Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace. Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host Steve Clemons … Read more
The number of executions in Iran in 2025 is estimated to have more than doubled compared to the number that took place across the country in 2024. Norwegian-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group told the BBC it had verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December, adding that many more have taken … Read more
Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as red soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide. When rain … Read more
Incident in November latest reported instance of Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive maritime tactics. Published On 12 Dec 202512 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States forces raided a cargo ship travelling from China to Iran last month, according to the Wall Street Journal, in the latest reported instance of … Read more
Iranian-born author and professor Trita Parsi joins Centre Stage to unpack the tumultuous history between the US and Iran, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its role as a strategic player in an increasingly divided world. He also breaks down Tehran’s relationships with groups like Hezbollah and Hamas and how those alliances have shaped its regional position. … Read more
Iran executed six death-row inmates Saturday it alleged carried out attacks in the country’s oil-rich southwest on behalf of Israel, the latest prisoners to be put to death in a wave of executions believed to be the highest in decades. The executions follow the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June, which ended with Tehran vowing it would … Read more
The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal. Iran is facing new pressure due to its nuclear programme. European powers have re-imposed sanctions that were lifted as part of a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement. They target Iran’s banking, oil, and other crucial sectors. There is also an embargo on arms … Read more
Rosatom has agreed to build new reactors with total capacity of 5GW in the southern Hormozgan province. Published On 26 Sep 202526 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Tehran and Moscow have signed a $25bn deal to build four nuclear power reactors in southern Iran, according to Iranian state media. … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reported Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. While such drills are routine in the Islamic Republic, the “Sustainable Power 1404″ exercise … Read more
Tehran says it carried out widespread internal arrests as Israel, US launched huge strikes on the country in June. Iranian police arrested as many as 21,000 “suspects” during the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States in June, according to state media citing a law enforcement spokesperson. Following massive Israeli air strikes that … Read more