The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iranian Police Fire Tear Gas at Rally after Woman’s Funeral

Iranian police fired tear gas on Saturday to disperse a protest rally in the country's west following the funeral ceremony for a young woman who died while in police custody in Tehran earlier this week, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The police have said that 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022

Iranian protesters decry 'morality police'

Protests broke out in western Iran on Saturday at the funeral of a young woman who died after being detained by morality police enforcing strict hijab rules, as security forces used tear gas to disperse demonstrators.

Bangkok Post · Sep 17, 2022

Protests break out at funeral of Iranian woman who died after morals arrest

Protests broke out in western Iran on Saturday at the funeral of a young woman who died after being detained by morality police enforcing strict hijab rules, and security forces used tear gas to disperse demonstrators.

Reuters · Sep 17, 2022

Iran’s Khamenei appears in public after reports of poor health

The appearance of Iran’s supreme leader comes after unconfirmed reports of the 83-year-old falling ‘gravely ill’.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022

Protests break out at funeral of Iranian woman who died after morality police arrest

Protests broke out in western Iran on Saturday at the funeral of a young woman who died after being detained by morality police enforcing strict hijab rules, and security forces used tear gas to disperse demonstrators.

France 24 · Sep 17, 2022

Five Syrian Soldiers Killed in Israeli Strike on Damascus

An Israeli airstrike near Damascus airport killed five Syrian soldiers on Saturday, Syrian state media said. "The aggression led to the death of five soldiers and some material damage," Syria's official news agency Sana quoted a military source as saying. The strike carried out at approximately 00:45 am (2145 GMT…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022

Israeli Army Assessing Withdrawal of Iranian Militias from Syria

The Israeli military and intelligence are assessing whether the withdrawal of pro-Iran militias from several locations in Syria is tactical or a redeployment or a result of a strategic decision taken in wake of pressure on Tehran, said an informed Israeli source. A senior Israeli commander has stated that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022

Iran’s Khamenei Under Strict Medical Observation

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been under strict medical observation after having cancelling several meetings last week, reported the New York Times according to four people familiar with his health situation. Khamenei, 83, had surgery sometime last week for bowel obstruction after suffering extreme stomach pains and high fever,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022

Syria says five killed in Israeli air attack on Damascus airport

Israel has intensified missile attacks on Syrian airports saying the strikes target Iranian forces and military assets.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022

Iranian woman dies in custody after arrest by morality police, sparking protests

A young Iranian woman dies after three days in a coma following her detention by morality police enforcing Iran's strict hijab rules.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022