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Iranian man allegedly subjected to mock executions in prison
One of the accused held for the ongoing protest in Iran over the death of Mahasa Amini has reportedly been subjected to three mock executions in prison. The accused identified as 27-year-old…
- Middle East
US, Israel confrontation with Iran could escalate into unconventional warfare
Nicosia: While since last February the world’s attention has been mainly focussed on the war in Ukraine, the confrontation between Iran with the United States and Israel is escalating dangerously and could…
- World
Iran accuses US of ‘seeking to cause chaos’ to force concessions in nuke talks
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has accused the US, along with some other Western countries, of “seeking to cause chaos” in Iran to force its concessions in the talks on reviving…
- Middle East
Iran accuses Western officials of ‘false human rights gestures’
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned officials of some Western countries for making “false human rights gestures” by “dividing terrorism into good and bad”. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks on…
- Middle East
Prominent Iranian actress Mitra Hajjar arrested for supporting Anti Hijab protests
Tehran: Iranian security forces on Saturday arrested the prominent artist and actress, Mitra Hajjar, on charges of supporting the ongoing protests in the country. On Saturday, Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANa)…
- Middle East
Iran demolishes home of climber Elnaz Rekabi who competed without headscarf
Tehran: The Iranian authorities have demolished the family home of Iranian sports climber Elnaz Rekabi, after she participated in international competition without wearing a headscarf. 33-year-old Elnaz Rekabi competed without a headscarf…
- Middle East
Iran begins construction of new nuclear power plant
Tehran: Iran began on Saturday the construction of a new nuclear power plant in its southwestern province of Khuzestan. Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, and some…
- India
Delhi: Absconding Iranian who duped woman, nabbed
New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested an absconding Irani national, who impersonated a police official and duped a woman, from Kotla Mubarakpur area, an official said on Saturday. According to police, he even…
- Middle East
Contested by youth, Iranian regime is turning more than ever to China and Russia
Tehran: Doctoral researcher, specialist in Iran working on the recomposition of interstate balances in the Middle East and Central Asia, Catholic Institute of Paris (ICP) Paris, Dec 3 (The Conversation) Observers hold…
- Middle East
FIFA WC: Iranian man shot dead for allegedly celebrating team’s exit
An Iranian man on November 29 was reportedly shot dead for allegedly celebrating the team’s exit from the ongoing FIFA football world cup. The deceased man was identified as 27-year-old Mehran Samak,…
- Middle East
Iran summons French envoy over FM’s ‘unacceptable’ remarks
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Nicolas Roche, the French ambassador to Tehran, over the French Foreign Minister’s “unacceptable” remarks in France’s National Assembly. In the meeting, the Iranian side strongly protested…
- Middle East
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran, tremors felt in UAE
Abu Dhabi: An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck Iran on Wednesday, and it was slightly felt in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The National Center of Meteorology in the Emirates said the…
- Middle East
FIFA WC: Iran frees prisoners after win over Wales
Following Iran’s victory over Wales in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, authorities recently set over 700 prisoners free. Iran defeated Wales 2-0 on November 26. The Judiciary took to its official website…