Iran accuses US of stoking Ukraine war in UN speech, sparking Israel walkout President Ebrahim Raisi tells the UN general assembly the project to ‘Americanise’ the world had failed The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023
Protesters condemn Iran prisoner swap as Raisi speaks to United Nations in New York Ebrahim Raisi and Joe Biden both spoke at the General Assembly on Tuesday The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Live Updates: World leaders convene for Day 1 of the UN General Assembly high-level meeting Welcome to the United Nations The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Briton Morad Tahbaz and four Americans freed in Iran prisoner swap land in US British-American conservationist among freed prisoners greeted by loved ones at airport in Virginia Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023
How was the Iran-US prisoner exchange received in Tehran? One newspaper close to the establishment says the exchange amounts to the US ‘kneeling’ before Iran. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023
Americans detained for years in Iran arrive in US after their release, US official says Americans detained for years in Iran have arrived home after being freed as part of a politically risky deal that saw President Joe Biden agree to the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Ukraine ‘broke The Glass Ceiling’ For Iran-Russia Cooperation Russia’s growing dependence on Iran for firepower in its war against Ukraine has broken the boundaries on cooperation Zenger · Sep 19, 2023
🔴 Live: Ukraine urges world court to impose 'reparations' over Russia war Ukraine on Tuesday said the International Court of Justice should impose reparations on Russia for its "war of annihilation", arguing that international law itself was at stake. Earlier, the western Ukrainian city of Lviv was rocked by blasts with local officials saying the Russian air attack caused a major fire… France 24 · Sep 19, 2023
UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United Nations It’s Day 1 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Iran's president denies sending drones and other weapons to Russia and decries US meddling Iran’s president is denying his country sent drones to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Iran prisoner release deal may signal new direction in western diplomacy Joe Biden is taking risks with detainee swap, but US can now test the waters with Tehran on its nuclear programme The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023
Analysis: Iran-US prisoner swap for billions reveals familiar limits of diplomacy between nations American captives could be exchanged for billions of dollars of frozen Iranian assets, even as critics back in Washington warn against dealing with Tehran The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
In Iran, snap checkpoints and university purges mark the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini protests Iran’s theocracy is trying hard to both ignore the upcoming anniversary of nationwide protests over the country’s mandatory headscarf law and tamp down on any possibility of more unrest The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
‘Academic decline‘: Why are university professors being expelled in Iran? Authorities, academics, newspapers, former officials and users online are debating the major changes at universities. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2023
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023 Iran’s Raisi inaugurates South Pars gasfield after foreign companies exit Raisi says the project has been completed years ahead of plan and saved a lot of money by transporting an existing rig.
The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023 India and Iran drop foreign arbitration clause in Chabahar port issue In a move aimed at boosting India-Iran commercial relation, Tehran and New Delhi have agreed to drop the clause for arbitration in foreign courts concerning the Chabahar port which had been a hurdle in framing long-term agreement regarding the facility, the Iran Daily has reported. The development is a major…
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023 Iran unveils attack drone capable of striking Israel The new version of the Mohajer, which carries a larger warhead, was unveiled a day after Israel blamed Iran for attacks.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Iran unveils armed drone resembling America's MQ-9 Reaper and says it could potentially reach Israel Iran’s Defense Ministry has unveiled a drone resembling America’s armed MQ-9 Reaper, claiming that the aircraft is capable of staying airborne for 24 hours and has the range to reach the country's archenemy Israel
The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023 Taliban prepare suicide bombers in water dispute with Iran In mid-May, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a warning to the Taliban: Honor Afghanistan’s water-supply agreement or face the consequences.
The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023 Syria's attempts to rejoin the international fold are far from convincing – here's why In the carefully composed photograph released by their state news agencies at the beginning of May, Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad has his arms outstretched to welcome the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi. The two men are beaming.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2023 Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe roll out red carpet for ‘brother’ Iran’s official visit Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a “critical strategic partner” while Iran boosted diplomatic and economic ties with what Raisi called a “continent of opportunities”.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Iranian president arrives in Zimbabwe to anti-West songs for the last stop on a rare Africa trip Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has been welcomed in Zimbabwe by people singing songs criticizing the West
Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023 In Uganda, Iran president attacks West on LGBTQ rights KAMPALA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday launched into a condemnation of Western attitudes on homosexuality during a visit to Uganda which has just introduced some of the harshest anti-gay laws in the world.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 Iran's president begins a rare visit to Africa 'to promote economic diplomacy' Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as his country under heavy U.S. economic sanctions seeks to deepen partnerships around the world
Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023 ‘Continent of opportunities’: Iran’s Raisi to go on Africa tour President is heading to Africa one month after a three-country trip to Latin America.