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Iran's army issues warning to 'rioters' as security forces struggle to suppress unrest

Iran's Army Ground Forces Commander said on Wednesday that "rioters" would have no place in the Islamic Republic if the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered a tougher crackdown on nationwide protests, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Iran's army says "rioters" will have no place in country if order given by supreme leader - Mehr

Iran's Army Ground Forces Commander Kiumars Heydari said on Wednesday that "rioters" would have no place in the Islamic Republic if the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered a tougher crackdown on nationwide protests, said the semi-official Mehr news agency.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Russian security official visits Iran in push to deepen ties amid Ukraine war

A senior Russian security official met Iranian leaders in Tehran on Wednesday and the two countries pledged closer ties in the face of Western pressure over Russia's war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

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In a first, Israeli general opens up about use of armed drones

Israel on Wednesday described what has been an open secret for two decades - that it has used drones not just for surveillance but also in strikes within the country, against Palestinian militants in Gaza, and possibly targets as far away as Iran or Sudan.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Iran water polo players fail to sing anthem, seen as support for protests

Video clips that purportedly show Iran's water polo team failing to sing the national anthem at a competition in Thailand have appeared on social media in what the anti-government protest movement sees as the latest show of solidarity from athletes.

Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2022

Russia and Iran security chiefs discuss Ukraine, 'Western interference' in Tehran - Russian agencies

The secretaries of Russia and Iran's Security Councils discussed the situation in Ukraine, security cooperation and measures to combat "Western interference" in their domestic affairs at a series of meetings in Tehran on Wednesday, Russian state media reported.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Wales and England World Cup fixtures, kick-off times, TV channel and live stream info

Wales and England will face each other at the World Cup in Qatar at the end of November

Wales Online · Nov 9, 2022

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Iran Disregards Ongoing Protests, Expects Riot to Subside

On the 56th day of the Iranian riots, a senior security official expected the protests "to subside," while the Iranian judiciary threatened to establish courts to "firmly handle" those who cause "turmoil" or "commit crimes" during the anti-government protests sweeping the country. The protests constitute one of the biggest challenges…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022

Social media shows Iran water polo players fail to sing anthem, seen as support for protests

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Iran Charges Two Women Journalists with Anti-state Propaganda

Iran has charged two women journalists with propaganda against the state, the judiciary said Tuesday, as it presses a crackdown on protests sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. The clerical state has been rocked by a protest movement that erupted on September 16 when Amini, 22, died…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022

Gareth Southgate responds to England exit fears with admission over fans' criticism

Gareth Southgate will be in danger of being sacked if England don't enjoy a good World Cup campaign - with just 12 days to go before their tournament opener against Iran

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

Iran Revolutionary Guards Arrest Top Lawyer

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have arrested prominent lawyer Mostafa Nili, one of more than a dozen rounded up amid a crackdown on protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, his sister said. Guards intelligence agents detained Nili at Tehran's Mehrabad international airport on Monday night before raiding his mother's house and taking…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022

Iran: Asia’s top-ranked team hoping for a good show at World Cup

Iran hopes to advance to the knockouts for the first time despite some turmoil in the lead-up to the tournament.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2022

Graham Potter and Gareth Southgate given Raheem Sterling advice amid Chelsea form and World Cup

Chelsea news: Sterling tipped to start for England against Iran in 13 days despite poor form in recent weeks for Potter

Football London · Nov 8, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Iranian leaders resist growing demands for referendum on constitution

Hardline parliamentarians insist only response to recent unrest is for violent protesters to be executed

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

‘Listen to the people’: Cracks appear within Iran’s ruling elite over protest movement

Even some hardliners are acknowledging the demands of demonstrators

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

British-Iranian journalists in UK warned of death threats from Iran

Broadcaster of Iran International TV says police told two of its staff of ‘imminent, credible risk’ to life

Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2022

Iran denounces skater who flouted hijab rule abroad amid protests

Niloufar Mardani is the latest athlete to not follow Iran’s hijab rules when competing abroad.

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Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2022

Iran deploys mounted police in latest bid to supress Mahsa Amini protests

Iran has deployed mounted police in the capital Tehran, in a bid to put an end to more than seven weeks of protests sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 8, 2022

Iranian Players Threatened, Praised after Refusing to Celebrate Victory at Int'l Tournaments

Players of the Iranian beach soccer and wrestling teams were on Monday hailed as heroes on social media but risked sanctions at home after an apparent gesture in solidarity with the anti-regime protest movement at an international tournament. The Iranian team on Sunday won the Emirates Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 8, 2022

More than 1,000 Indicted as Iran's Judiciary Says it Will Deal Firmly with Protesters

Iran's courts will deal firmly with anyone who causes disruptions or commits crimes during the ongoing wave of anti-government protests, the judiciary said on Tuesday. More than 1,000 people have been indicted in connection with what the government calls "riots". "Now, the public, even protesters who are not supportive of…

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Iran denounces skater for competing abroad without veil

Iran on Tuesday denounced a skater after she attended a competition in Turkey without wearing an Islamic headscarf, local media announced, amid protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 8, 2022

Iran Arrests 26 Foreigners over Deadly Shiraz Attack

Iran has arrested 26 foreign nationals over their alleged involvement in a deadly attack claimed by ISIS on a shrine, the intelligence ministry said Monday. At least 13 people were killed on October 26 in an armed attack on the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in Shiraz, according to an official toll.…

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Iran's judiciary says it will deal firmly with protesters

Iran's courts will deal firmly with anyone who causes disruption or commits crimes during a wave of anti-government protests, the judiciary said on Tuesday, signalling the authorities intend to hand down harsh sentences to convicted demonstrators.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Venezuela's bid to save 'diplomat' from US charges takes hit

For two years, Venezuela’s socialist government has been fighting to extricate from the U.S. justice system an insider businessman it claims was on an ultra-secret mission to Iran when he was arrested on a U.S. warrant during a routine fuel stop in Africa

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