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Two men arrested in kidnapping plot targeting Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad living in Brooklyn

The men were taken into custody, including one who will require extradition to the US

The Independent UK

US Charges Three in Iran-Backed Effort to Assassinate Journalist

US prosecutors have charged three members of an Eastern European criminal organization which has ties to Iran's government with conspiring to assassinate a journalist and activist who is a US citizen, Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday. Rafat Amirov, Polad Omarov and Khalid Mehdiyev were charged with murder-for-hire and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US charges 3 in plot to kill Iranian-American author

The Justice Department has charged three men in a plot to kill an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran

The Independent UK

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Gunman kills security chief at Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran

A man armed with a Kalashnikov-style rifle has attacked the Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran’s capital, killing the head of security at the diplomatic post and wounding two guards

The Independent UK

Analysts Doubt Biden Administration Claim that Nuclear Deal No Longer a Priority

Analysts are questioning the assertions of President Joe Biden’s administration that returning to negotiations to revive the nuclear agreement with Iran was no longer a priority. In fact, the US Administration has said that it was currently focusing on supporting popular protests in Iran, by exerting a pressure campaign with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gunman Kills Security Chief at Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran

A man armed with a Kalashnikov-style rifle attacked the Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran's capital Friday, killing the head of security at the diplomatic post and wounding two guards, authorities said. No one immediately offered a motive for the attack in Tehran.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Guard killed in shooting at Azerbaijan's embassy in Iran

A security official was killed and two people were wounded when a shooter opened fire at Azerbaijan's embassy in Iran, Azerbaijan's foreign ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

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UK Cyber-chiefs Warn Key Sectors About Russia, Iran Attacks

UK cyber-security chiefs on Thursday warned that Russia and Iran were increasingly targeting government officials, journalists and NGOs with so-called "spear-fishing" attacks in order to "compromise sensitive systems". The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) urged those in such roles to familiarize themselves with material on its website explaining the techniques…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Urges NATO to Confront Iran’s Threat

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday urged the NATO military alliance to toughen its approach to Iran, as Tehran supplies drones to Russia for its war on Ukraine. "The crisis there goes beyond the boundaries of Ukraine, with the Iranian threat now at Europe's doorstep," Herzog said on a visit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gas shortage renders Iran’s air quality ‘unbreathable’ due to mazut pollution

In Iran, most households rely on natural gas for their heating and hot water. But amid a cold snap and gas shortages, the population has been paralysed by sub-zero temperatures in many regions around the country. These gas shortages have not only led to widespread power cuts, but also severe…

France 24

France urges release of 7 nationals imprisoned in Iran

France has called for the “immediate release” of seven French nationals detained in Iran

The Independent UK

Paris: Franco-Irish Citizen Held in Iran Must be Freed Immediately

Bernard Phelan, a Franco-Irish citizen detained in Iran, must be released immediately and provided access to urgent medical care, the Foreign Ministry in Paris said on Thursday. "The denial of medical access by Iranian authorities is unacceptable", Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre told journalists, adding France was very concerned about…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France demands release of citizen in Iran as health worsens

France's foreign ministry demanded on Thursday the immediate release of Bernard Phelan, a Franco-Irish citizen detained in Iran, whose health situation has worsened with Paris saying he has been denied urgent medical care.

Reuters

Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel 'several' atom bombs

Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses

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Asharq Al-Awsat

UK PM Demands Iranian Answers on Akbari's Death

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak demanded that the Iranian government provide answers about the death and burial of British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari, executed by Tehran earlier this month. "The regime is prolonging the suffering of the family, and it is sadly typical of that disregard for basic human dignity,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Khamenei’s Nephew Urges Toppling Regime in Iran

Mahmoud Moradkhani, the nephew of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, called for the “swift toppling of the regime in Iran,” but also criticized some opposition parties as “ineffective.” During a press interview in Paris, which was attended by Asharq Al-Awsat, Moradkhani strongly criticized Khamenei, saying that he is “devoid of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pompeo Lauds Saudi Crown Prince as 'Historic Figure on World Stage'

The former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, came out with a new memoir, which attracted much attention in the US political circles and the local and foreign media. The book "Never Give an Inch – fighting for the America I Love" provides information about various issues, including the CIA…

The Guardian - UK

State-linked hackers in Russia and Iran are targeting UK groups, NCSC warns

Sophisticated campaigns against politicians and media aim to steal secrets or embarrass high-profile figures rather than to extort money

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The Independent UK

House commends Iranian protesters in bipartisan vote

The U.S. House is showing its support for protesters in Iran

France 24

Amid gas shortages and blackouts, a harsh winter fuels discontent in Iran

For weeks, Iran has been hit by cold weather. In a country where most households rely on natural gas for heating and hot water, gas shortages in many regions have paralysed the population, leaving people in sub-zero temperatures. In some regions, schools and public facilities have even been closed. The…

Reuters

Iranian chess player who competed without hijab meets with Spanish PM

An Iranian chess player who defected to Spain after she competed without a hijab and was warned not to return to her country met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Sanctions Europeans over Criticism of Protest Crackdown

Iran on Wednesday announced sanctions targeting more than 30 European individuals and entities, portraying the move as a response to recent European sanctions against officials linked to a crackdown on nationwide protests. Those targeted with sanctions include Britain's attorney general and army chief of staff, several European parliamentarians and European…

Radio France Internationale

Iran vows tit-for-tat response to EU, UK sanctions over protests

Iran has vowed it will respond to new sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain over Tehran's handling of months-long protests triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

The Independent UK

Iranian chess star reveals why she removed her hijab

Sara Khadem’s decision to play without a headscarf in protest at the death of Mahsa Amini caused a stir in her home country

Al Jazeera

Iran blacklists more European officials as tensions rise

Foreign ministry in Tehran blacklists three entities and 22 people from the EU, a think tank and eight officials in UK.

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