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Tue, 20 May 2025 15:55:00 GMT
Dissident Iranian composer Mehdi Rajabian has become the first Iranian to win a Telly Award for his work on Mercedes-Benz's promotional teasers, after years of imprisonment for his underground musical activities and outspoken advocacy for artistic freedom.
Tue, 20 May 2025 11:46:12 GMT
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said a spy plot against him had been thwarted in what Israel says is the 20th Iran-backed operation thwarted in the country since the Gaza war began.
Tue, 20 May 2025 11:25:40 GMT
Iran’s parliament on Tuesday condemned a motion by over 550 British lawmakers calling to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist group, warning of legal repercussions from Tehran.
Tue, 20 May 2025 10:57:29 GMT
Former CIA Director and retired US Army General David Petraeus said that a new nuclear deal with Iran could pave the way for Tehran to become a more constructive player in the region.
Tue, 20 May 2025 08:13:21 GMT
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the current indirect nuclear talks with the United States are unlikely to succeed as he refused Washington's demands for Iran to halt uranium enrichment.
Tue, 20 May 2025 07:47:15 GMT
Iran will retaliate with costly and damaging measures against any attempt by Europe to activate the snapback mechanism and reimpose UN sanctions, a hardline Iranian newspaper affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards warned on Tuesday.
Tue, 20 May 2025 06:30:10 GMT
Iran has received a proposal for the next round of indirect negotiations with the United States, deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Tuesday.
Mon, 19 May 2025 19:30:00 GMT
Iran’s oil revenues should be deposited into a national fund before being spent, the country’s budget chief said on Monday, urging greater transparency and fiscal discipline as the military's share of the revenue continues to rise.
Mon, 19 May 2025 17:40:00 GMT
British interior minister Yvette Cooper said Iran posed an "unacceptable threat" to the domestic security of the country after authorities charged three Iranian nationals under a national security law following a major counter-terrorism investigation.
Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT
As European powers are in tense talks with Iran over whether to impose punishing sanctions over its nuclear program, terrorism-related arrests of Iranians on UK soil and a drama over detained Britons are pushing London-Tehran ties to new lows.
Mon, 19 May 2025 14:35:00 GMT
The October 7 Hamas attack on Israel aimed to halt approaching diplomatic normalization between the Jewish state and Arab heavyweight Saudi Arabia, according to documents allegedly belonging to the militant group cited by the Wall Street Journal.
Mon, 19 May 2025 12:43:26 GMT
The United Kingdom summoned Iran’s ambassador Ali Mousavi on Monday after three Iranian nationals were charged with offences under the National Security Act, a spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said.
Mon, 19 May 2025 11:36:10 GMT
Iran’s top military commander has announced a sharp increase in the country’s air defense capabilities, including a fivefold boost in detection and tracking systems.
Mon, 19 May 2025 11:31:35 GMT
The European Union and the United Kingdom on Monday voiced deep concern over Iran’s expanding nuclear program and its continued imprisonment of foreign nationals, according to a joint statement issued after high-level talks.
Mon, 19 May 2025 07:43:02 GMT
Iran on Monday criticized the United States for what it called inconsistent and hostile conduct in the ongoing nuclear talks, rejecting Washington’s demand for zero uranium enrichment ahead of a possible new round of negotiations mediated by Oman.
Mon, 19 May 2025 06:19:49 GMT
Iran’s foreign ministry has criticized the Arab League’s support for the United Arab Emirates’ claim to three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, calling the position a breach of international law.
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:02:36 GMT
Iran's foreign ministry on Sunday summoned the UK chargé d'affaires in Tehran in protest over what it called the "unlawful and baseless" arrest of several Iranian nationals in the United Kingdom in two separate anti-terror operations.
Sun, 18 May 2025 17:36:59 GMT
Iran and the United States remain at odds over uranium enrichment as the two sides prepare for a possible new round of nuclear negotiations, with Washington demanding a complete halt and Tehran insisting enrichment will continue under any circumstances.
Sun, 18 May 2025 14:13:43 GMT
Iran's nuclear talks with Britain, France and Germany in Istanbul turned tense on Friday, as the European envoys pushed for expanded enforcement authority under a potential US-Iran deal to restore UN sanctions on Tehran, the Iranian daily Farhikhtegan reported.
Sun, 18 May 2025 13:26:48 GMT
For the first time in nearly 10 years, a direct flight operated by a Saudi Arabian airline landed in Iran on Saturday night, marking a significant step in renewed ties between the two countries.
Sun, 18 May 2025 10:06:24 GMT
Iran's president on Sunday strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's accusations that Iran is a source of regional insecurity as Tehran hosted a diplomatic forum attended by delegates from 53 countries — including the Omani foreign minister mediating US-Iran nuclear talks.
Sun, 18 May 2025 07:58:55 GMT
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Azerbaijani special forces began a joint military exercise in Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday in a rare display of bilateral military cooperation in the South Caucasus region.
Sun, 18 May 2025 07:16:23 GMT
Iran has sentenced three people to death over their alleged roles in two deadly attacks at the Shah Cheragh shrine in the southern city of Shiraz in 2022 and 2023, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported on Sunday.
Sat, 17 May 2025 21:51:38 GMT
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure from across the political spectrum to officially ban Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), especially after several Iranian nationals were arrested in two separate anti-terror operations in Britain.
Sat, 17 May 2025 19:01:29 GMT
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the mass termination of over 500 employees and contractors at Voice of America including those in its Persian service, calling the move a threat to the safety of journalists who may now face deportation.
Sat, 17 May 2025 18:58:00 GMT
Bakery workers staged coordinated protests across multiple Iranian cities on Saturday, calling for urgent government intervention amid soaring operational costs and unpaid subsidies.
Sat, 17 May 2025 17:18:00 GMT
Hjiab enforcement in Iran is evolving in strange new ways, Gissou Nia, an international human rights lawyer and director of the Strategic Litigation Project at the Atlantic Council think tank, told the Eye of Iran podcast.
Sat, 17 May 2025 16:47:00 GMT
Iran’s judiciary has upheld the death sentence of underground singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, while confirming that formal appeals are under review and could delay or halt the execution.
Sat, 17 May 2025 10:55:25 GMT
My sister sent me a satirical video last night: someone joking that instead of adjusting the clocks for daylight saving, Iran's government is dragging 85 million people back and forth. It hit a nerve.
Sat, 17 May 2025 09:47:35 GMT
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday accused the United States of trying to impose a failed regional order based on Arab dependence on American military support, warning that it would not last.
Sat, 17 May 2025 08:58:19 GMT
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that Iran is open to negotiations but will not retreat in the face of threats, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out any compromise over enriching uranium.
Sat, 17 May 2025 07:03:56 GMT
British counter-terrorism police have charged three Iranian nationals with offences under the National Security Act, alleging they acted on behalf of Iran’s intelligence service and carried out surveillance targeting Iran International journalists.
Sat, 17 May 2025 06:13:17 GMT
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran will not be given time to develop a nuclear weapon and warned that a resolution will come “one way or the other,” suggesting the outcome could be peaceful or violent.
Fri, 16 May 2025 19:49:00 GMT
Iran’s outreach to European powers has divided Tehran’s political commentators over whether engaging France, Germany and Britain serves any real purpose amid the Islamic Republic's talks with Washington.
Fri, 16 May 2025 18:16:00 GMT
Qatar's diplomatic prowess was lavished with praise by US President Donald Trump on his visit this week, suggesting the maverick mediator state may be set for more involvement on one of the region's trickiest dossiers: Iran.
Fri, 16 May 2025 16:40:02 GMT
A New Jersey man convicted of attempting to kill Salman Rushdie—the outspoken author who has lived for decades under a religious death warrant issued by Islamic Republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini—was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison.
Fri, 16 May 2025 15:59:39 GMT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday accused Iran of orchestrating Houthi attacks against Israel and warned that Israel would escalate its military response, including further strikes on the group’s leadership and infrastructure.
Fri, 16 May 2025 12:24:24 GMT
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran has received a formal American proposal for a nuclear agreement and warned Tehran to respond swiftly or face consequences.
Fri, 16 May 2025 10:45:18 GMT
Iran and the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal held talks in Istanbul to discuss the state of nuclear and sanctions-lifting negotiations, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Friday.
Fri, 16 May 2025 07:37:45 GMT
France has filed a case against Iran at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Tehran of unlawfully detaining two French citizens for three years and violating international law, the French foreign minister said on Friday.
Thu, 15 May 2025 18:46:00 GMT
Iran is facing one of its bleakest economic outlooks in years, data published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests, with inflation surging, fiscal deficit growing and nominal economy shrinking—all indicators of potential long-term instability.
Thu, 15 May 2025 18:26:00 GMT
Iranian officials and media have welcomed a piece of legislation required for compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), though the path to removal from the watchdog’s black list remains uncertain.
Thu, 15 May 2025 18:00:53 GMT
Online platforms for temporary marriage, or sigheh, in Iran give men access to an underground sex economy that - far from totally contradicting the ruling theocracy - flourishes with a certain religious blessing.
Thu, 15 May 2025 16:37:00 GMT
On his tour of Iran’s Arab neighbors, US president Donald Trump lashed out at Tehran while hinting a deal was close—warning and wooing at once, and raising as many questions as he answered about the prospects of his transactional diplomacy.
Thu, 15 May 2025 12:30:16 GMT
France will file a legal complaint against Iran at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday over the prolonged detention of two French nationals, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Thu, 15 May 2025 10:16:02 GMT
Iran's nuclear chief on Thursday rejected allegations of secret weapons activity, saying the country has never operated an undeclared nuclear site and that all its activities remain under the oversight of the UN nuclear watchdog.
Thu, 15 May 2025 08:03:58 GMT
Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday as signs of progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations and an unexpected rise in US crude inventories raised concerns about a potential supply glut.
Thu, 15 May 2025 07:44:07 GMT
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran had “sort of agreed” to American terms in ongoing nuclear negotiations, suggesting a breakthrough in the long-running standoff may be imminent.
Wed, 14 May 2025 20:20:00 GMT
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a fiery response on Wednesday to his American counterpart’s speech in Riyadh the previous day in which Donald Trump accused Iran’s leaders of mismanagement and destabilizing the Middle East.
Wed, 14 May 2025 17:07:10 GMT
A large bloc of Congressional Republicans is urging US President Donald Trump to maintain a hardline stance on Iran, calling in an open letter signed by more than 200 lawmakers for the complete dismantling of Iran's uranium enrichment technology.
Wed, 14 May 2025 16:17:00 GMT
When US President Donald Trump torched Iran’s leadership in a long speech in front of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince in Riyadh on Tuesday, he likely didn’t anticipate how warmly his words would resonate with many Iranians—or perhaps he did.
Wed, 14 May 2025 16:05:40 GMT
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued one of his strongest denunciations of the West and Israel in recent months, vowing that the Islamic Republic would continue to confront what he described as Western-backed “savagery and bloodshed.”
Wed, 14 May 2025 15:30:00 GMT
President Donald Trump’s high-profile trip to Saudi Arabia has drawn renewed attention to the often fraught relationship between the Middle East’s main heavyweights: Sunni Saudi Arabia and its Shi'ite rival Iran.
Wed, 14 May 2025 14:36:15 GMT
Iran’s Expediency Council has conditionally approved the country’s accession to the Palermo Convention, one of the two key legislative items tied to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards aimed at addressing money laundering and terrorism financing.
Wed, 14 May 2025 11:54:08 GMT
Iran’s parliament warned on Wednesday that any perceived infringement by the UN's nuclear watchdog on its nuclear rights, including the right to enrich uranium up to 93%, would be met with backlash.
Wed, 14 May 2025 11:37:57 GMT
Hardliners in Tehran are pushing back against the broader optimism surrounding talks with Washington, insisting that the negotiations are going nowhere and merely dragging on to avoid collapse.
Wed, 14 May 2025 10:41:32 GMT
US President Donald Trump told Persian Gulf leaders on Wednesday that Iran must end its support for what he called Tehran's proxy forces and cease its nuclear weapons ambitions if it hopes to reach a deal with Washington.
Tue, 13 May 2025 20:23:00 GMT
Iran’s judiciary has agreed to review a death sentence against controversial underground singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, following a legal petition and calls for clemency by Iranian celebrities.
Tue, 13 May 2025 20:10:00 GMT
The United States on Tuesday introduced fresh sanctions against a shipping network it says has sent millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China, a day after Iran International reported on its activities citing confidential business documents.
Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT
The fourth round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington ended without a breakthrough but preserved a fragile diplomatic opening on the eve of President Donald Trump’s visit to Iran’s Arab neighbors.
Tue, 13 May 2025 16:40:05 GMT
Speaking before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other top Saudi and US officials, President Donald Trump spent much of a lengthy speech on Tuesday criticizing Iran while urging a deal over its disputed nuclear program.
Tue, 13 May 2025 14:20:00 GMT
As Iran grapples with a worsening electricity crisis, the government has resolved to prioritize power supply to industries, sacrificing residential comfort and daily public services in a bid to avert economic collapse.
Tue, 13 May 2025 12:40:33 GMT
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said any indirect negotiations with the United States will proceed in full coordination with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and reaffirmed that Iran will not retreat from its core principles.
Tue, 13 May 2025 11:06:36 GMT
Ethiopia and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding in early May to enhance cooperation between their national police forces on intelligence sharing, cross-border crime, and security training—an effort analysts say bolsters Tehran’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa.
Tue, 13 May 2025 09:37:45 GMT
Iran’s nuclear chief said that the country’s nuclear industry will not be subject to any form of negotiation or compromise, describing it as a pillar of national power.
Tue, 13 May 2025 08:35:33 GMT
US President Donald Trump made a u-turn on his campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi militia after huge financial losses and American casualties became impossible to justify, according to the New York Times.
Tue, 13 May 2025 06:47:08 GMT
The US military is replacing its B-2 bombers with B-52s at a base in the Indo-Pacific that was seen as being in an ideal location to operate in the Middle East, Reuters reported on Monday citing US officials.
Mon, 12 May 2025 20:23:00 GMT
Iranian commentators are floating a long-standing proposal to break the impasse in its nuclear negotiations with Washington: the formation of a regional nuclear consortium involving Iran, Arab states and the United States.
Mon, 12 May 2025 19:51:00 GMT
Commentator in Tehran are warning that Iran’s economy has become to dependent on news from Washington, with markets reacting sharply even to personnel changes in the US president’s inner circle.
Mon, 12 May 2025 17:26:00 GMT
A Tehran-based company working on behalf of the Iranian military has spawned a network of shell companies to sell sanctioned Iranian oil to Asia and did business with a Netherlands-based firm that was aware of its government ties.
Mon, 12 May 2025 16:59:00 GMT
A gas deal inked last month between Moscow and Tehran to transfer vast Russian volumes by pipeline via Azerbaijan faces the same logistical and financial obstacles that have sunk decades of energy deals between them before.
Mon, 12 May 2025 13:55:10 GMT
Hezbollah has asked Iran to withdraw officers from its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) currently based in Lebanon following growing fears over potential Israeli assassination attempts, Al Arabiya reported on Monday.
Mon, 12 May 2025 11:34:38 GMT
Iran will implement a long-delayed redenomination of its national currency this year, Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin said on Monday, reviving a plan to strike four zeros from the rial and formally replace it with the toman in a bid to simplify transactions.
Mon, 12 May 2025 10:13:36 GMT
Israeli media reported a Houthi missile was intercepted en-route to the Jewish state as the Iran-backed group continues its almost daily attacks.
Mon, 12 May 2025 08:38:52 GMT
Iran is witnessing a renewed rise in COVID-19 cases, prompting health experts to recommend that vulnerable individuals wear masks in public places, particularly in crowded enclosed areas, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Sun, 11 May 2025 17:27:08 GMT
Iranian political prisoner Ehsan Faridi has been sentenced to death on charges of “spreading corruption on earth,” a ruling quietly issued months ago but only recently made public, according to information obtained by Iran International.
Sun, 11 May 2025 11:04:40 GMT
Iran warned that nuclear talks with the United States could collapse if Washington insists on what Tehran called “excessive demands,” as negotiators from both sides gathered in Oman for a fourth round of indirect discussions.
Sat, 10 May 2025 22:59:00 GMT
Famous Indian TV host and former army officer Gaurav Arya sparked a brief diplomatic stir between Tehran and New Delhi and drew widespread reactions on social media after calling Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi a “son of a pig” on air.
Sat, 10 May 2025 14:41:00 GMT
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman on Saturday hailed a truce deal between India and Pakistan, which was mediated by the United States, calling on both countries to ease their tensions using the ceasefire opportunity.
Sat, 10 May 2025 13:03:00 GMT
The surprise ceasefire between the United States and Yemen's Houthis this week underscored the unpredictability of diplomacy over Iran's nuclear talks as they head for crunch time over the weekend, experts told the Eye for Iran podcast.
Sat, 10 May 2025 10:07:05 GMT
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday endorsed chants of “Death to America” during a speech to workers, just a day before Iranian officials are set to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Sat, 10 May 2025 08:33:55 GMT
Iranian drones have fueled Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the two powers have drawn closer but the Islamic Republic's leaders were absent from the 80th anniversary Victory Day military parade in Moscow, drawing some criticism in Tehran.
Fri, 09 May 2025 19:58:00 GMT
Nearly two years after stepping down as the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Shamkhani appears determined to maintain influence over Tehran’s evolving nuclear diplomacy.
Fri, 09 May 2025 16:55:00 GMT
The initial consensus in Iran in support of nuclear talks with the United States is beginning to show signs of strain, as some hardliners express unease over what they see as a hardening tone from Washington.
Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:54 GMT
Iran International received an award at the 12th annual America Abroad Media (AAM) Awards, in a ceremony held on Thursday in Washington DC.
Fri, 09 May 2025 10:38:25 GMT
A former senior Iranian government official appeared before Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board on Thursday as part of Ottawa’s ongoing efforts to remove top-ranking figures associated with the Islamic Republic, Canadian media reported.
Fri, 09 May 2025 08:26:59 GMT
Iran has issued its first drilling order in the Caspian Sea in nearly 30 years, aiming to revive long-stalled exploration in the region, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Friday.
Fri, 09 May 2025 08:05:42 GMT
An Iranian graduate student detained for six weeks as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has decided to voluntarily leave the United States, even after the government dropped the initial charge that led to his arrest, the Associated Press reported on Friday.
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:59:00 GMT
The mere possibility that US President Donald Trump may rename the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf has outraged both supporters and opponents of the Islamic Republic.
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:27:00 GMT
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States are faltering over whether Iran will be permitted to enrich Uranium and fluctuating US demands, two diplomatic sources in Tehran told Iran International.
Thu, 08 May 2025 18:27:00 GMT
Tehran and Washington are set for another round of talks this weekend, but early optimism has dampened amid deep mistrust and mutual threats of attack, making any deal unlikely to lead to a lasting peace.
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:48:55 GMT
The United States on Tuesday imposed fresh sanctions on another Chinese refinery and multiple logistics firms for facilitating the sale and shipment of Iranian oil, expanding its efforts to squeeze Tehran’s revenues.
Thu, 08 May 2025 12:58:08 GMT
Iran’s capital is grappling with renewed electricity outages but growing evidence suggests the burden of power cuts is falling unevenly across the city, raising concerns over social equity and institutional bias in blackout management.
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:59:05 GMT
Iran announced the completion of major maintenance and refueling at its Bushehr nuclear power plant this week, preparing the country’s only operational nuclear facility to meet peak summer electricity demand.
Thu, 08 May 2025 10:24:04 GMT
A US-based watchdog group on Thursday accused Panama of playing a key role in enabling sanctions evasion by Iranian oil tankers while Tehran’s oil ministry announced a significant rise in crude exports.
Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:48 GMT
New satellite imagery shows two US B-52 bombers deployed at the Diego Garcia airbase in the Indian Ocean, reinforcing Washington’s long-range strike posture near Iran as nuclear talks remain postponed, Newsweek reported Thursday.
Thu, 08 May 2025 07:18:19 GMT
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for restraint between India and Pakistan during his visit to New Delhi on Thursday as tensions continue to rise following last month’s deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Wed, 07 May 2025 19:35:00 GMT
Despite a new law targeting the illegal arms trade, Iran’s underground gun market continues to thrive on encrypted Telegram channels where vendors openly offer firearms ranging from pistols to Kalashnikov rifles.
Wed, 07 May 2025 19:20:00 GMT
Nestled in the heart of Iran's second holiest city, the century-old Qom Seminary is the most influential Shi'ite clerical institution in the country and arguably the world.
Wed, 07 May 2025 18:07:00 GMT
With the hawks in Washington pushing for a tougher stance on Iran, and the talks appearing to lose some positive initial momentum after three rounds, a sense of urgency about a potential deal appears to be taking hold in Tehran.