The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Iran Condemns Germany, France Ahead of EU Sanctions

European Union foreign ministers are due to impose more sanctions on Iran on Monday, while Tehran condemned France and Germany for their positions on the Iranian protests. The Iranian Foreign Ministry described German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's pledge to intensify pressure on Tehran as "provocative, interfering, and undiplomatic." Scholz had spoken…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 14, 2022

EU sanctions 29 Iranians, three organisations over crackdown on protests

The European Union on Monday slapped additional sanctions on Iran, targeting 29 individuals and three organisations, in response to what it has condemned as Tehran's widespread use of force against peaceful protesters.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Iran Indicts 11 over Basij Agent’s Death, Basketball Team Skips Anthem

Iran's hardline judiciary has indicted 11 people over the killing of a Basij security force member during unrest, state media reported on Saturday, as authorities sought to quell nine weeks of protests. News agency IRNA said some of the 10 men and one woman were charged with "corruption on earth",…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 12, 2022

Israel Determined to Strike Iranian Weapons in Syria

Although the Israeli authorities have neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the bombing in Syria, military sources in Tel Aviv said that the Iranian convoy that was bombed two days ago near the Iraqi-Syrian border “was carrying weapons and ammunition, not just oil, as Tehran claims.” The sources said that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 11, 2022

Iranian archer joins athletes' support for protests

Another Iranian athlete, archer Parmida Ghasemi, has expressed support for anti-government protests gripping the country by removing her hijab during an awards ceremony in Tehran.

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

Iran Sets up Meeting on IAEA Inquiry as Diplomatic Clash Looms

Iran has agreed to a visit by the UN nuclear watchdog this month to start giving answers the agency and its 35-nation board have long called for on the origin of uranium particles found at three sites, an IAEA report on Thursday seen by Reuters said. Iran has yet to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022

Germany: EU Seeking to Adopt New Iran Sanctions

The European Union will seek to adopt new sanctions against Iran next week over Tehran's deadly crackdown on protests, Germany's foreign minister said Wednesday. "We are working flat out on the next package of sanctions," Annalena Baerbock said on Twitter. "We want to adopt it next week." "We won't let…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022

Russia’s security chief discusses Ukraine, trade on visit to Iran

Nikolai Patrushev meets his Iranian counterpart and Iran’s president, as Moscow and Tehran look to deepen ties.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2022

Power or profit: Why Iran is helping Russia wage war in Ukraine

Ukraine says captured Iranian drones were likely delivered to Russia after the war began

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Iran warns Saudi Arabia 'our strategic patience' may run out - Fars

Iran's intelligence minister told its regional rival Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that there is no guarantee of Tehran continuing its "strategic patience," according to semi-official Fars news agency.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022