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Iran Admits Executing Political Prisoner Amid Condemnations by Human Rights Organizations

London, Tehran: Iran on Wednesday secretly executed a political prisoner who had been convicted of killing a police officer in 2018 and of being a member of an opposition Kurdish party, rights groups revealed. This came two days after activists reported the execution of another political prisoner. On Thursday, the…

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Iran Acknowledges Accusation it Enriched Uranium to 84%

Iran on Thursday directly acknowledged an accusation attributed to international inspectors that it enriched uranium to 84% purity for the first time, which would put it closer than ever to weapons-grade material. The acknowledgement by a news website linked to the highest reaches of Iran's theocracy renews pressure on the…

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Israeli Rocket Strike in Damascus Hit Iranian Military Experts

A rocket attack in Damascus on Sunday that Syria blamed on Israel hit an installation where Iranian officials were meeting to advance programs to develop drone or missile capabilities of Tehran's allies in Syria, sources told Reuters in an exclusive report published on Wednesday. Iran has been a major backer…

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Iran Foreign Minister in Iraq for Security Talks

Iran's top diplomat Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held talks with neighboring ally Iraq Wednesday to discuss border security and regional affairs. He noted the slow progress in talks in Vienna with world powers aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear accord, which promised Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for cutting back its…

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Report: Iran Says IAEA Resolving Nuclear Enrichment Ambiguities

Inspectors from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog are in Tehran and are resolving "ambiguities", Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted the country's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami as saying on Wednesday. "Officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency are in Tehran and have been starting negotiations, visits and checks ... Ambiguities…

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Iran blames US for delay in prisoner swap deal

It remains unclear whether an agreement can be finalised as Tehran maintains Washington is acting in bad faith.

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Israeli-linked Oil Tanker Struck In The Persian Gulf That Was Denied By Iran

Iran rejects Jerusalem's accusation that Tehran attacked an Israeli-linked oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

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‘I never wear a headscarf anymore’: Iranian women continue to defy Islamic regime

In Iran, women are daring to go out without their headscarves in public places, streets, cafes, banks and even airports. For five months, thousands of Iranians have been pouring into the streets to protest against the Islamic regime. While the protests have waned in recent weeks, Iranians – especially women…

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Iran Orders Death Penalty for ‘Kidnapped’ German National

An Iranian court on Tuesday sentenced to death on terror charges an Iranian-German national who supporters say was abducted in the Gulf and forcibly returned to Iran for a show trial. The Tehran Revolutionary Court convicted Jamshid Sharmahd in connection with the deadly bombing of a mosque in 2008, the…

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US Navy Mideast chief says Iran has 'attention of everyone'

Iranian attacks in the waterways of the Middle East and elsewhere in the region “have the attention of everyone” as tensions rise over Tehran’s advancing nuclear program

The Independent UK

EU Hits Two Iran Ministers in New Sanctions over Crackdown

The European Union imposed asset freezes and visa bans on Iran's education and culture ministers on Monday, in a fifth round of sanctions against Tehran over its crackdown on demonstrators. The new measures targeted 32 individuals and two entities, and were largely aimed at lawmakers, judiciary officials and prison authorities…

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Iran sanctions after discovery by UN of enriched uranium

A new package of sanctions is being imposed on Tehran after reports that the UN’s nuclear watchdog had found uranium enriched very close to weapons grade in Iran, which is also supplying “kamikaze drones” to Russia.

Evening Standard

Iran’s currency hits all-time low as EU prepares more sanctions

Iranian rial crosses 500,000 to the US dollar as prices of food and essentials continue to rise.

Al Jazeera

Iran ‘strongly rejects’ Israeli claims on oil tanker attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran for attacking its oil tanker in the Arabian Sea on February 10.

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Where does the Iran nuclear deal stand right now?

With a lot of ups and downs, there were numerous reports of near breakdowns or imminent deals throughout last year.

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IAEA Finds Uranium Enriched to 84% in Iran, Near Bomb-Grade, Reveal Diplomats

The UN nuclear watchdog has found uranium enriched to 84% in Iran - very close to weapons grade - diplomats said on Monday, while the watchdog said that it was in talks with Tehran about recent findings there. Iran has been enriching uranium to up to 60% purity since April…

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Iran Rejects Israeli Claims on Oil Tanker Attack

Iran denies Israel's accusation that Tehran targeted an Israeli oil tanker on Feb. 10, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said on Monday. The captain of the Liberian-flagged Campo Square said on Saturday it had been lightly damaged by an airborne object on Feb. 10 while sailing through the Arabian…

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Iran denies enriching uranium to 84 percent purity amid IAEA row

The IAEA says it is talking to Iran over enrichment, as Tehran says the agency is being used as a ‘political tool’.

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The Independent UK

Iranian TV channel shuts London HQ after threats from Tehran

Scotland Yard said it had ‘serious concerns’ about the safety of staff

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What the papers say – February 19

The front pages are brimful of political machinations, a fearful duke and Tehran-backed assassins.

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Iran International Moves Shows to Washington after Threats

A Farsi-language satellite news channel based in London long critical of Iran's government said Saturday it had moved its broadcasts to Washington “to protect the safety of its journalists” after being targeted by Tehran. Iran International described making the decision after London’s Metropolitan Police told it “about the existence of…

The Independent UK

UK-based Iranian broadcaster moves to US after threats from Tehran

The relocation of Iran International TV follows warnings from the Metropolitan Police that there remain ‘serious’ and ‘grave’ concerns.

The Guardian - UK

UK-based Iranian TV channel moves to US after threats from Tehran

Iran International ‘reluctantly’ shuts London studios due to rising safety concerns for its journalists

Al Jazeera

How will Raisi’s Beijing visit affect Iran-China ties?

Tehran wants to expand ties with its ‘strategic’ partner, but it faces serious hurdles.

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Fingers Point at Iran Following Attack on Israeli Vessel in Arabian Sea

At least one Israeli-owned vessel was attacked in the Arabian sea on Feb. 10, a regional defense source said on Friday, in an assault that Iran is assumed to have carried out. The source said drones were likely used and that there were no reports of casualties, Reuters reported. British…

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