The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Ancient windcatchers in Iran give architects cooling inspiration

Tall chimney catches breeze, channelling it into house, displacing warm air that is then expelled through windcatcher

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

In Uganda, Iran president attacks West on LGBTQ rights

KAMPALA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday launched into a condemnation of Western attitudes on homosexuality during a visit to Uganda which has just introduced some of the harshest anti-gay laws in the world.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023

South Eastern Iran: People who could only afford bread now have nothing

Since July 2023, people’s tables in the Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchistan have become increasingly empty. Now, people can no longer afford basic staples like flour. Bread shortages and hours-long queues outside bakeries have become the norm in the region. This new normal has come at the cost of…

France 24 · Jul 12, 2023

Iran threat prods DOD to seek more security for former officials - Roll Call

Of particular concern is the safety of Mark T. Esper, Defense secretary during the 2020 U.S. assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023

‘Missing witness’ who accuses Biden of China corruption charged with being China agent

Gal Luft charged in absentia with arms trafficking, violations of sanctions on Iran and making false statements

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2023

Biden Decries Antisemitism Yet Funds It

President Joe Biden announced a plan to combat antisemitism 

Zenger · Jul 11, 2023

‘Continent of opportunities’: Iran’s Raisi to go on Africa tour

President is heading to Africa one month after a three-country trip to Latin America.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023

US intelligence finds Iran not currently pursuing nuclear weapons

A US intelligence assessment says Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment but has ramped up activities that could help it develop them.

France 24 · Jul 11, 2023

‘Whistleblower’ who accused Bidens of corruption is charged with arms trafficking and violating Iran sanctions

Republicans allege that indicted arms trafficker Gal Luft has evidence of corruption on the part of President Biden

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

US and Israel start joint military exercise

The training, which includes midair refueling and ‘long range strategic striking’, comes amid tensions with Iran.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023