The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

Iran’s Elnaz Rekabi apologises after competing without a hijab

Rock climber says head covering ‘inadvertently faced problem’ after she was asked to compete ahead of schedule in Seoul.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2022

White House signals Iran deal talks have stalled as protests rage in support of woman killed for not wearing headscarf properly

End of productive negotiations is major victory for Iran hawks in Washington DC

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Iran reacts to fresh EU sanctions

Iran's foreign minister reacted on Monday to European Union sanctions levied on Tehran, calling them "superfluous" and "an unconstructive act out of miscalculation."

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Iran's participation in Ukraine war would draw tough EU sanctions - Luxembourg

Additional European Union sanctions on Iran will not be limited to blacklisting some individuals should Tehran's involvement in Russia's war on Ukraine be proven, Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Iran’s Evin prison fire death toll climbs to eight

State media says a prison break attempt led to fighting and the fire, which killed inmates in the financial crimes ward.

Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2022

Iran's prison fire death toll rises to eight -judiciary

Eight prisoners died as a result of a fire at Tehran's Evin prison over the weekend, Iran's judiciary said on Monday, doubling the toll in an incident that has increased pressure on a government already facing protests over a woman's death in police custody.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Iran prison fire death toll rises to 8 inmates killed

Iran’s judiciary has raised the death toll in a blaze at Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, saying at least eight prisoners have been killed as protests continue nationwide

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

4 die in fire at Iran prison holding political detainees

Four inmates were killed at a Tehran prison known for holding political prisoners and dissidents after a large fire broke out when clashes erupted between inmates and guards.

Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022

‘I write what they tell me to’: Iran’s crackdown on journalists intensifies

Independent media and human rights groups report arrests and physical assault as authorities try to suppress news of protests

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

Iran: Four killed and dozens injured after fire breaks out at notorious Tehran prison

Four people have died and dozens have been injured after a fire broke out a notorious jail which houses political prisoners and anti-government activists in Iran, the country’s judiciary said on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2022