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UK trial of three Iranians over alleged plot to target Iran dissident journalists

In London three Iranians go on trial accused of targeting UK-based journalists opposed to the regime in Tehran

Euronews · Oct 6

Iran’s president faces stark choice in UN speech after Trump threatens ‘annihilation’

Trump told the UN he has two choices on how to deal with Iran - and Masoud Pezeshkian faces a similar dilemma. Gergana Krasteva reports

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Iran used mosques to surveil, shoot at January protesters: Report

Iranian security forces used mosques across Tehran as bases to deploy personnel, monitor protesters and confront demonstrators during a deadly crackdown in January, according to evidence obtained by Iran International.

The Times of India · Aug 25

Iran summons UK ambassador over stabbing allegation: state media

Iran summoned the British ambassador to protest accusations after a London court jailed two individuals. The court convicted the individuals for a knife attack carried out on behalf of Iran. British security officials stated the abhorrent attack was conducted on behalf of Iran. Iran's ministry conveyed its protest against the…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

'Lavish' funeral for Khamenei triggers backlash in Iran

Iran’s week-long state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has sparked criticism from many Iranians, with questions raised over the scale of public spending, attendance at the ceremonies and what critics say was an attempt by the authorities to project political strength despite mounting economic hardship.

The Times of India · Jul 7

How much did Khamenei's funeral cost? State spending draws scrutiny amid economic hardship

Iranians criticize the state funeral for Ali Khamenei due to extensive public spending. This expenditure contrasts sharply with the economic hardships faced by ordinary citizens. Critics allege authorities used state employees and free services to inflate funeral attendance figures. Such actions highlight a perceived disconnect between the government and the…

The Times of India · Jul 6

Foreign Secretary condemns ‘deplorable’ attack on journalist ‘on behalf of Iran’

Journalist Pouria Zeraati was left bleeding in the street after being stabbed three times outside his home in Wimbledon in 2024.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Two Romanian men jailed by UK judge over London stabbing of Iranian TV presenter

Iran International, a private broadcaster based in a heavily secured building in west London, was labelled a "terrorist" organisation by Tehran in 2022 along with the BBC's Persian-language channel.

Euronews · Jul 3

Two Romanians jailed over stabbing of Iranian TV journalist in London

Judge says evidence indicates attack on Pouria Zeraati outside home was carried out on behalf of Tehran regime

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

2 men jailed for stabbing an Iranian journalist in London in an attack blamed on Tehran

Two Romanian men have been sentenced to prison for stabbing a journalist from a Persian-language TV station

The Independent UK · Jul 3