The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Demonstration outside Downing Street after executions in Iran

The rally brought together several organisations which oppose the Iranian regime.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

G7 leaders call for 'world without nuclear weapons' -statement

Leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations called on Friday for a "world without nuclear weapons," urging Russia, Iran, China and North Korea to cease nuclear escalation and embrace non-proliferation, a statement released by the White House showed.

Reuters · May 19, 2023

US and allied naval commanders in Mideast transit Strait of Hormuz, in show of force against Iran

The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies have transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard an American warship

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Iran executes three men linked to anti-government protests

The men were accused of killing a police officer and two members of a paramilitary group during last year’s protests.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023

Iran executes three men accused over anti-government protests

Human rights groups condemn executions following demonstrations that swept country last year

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

Iran executes three men arrested in protests over death of Mahsa Amini

Iranian authorities have executed three men convicted of violence against security forces during protests triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who died days after she was arrested for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely.

Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2023

Iran executes 3 men over violence during last year's anti-government protests

Iran has executed three men accused of deadly violence during last year’s anti-government protests despite objections from human rights groups

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Arab leaders, joined by Syria's Assad at summit in Saudi Arabia, look to resolve other conflicts

Arab leaders have been joined by Syrian President Bashar Assad for the first time in more than a decade at an annual Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Iran executes three men over recent protests

TEHRAN: Iran executed three men on Friday over recent protests, the judiciary of the Middle East nation said on Twitter.

Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023

Iran executes three men over recent protests, draws protests

Iran on Friday executed three men it said were implicated in the deaths of three members of its security forces during last year’s anti-government demonstrations, drawing protests at home and abroad.

Reuters · May 19, 2023