The fate of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran and an Iranian engineer imprisoned in Italy on a U.S. warrant have grown even more intertwined.
Italy, Caught Between U.S. and Iran, Seeks to Free Journalist Cecilia Sala
The case of the prominent Italian journalist detained in Iran is a test for Italy’s government as it gets caught up in Iran’s shadow war with the U.S.
Iran executes over 1K prisoners in 2024, highest total in 30 years report says
A new report claimed Iran executed an unprecedented number of people in 2024. Most of the executions took place following the election of its new president in late July.
U.S. Sanctions Iranian And Russian Groups For Election Interference
The U.S. Treasury Department says organizations in Iran and Russia used fake news sites and deepfakes to try and influence the 2024 election.
US Imposes Sanctions on Groups in Russia, Iran Over Election Interference
The sanctions come after U.S. officials have previously warned in the months ahead of the 2024 presidential elections of broader interference efforts from Iran, Ru …
Iran Supreme Leader’s approval paves way for FATF compliance discussions
By bne Tehran bureau Iran is preparing to reassess its stance on international financial regulations as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has authorised a review of crucial anti-money laundering …
Saudi-Syrian Diplomatic Breakthrough: A New Chapter in Middle Eastern Politics
Syria’s foreign and defence ministers visited Riyadh, marking the first diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia since the Syrian administration change in December. Discussions focused on Syria’s political transition and reducing Iranian influence.
Iran Courts India with Strategic Trade and Security Offers
Iran aims to resume crude oil exports to India and expand trade through Chabahar port. Amid geopolitical shifts, Tehran seeks counter-terror cooperation. Iran acknowledges China’s growing influence …
U.S. Strikes Militant Group in Yemen That Has Kept Up Attacks on Ships
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have targeted commercial ships in the Red Sea in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza. They launched a missile at Israel overnight.
A Last Chance for Iran
Russia’s relationship with Iran is likewise stronger than it has been for decades, buoyed by mutual defense ties. Tehran’s incentives to go nuclear have hardly ever been greater, and its expected costs have likely diminished.