Iran to move capital from Tehran due to water crisis
Iran's president has announced an urgent plan to move the country's capital from Tehran, citing severe water shortages and environmental threats that make the city increasingly uninhabitable.
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US deports 120 Iranian nationals in diplomatic move
Iran confirms 120 citizens are being repatriated from US detention in what Tehran calls a 'humanitarian agreement' amid ongoing tensions between the nations.
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.
UN Sanctions Iran Over Nuclear Programme Escalation
The United Nations imposes new sanctions on Iran after a nuclear watchdog report confirms Tehran's rapid escalation of its atomic programme, breaching the 2015 nuclear deal.
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.
Houthis Strike Israel with Drones; IDF Bombs Hamas in Gaza
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim a major drone strike on Israel, while the IDF intensifies bombing in Gaza targeting Hamas. The attack marks a significant escalation and raises fears of a broader regional conflict involving Iranian-backed proxies.
Hamas Leaders in Qatar's Ritz-Carlton Amid Iran Threats
Exclusive report reveals Hamas leaders operating from luxury Doha hotel as Iran threatens Israeli strikes. The diplomatic crisis unfolding in Qatar's corridors of power.
Iran Torture Survivors Re-Enact Ordeal in Harrowing Film
A groundbreaking new documentary, 'Where God Is Not', sees survivors of Iran's notorious Evin prison courageously re-enact their torture and abuse at the hands of the regime's secret police. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, this is a powerful act o
Iran offers nuclear monitoring for sanctions relief
Iran's Foreign Minister signals a major diplomatic shift, proposing full nuclear programme monitoring in return for the lifting of crippling international economic sanctions.
Houthis Strike Israeli City in Major Escalation
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a significant drone attack on Eilat, marking a major expansion of the Gaza conflict. The IDF confirms interception, raising fears of a broader regional war.
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.
Iran threatens UAE over alleged Israeli spy bases via UN
Iran's UN envoy issues stark warning to UAE over alleged Israeli intelligence operations, threatening 'defensive and offensive action' and raising regional security concerns.
Australia condemns Iran's 'reckless' Baghdad airstrike
Australia has issued a formal diplomatic rebuke to Iran, summoning its chargé d'affaires in Canberra following a 'reckless and indiscriminate' airstrike on Baghdad. The attack, which Iran claimed targeted an Israeli 'spy headquarters', has escalated regio
Iran Expels UN Nuclear Inspectors in Unprecedented Move
The UN's nuclear watchdog condemns Iran's 'disproportionate and unprecedented' expulsion of IAEA inspectors, severely hampering oversight of its rapidly advancing atomic programme.
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.
Iranian arrested in King's Cross counter-terrorism operation
Exclusive: British Transport Police detain individual with suspected links to Iranian intelligence at central London station following covert security operation.
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.
Houthis Vow Escalation in Red Sea, Defying US Coalition
Yemen's Houthi rebels pledge intensified attacks on Israeli-affiliated vessels in the Red Sea, defying US-led naval coalition and raising global trade fears.
Trump's Shadow Diplomacy: India Embraces Pariah States
An in-depth analysis of how Donald Trump's foreign policy is reshaping global alliances, pushing India towards diplomatic engagements with pariah states like Russia and Iran, and challenging the West's influence.
Iran triggers nuclear deal 'snapback' to reimpose sanctions
Iran has initiated the controversial 'snapback' mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal, a move that could see all UN sanctions on the country reinstated and further escalate tensions with the US and Israel.
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.
Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador in Diplomatic Row
Australia takes decisive action, expelling Iran's top diplomat amid rising tensions. Deputy PM Marles navigates a packed parliamentary agenda in a week of significant political manoeuvring.
Australia expels Iranian Ambassador in major diplomatic move
Australia takes a decisive stand, declaring Iran's Ambassador persona non grata. Defence Minister Richard Marles navigates a packed parliamentary agenda in a week defined by high-stakes diplomacy and political scrutiny.
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