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Khamenei calls poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls ‘unforgivable crime’ as cases surge
The mysterious cases, which started in November 2022, have been framed by western media as a 'revenge attack' on schoolgirls for last year's anti-government protests
Mar 06, 2023
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Meta overturns decision to remove ‘Death to Khamenei’ posts
The Metaverse company explained that the phrase is not a literal threat to the Iranian supreme leader
Jan 09, 2023
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Taliban issues face-covering law in latest curtailment of Afghan women’s rights
The decision comes despite the absence of strict requirements in Islamic law and has reportedly become a point of discord among Taliban leadership
May 09, 2022
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Taliban temporarily shuts down girls’ high schools across Afghanistan
The move was condemned by the Turkish foreign ministry and may affect trust between Afghanistan's allies Iran and China, who both expect reforms under the Interim Government
Mar 24, 2022
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‘Iran looking to benefit from nuclear energy in peaceful ways’: Ayatollah Khamenei
Iranian and US officials say they are 'closer than ever' to reaching a deal during sanctions-removal talks in Vienna
Feb 17, 2022
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Iran issues several arrests in schoolgirls poisonings case
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that those responsible for the attack will receive 'no amnesty'
Mar 07, 2023
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Tehran ‘not resuming’ nuclear armament program: CIA chief
The comments made by CIA chief William Burns follow recent accusations made by the IAEA that Iran has reached enriched uranium levels of 84 percent
Feb 26, 2023
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Embassy shooting takes fragile Iran-Azerbaijan ties to the brink
The recent gun attack at Azerbaijan’s embassy in Tehran may have been exploited by Baku for the benefit of close ally Israel.
Feb 15, 2023
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Google Play game incites players to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader
Other stages of the game include boss fights against several IRGC commanders and clerics, including General Qassem Soleimani and Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati
Jan 05, 2023
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Iran: To veil or not to veil
During a two-week visit to Iran in November, I witnessed women of all ages walking freely on the streets without the hijab. But, what we're not told, is that they have been doing so for years.
Dec 09, 2022
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Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects talks with US
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei referred to the words of US General Wesley Clark in 2003, who said the US had plans to take out seven countries in five years, the last being Iran
Nov 27, 2022
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Iranian president receives head of Russian security council
Nikolai Patrushev confirmed that western intelligence is behind the violent riots taking place across the Islamic Republic
Nov 09, 2022
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Everybody wants to hop on the BRICS Express
Eurasia is about to get a whole lot larger as countries line up to join the Chinese and Russian-led BRICS and SCO, to the detriment of the west
Oct 27, 2022
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EU members prepare new Iran sanctions as supreme leader says riots ‘planned’
Officials say that the popular unrest following the death of a young Kurdish woman in Tehran has been hijacked by foreign players looking to destabilize the country
Oct 03, 2022
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AIPAC-backed US lawmakers urge Biden against Iran deal
Iran has said it needs stronger guarantees from the US, and has demanded an end to the IAEA investigation into its nuclear program
Sep 02, 2022
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The rise and fall of Muqtada al-Sadr…again
While Muqtada al-Sadr may be this week's biggest loser in Iraq, the country's battle for influence is still in full swing
Sep 01, 2022
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Iran ‘lied to IAEA about nuclear program’: Former Mossad chief
Amid recent developments suggesting a deal is within reach, Israel is attempting to sway the nuclear agreement in any way it can
Aug 29, 2022
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Iran expresses readiness for prisoner exchange with Washington
This comes as Washington is reviewing Iran's response to a final proposal to revive the JCPOA
Aug 18, 2022
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EU negotiator claims JCPOA-revival deal near completion
The Russian ambassador to Vienna has confirmed that despite being close to an agreement, sensitive issues between Tehran and Washington have yet to be resolved
Aug 08, 2022
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US voters overwhelmingly favor diplomacy with Iran: Poll
A majority of US voters oppose any military action against Iran and favor restoring the JCPOA, while only five percent believe Washington should stay away from Iran's internal affairs
Aug 05, 2022
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Iran Central Bank and Tehran Stock Exchange launch trade in Russian rubles
Earlier this week, Moscow expressed interest in dropping the US dollar for their bilateral trade with Iran
Jul 21, 2022
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The power troika trumps Biden in West Asia
The presidents of Russia, Iran, and Turkey convened to discuss critical issues pertaining to West Asia, with the illegal US occupation of Syria a key talking point
Jul 20, 2022
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Qatari emir, Iranian president discuss cooperation treaties
Doha and Tehran have significantly expanded bilateral cooperation, specifically in their trade and commerce sectors over the past few years
Jul 11, 2022
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Iranian, Qatari FMs meet to discuss restoring JCPOA
The visit comes after Qatar hosted two days of indirect talks between the US and Iran, with the EU conducting shuttle diplomacy
Jul 06, 2022
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Saudi Arabia draws widespread criticism for complicated Hajj rules, fines
The most controversial new rule is the need for a permit to perform Hajj, without which a pilgrim faces a fine of SR10,000 ($2,662)
Jul 06, 2022
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Iran’s Supreme Leader claims the west exploited the war in Ukraine
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks during a meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Tehran
Jun 19, 2022
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Nuclear armed states spent $82 billion modernizing arsenal in 2021
The US alone spent over $40bln last year modernizing its nuclear arsenal, which is deployed in military bases across the world
Jun 14, 2022
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UN nuclear chief in Israel as PM renews warning of ‘pre-emptive attack’ on Iran
Iranian officials say Israel can only attack Iran 'in its dreams,' and that if Tel Aviv 'has such a dream, they will never wake up from it'
Jun 03, 2022
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Pope Francis welcomes Iranian official at the Vatican
Ayatollah Alireza Aarafi told the Pope that Iran expects the Catholic Church to stand against oppression everywhere, including Palestine
Jun 01, 2022
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Qatari Emir holds talks with Iranian officials in Tehran
Qatar’s Emir strongly condemned Israel’s murder of journalist Shireen Abu Aqla in a news conference with the Iranian president
May 13, 2022
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