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FIFA promises Iran World Cup entry despite US travel ban

Iran's coach reveals FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised all teams can compete in the 2026 World Cup in North America, despite an ongoing US travel ban on the nation. Read the latest on the diplomatic sports row.

Iranian Currency Plummets to New Low Under Sanctions

Iran's rial currency has collapsed to a historic low of 1.2 million to the US dollar, intensifying economic hardship for citizens as nuclear sanctions bite. Discover the causes and consequences.

Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw Over US Visas

Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US limited visas for its delegation. The protest highlights ongoing political tensions impacting global sports.

UK Couple on Hunger Strike in Iran Jail: Son's Plea

Lindsay and Craig Foreman mark a birthday in an Iranian prison. Their son Joe reveals they are on hunger strike, having 'lost all hope' after nearly a year detained on 'ludicrous' spying charges.

Freed Hamas hostage Emily Hand marks 11th birthday

Emily Hand celebrates her 11th birthday two years after being freed from 49 days of Hamas captivity. Her father Thomas reveals her remarkable recovery journey and their hopes for the future.

Prisoner 951: Nazanin's Story on BBC One

The harrowing true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year imprisonment in Iran is now a BBC factual drama. Discover the campaign for her freedom.

Iran rejects UN atomic watchdog resolution

Iran condemns the UN atomic watchdog's resolution as 'anti-Iranian' and threatens further retaliatory actions, escalating nuclear tensions. Discover the latest developments.

Israeli hostage reveals sexual abuse and torture by captors

An Israeli hostage has broken her silence about systematic sexual abuse during captivity, revealing horrific details of being forced to dance blindfolded with stones in her ears during weeks of torment she describes as 'meeting the devil'.

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.

Hamas hostage reveals torture: hung upside down, whipped

Exclusive testimony reveals the brutal treatment of a Hamas captive who endured whippings, psychological torture and was forced into stress positions for 24 hours while being threatened with his mother and sister's rape.

Hamas returns hostage bodies after Trump demands

In a significant development following Donald Trump's intervention, Hamas has released the remains of two hostages taken during the October 7 attacks, marking a crucial moment in the ongoing conflict resolution efforts.

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