Iran has been making headlines recently due to a variety of events. These include the sentencing of filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof to eight years in prison for collusion against national security, the call by Mohammad Hashemi to end capital punishment in Iran following his cousin's execution, and the concerns raised by Rafael Grossi about Tehran's nuclear activities. Additionally, there have been reports of a Portuguese-flagged vessel being commandeered in the Strait of Hormuz and the call for strong sanctions on Iran by various countries.
Iran, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and the Caspian Sea to the north, Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east, Turkey and Iraq to the west, and the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south. Iran has a rich history dating back thousands of years and has been a major player in the region for centuries. The country is known for its diverse culture, ancient civilization, and significant contributions to art, science, and literature. However, Iran has also faced international scrutiny and sanctions due to its nuclear program, human rights abuses, and involvement in regional conflicts.
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Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in an Iranian jail for collusion against national security. His film 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' will premiere at Cannes
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Rafael Grossi says of Tehran’s potential plans, 'We are moving closer to a situation where there is a big huge question mark about what they are doing and why they are doing it'
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White House Middle East envoy Brett McGurk and acting special envoy on Iran Abram Paley conveyed to Tehran consequences of aggression, Axios says
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On the first anniversary of his cousin's execution, Mohammad Hashemi is calling for an end to capital punishment in Iran, as experts warn that Tehran is using the measure to "repress dissent" following the large-scale protests.
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The port deal could help India strengthen trade ties with Central Asia. But a US sanctions threat clouds the pact.
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Middle East veteran Chang Hua makes the move after Beijing brokered a deal between the two countries to restore diplomatic relations last year.
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Conservatives swept first round of parliamentary and religious assembly elections in March.
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UK manufacturers and retailers are not yet passing on all the costs of diverting ships round southern Africa – but can that last?
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Rafael Grossi says there is a 'slowdown' in implementation of deal between his nuclear watchdog and the Islamic Republic
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Portguese-flagged container vessel, commandeered in Strait of Hormuz three weeks ago, remains under ‘judicial detention’
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The UK and EU should follow the US Senate and impose strong sanctions on the brutal Iranian regime
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Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.
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After talks with her Sri Lankan counterpart, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said that Colombo should secure agreements with bilateral lenders.
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Udi Levy, former head of spy agency’s financial division, says if Israel's partners seriously intend to weaken Tehran, they must target its money-transferring infrastructure
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The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the protests that roiled the country in 2022 over the death of a young woman in police custody.
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Although they support rival camps and pursue divergent geopolitical games, the US and China are also working for the same thing: the region’s security and stability.
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A high-level North Korean economic delegation was on its way to Iran for what would be the two countries’ first known talks since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Terror group's spokesman says Iranian attack on Israel 'set new rules' for confronting Jewish state, calls increased action against Israel in the West Bank and Jordan
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Head of International Atomic Energy Agency stresses that is not the same time frame as would be needed to make a device, but admits Iranian activity 'raises eyebrows'
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The attack comes after Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its fighters in southern Lebanon.