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In surprise move, President Obama declines to sign legislation renewing Iran sanctions but lets it become law anyway - AP
- 15 Dec 16, 1:04am -

Iran finalizes major deal with Boeing to buy $16.6 billion worth of passenger planes - AP
- 11 Dec 16, 1:58pm -

US Senate passes 10-year extension of sanctions against Iran, 99-0; bill now goes to President Obama - @juliepercha
- 1 Dec 16, 2:22pm -

Iran-backed Iraqi Shi'ite group says western access to Mosul blocked, helping isolate city from all sides - Reuters
- 23 Nov 16, 8:36am -

Iran Paralympic Committee says cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad has died after Paralympics crash in C4-5 road race - BBC Sport
- 17 Sep 16, 4:21pm -

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says Russia will stop using Iranian air base for Syria airstrikes for the time being - AP
- 22 Aug 16, 5:01am -

US State Department: $400 million cash payment to Iran was contingent on American prisoners' release - @AP
- 18 Aug 16, 3:45pm -

Prominent Iranian lawmaker confirms Russia is using Iran's Shahid Nojeh Air Base for Syria strikes - AP
- 17 Aug 16, 8:13am -

Update: Russian ministry says airstrikes launched from Iran's Hamadan airbase targeted Islamic State and former al Nusra Front in Aleppo, Idlib, Deir el-Zor provinces - Al Jazeera
- 16 Aug 16, 10:57am -

Details of consular fees at the British Embassy in Iran.
- 6 days ago, 20 May 19, 1:45am -

The UK advises against all travel for British-Iranian dual nationals and for Iranian nationals who work for organisations perceived as linked to UK government.
- 9 days ago, 17 May 19, 10:00am -

This factsheet provides key economic and development data for Iran.
- 12 days ago, 14 May 19, 11:00am -

Joint statement by High Representative of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the JCPoA on the concerns in Iran.
- 17 days ago, 9 May 19, 4:03am -

The Foreign Secretary spoke on 8 May, alongside the US Secretary of State, on the Anglo-American alliance, the Iran nuclear deal and the situation in Venezuela.
- 17 days ago, 8 May 19, 12:33pm -

The High Representative of the European Union and the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the UK gave statement on the United States decision on the JCPoA.
- 20 days ago, 6 May 19, 6:54am -

The UK sets out human rights concerns in Yemen, Iran, Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala and Colombia during the Item 2 presentation of reports.
- 67 days ago, 20 Mar 19, 11:17am -

The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.
- 75 days ago, 12 Mar 19, 10:34am -

The UK raised its concerns regarding the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, as well as the deteriorating right to freedom of expression and media freedom.
- 76 days ago, 11 Mar 19, 10:37am -

The Foreign Secretary has today (7 March) decided that the UK will exercise diplomatic protection in the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe as part of the Government’s continuing efforts to secure her release.
- 79 days ago, 7 Mar 19, 5:30pm -

Expand Keyvan Samimi, Neda Naji, Hassan Saeedi Atefeh Rangriz, Marzieh Amiri, and Nahid Khodajoo. © Private (Beirut) - Iranian authorities are holdi…
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Expand Iranian Parliament approves an amendment to nationality law. © IRNA 2019  (Beirut) – Iran’s Parliament on May 13, 2019, approved an ame…
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Expand Mehdi Sohrabifar (blue background) and Amin Sedaghat (white background) were executed on April 25, 2019.   © Private (Beirut) - The execut…
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With 253 executions in 2018—including six people executed for offenses they allegedly committed as children—Iran is still among the world’s leading executioners, according to Amnesty International’s recent annual report on global trends in…
- 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm -

Expand Iranian women wearing hijab walk down a street in the capital Tehran on February 7, 2018. A spate of unprecedented protests against Iran's mandatory headscarves for women hav…
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Expand Iranian President Hassan Rouhani receiving a present from FIFA president Gianni Infantino during their meeting at the presidential office in Tehran, Iran, on March 1 2018. …
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Expand Nasrin Sotoudeh.  © 2019 The Center for Human Rights in Iran (Beirut) – The prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh’s draconian s…
- 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm -

There’s not much good news to share in Iran as Nowruz, the Iranian new year, approaches. The economic situation that played a role in nationwide protests during December 2017 and January 2018 is still difficult as millions of Iranians struggle to l…
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Expand Human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and Farhad Meysami, a human rights defender, protest the suspension of  Sotoudeh's law license in front of the Tehran bar association i…
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Expand Ebrahim Raeesi, a candidate in the 2017 presidential elections, addresses his supporters during a campaign rally at Imam Khomeini Mosque in the capital, Tehran, on May 16, 20…
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Experts warn that treating a wide array of groups as official Iranian actors is dangerous and misinformed.
- 3 days ago, 22 May 19, 12:23pm -

The South Bend Mayor also called the Iraq War, which he said national security adviser John Bolton helped create, one of the worst foreign policy mistakes in U.S. history.
- 6 days ago, 19 May 19, 10:47pm -

The president's warning comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations.
- 6 days ago, 19 May 19, 6:32pm -

Classified briefings on Iran will also be given next week to the full House and Senate.
- 9 days ago, 16 May 19, 11:58pm -

Rising tensions with Iran look at lot like the march to war against Iraq in 2003, the "Late Show" host says.
- 9 days ago, 16 May 19, 11:10pm -

The president and top advisers have sparked fears of a war with Iran as tensions continue to rise between the two countries.
- 9 days ago, 16 May 19, 4:53pm -

Ranking members of Congress have been given updates from the White House on the alleged threat from Iran after complaining they had been kept out of the loop.
- 9 days ago, 16 May 19, 3:09pm -

At the root of the recent spike in tensions appears to be Trump’s decision a year ago to pull out of the nuclear deal.
- 10 days ago, 16 May 19, 10:25am -

A lack of congressional oversight is leaving the Trump administration on a collision course with Tehran.
- 10 days ago, 15 May 19, 3:28pm -

The Fox Business host appears to want the stakes raised.
- 11 days ago, 15 May 19, 4:37am -

By Pooya StoneThe US and its Arab allies are edging towards a confrontation with Iran in a contested waterway through which 20% of the world’s tradeable oil passes daily.In synchronization with its Arab allies, notably Saudi Arabia, and with Is…
- 18 hours ago, 25 May 19, 6:00am -

Iran FocusLondon, 25 May - Washington, May 24, 2019 - The US administration is warning the Syria of a “quick and appropriate” response for the possible use of chemical weapons against its own civilians.Reuters cited a US State Department stat…
- 20 hours ago, 25 May 19, 4:02am -

By Jubin KatiraieThe U.S. think tank Washington Institute released an interactive map showcasing Iran’s growing influence in the Middle East by detailing the whereabouts, operations and force deployments of Iran-backed militias in the region. Al…
- 2 days ago, 23 May 19, 4:18pm -

By Pooya StoneIt is reported that U.S. plans to dispatch thousands of troops to Middle East, the Pentagon will brief Trump administration officials on a plan to increase America’s troop presence in the region. It’s unclear exactly how many serv…
- 2 days ago, 23 May 19, 3:56pm -

By Jubin KatiraieTensions between the United States and Iran have been escalating over the past month. The USS Abraham Lincoln was sent to the Gulf, as was the USS Arlington warship that was loaded with amphibious vehicles and aircraft. The Trump a…
- 3 days ago, 22 May 19, 4:35pm -

By Pooya StoneAs the public session of the Iranian Majlis (parliament) goes into its second day, many of its members are discussing the economic and political crises that mullahs are facing. They are also acknowledging the explosive mood of the Ira…
- 4 days ago, 21 May 19, 4:59pm -

Iran FocusLondon, 21 May - Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met on Saturday with a group of officials who are described by state media as “the possessors of culture and art”. Rouhaniwarned of the “back bending situation” that will surely f…
- 4 days ago, 21 May 19, 3:44pm -

By Jubin Katiraie34-year-old Abdullah Ghasempour was arrested on May 21st, 2018 for setting fire to a Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Basij base, filming the event, and sending it to the MEK media. On Sunday, the notorious judge, Mohammad Moghiseh, sen…
- 4 days ago, 21 May 19, 1:50pm -

By MehdiSince the U.S. administration left the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action a year ago, the Iranian leaders have been under significant pressure.In a short period of time, the ruling mullahs have seen a significant loss in revenues, since t…
- 5 days ago, 20 May 19, 2:43pm -

By Jubin KatiraieThe increasing US military buildup in the Arabian Gulf Region has caused spectators to expect the breakout of a fierce war, most observers expect a small-scale strike against Iran’s proxy militias in Iraq or against the its Islam…
- 5 days ago, 20 May 19, 1:41pm -

Print section Print Rubric:  Neglect and confusion aggravate the problems of the Arab world Print Headline:  Donald Trump’s Muddle…
- 30 Nov 17, 5:18am -

Print section Print Rubric:  A pointless conflict has caused the world’s worst humanitarian crisis Print Headline:  The war the wo…
- 30 Nov 17, 4:18am -

Print section Print Rubric:  A humanitarian crisis brought on by war is devastating the poorest country in the Middle East Print Headline: …
- 29 Nov 17, 5:48pm -

Print section Print Rubric:  Donald Trump’s road map maybe more about countering Iran than making peace Print Headline:  The art o…
- 23 Nov 17, 10:52am -

Print section Print Headline:  The revenge of the clergy Print Fly Title:  History of Iran…
- 16 Nov 17, 10:58am -

Print section Print Rubric:  What lies behind Iran’s imprisonment of a British citizen? Print Headline:  Held to ransom…
- 16 Nov 17, 10:58am -

Main image:  AS EARTHQUAKES go, it was far from the world’s strongest, with a magnitude of 7.3. Nonetheless, it was the deadliest quake so far in 2017, killing about 400 people and…
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Print section Print Rubric:  A Turkish town turns into a playground for repressed Iranians Print Headline:  Sin city…
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Print section Print Rubric:  Binyamin Netanyahu has some ideas Print Headline:  To fix or to nix? Print Fl…
- 9 Nov 17, 10:48am -

Print section Print Rubric:  Muhammad bin Salman has made himself the sole arbiter of Saudi policy Print Headline:  All the crown pr…
- 9 Nov 17, 10:48am -

Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US would send 1,500 troops to the Middle East as a protective measure after a breakdown in relations with Iran. ‘Right now, I don’t think Iran wants to fight and I certainly don’t think they want to fig…
- 19 hours ago, 25 May 19, 4:41am -

White House downplays prospect of conflict but blames Iran for tanker bombings and Iraq attackThe US will send hundreds of additional troops and a dozen fighter jets to the Middle East in the coming weeks to counter what the Pentagon has said is an e…
- 21 hours ago, 25 May 19, 2:40am -

Plans aim to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats as tensions between countries continue to riseThe Pentagon is considering a US military request to send 10,000 extra troops to the Gulf to beef up defences against potential Iranian thre…
- 3 days ago, 23 May 19, 10:11am -

This week’s in our print edit of the Guardian and Observer’s best international reporting: the GOP’s attack on abortion rights; Labor gloom in Australia and Britain’s first climate refugees. Subscribe hereLast Wednesday, Alabama’s Republica…
- 4 days ago, 22 May 19, 4:00am -

Donald Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, was a key architect of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. Now he is stoking tensions with Iran. Julian Borger describes how the standoff could get out of control. Also today: Katharine Viner on h…
- 4 days ago, 21 May 19, 10:00pm -

Patrick Shanahan credits US show of forceRemarks appear to be a sign tension is easingThe acting US defence secretary has claimed that the alleged threat from Iran has receded as the result of an American show of force in the Middle East.“We’ve p…
- 4 days ago, 21 May 19, 1:11pm -

As Washington raises the stakes, the risk of a misunderstanding is high – and it could lead to a new conflict in the Middle EastOnce again Iran is the focus of attention for Washington’s foreign policy hawks – and by extension for the rest of u…
- 5 days ago, 21 May 19, 1:00am -

Foreign minister urges Trump to show respect, while Iranian president says only option for Tehran is ‘resistance’The Iranian foreign minister, Javad Zarif, has hit back at Donald Trump’s “genocidal taunts” after a strongly worded warning fr…
- 5 days ago, 20 May 19, 9:34pm -

Chinese phonemaker shut out from Android software after Trump banGoogle blocks Huawei access to Android updates after blacklistingTrump tweets threat: ‘If Iran wants to fight, that will be the end of Iran’Ryanair profits slide due to lower fares…
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Incendiary message follows disavowals of intent from both sidesOpinion: Trump supporters don’t want war with IranDonald Trump has issued one of his most direct threats yet to Tehran, warning that “if Iran wants to fight, that will be the officia…
- 6 days ago, 19 May 19, 5:46pm -

Pakistan is seeking cooperation with Iran in oil and electricity sectors
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Assaluyeh is the beating heart of Iran's economy with largest oil and petrochemical sites.
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Proper processing of natural resources paves the ground for creating more job opportunities
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Facilitating banking and customs relations will boost bilateral ties between the two countries
- 13 Dec 16, 6:30am -

Afghan merchants agreed with Iranians to import part of their production line for mutual benefit
- 12 Dec 16, 12:30am -

The British leader assured the GCC that she is "clear-eyed about the threat that Iran poses to the Gulf and to the wider Middle East"
- 8 Dec 16, 5:15am -

Oil giant Shell was set to sign an initial agreement on Wednesday to develop oil and gas fields in Iran.
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Concern over Iran remains for the GCC, whose member nations have bulked up their own militaries as a deterrent
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