The Latest Breaking News from Iran

EU imposes new Iran sanctions, no deal yet on new Russia package

European Union foreign ministers on Monday imposed new sanctions on Iran over its crackdown of anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia, but pushed the adoption of a new package of measures against Moscow to later this week.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

Iran accuses Australia of promoting violence and hatred for sanctions over human rights violations, supplying Russia drones for Ukraine war

Iran lashes out at Australia after Penny Wong imposed sanctions for "egregious human rights violations and abuses" over the crackdown against anti-government protesters and the supply of drones to Russia for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

Saudi minister says ‘all bets off’ if Iran gets nuclear weapon

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said Saudi Arabia supports efforts to revive Iran’s nuclear deal as ‘a starting point’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2022

Vladimir Putin ‘allocating over 30% of entire budget on defence’ as cost of Ukraine war weighs on Russia

In its latest intelligence update, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said Vladimir Putin has pledged more than 9 trillion rubles (£116 billion) to help fortify his nation’s defences in Ukraine in 2023

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2022

Fears Mount over Iran’s Plans to Carry out 2nd Death Sentence against Protester

Iranian authorities are preparing to carry out a second death sentence against a protester who had taken part in rallies against the ruling powers, said Iranian sources. The sentence will be carried out in spite of outrage over the first execution of a protester. “Iran’s authorities are preparing to execute…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022

Iran summons China envoy over islands dispute statement with UAE

Chinese envoy ‘had a visit’ as Tehran expressed ‘strong dissatisfaction’ over China’s joint statement with GCC nations.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2022

Yemen Urges West to Exert More Pressure on Houthis

Yemeni officials have taken note of western statements that appeared to have taken a stiffer tone with the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Earlier this week, US envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking accused the Houthis of obstructing truce efforts. French Ambassador to Yemen Jean-Marie Safa had recently said parties no longer believe…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022

Russia Drones Smash Power Network in Ukraine’s Odesa, Leaving 1.5 Million without Power

All non-critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian port of Odesa was without power after Russia used Iranian-made drones to hit two energy facilities, leaving 1.5 million people without power, officials said on Saturday. "The situation in the Odesa region is very difficult," President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022

Australia announces 'Magnitsky' sanctions against targets in Russia and Iran. What are they and will they work?

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong chose Human Rights Day to announce Magnitsky-style sanctions against 13 Russian and Iranian individuals and two entities, in response to egregious human rights abuses.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2022

Challenging stereotypes of Iranian men

The assumption that Iranian men are exceptionally sexist, especially compared to American men, is not my experience

Salon · Dec 11, 2022