The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran protests trigger solidarity rallies in Europe, US

Tens of thousands rallied in Berlin and hundreds in Washington in solidarity with protesters facing a violent government crackdown in Iran

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

'I was absolutely disgusted' Protesters gather in Cardiff after death of Iran woman in police incident

The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini has sparked weeks of demonstrations all over the world

Wales Online · Oct 22, 2022

Protest Against Iranian Regime Draws Thousands in Berlin

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Germany's capital Saturday to show solidarity with antigovernment protesters in Iran, where a movement sparked by the death of a woman in the custody of morality police has evolved into a challenge to Tehran. Berlin police estimated that 37,000 people had joined the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022

Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber was forced to issue hijab statement or risk losing family home – report

Rekabi has reportedly been placed under house arrest after returning to Tehran

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

Zelensky says Russia launched 36 rockets in 'massive attack' on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday Russia carried out a "massive attack" on Ukraine overnight, following reported strikes on critical infrastructure across the country. Several regions also reported strikes on energy facilities, while missiles were shot down in others. Read about the day's developments as they unfolded on FRANCE 24's…

France 24 · Oct 22, 2022

Iran condemns call for UN probe into alleged use of its drones in Ukraine

Iran on Saturday strongly condemned a call by France, Germany and Britain for the United Nations to probe accusations that Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, its foreign ministry said.

Reuters · Oct 22, 2022

Iran Protests Enter Sixth Week

Nationwide anti-regime protests in Iran have entered their sixth week, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei becoming the primary target of public outrage sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Iranian officials have shown division in their approach to the riots as some have called for strict…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022

Last of plane crew detained in Argentina reach Venezuela

The last five members of an Iran-linked cargo plane grounded in Argentina arrived in Venezuela on Friday, according to footage from Venezuelan state television, after being held in Buenos Aires for nearly four months.

Reuters · Oct 22, 2022

West and Russia clash over probe of drones in Ukraine

The U.S. and key Western allies are accusing Russia of using Iranian drones to attack civilians and power plants in Ukraine in violation of a 2015 U.N. Security Council resolution and international humanitarian law

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

The naked Ayatollah: A detour from Islamic theology

The nationwide protests in Iran over women's rights and abuses by the religious morality police have once again shone a light on the country's ruling clerical class and the seemingly limitless powers of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Bangkok Post · Oct 21, 2022