Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Israel announced it had launched preemptive strikes against Iran. The Israeli Defense Minister confirmed that Tehran was targeted in the operation. Iranian media reported hearing at least three explosions in Tehran, sparking concern among residents of the capital. According to reports, several missiles struck areas near University […]
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Iran condemns EU designation of Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group
PARIS: Iran on Thursday strongly criticized the European Union’s decision to designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, calling the move “irresponsible and spite-driven” and warning it could have “destructive consequences.” Read More: Iran Revolutionary Guards say intelligence chief replaced The 27-nation bloc announced the designation in response to the deadly […]
Tehran’s Lockdown
Iran has effectively been cut off from the outside world. Phone calls to and from Iran are failing while state media dribbles out only partial updates. This dramatic clampdown on connectivity came amid rare public outrage over inflation and shortages. The closure of Tehran’s grand bazaars, long a bellwether of economic legitimacy, matters because it […]
Taliban blamed for Afghan General’s assassination in Tehran amid Iran-Taliban rapprochement
A former Afghan police commander and outspoken Taliban opponent was shot dead in the heart of Iran’s capital last week, prompting sharp criticism from Afghan political figures and opposition groups, who have pointed the finger at the Taliban’s intelligence apparatus. Former General Ikramuddin Saree, who served as police chief under the previous US-backed government, was […]
Iranian women ride against the odds in Tehran
Maryam Ghelich, an Iranian motorbike ride instructor, first rode through Tehran’s empty streets at night to avoid scrutiny over her clothing or lack of a licence. Fifteen years later, she has trained hundreds of women, helping them navigate the city’s busy roads while challenging societal barriers for female motorcyclists. Read More: Bykea to take in female drivers […]
Iranians pray for rain amid severe drought in Tehran
TEHRAN: Hundreds of residents gathered at Emamzadeh Saleh mosque in northern Tehran on Friday to pray for rain, as Iran faces one of its worst droughts in decades. The capital has recorded its lowest rainfall in a century, and half of the country’s provinces have seen no significant precipitation for months. Read More: Tehran faces severe […]
Tehran at risk as Iran grapples with worst water shortage
Iran is facing a severe water crisis, and authorities warn that Tehran could soon become uninhabitable. President Masoud Pezeshkian said if rainfall does not occur by December, the government may have to ration water. Without immediate action, residents could be forced to leave the city. The crisis stems from years of mismanagement, overbuilding of dams, […]
Tehran faces severe water crisis as reservoirs near depletion
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stark warning that Tehran could soon face an unprecedented water crisis if the ongoing drought persists. Speaking during a visit to Sanandaj, he said the government is under immense pressure to tackle simultaneous economic, environmental, and social challenges, with the city’s main reservoir now holding only […]
Iranians mark U.S. Embassy takeover amid renewed anti-American sentiment
TEHRAN – Iranians on Tuesday commemorated the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, an annual event symbolizing defiance against American influence. This year’s commemoration carried added significance — it was the first since the U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear sites during a 12-day war with Israel in June. Thousands of demonstrators gathered […]
Naqvi meets Taliban deputy in Tehran
TEHRAN — Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Afghanistan’s Deputy Interior Minister Mullah Mohammad Ibrahim Sadr on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) interior ministers’ meeting, calling for dialogue to resolve bilateral issues. The two leaders were seen exchanging handshakes and sitting together in a cordial manner, with footage released by […]