144d ago
Iran-U.S. tensions

FM Aragchi: Iran prepared for war but open to nuclear talks

Iran does not seek war with Israel or the United States but is prepared to respond if attacked, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday (8 January ) as economic protests sweep the country and Tehran's crackdown reportedly intensifies.

145d ago
Iran

Iran's Army chief warns against hostile rhetoric, vows response to threats

Iran’s Commander-in-Chief of Army, Major General Amir Hatami has warned against hostile rhetoric from U.S. and Israeli officials. “Iran considers the intensification of the enemies' rhetoric against the Iranian nation as a threat and will not leave its continuation unanswered,” Hatami said.

145d ago
Crackdown warning issued

Iran protests escalate as top judge warns of 'no leniency'

Iran’s chief justice has warned protesters there will be “no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic”, as rights groups reported a rising death toll during what observers describe as the country’s biggest wave of unrest in three years.

146d ago
Iran–Israel tensions

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence service, the country’s judiciary reported on Wednesday, 7 January, amid an intensifying campaign against alleged foreign agents.