The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Britney Spears joins husband Sam Asghari in supporting Iran protests

The singer posted her support for the people of Iran on her socials yesterday

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Death toll from fire at Iran's notorious Evin Prison rises to eight as nationwide protests Mahsa Amini's death continue

Iran's judiciary says all the prisoners who died had been held on theft charges, while six others who were injured in the fire remain in hospital.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

EU slaps human rights sanctions on Iran, warns of more over Ukraine

Several European Union foreign ministers on Monday called for sanctions against Iran over the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia, as the bloc agreed a separate set of asset freezes and travel bans over Tehran's crackdown on protests.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Iranian-Americans plan event outside White House as protests escalate

Fire at notorious Iranian prison reveals increasing instability within the country

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022

Iranian protesters live under the watchful eye of the country's repressive security forces, but they refuse to back down

For a month, protests have persisted in Iran, despite the government ramping-up its efforts to suppress it. But women like Donya say they won't stop demonstrating until real change is won.

ABC News · Oct 16, 2022

4 die in fire at Iran prison holding political detainees

Four inmates were killed at a Tehran prison known for holding political prisoners and dissidents after a large fire broke out when clashes erupted between inmates and guards.

Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022

Khalid bin Salman: OPEC+ Decision Taken Unanimously for Economic Reasons

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said Sunday that the decision by OPEC+ to cut oil output was taken unanimously and for purely economic reasons. “Although the OPEC+ decision, which was taken unanimously, was due to purely economic reasons, some accused the Kingdom of standing with Russia,” he said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 16, 2022

Raisi blames Biden for inciting "chaos and terror" in Iran - IRNA

President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday blamed his U.S. counterpart for inciting "chaos, terror, and destruction" in Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported, amid protests that have rocked the country for the past four weeks.

Reuters · Oct 16, 2022

‘I write what they tell me to’: Iran’s crackdown on journalists intensifies

Independent media and human rights groups report arrests and physical assault as authorities try to suppress news of protests

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

Iran says four dead in Evin prison fire as relatives gather outside

Family members and protesters demand answers over blaze that state media reports left 61 injured

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022