Iranians asked to limit water use as temperatures hit 50C and reservoirs are depleted Public holiday announced in Tehran as government tries to grapple with deepening water crisis The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
The go-between: how Qatar became the global capital of diplomacy The long read: The tiny, astonishingly wealthy country has become a major player on the world stage, trying to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What’s driving this project? The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
Iran’s FM says nuclear enrichment will continue, but open to talks Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says continuing enrichment is matter of ‘national pride’ after US and Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025
A Month After Ceasefire With Israel, Iranians Fear Another War The ceasefire that ended Iran's 12-day war with Israel has held for nearly a month without incident, but many Iranians remain uneasy, struggling with uncertainty as fears of another confrontation linger. International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025
Iran's capital and surrounding province will shut for a day due to a heat wave Iran has announced the closure of government offices, banks, and businesses in Tehran on Wednesday due to an intense heat wave The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Iran confirms talks on nuclear programme with European powers Iran, Britain, France and Germany will hold talks about Iran's nuclear programme in Istanbul on Friday, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed on Monday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 21, 2025
Iran to consult with Russia and China ahead of Friday nuclear talks with European nations Iran, China and Russia will discuss Tehran's nuclear activities and sanctions on Tuesday, with the E3 nations set for talks on Friday amid threats of reimposing sanctions. Euronews · Jul 21, 2025
Fears Of Escalation After Israel Hits Huthi-held Yemen Port Israel pounded Yemen's Huthi-held port of Hodeida with air strikes on Monday for the second time in a month, stoking fears of escalation as it warned Yemen could face the same fate as Iran. International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025
Ahead Of New Talks, Iran Blames Europeans For Nuclear Deal Collapse Tehran on Monday blamed European powers for the failure of the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking their commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany. International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025
Yasmin Khan: ‘The power of food is about connection – not just sustenance’ The food writer and chef speaks to Lauren Taylor about embracing plant-based cooking through her Iranian-Pakistani heritage, food as a form of resistance and the joy of sharing meals with her daughter The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
How the world’s nuclear watchdog monitors facilities around the world – and what it means that Iran kicked it out What happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program? Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build a nuclear weapon. Then, the global community verifies that stated intent via the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The Conversation · Jul 21, 2025
Iran and three European powers set to resume nuclear talks, says foreign minister Iran's foreign minister has said the country France, Germany and the UK are looking to set a date for a meeting for nuclear talks, in what could be a step toward ending the protracted impasse over Iran's nuclear programme and Western concerns. Euronews · Jul 20, 2025
European Powers Plan Fresh Nuclear Talks With Iran European powers plan fresh talks with Iran on its nuclear programme in the coming days, the first since the US attacked Iranian nuclear facilities a month ago, a German diplomatic source told AFP on Sunday. International Business Times · Jul 20, 2025
Fire at Iran's largest oil refinery kills 1 in the country's southwest A fire at Iran's oldest and largest refinery has killed one person and injured several others The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2025 Will Israel ever get blowback for bombing its neighbours? Israel has achieved plenty of short-term military gains, but will that outweigh regional, and international, isolation?
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2025 As I fear for my ancestral homeland Iran, I find solace in Persian music As bombs began falling and threats mounted against my people, the Bahá’ís, Ballarat-based musicians brought me hope
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2025 David Pratt: Israel’s expansionism is the clear and present danger IT’S a strategy that for time immemorial has been framed in terms of words like “self-defence”, “survival” and “national security”.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 19, 2025 European diplomats urge Iran's foreign minister to push for a nuclear deal French diplomats have added their weight to European efforts to convince Iranian authorities of the need to make progress on talks to moderate the country's nuclear programme.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Iraq makes 'decisive findings' about drone attacks without identifying who targeted its bases Iraq has announced findings from its investigation into drone attacks on military bases during the recent Israel-Iran war
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025 New reports cast doubt on impact of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites Citing intelligence assessments, NBC News and Washington Post report that only Fordow site was destroyed in US attack.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2025 Family of French-German cyclist detained in Iran says he is 'innocent' The family of a 19-year-old Franco-German cyclist arrested in Iran while on a Europe-to-Asia bike trip has said he is "innocent" and demanded proof he was alive from Iranian authorities.
International Business Times UK · Jul 18, 2025 Clock Ticking on Iran Nuclear War Deal: August Deadline Could Shape Future of Middle East August is a critical deadline for a potential nuclear agreement with Iran. The US, UK, Germany, and France aim to finalise a deal by then, threatening to reimpose UN sanctions through a 'snapback' mechanism if the talks fail.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025 ‘Our silence didn’t protect him’: daughter pleads for father on death row in Iran Arrested in 2023 after helping those injured during Women, Life, Freedom protests, Rezgar Beigzadeh Babamiri has been subjected to torture and a forced confession, say family and campaigners
Latin Times · Jul 17, 2025 U.S. Reportedly Failed To Destroy Two Of The Three Iranian Nuclear Sites It Targeted Two of the three Iranian nuclear sites targeted by the U.S. in June could resume enrichment in a matter of months if the country decides to, according to a new report
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 Trump rejected more Iran strikes after minimal damage to nuclear sites in first wave, new report says President Trump was reportedly presented with an ‘all-in’ plan to target three more Iranian nuclear bases