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Iran child bride faces execution unless £80k paid

A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.

British couple losing hope in Iran prison

Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.

Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests

Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.

UK troops sent to Israel in advisory capacity

British troops have been dispatched to Israel on a training and advisory mission as the nation prepares for potential conflict escalation with Iran. The Mirror reveals exclusive details of this strategic deployment.

Iran bans UN nuclear inspectors in major escalation

Exclusive: Tehran bars senior UN nuclear watchdog inspectors, escalating a major confrontation with the West and jeopardising the 2015 deal. The IAEA condemns the 'disproportionate and unprecedented' move.

UN Council Fails to Halt Snapback Iran Nuclear Sanctions

The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.

UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran

The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.

Louisiana National Guard Deploys to Middle East

The Pentagon has activated the Louisiana National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade for an imminent deployment to the Middle East, signalling a major strategic shift as regional instability grows.

Brit Jailed in Iran for a Decade on Spying Charges

Exclusive: The harrowing ten-year ordeal of a British family whose son, Anoosheh Ashoori, remains imprisoned in Iran on widely condemned espionage charges. A desperate plea for justice from a heartbroken mother and father.

How War Forged a New Grassroots Nationalism in Iran

Exclusive report from Iran reveals a profound shift in national identity. Beyond the regime's rhetoric, a resilient, grassroots patriotism is flourishing amidst conflict, uniting a deeply divided society in unexpected ways.

Mass Grave Uncovered Beneath Iranian Car Park

A grim secret has been unearthed in the Iranian city of Abadan, where a car park was found to be hiding a mass grave believed to contain victims of the Islamic Republic's brutal crackdown on dissent.

Iran hides nuclear gear in panic over bombing threat

Exclusive satellite intelligence reveals Iran's frantic efforts to hide and disperse its surviving nuclear equipment to underground tunnels, in a panicked response to the escalating threat of military action from the West.

UK sanctions Iran's top prosecutor over protest crackdown

The UK government imposes a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran's Prosecutor General, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, for his central role in the regime's brutal crackdown on protestors. This decisive move targets the regime's 'sham trials' and death sentences.

Iran Braces for 'Dangerous' UN Sanctions

Exclusive: Iranians face a deepening economic crisis as the UN Security Council considers reimposing crippling sanctions, with citizens fearing a return to the harsh austerity of the past.

Brit in Iran Jail: Family's Anguish After Trump Comment

The family of British-Iranian national Morad Tahbaz, imprisoned in Iran, express deep concern after Donald Trump's controversial election remarks suggested he would not prioritise their loved one's release.

Iran Accused of Orchestrating Antisemitic Attacks in Australia

Australian intelligence agencies uncover a disturbing campaign of antisemitic vandalism and intimidation across Melbourne and Sydney, allegedly directed by the Iranian regime. Exclusive details on the investigation, targets, and the government's response.

Iran Threatens British Nationals in Major Diplomatic Escalation

Iran issues a stark warning to the UK, threatening to target British nationals in response to perceived support for opposition groups. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and former Home Secretary Priti Patel weigh in on the escalating diplomatic crisis.

British Couple Charged with Espionage in Iranian Court

A British-Australian academic and her partner are facing espionage charges in Iran after being detained for months without formal accusation. Their family breaks silence on the shocking secret court case.

Clementine Ford sparks outrage over Iran attack comments

Controversial Australian writer Clementine Ford sparks fury after suggesting Iran's missile strike on Israel was a response to a synagogue attack. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jewish leaders condemn the inflammatory remarks.

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