Iran in talks to reopen embassy in Syria
Tehran says it is in talks to reopen its embassy in Damascus even after it was sacked by rebels who took over the country and a staff member was killed in murky circumstances.
Iran's rial hits new low after minister acknowledges slide
The Iranian currency hit yet another all-time low of 780,250 rials to the US dollar on Monday after the country’s economy minister acknowledged the significant devaluation of the currency.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Iran is busy licking its wounds from Israel's blows - Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister on Monday vowed to continue targeting anyone who tries to harm the Jewish state, amid growing calls by Israeli officials for more direct strikes on Iran in response to the ongoing attacks on Tel Aviv by Tehran-backed Houthis.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Iran-backed Iraqi militias halt Israel attacks, Lebanese daily reports
The pro-Hezbollah Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported that Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have reached an agreement with the Iraqi government to halt attacks on Israel to avoid destabilizing the country.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Entertainment becomes a luxury eluding Iranians as cost of living soars
Iran's rich cultural and entertainment landscape, once a part of daily life for Iranians, has become so expensive amid rising costs of living that it has become prohibitively expensive for most families.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Iran set to slash fuel subsidies in sensitive move
Iran is due to ease fuel price subsidies, according to documents reviewed by Iran International, in a politically sensitive move likely approved by the country's top leadership which is due to deepen economic pain.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Dutch supermarket Spar accused of helping Iran evade sanctions - report
Dutch supermarket chain Spar has been accused of helping Iran evade international sanctions, according to a report by Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi released on bail after arraignment in Tehran
Iranian female singer Parastoo Ahmadi appeared at Tehran’s prosecutor’s office on Monday for an arraignment session.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Former Iranian lawmaker: US has asked Syria’s new leaders to sever ties with Iran
A former conservative lawmaker said that the US has placed a condition on Syria’s new leaders to sever ties with Iran.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Iran’s judiciary chief calls on police, prosecutors to prevent unrest over power outages
Iran’s judiciary chief has instructed prosecutors and law enforcement forces to address potential unrest over widespread fuel shortages and power and gas outages.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Iran's parliament calls to annul Zarif's vice presidency appointment
The Iranian parliament's security committee has requested the annulment of Mohammad Javad Zarif’s appointment as Masoud Pezeshkian’s vice president for strategic affairs on the grounds of his family holding dual citizenship.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Iran says it had longstanding dialogue with Syrian opposition
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it had maintained a sustained dialogue with Syrian opposition movements, adding, however, that Tehran is not currently in contact with the forces governing Syria.
Monday, 12/23/2024 Syria's new leader Al-Julani: Iran-backed militias have divided Syria
The leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Muhammad al-Julani, described the presence of Iranian militias in Syria as “a source of concern for everyone.”
Monday, 12/23/2024 Senior IRGC commander: Power shortages are disgraceful given Iran’s vast reserves
A senior IRGC official has criticized fuel shortages in Iran’s power plants, calling it "disgraceful" despite the country’s vast energy resources.
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