraine says it hit Russian ships accused of carrying arms between Iran and Russia

Ukraine said on Friday it struck two Russian vessels in the Caspian Sea that had previously been sanctioned by the United States for transporting military cargoes between Iran and Russia.

Iran, Russia meet at rare Turkmenistan peace forum

Iran, Russia meet at rare Turkmenistan peace forum

Leaders from Russia, Iran, Turkey other regional states gathered on Friday in Turkmenistan for a rare international summit marking the country’s 30 years of official neutrality, as diplomatic engagement across the region intensifies amid wider global strains.

Iran family says executed nuclear scientist confessed after threats to mother

Iran family says executed nuclear scientist confessed after threats to mother

A relative of Rouzbeh Vadi said the Iranian nuclear scientist executed in August confessed only after severe torture and threats against his mother, describing a prosecution built on a single coerced statement.

Iranian skier who had fled to Germany makes homecoming, praises Khamenei

Iranian skier who had fled to Germany makes homecoming, praises Khamenei

Iranian Olympic skier Atefeh Ahmadi, who applied for asylum in Germany in 2023 after leaving Iran during a training trip to Europe, has returned to the country and publicly expressed gratitude to the Supreme Leader for facilitating her homecoming.

Winter rains bless parched Tehran but drought lingers

Winter rains bless parched Tehran but drought lingers

Winter rain fell on Tehran on Wednesday after the driest autumn in over 50 years, providing temporary relief from a severe water shortage that the country's ruling clerics have led prayers to end but looks set to persist.

US curbs on Iranian diplomats prompt appeal to UN

US curbs on Iranian diplomats prompt appeal to UN

Iran has asked the United Nations to intervene after the United States expanded restrictions on the movement and activities of its diplomats, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Iran's Khamenei suggests US moves on Venezuela aim at oil, land grab

Iran's Khamenei suggests US moves on Venezuela aim at oil, land grab

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Wednesday suggested a US pressure campaign on Venezuela aimed to seize its territory and oil wealth in lengthy diatribe against hegemony of Western countries.

Iran president’s office says unrestricted internet access will be revoked

Iran president’s office says unrestricted internet access will be revoked

Iran’s presidential chief of staff said the government has begun revoking all forms of unfiltered internet access granted to select users – including senior officials – as scrutiny intensifies over privileged connections unavailable to the general public.

Iran reports rising flu deaths as hospitals come under strain

Iran reports rising flu deaths as hospitals come under strain

A fast-spreading wave of H3N2 influenza has left hospitals across Iran under pressure, with more than 100 deaths reported since mid-November – most involving unvaccinated patients, health authorities said on Thursday.

Armed group claims deadly attack on Guards members in southeast Iran

Armed group claims deadly attack on Guards members in southeast Iran

A Baluch armed group said it carried out an attack on Iran's Revolutionary Guards personnel near Zahedan, a day after Iranian state media reported that several members had been killed during a border security mission in the restive southeast.