The Latest Breaking News from Iran

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans

The Biden administration on Thursday sanctioned Russia’s Federal Security Service and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence organization for wrongfully detaining Americans

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Middle East round-up: Civilians flee Sudan

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East and North Africa coverage this week.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2023

US Navy: Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman in international waters on Thursday, the US Navy said, the latest in a series of seizures and attacks on commercial vessels in Gulf waters since 2019. The US Navy identified the vessel as the Advantage Sweet. "Iran's continued…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023

Yemen Hopes for Speedy Peace, End to Coup Nightmare

Yemeni politicians remain hopeful that an expedited pace towards a practical roadmap will ultimately lead to the restoration of peace and the end of the coup that began in late 2014, despite concerns about the Houthi group’s evasiveness and the typical opportunism of the Iranian regime. Recent regional developments, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023

Abdollahian Points to ‘Initiatives’ to Resume Nuclear Negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Hossein Abdollahian announced on Wednesday that his country had heard ideas regarding negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal on Iran, expressing his gratitude for the constructive role of the Sultan of Oman and its sincere intentions in this regard. On the second day of his…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023

Belgium Says No Deal Reached to Free Jailed Iran Diplomat in Swap

Belgium said on Wednesday an Iranian diplomat jailed there for 20 years will not soon be released in a prisoner swap, apparently contradicting Iran's judiciary. In March, Belgium's Constitutional Court upheld a prisoner exchange treaty with Iran that could lead to Asadollah Assadi being swapped for jailed Belgian aid worker…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023

Lavrov Warns Against Missing Chance to Revive JCPOA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned against missing the chance to revive Iran's Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying it "would be a big mistake." This statements came during a press conference he held at the United Nations headquarters within the framework of Russia's presidency of the UN…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023

German FM Condemns Death Sentence for Citizen in Iran

Germany's foreign minister called Wednesday on Iran to reverse a death sentence handed down to Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German dual citizen and opposition figure accused of masterminding deadly attacks. German officials said they were not allowed to attend the hearing at which the sentence against Sharmahd was upheld. Foreign Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Iran Supreme Court upholds Iranian-German man’s death sentence

Jamshid Sharmahd was sentenced to death in after being accused of leading a group that carried out attacks in Iran.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023

Film-maker Jafar Panahi leaves Iran for first time in 14 years as travel ban lifted

The award-winning director who was released from prison in February is rumoured to be a juror at Cannes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023