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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 Independent UK

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 Conversation

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - UK

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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Report: Iran coach to attend World Cup draw despite federation boycott

Iran's national team coach plans to attend the 2026 World Cup draw Friday in Washington

The Independent UK

Iran’s record drought and cheap fuel have sparked an air pollution crisis – but the real causes run much deeper

Air pollution is the latest environmental crisis causing havoc across Iran. Large parts of the country are already suffering from a drought, one of the worst in decades. Its wetlands are dry, and its land is subsiding at alarming rates.

The Conversation

World Cup 2026 draw: worst-case scenarios for England, Scotland, USA and Australia

Before Friday’s event we also examine a possible overall group of death and where geopolitics could meet football

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Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs

Burkina Faso’s security minister headed to Tehran on Nov. 12, 2025, for high-level talks with Iranian officials. The visit was a fruitful one: The West African nation reopened its Iranian embassy, finalized new agreements on security cooperation and held discussions about strengthening relations in agriculture and industry.

The Independent UK

After June war with Israel, Iranians seek portable wealth as hedge against falling currency

Iranians are turning to gold as a trusted hedge against inflation, sanctions and a weakening rial currency

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Iran World Cup 2026 squad: Amir Ghalenoei's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Iran World Cup 2026 squad is coming together, with just one international break between now and the start of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Jafar Panahi is Iran’s most important filmmaker. He was sentenced to jail after this interview

INTERVIEW: The award-winning director has endured imprisonment and censorship by his country’s leaders, who insist his movies are ‘anti-government propaganda’. Days before he was sentenced to further prison time, he spoke to Adam White about his new film ‘It Was Just an Accident’, and why making art always trumps dire…

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The Independent UK

Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy

Iran's rial currency has fallen to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze the economy

Evening Standard

Iranian asylum seeker fighting UK deportation to avoid being flogged for affair with sister-in-law

The Iranian asylum seeker claims he would face violence if forced to return

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells the story of her Iranian prison ordeal

She recounts the shocking experience in this excellent documentary. Plus: the investigation into the Sycamore Gap tree. Here’s what to watch this evening

Radio France Internationale

Cannes Palme d'Or winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi handed jail time in Iran

Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer said.

The Independent UK

Iran sentences acclaimed director Jafar Panahi in absentia to a year in prison

Iran has sentenced acclaimed director Jafar Panahi to a year in prison and imposed a two-year travel ban on charges of “propaganda activities against the system," according to his lawyer

Euronews

Palme d’Or winning director Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison by Iran Revolutionary Court

Iran has sentenced acclaimed filmmaker and Cannes Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi to one year in prison and imposed a travel ban for allegedly engaging in “propaganda activities” against the state. The verdict, delivered in absentia, was confirmed by his lawyer Mostafa Nili.

The Independent UK

Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison for ‘propaganda activities’

Filmmaker says he intends to return to his country to carry out sentence

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