The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran-Russia's lethal pact could have 'dire consequences' for US - and nuclear deal

A security expert has spoken exclusively to The Mirror over the potential consequences Iran and Russia's military relationship will have on the US after the White House revealed Iran is supplying hundreds of drones to Moscow

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023

Russia and Iran sign rail deal for corridor intended to rival Suez Canal

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday oversaw, via video-link, the signing of a deal to finance and build an Iranian railway line as part of an embryonic international North–South Transport Corridor.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

US announces criminal cases involving flow of technology, information to Russia, China and Iran

The Justice Department has announced a series of criminal cases tracing the illegal flow of sensitive technology, including Apple’s software code for self-driving cars and materials used for missiles, to foreign adversaries like Russia, China and Iran

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

White House: Russia looks to purchase more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile

The White House says Russia is looking to buy additional advanced attack drones from Iran for use in its war in Ukraine after using up most of the 400 drones it had previously purchased from Iran

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

US sees more indication of Russia, Iran defense cooperation

The United States is seeing more indications that Russia and Iran are expanding an unprecedented defense partnership that will help Moscow prolong its war in Ukraine as well as pose a threat to Iran's neighbors, the White House said on Monday.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi to receive PEN America's Freedom to Write Award

The Iranian writer, journalist and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi will be honored at this week’s PEN America Literary Gala

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Bernard Phelan’s sister describes ‘unbelievable’ reunion after Iran jail ordeal

The Irish-French national, originally from Co Tipperary, spent seven months in prison in north-east Iran.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

How The Gaza Ceasefire Unfolded With Iran’s Consent

Dialogue between the chair of the Palestinian Jihad and the foreign minister of Iran led to the breakthrough in the ceasefire

Zenger · May 14, 2023

Man eats nothing and has only drank fizzy drinks 'for energy' for the past 17 YEARS

Iranian national Gholamreza Ardeshiri, says he stopped eating food in June 2006, adding that he doesn't feel hungry and that the only thing that gives him energy are fizzy drinks

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

Iran summons Iraq envoy to protest presence of ‘terrorist groups’

Tehran is not content with how its recent security pact with Baghdad is being implemented.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2023