Iran calls for OPEC to unite against potential US oil sanctions Iranian president urges members to unite after Trump again initiates ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions campaign. Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025
Azerbaijan and Turkey build bridges amid declining influence of Iran With Iran suffering setbacks in Syria and Lebanon, regional rivals Azerbaijan and Turkey are stepping up efforts to secure a strategic goal through the Zangezur corridor project that Tehran had been blocking. Radio France Internationale · Feb 4, 2025
Iran's record execution rate casts shadow on death penalty reprieve for Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi Activist stands convicted of ‘inflaming the situation’ during 2022 protests in Iran The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Top Iranian politician appeals to Trump to restart nuclear deal negotiations Mohammad Javad Zarif says he hopes new Trump administration will be more serious, focused and realistic The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025
Strike Houthis while Iran is weak, UN-backed Yemeni government urges west Tehran ‘massively weakened’ by reverses in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says vice-president of Aden-based administration The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025
Trump has few good options to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb The administration of new US president Donald Trump is reportedly considering various options to prevent Iran from being able to build a nuclear weapon. These include renegotiating a second nuclear deal, pursuing a policy of “maximum pressure” against Tehran by ramping up sanctions, and conducting airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The Conversation · Jan 20, 2025
'Judges of Death' Gunned Down Inside Tehran's Supreme Court in 'Planned Assassination' Two Iranian judges infamous for their harsh sentences, including executions, were assassinated in a "planned assassination" at Tehran's supreme court. Latin Times · Jan 18, 2025
Two Iranian Supreme Court Judges Shot And Killed In Tehran Tragic shooting incident in Tehran, Iran, claims the lives of two Supreme Court judges, raising concerns about judicial safety and security. Top News · Jan 18, 2025
Two Iranian Supreme Court judges assassinated and one wounded in Tehran Assailant reportedly kills himself after opening fire at judges The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025
Two Iran Supreme Court judges killed in Tehran shooting attack Assailant kills himself after shooting dead senior justices inside a Supreme Court building in the capital Tehran. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2025
Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia and Iran deepen defence ties as Trump inauguration looms Trump has pledged to broker peace in Ukraine and take tougher stance on Tehran; EU foreign policy chief urges bloc members to extend Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,060 The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2025
Russia And Iran To Sign 'Partnership' Pact Russia and Iran will sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, cementing ties between two of the world's most heavily sanctioned countries. International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025
Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from Gaza war weakened Hamas, Hezbollah and other militia are enfeebled – but Palestine is likely to stay at forefront of global politics The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025 Iran president denies plot to kill Trump, calls for him to pursue peace Interview comes less than a week before Trump, who has previously followed a tough line with Tehran, returns to power.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 14, 2025 European powers confront Iran's nuclear ambitions as Trump presidency looms France has underlined the urgency of a diplomatic solution in response to Iran's advancing nuclear programme as a second round of talks get underway in Geneva, ahead of next week's inauguration of Donald Trump as US president.
International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025 Iran, European Powers Hold 'Constructive' Nuclear Talks Iran and European powers said they held "frank and constructive" talks on Monday about Tehran's nuclear programme, just a week before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025 Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran’s nuclear programme and other issues.
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 Russia says Iran's president will visit this week and sign a partnership pact with Putin The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian this week for the signing of a broad partnership pact between Moscow and Tehran
Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025 Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden after security threats and unfair treatment.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025 UK should back tough Trump sanctions on Iran, report says Former top UK official believes intensifying economic pressure on Tehran would erode internal support for regime
Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2025 Iran welcomes return of national held in Italy in spat involving the US The US had asked Italy to arrest and extradite the Iranian national for allegedly transferring drone technology.
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2025 Will Iran build a nuclear bomb while Trump is in power in the US? The West’s last chance to impose UN sanctions as part of the nuclear deal will run out of time by October.
Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2025 Swiss national held by Iran on spying charges dies in prison Swiss embassy in Tehran confirms death, seeks clarification on how prisoner died.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Trump will finish the Ayatollahs in Iran, says Mike Pompeo Exclusive: Trump’s former secretary of state and foreign policy chief told an Iranian pro-democracy conference in Paris that the change of administration in Washington will mark an end to the current regime in Tehran