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Israel faces unprecedented global boycott movement

A comprehensive international boycott movement against Israel is gaining unprecedented momentum, targeting everything from consumer goods to academic ties, as global frustration mounts over ongoing policies.

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Channel sanctions raid

In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports

Russian shadow fleet captain faces trial in France

The captain of a Russian-linked oil tanker from the so-called 'shadow fleet' will stand trial in France, marking a significant escalation in Western efforts to enforce sanctions against Moscow.

Iran threatens to axe cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iran issues a stark ultimatum to the International Atomic Energy Agency, threatening to end all cooperation if the US and EU fail to lift crippling economic sanctions. The move raises fears over the future of the 2015 nuclear deal and regional stability.

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.

EU Imposes Major New Sanctions on Russian Oil & Gas

The European Union unveils its most aggressive sanctions package yet, directly targeting Russia's critical oil and gas sectors. The move aims to cripple Putin's ability to fund the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the West's eco

Trump Threatens Russia Sanctions Over NATO Oil Purchases

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.

UK sanctions target Russian metals and diamonds

The UK government announces a new wave of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's war economy, banning imports of Russian metals and targeting the lucrative diamond industry in coordination with G7 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.

Trump's New Russia Sanctions Threat: Impact on Ukraine War

Ex-President Donald Trump signals a major foreign policy shift, declaring readiness to impose stringent new sanctions on Russia. This analysis examines the potential impact on Vladimir Putin's war machine in Ukraine and global geopolitics.

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.

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.

British-Iranian jailed in Tehran on espionage charges

Exclusive: A British-Iranian citizen from East Sussex has been sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, raising fears of a new hostage diplomacy crisis between London and Tehran.

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.

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