Cooper summons Iranian ambassador and announces new sanctions amid protests She said she had spoken to the Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday. Evening Standard · Jan 13
Iran's Worst Bloodbath in Years: 648 Dead as Protests Explode — Three Ways This Could End At least 648 killed in Iran's deadliest protests in decades as Trump considers military action and Tehran claims control. Three scenarios could reshape the Middle East. International Business Times UK · Jan 13
China threatens to retaliate over Trump’s 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran US president announces measure in response to situation in Iran, which is facing anti-government protests The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Europe Today: Vestager says Trump's Greenland ambitions represent 'existential threat' for NATO Also in this newsletter: how the EU is ramping up diplomatic pressure on Iran, why Brussels has frozen Hungarian files ahead of April's ballot, and how an appeal kicking off in Paris today could shape France's political future. Euronews · Jan 13
Trump-Iran latest: President threatens ‘very strong action’ if protesters are hanged after forced confessions US president urged ‘Iranian patriots’ to ‘keep protesting and take over your institutions’ The Independent UK · Jan 13
Iran opens door to dialogue after Trump threatens ‘serious’ military action over protests Tehran has accused the US of lacking seriousness after talks between Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff The Independent UK · Jan 12
Iran's foreign minister and Trump's envoy discussed protests, sources say Witkoff has been texting with Araghchi even as relations have cratered. Axios · Jan 12
Iran holds pro-government rally as regime seeks to downplay protests Speaker of parliament says country fighting four-front war after minister claims unrest has ‘come under total control’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
As Iran protests continue, viral rumours flood the web, here are the main ones Rumours invariably become one of the main sources of public unrest. The line between news and speculation can become blurred quickly, and social media can aid in the quick spread of false narratives. Euronews takes a look at some of the most viral rumours surrounding the Iranian protests. Euronews · Jan 10
Iran’s overtures of peace are at odds with its actions Letter: One reader responds to an article by Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, appealing to President Trump to come to the negotiating table The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
Trump warning that US will intervene over Iran protests branded ‘reckless’ by foreign minister Iran’s armed forces ‘know exactly where to aim’ in the event of a US attack, foreign minister says The Independent UK · Jan 3
Netanyahu raised possible "round 2" strikes on Iran with Trump Netanyahu is sounding the alarm about Iran rebuilding its capabilities. Axios · Dec 31, 2025
Iran to listen to protesters’ ‘legitimate demands’ after widespread dissent President calls for talks with leaders of demonstrations caused by decline in currency and living standards The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025
Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs Burkina Faso’s security minister headed to Tehran on Nov. 12, 2025, for high-level talks with Iranian officials. The visit was a fruitful one: The West African nation reopened its Iranian embassy, finalized new agreements on security cooperation and held discussions about strengthening relations in agriculture and industry. The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025 Can Iran reinvent itself? A fragile charm offensive meets mounting internal strain In the wake of US strikes Tehran is exploring a softer diplomacy – even as its leaders fear further conflict and crackdowns intensify at home
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025 Iran says it could rejoin US nuclear talks if treated with ‘dignity and respect’ Iran’s foreign minister says it has had requests to reopen negotiations, which collapsed after nuclear site bombings
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025 Iran's foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country Iran's foreign minister says the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 The Latest: Israel prepares to welcome home hostages from Gaza Israelis are preparing to welcome home the last living hostages from Gaza, as Palestinians are awaiting the release of hundreds of prisoners held by Israel
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025 As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t? Trump and Egyptian president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi will co-host a summit of more than 20 world leaders in Sharm El Sheikh
Euronews · Sep 27, 2025 UN Security Council rejects Russian-Chinese resolution to delay 'snapback' sanctions on Iran A resolution brought forward by Iran’s allies – Russia and China – at the UN Security Council level to delay “snapback sanctions” triggered by the UK, France and Germany over Tehran’s nuclear programme failed to pass on Friday.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 UN Security Council to take up Russia and China's last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran Russia and China are forcing the U.N. Security Council to vote on a resolution that would give Iran a six-month extension before sanctions related to its nuclear program are reimposed
International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025 Iran Sanctions Look Set To Return After Last-ditch UN Vote Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran despite a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia for a delay to allow further talks, diplomats say.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025 Iran snapback sanctions loom as UN security council set to vote on nuclear programme Russian efforts to delay the return of sanctions is expected to fail during vote on Friday
Euronews · Sep 24, 2025 MEPs urge support for Iranian civil society three years after Mahsa Amini's death Repression is intensifying in Iran, warn human rights activists and MEPs.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Iran's foreign minister meets with European nations ahead of sanctions deadline Senior diplomats from Germany, the United Kingdom and France are holding last minute negotiations with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to explore final options before the reinstatement of sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program on Sept. 28, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said