The Latest Breaking News from Iran

US sanctions financial network tied to Iranian oil sales

On Wednesday the U.S. Treasure Department imposed a new round of sanctions against a group of 20 people and firms who are allegedly involved in a financial facilitation network for the benefit of the Iranian military

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

We Dare to Dream review – powerful study of what refugee athletes did at the Olympics

This film from the Oscar-nominated director of For Sama follows athletes at the Tokyo Games and looks at how they’ve escaped persecution to reach sport’s top table

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

Iran's Raisi a no-show at Turkey summit, but meeting still 'on the books'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday failed to appear at a summit in Ankara that Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan had earlier announced to reporters. However Iran says the meeting is still "on the books."

Radio France Internationale · Nov 28, 2023

Infamous evening at the MCG defined Terry Venables’ Socceroos stint

English football manager, who died aged 80 after a long illness, oversaw 23 Australia games but is best remembered for 1997 World Cup qualifier

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023

Zaghari-Ratcliffe left The Handmaid’s Tale in her prison’s ‘secret library’

There have been protests in Iran over laws about what women can wear in public.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023

Amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Foreign Secretary Kwatra visits Iran for talks

Israel-Hamas conflict and India’s investment in the Chabahar port developments were at the top of the agenda as Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra led a delegation in Tehran for foreign office consultations (FOC) with the Iranian governmen

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

Israeli-owned ship targeted in suspected Iranian drone attack in Indian Ocean – reports

A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean as Israel wages war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023

Iran says it helped broker release of Thais held in Gaza

Iran said Saturday it helped broker the surprise release of Thai nationals who had been held by Palestinian militants in war-ravaged Gaza since their shock attack on Israel last month.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2023

An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP

A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean as Israel wages war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

At least 10 Thai hostages released by Hamas

Hamas freed at least 10 Thai nationals seized in the group’s surprise attack on southern Israel last month and held until hostages went free on Friday

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023