Jan 09 U.S. says Iran may be ‘contributing to widespread war crimes’ in Ukraine By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration says Iran's sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be "contributing to widespread war crimes."… Continue reading
Jan 08 Germany detains Iranian over suspected poison plot after tip from U.S. security By Frank Jordans, Associated Press A 32-year-old Iranian man has been detained in Germany following a tip from U.S. security officials that he could be planning an attack with deadly chemicals, officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Jan 07 Iran executes 2 more men detained during nationwide protests By Associated Press Iran said it executed two men Saturday convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer during a demonstration, the latest executions aimed at halting the nationwide protests now challenging the country's theocracy. Continue reading
Jan 06 Iranian drone maker sanctioned for supplying Moscow By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The U.S. has hit six executives and board members of an Iranian drone manufacturer with sanctions after the firm allegedly supplied Moscow with drones that Russian forces have been using to attack Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing after U.S. sanctions Iran drone-maker executives By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price will hold a briefing Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Dec 17 Iran arrests actress Taraneh Alidoosti for denouncing execution over protests By Associated Press The report by IRNA said Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” was detained a week after she made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with the first man recently executed for crimes allegedly committed during the protests. Continue reading
Dec 09 Biden administration accuses Russia and Iran of moving toward a full defense ‘partnership’ By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is accusing Russia of moving to provide advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defense systems, helicopters and fighter jets. Continue reading
Dec 08 Iran announces execution of prisoner arrested in protests By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Activists warn that others could also be put to death in the near future, saying that at least a dozen people so far have received death sentences over their involvement in the demonstrations. Continue reading
Dec 05 Women go without hijabs as confusion grows over Iran’s dress code enforcement By Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press The mixed messages have raised speculation that Iran's clerical leadership is considering concessions in an attempt to defuse widespread anti-government protests that are entering the third month. Continue reading
Dec 04 Future of Iran’s morality police unclear after official said force was ‘closed’ By Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press An Iranian lawmaker said Sunday that Iran's government is “paying attention to the people’s real demands,” state media reported, a day after a top official suggested that the country’s morality police whose conduct helped trigger months of protests has been… Continue reading