Category: 1. Iran
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Former Prisoners In Iran Slam Swedish Government For Inaction In Djalali Case
Iran is expanding its footprint in Africa, offering arms, partnerships, and chaos as it works to boost its influence on the continent. It is part of a major strategic shift that has involved high-level Iranian diplomatic and trade delegations as… Continue Reading News Source: www.rferl.org
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Mehr News Agency – Images of Leader in a drill in Persian Gulf in 1987
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution paid an inspection visit to the Martyrdom Maneuver that was held in response to the presence of the US Navy in the Persian Gulf. The photos were released… Continue Reading News Source: en.mehrnews.com
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UK PM urges Hamas to accept 40-day ceasefire
Iran Press/ West Asia: Hamas has been given “a very generous offer” of sustained 40 days ceasefire, the release of potentially thousands of Palestinian prisoners, in return for the release of these hostages”, Cameron told a World Economic Forum… Continue Reading News Source: iranpress.com
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Nephew Of Former Iranian Security Official Arrested For Corruption
Mo’oud Shamkhani, former deputy head of Iran’s Arvand Free Zone and nephew of a prominent Iranian official, has been arrested on charges of financial corruption totaling $2.1 billion. Shamkhani is the nephew of Ali Shamkhani – the former… Continue Reading News Source: https://www.iranintl.com/en/202404298558
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Toomaj Salehi, The Iranian Rapper Sentenced To Death Amid Global Outcry
There has been global outrage after Iran handed a death sentence to Toomaj Salehi, a 33-year-old rapper who was detained for supporting nationwide protests following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini in 2022. As his lawyers press ahead to… Continue Reading News Source: www.rferl.org
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Tehran, Muscat ink MoU on customs, investment
Iran Press/ West Asia: During discussions between Said bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Saqri, Oman’s Minister of Economy, and Ehsan Khandouzi, Iran’s Economy Minister, on the sidelines of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) meeting in Riyadh, new… Continue Reading News Source: iranpress.com
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Was Iran's embassy in Syria really spared by the Israeli raid? – The France 24 Observers
Was Iran’s embassy in Syria really spared by the Israeli raid? The France 24 Observers Continue Reading News Source: https://observers.france24.com/en/middle-east/20240429-was-iran-s-embassy-in-syria-really-hit-by-the-israeli-raid
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Iran Confirms North Korean Delegation’s Visit, Rejects Ballistic Missile Trade
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani revealed on Monday that a North Korean delegation attended a Tehran expo last week, engaging in discussions on bilateral trade with both Iranian government officials and the private sector. The… Continue Reading News Source: https://www.iranintl.com/en/202404298530
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Iran: US reneging on ‘human rights obligations’ in campus protest crackdown – The Times of Israel
Iran: US reneging on ‘human rights obligations’ in campus protest crackdown The Times of Israel Continue Reading News Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-us-reneging-on-human-rights-obligations-in-campus-protest-crackdown/amp/
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Iran begins project of sealing borders with Afghanistan
Addressing a cremony on Monday, Brigadier Hasan Mokfi said, “According to the announcement of the Iranian Interior Minister, 3$ billion has been allocated for the implementation of this project.” The implementation of a four-meter concrete wall,… Continue Reading News Source: en.mehrnews.com