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What's behind the tentative US-Iran agreement involving prisoners and frozen funds

The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement that will eventually set free five detained Americans in Iran and an unknown number of Iranians imprisoned in the U.S. after billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets are transferred from banks in South Korea to Qatar

The Independent UK

Iran is the biggest perpetrator of internet shutdowns in 2023—here is what's at stake

Over 4 billion people were under the shadow of digital suppression in the first half of 2023 alone. Here's how digital freedom is under siege in Iran and across the world.

TechRadar

China, Russia and Iran are engaged in foreign interference in New Zealand, intelligence agency says

New Zealand’s domestic intelligence agency says that China, Iran and Russia are engaged in foreign interference in New Zealand

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Iran moves five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest

Iran has moved five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in exchange for billions of dollars frozen in South Korea, US and Iranian officials said Thursday, as part of a tentative deal that follows months of heightened tensions between the two countries.

France 24

A look at known Iranian-Americans held by Iran as the US seeks a prisoner release deal

Iran has transferred five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest, part of a possible deal over billions of dollars of Iranian assets frozen in South Korea

The Independent UK

Spies say interference in NZ linked to Chinese intelligence

In a major new report, the Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) says "ongoing activity in and against New Zealand" is linked to Chinese intelligence.

Newsroom.co.nz

Iran transfers 5 Iranian-American prisoners to house arrest in step toward deal for ultimate release

Iran has transferred five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest

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Five US dual citizens detained in Iran moved out of prison to house arrest

Move could indicate start of a possible prisoner swap between US and Iran, though negotiations for release of the five are continuing

The Guardian - US

US citizens detained in Iran moved from prison to house arrest

US news outlets say transfer marks first step in potential prisoner swap deal between Washington and Tehran.

Al Jazeera

US agrees $6bn deal with Iran for release of five Americans detained in notorious prison on spying charges

Biden administration calls move an ‘enouraging step’ and says negotiations remain ‘ongoing’

The Independent UK

Iran moves American prisoners to house arrest as a step in a swap for their release

The move comes amid the outlines of a deal after diplomacy between U.S. and Iran via mediators — but nothing is final.

WEKU

Middle East Roundup: US, Iran jostle for control of Gulf

Third anniversary of Beirut blast and six months since Turkey and Syria’s earthquakes: here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera

Assad: Israeli Strikes Directed At Syria, Not Iran

In a rare interview, Syrian President Al-Assad told Sky News Arabia that Iran was only a pretext for Israel's strikes in Syria

Zenger

What Deal Are The Americans And Saudis Negotiating?

U.S. and Saudi negotiations are centered on two main issues: China and America’s strategic alignment in the Middle East.

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A year ago, an Iranian woman's death sparked hijab protests. Now businesses are a new battleground

Iranian authorities have for months done little to enforce the law on women wearing the mandatory headscarf, but now the country’s theocracy is pushing to make businesses the new battleground over the hijab

Al Jazeera

Iran says it has technology to build supersonic missiles amid US tensions

Iran is touting the new technology as Washington has sent thousands of troops to regional waters.

Al Jazeera

US military buildup in Gulf risks ‘dangerous’ Iran escalation: Analysts

Sending troops to deter Iran in the Gulf harkens back to Donald Trump’s hardline policies against Tehran, experts say.

Zenger

Why Does No One Seem To Care About Iran’s Kurdish Population?

Kurds have preserved their distinctive identity for generations, yet relations with the government have frequently been complex.

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The Independent UK

Texas woman gets probation for stabbing man during sex to avenge Iranian military leader

Nika Nikoubin, 23, was indicted last year on attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon and burglary in the March 2022 stabbing of Daniel Trevino

Zenger

Two Dozen US House Democrats Visiting Israel

The delegation will meet with Israeli, Palestinian officials and activists and talk about the prospects for a two-state solution

Al Jazeera

Iran’s foreign minister in first high-level visit to Japan since 2019

The war in Ukraine and Tehran’s alleged military support for Russia are discussed in Tokyo.

Dynamite News

''Pro Kabaddi League has inspired women to take up Kabaddi across world,'' says Iranian Women's Kabaddi team

The Iranian women's kabaddi team is currently undergoing a tour of Mumbai and Pune from August 4 to August 11. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Japan raises concerns over Iran's nuclear enrichment and drone supplies to Russia for Ukraine war

Japan has expressed concerns over Iran’s advancing uranium enrichment program and its suspected supplying of combat drones to Moscow for Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

Iranian regime poses ‘significant threat’ to UK and allies, says No 10

The authorities have identified 15 ‘credible threats’ by Iran regime to kill or kidnap British or UK-based individuals since 2022, No 10 said.

The Times of India

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.

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