Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Sentenced To Prison And Lashings Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to 8 years in prison and lashings for dissent, facing trial in Tehran's Revolutionary Court. Top News · May 9, 2024
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean Iran-aligned group has threatened to increase attacks on shipping until ceasefire reached in Israel’s war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024
Iran warns it will change nuclear doctrine if ‘existence threatened’ Adviser to Khamenei says Iran will have ‘no choice’ if nuclear facilities targeted by Israel. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging Rasoulof is one of Iran’s leading directors and his film The Seed of the Sacred Fig is due to premiere at Cannes film festival The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Pause in arms to Israel over Rafah offensive reverberates on Hill - Roll Call The administration's pause in a weapons delivery to Israel as it readies an assault on Rafah reverberated on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Roll Call · May 8, 2024
Republican Lawmakers Allege Security Breach By Biden's Iran Envoy Republican lawmakers accuse Robert Malley of mishandling classified material, raising concerns about national security and accountability. Top News · May 8, 2024
From Iran to California, this professor protests for human rights – but at what cost? With their green card expiring soon, Rouhollah Aghasaleh of Cal Poly Humboldt has been suspended after joining a protest The Guardian - US · May 8, 2024
Insurance Firms Deny Chevron's M Claim For Iran Oil Insurance firms reject Chevron's million claim for seized oil tanker in Iran, citing political risks exclusion. Implications for future insurance claim... Top News · May 8, 2024
France denounces 'state hostage-taking' by Iran as couple mark two years in jail France has accused Iran of employing a policy of state hostage-taking and blackmail as it called for the release of a French couple held in jail for the last two years. Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2024
IAEA Chief Aims For Swift Agreement With Iran On Nuclear Steps IAEA Director General actively pursuing deal with Iran on nuclear program, emphasizing urgency and diplomatic efforts. Top News · May 8, 2024
US Official: Iran's Oil Movement Reliant On Malaysian Providers US official highlights Malaysia's crucial role in Iran's oil transportation amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and sanctions. Top News · May 7, 2024
‘Nightmares about Rwanda’: Iranian asylum seeker facing deportation from UK Engineer living in Liverpool says he fears being arrested at any moment after receiving deportation notice The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
IAEA Chief Pushes For Stricter Iran Nuclear Inspections IAEA chief advocates for stricter nuclear inspections in Iran to ensure compliance and prevent proliferation. Top News · May 6, 2024
‘I am ready to return whenever they say’: Nasrin Sotoudeh on prison, the hijab, and violence in Iran Exclusive: the human rights lawyer, temporarily released from jail on medical grounds, describes her love for her family, and why she keeps going despite brutal treatment at the hands of the regime The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024
Top News · May 6, 2024 Foreign Governments Targeting Dissidents In US With Intimidation Tactics Learn about the alarming trend of foreign governments intimidating political opponents in the U.S. and the Justice Department's response to hold perpetrato...
The Hindu · May 5, 2024 Coast Guard detains Iranian boat with Indian crew members near Koyilandy in Kozhikode Iranian fishing vessel detained by Coast Guard near Kozhikode with Indian crew, rescued from poor conditions in Iran.
WEKU · May 5, 2024 When rockets fall, Bedouin Israeli citizens have nowhere to hide While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024 ‘They hear a bang at the door and it’s the Home Office’: threat of being ‘disappeared’ haunts asylum seekers amid Rwanda crackdown The Home Office last week launched a nationwide operation to round up asylum seekers, leaving many fearful and confused
France 24 · May 4, 2024 Rap music in Iran: 'Crossing the red line into politics makes you a target' Dozens of rappers have been arrested in Iran since the rise of hip-hop in the country in the early 2000s. But the death sentence pronounced on April 24 against the rapper Toomaj Salehi marks a turning point in the Iranian regime’s intolerance of artists with a political message. Exiled rap…
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 Crew of MSC Aries freed on humanitarian grounds: Iran All the Indian sailors on board the Portuguese flagged vessel MSC Aries have been released, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced
International Business Times · May 3, 2024 Iran, Russia Collaborate On CBDC, DFA Trade Solutions To Mitigate Sanctions Impact: Official Iran and Russia are reportedly working on an initiative that should help them mitigate the impact of Western sanctions through CBDCs and DFAs.
International Business Times · May 3, 2024 Warren Says Iran's 'Increasingly Lucrative' Crypto Mining Industry Used To Evade Sanctions U.S. senators Warren and King Jr. have once again asked the Biden administration to provide details about the extent of Iran's crypto mining industry, which they said was being used to evade sanctions and fund terrorism.
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024 ‘I decided to not let anybody silence my voice’: the journalists in exile but still at risk Threats from the state have led many journalists across the world to flee their home countries to report from elsewhere. But, for many, the intimidation did not stop when they left
International Business Times · May 3, 2024 Israel Builds 'Cyber Dome' Against Iran's Hackers Israel's Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets.
Reason · May 2, 2024 Sanctions Are for Losers While sanctions fail to change Iran's policies, they inflict severe hardships on civilians and rally support for the regime.