Iran

Biden cannot ignore Iran

The Biden administration’s Iran policy highlights the threats posed by a nuclear Iran while failing to recognize and address that a non-nuclear Iran can be just as dangerous. The Biden administration should review and reevaluate its Iran policy in four ways to maintain stability in the Middle East and contain Russia. First, the Biden administration should stop negotiations with Iran on the nuclear deal because they do not solve the Iran nuclear problem. A new Iran policy would acknowledge the connection to proxies and the threat that Iran poses outside its borders within the region at large. The Biden administration needs to abandon hopes that Iran will start wanting to work together with the West and recognize that its actions strongly indicate otherwise.

1 month ago Washington Examiner

Understanding the EU push against Iran

After days of media and diplomatic allegations against Iran, the EU ultimately slapped sanctions on Iran for Tehran’s alleged provision of drones to Russia for use in Ukraine. The new sanctions come amid continued Western allegations over Iran allegedly providing Russia with kamikaze drones and missiles for use in Ukraine, a claim that Iran roundly rejected. In his recent phone conversation with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian made it clear that Iran does not supply Russia with arms. The Iranian foreign minister said Iran has defense cooperation with Russia, but Tehran's policy regarding the Ukraine war is to respect the country's territorial integrity. Amir Abdollahian said Iran is opposed to war and it vehemently rejects claims that it has given Russia drones for use in the conflict in Ukraine.

1 month ago Tehran Times

News of protest strikes in Iran as solidarity rallies around the world | Iran

Shopkeepers and factory workers have reportedly gone on strike Iran On Saturday, the nationwide women-led protests that erupted after Mahsa Amini’s death in custody entered their sixth week and solidarity rallies were held across the world. Verified footage showed in northwest Iran, dozens of students clapped and chanted during a protest at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. “We are not asking you to interfere in Iran, to wage war, or to punish the Iranian people,” she said. Anti-government activists said the Berlin rally was the largest-ever demonstration against the Islamic Republic by Iranians abroad. On Friday, the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran called on the International Climbing Federation to do more to protect my riders and all Iranian athletes.

1 month ago La Ronge Northerner

Zahedan People Continue Iran Protests – Day 43

#IranRevolution2022—October 28, Day 43West Azarbaijan, NW #Iran—Footage shows anti-regime protests continue in Mahabad, authorities firing birdshot and teargas at citizens.#MahsaAmini🌹 pic.twitter.com/WYxmJbyukV — Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 28, 2022Merchants are on strike in Baneh. #IranRevolution2022—October 28, Day 43Sistan & Baluchestan, SE #Iran—Following authorities opening fire on worshippers in Zahedan, several people were killed and injured. Tune in…#MahsaAmini🌹 pic.twitter.com/7jemxao1Bq — Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 28, 2022Iranshahr citizens take over the streets, chanting: I’ll kill whoever killed my brother! #IranRevolution2022—October 28, Day 43Sistan & Baluchestan, SE #Iran—Iranshahr citizens take over the streets, chanting:I'll kill whoever killed my brother!#MahsaAmini🌹 pic.twitter.com/tURvXYankh — Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 28, 2022October 28, Day 43 Sistan & Baluchestan, South East of Iran. #IranRevolution2022—October 28, Day 43Sistan & Baluchestan, SE #Iran—A large number of Zahedan citizens take to the streets, chanting:Mullahs must get lost!#MahsaAmini🌹 pic.twitter.com/yrZmSSZjaI — Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 28, 2022

1 month ago Iran News Update

Wales v Iran: VAR rules out early goal for Iran in crunch clash

Wales are drawing 0-0 in their crucial World Cup group match against Iran, following a disallowed goal by their opponents in the first half. Iran's Sardar Azmoun and Wales' Joe Rodon battle for the ball Credit: PAThe game’s first big chance fell to Moore in the 12th minute. Iran defended with an energy that forced Wales to attempt passes that were never really on and they struggled to cause Hosseini problems. Iran, ranked 20th by FIFA, have competed in five World Cups before but never made it through the group stages. The Wales Football Supporters’ Association said on Twitter: “Loads (of visas) finally got approved late but this whole process with day permit for Iran game has been difficult for our fans.

11 days ago ITV

Iran vs. United States

(1:01)The United States men's national team advanced to the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup, beating Iran 1-0 at Al Thumama Stadium on Tuesday to finish second in Group B and book a last-16 matchup against the Netherlands. Iran, which would have advanced with a tie, finish third ahead of bottom-placed Wales. Christian Pulisic scores the United States' vital winning goal against Iran. US Soccer later restored the image of Iran's flag in its entirety on social media, but not before drawing the ire of the country's government and its federation. But as the second half wore on the US began clinging increasingly anxiously to its lead.

7 days ago ESPN

Iran releases detained NZ influencers

The New Zealand government has confirmed two travel bloggers and social media influencers have been allowed to exit Iran following weeks of reported detention in the country marred by civil unrest. Mr Richwhite, the son of rich-lister investment banker David Richwhite, and Ms Thwackwray began a multi-year odyssey badged as Expedition Earth in 2018. TVNZ reported the pair were held in detention since then, with Iran accusing the pair of "using photographic equipment in a restricted or military zone". NZ has maintained official advice urging Kiwis not to travel to Iran for two years. On Wednesday, the government upgraded its travel advice, telling Kiwis based in Iran to leave.

1 month ago Yahoo News

LOSING IRAQ — to Iran

The Americans have, however, lost Iraq to Iran. The Shia fundamentalist exiles that swarmed back from Iran gained Iraq and now so too have the Iran-backed militias. The KDP and PUK have both been heedless of anyone else (and each other) ever since the 1975 Algiers Agreement signed between Iraq and Iran decimated the Kurdish rebellion. Meanwhile, Iran is intent on completing work on a railway line that will transit Iraq to the Mediterranean at Lattakia in Syria. Iran’s exports to Iraq have so far reached $14 billion a year, and Iran has set a $20 billion export target such that the overland connection could allow it to increase its trade with Iraq, Syria and Europe.

23 days ago Ekurd.net

‘Old Dreams:’ German - Iran Relations Turn Sour

Germany summoned the Iranian ambassador Mahmoud Farazandeh for talks Thursday, Berlin’s foreign ministry spokesman told reporters Friday. This followed Iran summoning German ambassador Hand-Udo Muzel Thursday, when Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani criticized Berlin for provoking “rioting and law-breaking in Iran” contrary to international law. When the Social Democrat Party (SPD) won last year’s German elections, Iran’s official news agency IRNA predicted a more positive relationship. The SPD applied the approach particularly to Russia, but the same argument has been widely accepted within the EU in support of the Iran nuclear agreement. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, also a Social Democrat, said Friday the Ukraine crisis had replaced “old dreams” – referring to former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev’s dream of a “common European home” – with “a time marked by war, violence and flight…”

1 month ago Iran International

Iran: West blames Islamic Republic

The pro-government Iran newspaper pointed to the Washington Post’s report claiming that Iran is seeking to assassinate some of its opponents in other countries. On Thursday, the Washington Post ran a strange story titled “Rise in Iranian assassination, kidnapping plots alarms Western officials”. The newspaper said the report by the Washington Post, which lacks any evidence, strengthens the suspicion that those opposed to the Islamic Republic are seeking assassinate some anti-Iran figures intheir countries and attribute them to the Islamic Republic, and thereby provide a new excuse for further pressure on Iran. The summoning an Iranian diplomat to the British Foreign Office and claiming that some anti-Iranian media journalists are being threatened by the Iranian government prove the intention behind such accusation, the Iran newspaper said. “France and the United States will work with partners to enhance cooperation regarding enforcement of relevant UN Security Council resolutions and countering these activities,” the statement pointed out.

3 days ago Tehran Times

Iran: College Students Revive Protests on Day 37

Brave college students began anti-regime protests across Iran on October 22, marking day 37 of demonstrations. #IranRevolution2022—October 22, Day 37Tehran, #Iran's capital—Allameh Tabatabaei University-Literature Faculty students are on strike, chanting:—#NikaShakrami inspires us; freedom is our right—1000 people replace with every slain protester—No to security college#MahsaAmini🌹 pic.twitter.com/czdo4rlSRY — Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 22, 2022Students Began Day 37 of the ProtestsBased on prior notice, hundreds of college students resumed anti-regime demonstrations across Iran. “This is the last message; our goal is to overthrow the entire regime,” students chanted in Tabriz. #IranRevolution2022—October 22, Day 37Tehran, #Iran's capital—Schoolgirls tear images of toppled Shah, Khomeini, and Khamenei, chanting:Death to the oppressor, be it Shah or Supreme Leader! #IranRevolution2022—October 22, Day 37Tehran, #Iran's capital—Gisha residents chant:—Z generation people are in jail; cowards remained silent!

1 month ago Iran News Update

Iran protests spark solidarity rallies in US, Europe

Fast NewsThousands rally in Washington DC, Los Angeles and Berlin to express solidarity with Iranians protesting Mahsa Amini's custodial death. In Berlin, nearly 40,000 people gathered turned out to show solidarity for the women and activists protesting in Iran. They sang one in particular in unison — "Baraye," meaning because of, which has become the unofficial anthem of the Iran protests. "Because of women, life, freedom," protesters sang, echoing a popular protest chant: "Azadi" — Freedom. READ MORE: At least 108 dead in Iran Mahsa Amini protests: rights groupClip of a massive demonstration in Berlin today for protesters in Iran.

1 month ago TRT World

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