The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Culture war: Iran’s actors and directors take stand against protest crackdown

The arrest of the actor Taraneh Alidoosti for posting about protests around the country and the crackdown against them has sparked an outcry, writes Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Iran and EU signal continued work on nuclear deal in Jordan

Communication lines will be kept open despite worsening ties, but there has been no sign of progress toward a deal.

Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2022

Putin to supply Iran with nuclear weapon parts in exchange for killer drones

Iran is to receive parts parts for nuclear weapons in exchange for killer drones capable of carrying out Kamikaze attacks on targets, the UK's Defence Secretary has confirmed

Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022

Iran calls on Western Powers to adopt “constructive” approach for revival of 2015 nuclear pact

Iran's top diplomat Hossein Amirabdollahian called on Western Powers on Tuesday to adopt a "constructive" approach for the revival of the 2015 nuclear pact.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

Best movies of 2022 in the US: No 4 – Hit the Road

Emotion bubbles beneath the surface of Panah Panahi’s outstanding road movie, as a family help one son leave Iran – while keeping the truth from his little brother

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022

Iran Says Willing to Improve Ties with Neighboring Countries

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran is willing to improve relations with neighboring countries, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported on Monday. In a speech during the third Tehran Dialogue Forum 2022, Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran welcomes rebuilding trust and constructive cooperation with its neighbors, especially the Gulf countries.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 20, 2022

Nicholas Goldberg: The hijab is rallying protesters in Iran, but the unrest is about so much more

I once spent a week in a region of southern Sudan where almost none of the women covered their breasts, and then just two weeks later I flew to Iran, where women are required by law to cover their hair with hijabs as a sign of modesty.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022

EU and Iran to continue working on nuclear deal, Borrell says

EU foreign 7policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday condemned Iran's support for Russia in its war in Ukraine and the ongoing repression of opposition in the country, but said the EU would continue to work with Iran on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

Iran ready for dialogue at regional summit, little progress made

Iran signalled its readiness for dialogue with regional states during a conference its arch foe Saudi Arabia attended in Jordan on Tuesday which yielded few signs of progress and no meeting between the two sides.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

Eryani: Houthi Execution Orders against Dissidents Are Inspired by Iran

The internationally recognized government of Yemen has condemned Houthis for ordering the execution of 16 individuals in Saada Governorate.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 20, 2022