Iran threatens to hit US military targets if Trump decides to strike over protests The UK government has praised the bravery of protesters taking to the streets The Independent UK · Jan 11
Government urged to ban Iranian revolutionary guard amid violent crackdown Dozens of people have been killed and thousands detained as the Iranian state has attempted to quell mass protests in the country. Evening Standard · Jan 11
Trump says U.S. is ready to help Iranians get freedom In his remarks, Trump went further than he has so far and suggested the U.S. could intervene in favor of the protesters. Axios · Jan 10
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard control the economy - here's why the currency suffers In Iran, access to a stable, state-set currency exchange rate is reserved for a privileged few — and economic networks linked to the Revolutionary Guard sit closest to the front of the queue. Euronews · Jan 9
Why is Masoud Pezeshkian (most likely to be) Iran's next president? Seen as a reformist by many, Pezeshkian must be free to fulfil his promises without interference, especially from the IRGC and other radical hardliners inside and outside the parliament, Euronews' Babak Kamiar writes. Euronews · Jan 4
At least six killed as protests against Iran's worsening economy spread beyond cities Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is not much he can do as the currency has rapidly depreciated, with $1 now trading at around 1.4 million rials. Euronews · Jan 1
‘We want the mullahs gone’: economic crisis sparks biggest protests in Iran since 2022 Demonstrations against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of how Iran is governed The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
OPINION - Like Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, I was falsely imprisoned and tortured in jail in Iran: this is my story Kylie Moore-Gilbert shares her harrowing experience of being held in captivity in Iran Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Iran aims to fire 2,000 missiles at once in future conflict, Israel warns Tehran is rebuilding its missile arsenal at high speed after the 12-day conflict with Israel, aiming to fire 2,000 missiles at once in future escalations, Israeli officials and analysts warn. Euronews · Dec 10, 2025
Iran confirms seizure of tanker carrying ‘unauthorised cargo’ in Strait of Hormuz Ship, sailing from Sharjah to Singapore, is reportedly carrying nearly 30,000 tonnes of petrochemical products The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
Two months after its war with Israel, Iran braces for another showdown INDEPENDENT PERSIAN: As Europe considers triggering the JCPOA's snapback mechanism and reimposing sanctions, Independent Persian’s editor-in-chief Camelia Entekhabifard warns about the possibility of a second Iran-Israel war The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
Iran arrests eight suspected of spying for Israel’s Mossad in 12-day war Revolutionary guards say suspects apprehended in northeastern Iran as materials for making weapons are also seized. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2025
What we know about the antisemitic attacks in Australia allegedly orchestrated by Iran Agencies claim Islamic revolutionary guard behind arson attacks on Bondi kosher kitchen and Melbourne synagogue via a ‘layer cake’ of intermediaries The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2025
Severe thunderstorm warning for Porepunkah as manhunt continues – as it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025 Expelled ambassador says allegations against Iran ‘baseless’ during Sydney airport exit Ahmad Sadeghi faced media questioning at the airport before boarding a flight out of Australia
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025 Australia accused of not acting on 2023 warnings Iran was harassing and surveilling diaspora Senate inquiry at the time received hundreds of submissions saying Revolutionary Guards were monitoring and intimidating critics of Tehran
The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025 Q&A with Kylie Moore-Gilbert: this is why Iran is instigating terrorism in Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called Iran’s involvement in at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia last year “extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression”. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said it “crossed a line”.
The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025 What is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or the IRGC? With news Iran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks in Australia last year, the federal government has declared the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 Iran vows ‘reciprocal action’ as Australia rejects accusation it expelled ambassador to ‘appease Israel’ Tehran rejects the accusation of orchestrating antisemitic attacks in Australia and says Anthony Albanese is ‘weak’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 Iran has a long history of clandestine attacks abroad to further its ends If Tehran was behind antisemitic attacks in Australia, experts say it is a sign of weakness rather than strength
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 ‘It’s a scary situation’: Australia’s Iranian diaspora fear reprisals against families Although Iranian Australians welcome action against Tehran, many worry loved ones will pay a price back home
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025 Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador Tehran rejects Australia’s accusations, calling the move unjustified and influenced by internal political developments.
The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025 Iran is under pressure from Australia at a pivotal moment – time is running out to strike a nuclear deal In an extraordinary announcement, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Iran directed at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia, including the firebombing of a synagogue, in an attempt to sow discord and undermine social cohesion in the country.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 PM declines to comment on reports of other attacks orchestrated by Iran; Israel praises Australia for ‘principled stand’ – as it happened This blog has now closed
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 Iranian ambassador expelled over ‘credible intelligence’ Iran directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil Australia’s spy agency finds Iran behind incidents including arson attack on Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne