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Iran nuclear sanctions: UK, France, Germany threaten to ‘snapback’; Tehran demands guarantees against future attacks

The United Kingdom, France and Germany have signalled they are prepared to reinstate United Nations sanctions on Iran by the end of August, in case there is no clear progress on restarting the nuclear deal, two European diplomats said on Tuesday (local time).Ambassadors from the three nations met at Germany’s UN mission in New York […]

Considering US offer to restart nuclear talks, says Iran minister

File photo: Iran’s foreign minister (Picture credit: AP) Iran’s foreign minister said the US is trying to revive nuclear talks with Tehran while stressing that his country is in no hurry to resume negotiations.“The Americans insist on returning to the negotiating table,” Abbas Araghchi said in televised remarks Saturday, adding that Iran has received “multiple […]

‘Emotional impact on society’: Iran publicly executes man for raping, murdering child; victim’s family called for it

Iran on Saturday publicly executed a man convicted of raping and murdering a young girl in the northwestern city of Bukan, according to the judiciary’s Mizan online news website.The public execution took place at the request of the victim’s family, who were involved in the legal proceedings. The man was sentenced to death in March, […]

Mohammadi fears for life: Iran threatens Nobel winner over activism; committee urges protection

Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her work supporting women’s rights and freedom of expression in Iran, has received death threats from the regime, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Friday. Mohammadi, 53, has spent several years in jail and was recently released on temporary medical […]

‘Do not travel to Iran’: US issues fresh advisory citing dual nationality recognition; launches warning website

State departnment briefing The US State Department has launched a fresh initiative to alert Americans, with emphasis on Iranian Americans, claim grave dangers in visiting Iran. This announcement was made by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, who strongly advised against travel to Iran, particularly for those with Iranian heritage.During a press conference on Thursday (local […]

‘They aren’t criminals, they are mum and dad’: Son of UK couple emotional over parents arrest in Iran; no direct talks in over 6 months

The son of a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges had broke down when he learnt about his parents’ arrest, insisting they are innocent tourists.“I want to be crystal clear, my parents aren’t spies, they’re not political players, they aren’t criminals. They’re Mum and Dad,” Joe Bennett, the son of the couple said […]

‘They aren’t criminals, they are mum and dad’: Son of UK couple emotional over parents arrest in Iran; no direct talks in over 6 months

The son of a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges had broke down when he learnt about his parents’ arrest, insisting they are innocent tourists.“I want to be crystal clear, my parents aren’t spies, they’re not political players, they aren’t criminals. They’re Mum and Dad,” Joe Bennett, the son of the couple said […]

‘Worrying disappearance’: 18-year-old French national missing in Iran; 20 Europeans under detention in country

An 18-year-old Frenchman, who also holds German citizenship, has gone missing in Iran during a cycling trip that began on June 16, a French diplomatic source was quoted as saying to news agency AFP on Sunday. The missing teen has been identified as Lennart Monterlos, based on social media posts, particularly from Instagram.“This disappearance is […]

‘Emergency situation’: Influx of Afghans returning to their country from Iran ahead of deadline; 250,000 already returned in June

In the days before a return deadline set for Sunday, tens of thousands of Afghans crossed the border from Iran, creating an “emergency” situation at border crossings, according to the United Nations.Iranian authorities said that out of six million Afghans living in Iran, about four million could be affected by a late May order asking […]

Gaza truce, ‘unhappy’ talks with Putin, Iran nuclear setback: Trump addresses global conflicts- what he said amid July 4 celebrations | World News

Trump on tariffs, Putin, Gaza truce, and TikTok deal aboard Air Force One US President Donald Trump addressed tensions surrounding multiple global conflicts which included Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East. He hinted at Sanctions against Russia, claiming to be dissappointed with Putin. He further talked about damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities and the potention Gaza […]