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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:42:00 GMT
Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed his absolute allegiance to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Friday, calling him the “guiding light” that the new Iranian administration would follow.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:14:30 GMT
Economists are warning Masoud Pezeshkian that rushing his plans to liberalize the economy including closing the gap between the official and market currency rates could cause a sudden economic shock.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT
Vice President Kamala Harris has condemned Washington demonstrators who burned the American flag and supported Hamas during Netanyahu's visit, as despicable acts by unpatriotic individuals.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:27:42 GMT
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz says that the sabotage of France's rail infrastructure ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics was influenced by "Iran's axis of evil and radical Islam."
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:47:11 GMT
Reuters Exclusive - Imports of Iranian crude have been flowing into the port and refining city of Dalian since late last year, tanker tracking firms and trading sources said, helping sustain the country's purchases of the oil at near record levels.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:42:00 GMT
A media outlet that publishes official news about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad confirmed many details of Iran International's report on a failed assassination attempt against the former president and has called for an official response.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:35:28 GMT
Multiple rockets were launched at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase housing US-led forces late on Thursday, American and Iraqi sources said, with no damage or casualties reported.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:01:21 GMT
Masoud Pezeshkian promised voters to stop hijab patrols and violence against women for violations, but the acting chief of police insists the same policies will continue under the new government.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:44:00 GMT
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in a social media post on Thursday, called for the annihilation of Iran if they ever assassinate him, following reports of such plots by Tehran.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:26:00 GMT
Sixty female political prisoners at Tehran’s Evin Prison staged an overnight sit-in on Wednesday to protest the recent death sentence of fellow inmate, Pakhshan Azizi.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:20:00 GMT
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has criticized the United States for its handling of recent anti-Israeli demonstrations, despite his own security forces killing thousands over the past five years.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:09:22 GMT
Iran's absence of regulation is seeing children as young as toddlers exploited online as desperate families use unscrupulous measures to make ends meet amid the country's economic crisis.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:08:33 GMT
Commentators and analysts in Iran believe that negotiations with the Trump administration will be feasible if he wins the US elections, despite his tough stance against the Islamic Republic during his first term.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:20:45 GMT
While Iran calls to ban Israel from the Olympic Games over the war in Gaza, 14 Iranian athletes will compete under the Olympic Committee's Refugee Team.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:30:46 GMT
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has proposed new legislation to impose tariffs on nations buying crude oil or petroleum products from Iran.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:15:29 GMT
Newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is frequently seen in public wearing casual zip-up jackets, is facing growing criticism for not “dressing up for the job.”
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:46:00 GMT
Iran's foreign ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday to protest the UK government's extradition to the US of an Iranian national accused of bypassing the American sanctions on Tehran.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:29:05 GMT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to garner support for his country in Washington DC, proposing an anti-Iran alliance in the Middle East led by the US and Israel.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:04:55 GMT
Iranian Kurdish political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi has been condemned to death on charges of armed rebellion, according to rights groups.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:10:09 GMT
Iran and Armenia have signed a major arms deal worth $500 million, a source familiar with the situation told Iran International, in a move that could anger Azerbaijan as Tehran supplies Yerevan its infamous suicide drones.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:03:41 GMT
The US has been criticized for a lack of enforcement of the Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability Act (MAHSA Act) three months after it was passed, sanctioning Iran's leadership.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:43:33 GMT
Doughty Street Chambers, Index on Censorship, and the Human Rights Foundation have jointly submitted a complaint to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) regarding the ongoing detention and mistreatment of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:50:00 GMT
Iran’s former president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt last week after his vehicle was sabotaged, according to Iran International sources familiar with the incident.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:02:27 GMT
The chief of Britain’s army has warned that within three years, its forces must be ready to confront an "axis of upheaval" formed by Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:48:00 GMT
Germany's interior ministry said on Wednesday it has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association and its subsidiary organizations, saying it pursues radical Islamist goals. The entity is controlled by Tehran.
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:44:00 GMT
In the final days of Ebrahim Raisi's administration, an announcement was made that promised to revolutionize the Iranian car market when the cabinet approved a plan to lift the ban on the import of used foreign cars.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:00:00 GMT
The Islamic Republic is prepared for nuclear negotiations with world powers to have sanctions lifted, Iran's president-elect said, a couple of weeks after the White House made it clear that there is no diplomatic path ahead to curb Iran's move toward acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:22:10 GMT
A new report has highlighted an alarming trend of increasing femicide cases amid an ongoing pattern of violence against women and girls in Iran.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT
Iran’s president-elect’s praising voters for delivering a "resounding punch to the mouth" of those calling to boycott the polls, has ignited a firestorm of reactions from the public.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:39:26 GMT
Violence between Iranians and the country's Afghan community is spiralling with two deaths of Iranians in a week fueling calls for the expulsion of possibly millions of illegal immigrants.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:33:00 GMT
Last week, former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif advocated for diversity in selecting the new cabinet, despite the Islamic Republic's history of repressing dissent and even internal critics.
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:30:00 GMT
Iran's outgoing ICT Minister Issa Zarepour has tried to mislead President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian about the reason why Iranians are unhappy about the slow Internet speed.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:10:00 GMT
The outgoing UN special human rights rapporteur Iran called for a comprehensive international investigation into the systematic human rights violations committed by Iranian authorities during the early 1980s and the 1988 massacres.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:48:57 GMT
A Chinese tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling activities, was located after it was involved in a collision with a Singaporean ship on Friday.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:54:23 GMT
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have intercepted a Togo-flagged, UAE-managed products tanker carrying 1,500 tons of marine gas oil, British security firm Ambrey said on Monday.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT
Iran’s former foreign minister and current senior aide to the new president, Javad Zarif, has endorsed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s stance on upholding a nuclear law that has stalled negotiations with the West.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:06:18 GMT
As some of the top Democrats rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 presidential race, questions arise about how a Harris presidency would tackle the complex challenges posed by Iran.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:32:23 GMT
Ayatollah Mohammad-Mehdi Mirbagheri who endorsed ultra-hardliner Saeed Jalili in Iran's recent snap elections has come under attack for his extreme views. Such attacks may relate to his alleged leadership ambitions.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT
Harrowing testimonies from Iranian dissidents across multiple provinces expose the systematic and widespread weaponization of sexual violence by security forces to stifle protests in 2022, according to a year-long investigation by Iran International.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:06:00 GMT
The rapid escalation of anti-Afghan sentiments in Iran in recent weeks and demands to expel millions of Afghans may be one of the most urgent problems facing the newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:48:26 GMT
Two months after the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi, the incident remains shrouded in mystery with many unanswered questions, as the government's investigation has been non-transparent.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:21:00 GMT
Iran and Sudan exchanged ambassadors on Sunday, nine months after they agreed to restore diplomatic relations following a seven-year hiatus.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:20:00 GMT
The Islamic Republic has increased its intelligence ministry's budget by tenfold under late President Ebrahim Raisi amid a severe economic crisis plaguing the nation.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:14:32 GMT
Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji has claimed a major gas import deal with Russia as the country suffers from serious power shortages, without saying how the gas can reach Iran.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:24:55 GMT
Iran’s Supreme Leader has defended a bill passed by the Iranian parliament in 2020 which played a significant role in preventing the revival of the JCPOA nuclear agreement.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:45:47 GMT
As Iran’s Houthi militia launched a surface-to-surface missile towards the Red Sea town of Eilat Sunday, intercepted by Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defence system, experts ask why Friday’s attack on Tel Aviv went undetected for 2,600 kilometers.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00:31 GMT
Despite Iran's strict Islamic laws governing sexual behavior, an expansive underground industry of massage services is seemingly becoming a front for prostitution, while a simple hijab violation can lead to violent arrest.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:25:17 GMT
Persian language social media is abuzz with the revelation that the Iranian host of a popular crime podcast has allegedly murdered his wife and then committed suicide in Canada.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:38:00 GMT
During Friday prayers in Tehran, a group of worshippers hurled sharp insults at Mohammad Javad Zarif, amid intensifying pressure on newly elected Masoud Pezeshkian from hardline factions as he navigates his cabinet formation.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:33:00 GMT
Some of the most frequently voiced expectations for President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian include curbing inflation, tackling unemployment, easing Internet access, and eliminating heavy-handed enforcement of compulsory hijab.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:53:00 GMT
In the latest chapter of convicted oil embezzler Babak Zanjani's saga, an official claims the former insider has returned more assets than legally required, casting him in a favorable light amid the country's economic crisis.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:40:00 GMT
The Israeli military launched airstrikes against the positions of Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen's Hodeidah, the IDF confirmed on Saturday, one day after a fatal Houthi drone attack against Tel Aviv.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:22:00 GMT
Amnesty International launched a "Take Action" appeal on Thursday, urging the public to demand the “immediate and unconditional release” of dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi as authorities issued new charges.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:26:00 GMT
President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian’s participation in numerous Muharram mourning ceremonies over the past week has highlighted the growing influence of lay 'eulogists' in the politics of the Islamic Republic.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:25:00 GMT
Amid calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, criticism of his Iran policy has erupted beyond the Republican National Convention, fueled by major flashpoints such as Houthi aggression and Iran's nuclear program.
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 07:33:00 GMT
Iranians report housing prices rising by 50 percent year on year with rental costs now roughly twice the average salary, causing huge economic and social chaos on a country already in the depths of recession.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:05:00 GMT
The European Union top diplomat's decision to send his deputy to Iran for the inauguration ceremony of the country's president-elect has angered European lawmakers.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:20:00 GMT
A deadly drone attack in Tel Aviv by Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis marks a dangerous escalation, representing a broader conflict between Iran and the West, according to a prominent Middle East expert.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:57:00 GMT
Iran could produce material for a nuclear bomb in a week or two if it decides to, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday, reaffirming Washington’s stance against allowing Iran to build a nuclear weapon.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:20:00 GMT
Two large oil tankers, one possibly carrying Iranian oil, were on fire on Friday after colliding near Singapore, the world's biggest refueling port, authorities and one of the tanker owners said.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:33:00 GMT
Trump's former aide John Bolton told Iran International that a reported Iranian plot to assassinate the former president during the US election campaign would be surprising, as anyone in that situation would take it "personally."
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:20:00 GMT
A significant IT outage has disrupted travel, banking, and healthcare services worldwide, while in Iran industrial, public and private systems appear to be running normally except government's intentional interference with Internet.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:55:01 GMT
A former Iranian diplomat has made an odd statement, asserting that it doesn't matter to Iran who leads the next US administration, just one day after Donald Trump was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:08:00 GMT
Iran has secretly agreed to support Al-Qaeda fighters in Afghanistan and fund the group's operations in the Middle East, according to Afghanistan United Front (AUF), an opposition group.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:41:00 GMT
A large, long-range drone hit the center of Tel Aviv in the early hours of Friday, in an attack claimed by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia that killed one man and slightly wounding four others, the Israeli military and emergency services said.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:59:19 GMT
Former US President Donald Trump blamed the Biden administration for Iran edging close to nuclear weapons at the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) Thursday evening.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:36:50 GMT
A former Donald Trump top advisor revealed to Iran International that a second Trump presidency may have a 'zeal for a deal,' leading to negotiations with the Iranian government and a lessening of confrontations.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:42:15 GMT
The Utah-based Baskerville Institute, has sparked controversy by hosting a secretive conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, attended by Iranian supporters of sanctioned terrorist Qasem Soleimani and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:34:32 GMT
The top military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader praised him as the mastermind behind the April 13 air attack on Israel, while Tehran tries to convince the world that the president-elect will bring a new foreign policy approach.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:33:44 GMT
The third day of the Republican National Convention resounded with the theme of "Peace through Strength," as many prominent speakers criticized President Joe Biden’s Middle East policies, accusing him of appeasement and putting America last.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:48:03 GMT
Mohammad Javad Zarif, the head of the Pezeshkian administration's Strategic Council for Transition announced on Wednesday that results of consultations about the makeup of the new cabinet will be announced next week.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:04:14 GMT
An armed attack on a Sufi Sheikh resulted in the deaths of two followers, with the Sheikh succumbing to his injuries on Thursday, according to Kurdish human rights sources.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:55:02 GMT
A Polish state-owned company sold parts which were used in Iranian combat drones, private broadcaster Radio Zet reported on Thursday without naming sources, adding that prosecutors had been investigating the issue since 2022.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:30:08 GMT
Argentina's president said Wednesday that his government will promote a law that will allow accused persons to be tried in absentia for grave crimes, paving the way for the prosecution of Iranian leaders for an attack against a Jewish center 30 years ago.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:46:00 GMT
In a letter from Tehran's Evin Prison, jailed ‘reformist’ Mostafa Tajzadeh who had shunned the recent Iranian presidential elections, blamed the nation's economic and other crises on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's policies.
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:33:00 GMT
Iran’s acting foreign minister categorically rejected the idea that his country could have had a plan to assassinate Donald Trump, contradicting several statements by high-ranking officials who have threatened the former US president in the past few years.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:03:05 GMT
The Biden administration warned Iran privately over the country’s nuclear program last month, after the US and Israel detected suspicious activities by Iranian scientists “under an academic umbrella” that could be relevant to the production of weapons.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:38:53 GMT
Iran’s 2024 presidential election -- held almost a year early, after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in May -- gave rise to a President that few had heard of a few weeks before.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:53:22 GMT
Some hardliner candidates from Iran’s recent presidential election, along with a key commentator who aided their parliamentary victory, are facing pressure from fellow conservatives to exit the political scene.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:56:14 GMT
Iran's Acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri-Kani, has lauded the purported new foreign policy direction under President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian, while steadfastly defending Tehran's support for regional proxy groups.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:09:00 GMT
With J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential pick, former President Donald Trump aims to solidify his core base while extending his reach – but the prospect of the duo in the White House raises questions about the future of US foreign policy.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:06:53 GMT
Iranian hacker group MuddyWater has expanded its operations to countries such as Azerbaijan, Portugal, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and India, using newly developed malware.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:22 GMT
In its latest move, Iran’s “Reform Front” says it will not interfere in newly-elected President Pezeshkian’s decisions, but will instead support his administration and question decisions when necessary.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:52:00 GMT
Iran's acting Foreign Minister has denied allegations of an Iranian plan to assassinate former US President Donald Trump just days after an assassin shot him during a campaign rally.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:57:41 GMT
Two armed drones on Tuesday targeted Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase, which hosts US forces and other international forces in western Iraq, two Iraqi military sources told Reuters.
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:15:00 GMT
A new report commissioned by the Hague Initiative refutes the EU foreign policy chief's argument for not listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the EU's terror list.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:19:31 GMT
US authorities have intensified security measures around former President Donald Trump after receiving intelligence reports of an Iranian plot to assassinate him, a CNN report said, although no links have been established between the plot and a recent shooting at a Trump rally.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:55:27 GMT
On Tuesday, Israel charged one man and detained two others for espionage on behalf of Iran, according to the Shin Bet security service.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:06:00 GMT
Tehran remains open to resuming negotiations with Washington on restoring their participation in a nuclear agreement, Iran's acting foreign minister told Newsweek magazine in an interview published on Tuesday.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:09:41 GMT
The Iranian president-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, has sparked controversy by spending time attending religious ceremonies, while his critics decry his lack of political planning before taking office.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:44:49 GMT
The US-based Anti-Defamation League (ADL) published a report on Monday accusing Iran's Spanish-language Hispan TV of spreading antisemitism to its audience of 600 million.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:35:17 GMT
The process to form a new cabinet in Iran has officially begun with President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian appointing former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as the head of the Strategic Council for Transition.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:42:00 GMT
In May, a helicopter crash killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister. Despite the shock, there were no notable economic repercussions, highlighting the insignificance of elected officials on the economy.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:30:47 GMT
Iran’s military activity and advancements in nuclear capabilities were the central focus of a meeting between top US and Israeli officials at the White House on Monday.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:41:00 GMT
Allegations of bribery, poor performance, and electoral dishonesty against Tehran's ultra-hardliner mayor, Alireza Zakani, have sparked turmoil in the capital's City Council and led to demands for his dismissal.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:11:20 GMT
J.D. Vance has been chosen as Donald Trump's vice presidency pick, the Republican presidential nominee announced Monday, and that will have significant impact on American foreign policy on Tehran, according to Iran watchers.
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:40:00 GMT
Prominent Syrian businessman Baraa Katerji, a close confidante of President Bashar al-Assad, was killed in a suspected Israeli strike near the Lebanese-Syrian border on Monday, three security sources told Reuters.
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:09:23 GMT
Iran faces significant challenges in its 28 joint oil and gas fields with neighboring countries, where it consistently falls behind in production compared to its neighbors.
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:22:47 GMT
According to a UN Special Rapporteur, six Iranian women rights advocates who are serving lengthy prison sentences, reportedly faced torture and threats of rape and death when they were violently detained.
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:58:51 GMT
Controversial Iranian cleric and Islamic medicine advocate Abbas Tabrizian says modern pharmaceuticals, not the Aedes mosquito, is the cause of dengue fever.