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Iran judiciary says Iranian-Swedish dual national tried over alleged spying for Israel

Iran judiciary says Iranian-Swedish dual national tried over alleged spying for Israel

Iran’s judiciary said on Tuesday that an Iranian-Swedish dual national had been tried over alleged spying for Israel during the 12-day war and that a verdict would be issued soon.

Two armed attacks hit Iranian forces in restive southeast

Two armed attacks hit Iranian forces in restive southeast

Two separate armed attacks on Iranian security forces in the country’s restive southeast killed at least three police officers and a civilian on Monday night, the latest bout in a deteriorating security picture as militant groups regroup under a new umbrella outfit.

Canada sanctions 4 senior Iranian officials over protest crackdown

Canada announced a new round of sanctions on four senior Iranian officials on Monday over their alleged role in Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests and dissent.

Russia slams Europe for Iran sanctions, says renewing talks up to Iran

Russia’s Foreign Minister on Monday criticized provisions in a 2015 nuclear deal which allowed Europe to trigger UN sanctions on Iran and said it was up to Iran whether to renew talks on its disputed nuclear program.

Family fears for Iranian activist Pouran Nazemi days after violent arrest

Family fears for Iranian activist Pouran Nazemi days after violent arrest

The family of Iranian activist Pouran Nazemi says they have had no contact with her since she was violently arrested alongside Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and other activists during a memorial service on Friday.

Iran urges serious action against 'racist' Israel's ongoing threat

Iran urges serious action against 'racist' Israel's ongoing threat

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman on Monday called on regional countries and the international community to take serious action to confront what he called the ongoing threat posed by "the racist regime" of Israel to regional and global peace and stability.

UK rights advocate calls for independent probe into Iranian lawyer's death

UK rights advocate calls for independent probe into Iranian lawyer's death

A prominent UK-based rights barrister has called for an independent investigation into the sudden death of Iranian lawyer Khosrow Alikordi this month after the case stoked outrage and rowdy protests at his memorial service.

Iran says it opposes Trump’s Caucasus plan as security threat

Iran says it opposes Trump’s Caucasus plan as security threat

Iran opposes US President Donald Trump’s plan for a proposed transit corridor through southern Armenia linking two parts of Azerbaijan as a threat to its security, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader told Armenia’s ambassador in Tehran on Monday.

Iran tourism officials stress reshaping global image after war

Iran tourism officials stress reshaping global image after war

Iranian tourism and media officials said reshaping the country’s international image, particularly after the 12-day war, has become a central challenge for the tourism sector, expressing the need for a coordinated and credible narrative to support recovery and growth.

Mideast lull fleeting as US-Iran impasse lingers, analyst says

Mideast lull fleeting as US-Iran impasse lingers, analyst says

Heavy Israeli blows on Iran and its armed allies in two years of fighting after October 7, 2023 earned a fragile calm in the region, Mideast analyst Merissa Khurma told Iran International, but only US-Iran diplomacy can win peace.

Iran drug stocks under two months, 800 medicines at risk as FX delays bite

Iran drug stocks under two months, 800 medicines at risk as FX delays bite

Iran’s medicine and infant-formula stocks average less than two months, with as many as 800 drug lines at risk of shortage within three months, industry representatives said, citing four-to-five-month delays in foreign-exchange allocation.

The Islamic Republic persists despite discontent, but how?

The Islamic Republic persists despite discontent, but how?

Iranians are increasingly discontented with how their country is run but the Islamic Republic persists because of its ability and willingness to crush dissent by force, ex-CIA analyst and National Security Council director Ken Pollack told Eye for Iran.

Severe air pollution grips Tehran and Khuzestan despite rainfall

Severe air pollution grips Tehran and Khuzestan despite rainfall

Air quality deteriorated sharply in parts of Iran despite recent rainfall, pushing pollution levels in three cities in Khuzestan province and southeastern Tehran province into the red and prompting health warnings for all residents.

Iranian dissident meets Venezuelan Nobel laureate, cites shared struggle

Iranian dissident meets Venezuelan Nobel laureate, cites shared struggle

Iranian activist Masih Alinejad met Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Norway, saying in a post on social media that Tehran menaced the South American country too.

Iran currency slide sets fresh records as dollar passes 1.28m rials

Iran currency slide sets fresh records as dollar passes 1.28m rials

Foreign exchange prices in Iran surged to new records, sending the rial to fresh lows and pushing gold higher as demand for hard assets intensified on Saturday.

Iran says 39 detained at memorial for rights lawyer

Iran says 39 detained at memorial for rights lawyer

Iranian authorities said on Saturday they had detained 39 people at a memorial ceremony for a prominent rights lawyer in the holy city of Mashhad, confirming the number of arrests after videos showed anti-government and pro-monarchy slogans at the gathering.

Iran medical suppliers warn of worsening drug shortages

Iran medical suppliers warn of worsening drug shortages

Iran is facing growing shortages of vital medicines and could see a sharp deterioration in supplies within months if current conditions persist, an industry official said on Saturday.

Iran warns capital water transfer offers only short-term relief

Iran warns capital water transfer offers only short-term relief

Efforts to ease Tehran’s water shortage through transfers from a nearby dam will only partially address the crisis and could fail entirely if dry conditions persist, a senior water researcher said, warning that years of overuse and policy missteps have depleted reserves.

Iran detains 18 crew members of tanker seized in Gulf of Oman

Iran detains 18 crew members of tanker seized in Gulf of Oman

Iranian authorities have detained 18 crew members of a foreign tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported on Saturday, saying the vessel was carrying 6 million liters of smuggled fuel.

UN rapporteur urges end to death penalty after Iranian woman spared execution

UN rapporteur urges end to death penalty after Iranian woman spared execution

UN Special Rapporteur for Iran Mai Sato on Friday welcomed the release of an Iranian child bride who was on death row for killing her abusive husband, warning that the case exposes deep-rooted institutional injustices in Iran’s judicial system.

Iran militant group Jaish al-Adl announces new strategy as attacks continue

Iran militant group Jaish al-Adl announces new strategy as attacks continue

The Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl hailing from Iran's Baluch ethnic minority announced it would change its strategy toward civil disobedience under a new umbrella group gathering like-minded factions, even as it continued deadly attacks on government forces.

Israeli ex-general warns Iran of new strikes over missiles, nuclear sites

Israeli ex-general warns Iran of new strikes over missiles, nuclear sites

Israel will not allow Iran to restore its air defense systems, missile infrastructure or nuclear facilities after a 12-day war in June and is prepared to strike again if Tehran moves to rebuild, a former senior Israeli general told Iran International.