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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.

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.

Hamas Files Lawsuit Against Iran in UK High Court

The militant group Hamas has launched a unprecedented lawsuit against Iran in the High Court, accusing the Islamic Republic of failing to pay hundreds of millions in promised financial support, in a major rift between long-time allies.

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.

Princeton Student Freed from Hezbollah Hostage Ordeal

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student from Princeton University, has been released after being held captive by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Iraq for over a year. The intricate diplomatic operation securing her freedom is detailed here.

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.

Russia Launches Major 'Kamikaze' Drone Attack on Kyiv

In a major escalation, Russian forces launched a massive 'kamikaze' drone attack on Kyiv overnight, targeting the city's critical infrastructure. Ukrainian air defences engaged in a fierce battle, successfully intercepting the majority of the incoming Ira

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.

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.

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