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Arrests after Iran’s iPhone ban paves way for multimillion-dollar scam

A Ponzi scheme that promised cheap iPhones in Iran’s volatile market was able to raise some $35m in months.

Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2024

Explainer: Why Pakistan and Iran are striking each other’s territory

Pakistan and Iran are raining missiles and drones on each other's territories, marking a significant intensification of hostilities between the neighboring nations amidst escalating tensions throughout the Middle East and beyond.

The Times of India · Jan 18, 2024

Bombs Kill 73 At Iran Commemorations For Slain General: State Media

At least 73 people were killed in Iran Wednesday as two bombs in quick succession struck a crowd commemorating slain general Qasem Soleimani on the anniversary of his killing, state media reported.

International Business Times · Jan 3, 2024

Oman's Sultan in Iran for talks on diplomatic, security issues

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said arrived in Tehran on Sunday for a two-day visit expected to focus on regional diplomatic and security issues, Iranian state media said, two days after Muscat mediated a prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium.

Reuters · May 28, 2023

Iranian president Raisi leaves Tehran for Syria - Tasnim

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi travelled to Syria on Wednesday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency said, the fist visit there by an Iranian president since Syria's civil war erupted in 2011.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

Police Chief Killed by Gunmen in Iran's Balochistan

An Iranian policeman and his wife were shot dead on Sunday by unknown gunmen in Balochistan province, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan, according to Iranian media. Governor of Saravan Saeed Tajlili told Tasnim News Agency that Lieutenant Colonel Ali-Reza Shahraki had been assassinated inside his car at a crossroad in Saravan.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023

Iran Charges Two Actresses for Not Wearing Headscarves

Iran has charged two prominent actresses for publishing pictures of themselves flouting the country's dress code for women, just weeks after announcing a crackdown on breaches, local media reported. Police in Tehran have referred the case against Katayoun Riahi and Pantea Bahram to Iran's judiciary, accusing them of "the crime…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Iran charges two actresses for not wearing hijab

Businesses also shut down after offering services to women not wearing headscarves deemed appropriate by government.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2023

Conflicting Reports on Possible ‘Drone Attack’ Targeting Military Facility in Isfahan

Conflicting reports emerged in Iran regarding a possible drone attack on a military facility in Isfahan province.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023

Iran Foils Drone Attack on Defense Ministry Complex in Isfahan

Iran foiled a drone attack against a Ministry of Defense complex in the central city of Isfahan overnight, Iranian Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday, although Tehran said confirming the report required further investigation. "The Amir al-Momenin complex in Isfahan was the target of a failed attack by a small…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023