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One year on: Iranian women grapple with the aftermath of Mahsa Amini's death

One year ago this week, the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran sparked nationwide demonstrations against authorities in the Islamic Republic. For the women who led and participated in the protests, removing the hijab became a symbol of defiance against what they viewed as an oppressive government. One year…

France 24 · Sep 13, 2023

Analysis: Iran-US prisoner swap for billions reveals familiar limits of diplomacy between nations

American captives could be exchanged for billions of dollars of frozen Iranian assets, even as critics back in Washington warn against dealing with Tehran

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Iran identifies 5 prisoners it wants from US in swap for Iranian-Americans and billions in assets

Iran has identified the five prisoners it hopes to see freed in the United States in exchange for five Iranian-Americans now held in Tehran and billions in assets once held by South Korea

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Why is the Shalamcheh-Basra railroad so important to Iran and Iraq?

Tehran and Baghdad begin construction of rail link after decades of planning, but challenges remain.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023

UN nuclear agency 'regrets' lack of Iranian cooperation

The UN nuclear watchdog said Monday it regretted that "no progress" had been made by Iran on outstanding issues, including installing more cameras to monitor Tehran's nuclear programme.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2023

UN nuclear watchdog report seen by AP says Iran slows its enrichment of near-weapons-grade uranium

A U.N. reports shows that Iran has slowed the pace at which it is enriching uranium to nearly weapons-grade levels

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia to depart for Riyadh

The Iranian embassy reopened in June, and the ambassador is expected to be fully situated there within days.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2023

Iran says deal agreed with Iraq for disarming, relocation of Kurdish rebels

Tehran sets deadline of September 19 for rebels to be disarmed and removed from bases in northern Iraq.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

US-Iran relations: Why did the prisoner exchange deal happen now?

Critics have argued that the US has given into Iranian blackmail by agreeing to a prisoner exchange deal.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2023

India and Iran drop foreign arbitration clause in Chabahar port issue

In a move aimed at boosting India-Iran commercial relation, Tehran and New Delhi have agreed to drop the clause for arbitration in foreign courts concerning the Chabahar port which had been a hurdle in framing long-term agreement regarding the facility, the Iran Daily has reported. The development is a major…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023