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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran

Mohammadi ‘violently’ detained along with other activists at memorial event in Mashhad, her foundation says

The Guardian - UK

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi ‘violently detained’ at memorial for dead human rights lawyer

A foundation in her name said she was detained at a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under disputed circumstances

The Independent UK

U.S. snatches tanker off Venezuela — triggering Putin’s intervention, Iranian fury, and fears of an ugly escalation

A crucial opportunity to chip away at American authority.

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Iran admits false claim that Israeli F-35 jets were shot down in 12-day conflict

Iran's state broadcaster admitted falsely reporting that two Israeli F-35 jets were shot down during the 12-day conflict in June, saying it relied on unreliable information from a military official.

Euronews

OPINION - Like Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, I was falsely imprisoned and tortured in jail in Iran: this is my story

Kylie Moore-Gilbert shares her harrowing experience of being held in captivity in Iran

Evening Standard

What we know about the oil tanker seized by the US off the Venezuela coast

The Skipper, a tanker sanctioned by the US in 2022, is thought to have been carrying 1.1m barrels of Venezuelan oil

The Guardian - AU

Child bride spared execution in Iran after blood money is paid

Guardian story helped to draw attention to planned hanging of Goli Kouhkan over death of abusive husband

The Guardian - UK

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Dramatic moment US troops storm oil tanker as Venezuela accuses Trump administration of 'piracy'

‘We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, large tanker, very large, largest one ever, actually, and other things are happening,’ says US President Donald Trump

Evening Standard

LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections

Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights in Seattle during the World Cup will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations

The Guardian - UK

Iran Pledges 'Unconditional Support' to Maduro a Day After Trump Says the Venezuelan Leader's 'Days Are Numbered'

Iran has pledged "unconditional" support to Venezuela one day after President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro is living his "last days" in power.

Latin Times

Iran aims to fire 2,000 missiles at once in future conflict, Israel warns

Tehran is rebuilding its missile arsenal at high speed after the 12-day conflict with Israel, aiming to fire 2,000 missiles at once in future escalations, Israeli officials and analysts warn.

Euronews

Egypt and Iran raise concerns over planned LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations at World Cup 2026

Egypt and Iran have objected to the pre-planned Pride celebrations happening in Seattle around their fixture

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‘A different type of game’: USMNT veterans on how to handle World Cup pressure

In 2010 and 2022, the US faced heightened emotions from the lead-in to the tournament itself. As hosts next year, little will change

The Guardian - US

Egypt and Iran complain to Fifa about World Cup ‘Pride’ match

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play in a World Cup ‘Pride’ match next year

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more

Rain has finally fallen in Iran's capital after months of drought

The Independent UK

The top AP photos from the Middle East in 2025: Conflict, courage, and moments of wonder

The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the 35 images reveal a turbulent year.

The Conversation

From evil to upheaval and beyond: How the ‘axis’ metaphor shaped modern geopolitics

The plural of “axis” is “axes,” apparently. And foreign policy types with axes to grind have been making good use of this other meaning, too.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Atmospheric rivers to bring heavy rain and snow to Pacific north-west

Flood and weather alerts in place across western half of region as parts of Iraq and Iran also face significant rain

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Evening Standard

From Iran to Yorkshire: How a refugee found his drive, thanks to the Refugee Council

Mo knew what it was like to starve; now he delivers food to the hungry

The Guardian - UK

Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran over women running without hijabs

Judiciary says a criminal case has been opened after online images showed a number of unveiled female competitors

The Guardian - UK

‘They can’t take away your imagination and creativity’: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on how sewing helped her in Iran jail

Zaghari-Ratcliffe made clothes for her daughter while waiting for her eventual release. Now, the idea of creativity as a form of resistance is the theme of a new collaboration between London’s Imperial War Museum and the fabric department of Liberty.

The Independent UK

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

The Independent UK

Tehran may be evacuated as taps run dry due to water crisis

Iranian officials have floated the idea of moving the capital after years of severe water shortages

The Independent UK

Iran's famed singer Googoosh recalls family, exile and life in the spotlight

Iran's most-famous singer has written an account of her life as she embarks on a farewell tour

The Guardian - UK

Iran to attend World Cup draw after reversing its planned boycott

Iran has reversed its boycott of the World Cup draw, with team representatives due to attend the event in Washington DC

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