Several people killed in Israeli strikes on Iran-linked site in Syria Strikes reportedly hit farm housing members of Hezbollah and other Iran-backed factions The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024
Iran says it helped broker release of Thais held in Gaza Iran said Saturday it helped broker the surprise release of Thai nationals who had been held by Palestinian militants in war-ravaged Gaza since their shock attack on Israel last month. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2023
Iran-US prisoner swap under way Five American and five Iranian prisoners are being released in addition to Iran’s assets frozen due to US sanctions. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023
Iranian security forces briefly detain Mahsa Amini’s father on death anniversary Iran’s official IRNA news agency denies that Amjad Amini was arrested The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Iran says deal agreed with Iraq for disarming, relocation of Kurdish rebels Tehran sets deadline of September 19 for rebels to be disarmed and removed from bases in northern Iraq. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023
Iran condemns MEK rally in France as support for ‘terrorism’ Tehran blasts Paris and thanks Albania after raid on dissident group, which Iran considers a ‘terrorist’ organisation. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023
US, Iranian officials held talks in Oman in May: Media reports Omanis shuttled between two delegations, which did not meet, Axios reports. Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023
Russia protests over ‘provocative actions’ by US forces in Syria Russian rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov said the protest was made to the US-led coalition in Syria over actions by US troops. Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2023
Iran, Syria condemn US attacks on Iran-linked facilities Tehran says the US attacks hit civilian targets and constituted a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty. Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2023
France Says Iran Breaching International Treaty with Prisoner Detentions France accused Iran on Tuesday of breaking an international treaty defining consular relations between states and said Tehran had demonstrated publicly that it was holding foreign nationals arbitrarily. Relations between France and Iran have deteriorated in recent months with Tehran detaining seven French nationals in what Paris has said is… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2023
Iran blames US for delay in prisoner swap deal It remains unclear whether an agreement can be finalised as Tehran maintains Washington is acting in bad faith. Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023
Five killed in Israeli air strikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus One soldier among the dead when missiles hit densely populated central neighbourhood, state media report. Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2023
More sanctions as Iran and EU clash over IRGC ‘terror’ label EU foreign policy chief says that the bloc won’t label the IRGC a ‘terrorist’ organisation, for now. Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2023
Iran rejects UN investigation into protests The UN Human Rights Council voted last week to establish a fact-finding mission to investigate the protests in Iran. Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2022
Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022 New IAEA resolution censures Iran over insufficient cooperation Iran continues to demand that an inquiry into nuclear particles found at its nuclear sites must be dropped.
Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2022 Will alleged drone sales to Russia impact Iran’s nuclear deal? Nuclear talks remain in limbo as a UN resolution underpinning the accord is being dragged into the Ukraine war.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022 ‘Beginning of the End’: Iran Activists Call for New Protests Iranian activists called for fresh nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, as the movement entered a fifth week on Friday despite a crackdown that has killed dozens. Outrage over the 22-year-old's death on September 16, three days after she was arrested by Iran's notorious morality police, has fueled…
Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2022 Iranian support vital for Hamas after ties restored with Syria As Turkey and more Arab countries restore ties with Israel, Hamas is left with fewer allies in the region, say analysts.
Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2022 Iran responds to Ukraine diplomatic demotion over Russia drones Foreign ministry didn’t reject claims of drones sales but said Tehran maintains policy of ‘active neutrality’.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 10, 2022 Iran Strongly Condemns US Sanctions Over Albania Hacking Iran on Saturday strongly condemned a US decision to impose sanctions on its intelligence ministry, blamed for a major cyber attack on NATO ally Albania. Albania severed diplomatic ties with Iran on Wednesday after accusing it of the July 15 cyber attack that sought, but failed, to paralyze public services…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022 EU Policy Chief 'Less Optimistic' about Quick Revival of Iran Nuclear Deal EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that he was less optimistic about reaching an agreement on a revival of the Iran nuclear deal than he was only a short while ago. “I am sorry to say that I am less confident today than 28 hours before...about the prospects of…
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2022 Iran rejects Western claims that nuclear position is ‘negative’ Tehran has maintained that the ball is in the US court after its response to Washington last week.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 2, 2022 US Says New Iran Response on Nuclear Deal 'Not Constructive' The United States said Thursday that a new response from Iran on reviving a landmark nuclear deal was "not constructive," a day after European mediators were hopeful at finally crossing the finish line. It is the latest in a back and forth between the adversaries via the European Union, which…
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2022 Iran blames ‘procrastinating’ US for nuclear deal delays Biden administration doesn’t have the resolve to face off JCPOA opponents, an Iranian state media outlet said.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022 Iran squirms over Rushdie attack, praising perpetrator while denying blame In first official remarks, Tehran rejects responsibility for attack on author even as it heaps scorn on him