October 2022 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 5 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 31 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,576 with five more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Canada imposes new sanctions against Iranian regime Canada 31 Oct 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the fourth package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime in response to its ongoing gross and systematic human rights violations and continued actions to destabilize peace and security.
Canada imposes new sanctions on Iran over alleged human rights violations Press TV 31 Oct 2022 -- Canada has imposed additional sanctions on Iran, targeting police and judicial officials over what Ottawa claimed as gross and systematic human rights violations at home and abroad and actions to destabilize peace and security.
Iran imposes sanctions on 14 US individuals, entities IRNA 31 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday imposed sanctions on 10 American individuals and 4 entities over interfering in the Islamic Republic's internal affairs and provoking riots in Iran.
Iran imposes sanctions on 10 US individuals, 4 entities over rights violations, terror support Press TV 31 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry announces sanctions on a host of American individuals and entities for committing human rights violations, supporting terrorism and inciting violence against the Iranian nation during the recent riots.
Iran Calls German Initiative to Blacklist Elite Troops Unlawful Sputnik 31 Oct 2022 -- Iran condemns Germany's plans to impose sanctions against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC, elite forces of the Iranian military) saying the measures are unlawful, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said on Monday.
Iran denounces Germany's action to blacklist IRGC as "illegal" ISNA 31 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani denounced Germany's action to put the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on a blacklist as completely "illegal".
Western states turn nation's peaceful demands into riot: FM spox IRNA 31 Oct 2022 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry criticized the Western countries here on Monday for their provocative measures during the recent developments in Iran; the measures which led the nation peaceful demands into turmoil.
Iranian Students Launch Sit-In After Violent Clashes With Security Forces Over Weekend RFE/RL 31 Oct 2022 -- Students at several Iranian universities have launched sit-ins after skirmishes over the weekend where security forces fired tear gas and used live ammunition to disperse protests sparked by the death of a young woman while she was being held in police custody for allegedly violating the country's rules on wearing a head scarf.
Iran Seizes Ship in Charge of Grand Smuggling Op Carrying 2.9Mln Gallons of Oil Sputnik 31 Oct 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran on Monday seized a foreign vessel in the Persian Gulf carrying 11 million liters (2.9 million gallons) of smuggled fuel, local media reported.
IRGC confiscates foreign tanker carrying 11m liters of smuggled fuel IRNA 31 Oct 2022 -- The IRGC navy forces have confiscated 11 million liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf, the head of the Hormuzgan judiciary said.
Iran's IRGC seizes foreign vessel smuggling 11 million liters of fuel in Persian Gulf Press TV 31 Oct 2022 -- A high-ranking Iranian Judiciary official says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has confiscated a foreign tanker ship carrying millions of liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf waters and arrested all crew members.
Iran Seizes Tanker With 'Smuggled Fuel' In Persian Gulf RFE/RL 31 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has seized a foreign oil tanker that was carrying 11 million liters of fuel in the Persian Gulf.
Intelligence Minister: 2nd terrorist responsible for Shahcheragh attack arrested IRNA 31 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib said that the intelligence forces have arrested the second terrorist responsible for the terror attack in Shahcheragh holy shrine.
Iran arrests second individual involved in Shiraz terrorist attack: Intelligence minister Press TV 31 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry said Monday its forces arrested the second individual involved in last week's terrorist attack on the highly revered Shah Cheragh shrine in the southern province of Fars.
Iran played key role in fight against Daesh: Foreign Ministry spokesman Press TV 31 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has hailed slain Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani's major role in countering Daesh, warning of the worldwide impact of the terrorist group's crimes had it not been for the Islamic Republic's counter-terrorism efforts.
Official: Iran, Russia sign $6.5 billion in gas deals Press TV 31 Oct 2022 -- About $6.5 billion from a memorandum with Russian energy giant Gazprom has been converted into a firm contract, a senior Iranian official says.
Tehran Stock Exchange Sees Capital Exodus Amid Protests RFE/RL 31 Oct 2022 -- Data from the Tehran Stock Exchange shows that almost $120 million in capital has been withdrawn from the market in the past 10 days amid unrest that poses the deepest threat to the leadership of the Islamic republic since the revolution in 1979.
Iran reports zero daily COVID deaths after nearly five months IRNA 30 Oct 2022 -- In the latest update by Iranian Health Ministry on Sunday no COVID-related deaths were reported over the past 24 hours.
IRGC arrests saboteurs in SW Iran IRNA 30 Oct 2022 -- The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has announced that members of a sabotage team have been arrested in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in southwestern Iran.
President Raeisi: Iran's security red line for government, nation Press TV 30 Oct 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says security is a red line for the Islamic Republic, and it will not allow the enemies to undermine it.
IRGC Navy chief: We will destroy security of any party trying to harm security of Iran Press TV 30 Oct 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Navy has issued a stern warning to the enemies, saying the Iranian forces know no limits when it comes to protecting the country's security.
Iranian Journalists Demand Release Of Colleagues Detained For Protests Coverage RFE/RL 30 Oct 2022 -- More than 300 Iranian journalists have published an open letter calling for the release of two colleagues who were detained for their coverage of the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.
Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission working groups meeting begins ISNA 30 Oct 2022 -- The meeting of the working groups of the 16th Joint Economic Commission between Iran and Russia kicked off in Grozny on Sunday, with the experts from different working groups in attendance to examine the capacities of bilateral cooperation.
Iran-made drones; West's stances from denying to making fake accusations IRNA 29 Oct 2022 -- The Western media outlets, who had tried to describe Iran-made drones as photoshopped and unbelievable, have resorted to the baseless accusation of application of the Iranian drones in the Ukraine war in order to foment a new scenario against Tehran.
Iran says ready to help secure truce in Ukraine-Russia war IRNA 29 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian announced the country's readiness to help achieve a ceasefire in the war between Ukraine and Russia.
COVID-19 kills 6 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,571 with six more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran FM congratulates reappointment of his Iraqi counterpart IRNA 29 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdollahian has felicitated reappointment of Fuad Hussein as Iraq's foreign minister.
Iranian FM congratulates Iraqi counterpart on re-election ISNA 29 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, congratulating him on securing the Iraqi parliament's vote of confidence and his re-election as the Iraqi foreign minister.
IRGC Head Warns Protesters To End Demonstrations As UN Urges Iran To Respect Human Rights RFE/RL 29 Oct 2022 -- The commander of Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Hossein Salami, warned protesters that October 29 would be their last day of taking to the streets.
Iran FM spokesman reacts to new sanctions by US, Canada IRNA 29 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has warned that the Islamic Republic will adopt retaliatory measures in response to new sanctions imposed by the United States and Canada on the Iranians.
Iran to soon place sanctions on American, Canadian individuals, institutions ISNA 29 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani responded to a question by reporters about the Ministry's planned measures in retaliation for the recent sanctions by the US and Canada.
Iran FM holds phone talks with Ukrainian counterpart ISNA 29 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba.
COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,565 with three more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Amir-Abdollahian strongly denies drone allegations, says Tehran opposes war in Ukraine Press TV 28 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has once again rejected Western countries' allegations of sending drones to Russia for use against Ukraine, saying Iran opposes the war in Ukraine as much as it opposes wars elsewhere.
U.S. Sanctions Iranian Foundation That Issued Bounty For Killing Of Rushdie RFE/RL 28 Oct 2022 -- The United States has imposed financial sanctions on an Iranian foundation it accused of issuing a multimillion-dollar bounty for the killing of novelist Salman Rushdie.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Foundation Behind Bounty on Salman Rushdie US Treasury 28 Oct 2022 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action today against the 15 Khordad Foundation, an Iran-based foundation that has issued a multi-million-dollar bounty for the killing of prominent Indian-born, British-American author Salman Rushdie. Since Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's order pronouncing a death sentence on Rushdie in February 1989, 15 Khordad Foundation has committed millions of dollars to anyone willing to carry out this heinous act. Since putting its bounty on Rushdie, the 15 Khordad Foundation, which is affiliated with the Supreme Leader, has raised the reward for targeting the author.
US Announces New Sanctions on Iran for Bounty on Rushdie VOA 28 Oct 2022 -- The U.S State and Treasury departments announced Friday the United States is imposing economic sanctions on the Iran-based 15 Khordad Foundation for issuing a multimillion-dollar bounty on author Salman Rushdie, which led to an attack on him in August.
Violent Clashes Reported At Protest In Southeastern Iranian City RFE/RL 28 Oct 2022 -- Protesters clashed again with security forces on October 28 in Zahedan, a city in southeastern Iran that has seen weeks of unrest since a wave of demonstrations broke out following the death of a 22-year-old woman detained by the country's morality police.
Iran Protesters, Security Forces Clash Again in Zahedan VOA 28 Oct 2022 -- More than a month of protests continued Friday in Iran with protesters clashing with security forces in the southeastern city of Zahedan.
More Oil Workers In Iran Call For Strike As Unrest Continues RFE/RL 28 Oct 2022 -- Permanent workers in Iran's oil industry say they will join a strike announced by contract oil workers and will stop work on October 29 to protest the government's crackdown on a wave of nationwide demonstrations following last month's death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman arrested for not wearing her hijab "properly."
Joint statement by intelligence ministry, IRGC: CIA project to destroy Iran defeated IRNA 28 Oct 2022 -- Ministry of Intelligence and IRGC Intelligence issuing a joint statement, presented new details about the US' interference in recent Iran unrests.
Foreign spy agencies, led by CIA, behind Iran riots: Top intelligence bodies Press TV 28 Oct 2022 -- Iran's top intelligence bodies have issued a joint statement, pointing to the major role of foreign intelligence agencies, especially the CIA, in orchestrating the violent riots in Iran in the past weeks.
Time for 'concrete action' by international community to hold Iran's security forces to account UN News 27 Oct 2022 -- Condemnation of the brutal and on-going crackdown of protests in Iran is "not enough", said the UN independent human rights expert for the country on Thursday, calling for the establishment of an international investigative mechanism.
Iran's new daily Covid deaths at 3 IRNA 27 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Health Ministry on Thursday announced that 3 people had lost their lives to COVID-19 over the past 24 hours.
Leader: Perpetrators of Shiraz terror attack will be punished Press TV 27 Oct 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered condolences to the Iranian nation on a deadly terrorist attack at a holy shrine in Shiraz, assuring that the perpetrators of the "outrageous" crime will definitely face punishment.
Iran's military chief pledges revenge against perpetrators of Shiraz terror attack Press TV 27 Oct 2022 -- Iran's military chief says national security, tranquility, as well as the people's lives and property are a red line for the country's Armed Forces, vowing revenge against the masterminds and perpetrators of the bloody terrorist attack in Shiraz.
Iran Protests Continue to Escalate VOA 27 Oct 2022 -- Protests sparked by the death of a young woman in police custody in Iran continued Thursday, with reports of clashes between police and demonstrators in the northwestern city of Mahabad.
White House: Russia May Be Advising Iran on Dealing with Protesters VOA 27 Oct 2022 -- White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stressed Wednesday that the Biden administration supports the people of Iran, and said there may be cooperation between Iran and Russia in dealing with Iranian protesters.
Iranian Protesters Again Clash With Security Forces; Officials Link Mosque Attack To Demonstrations RFE/RL 27 Oct 2022 -- Protesters in Iran have clashed with police again as some in the western city of Mahabad attempted to occupy government buildings as officials tried to link the demonstrations - sparked by the death of a young woman while in police custody for allegedly improperly wearing a head scarf - to a deadly attack on a mosque claimed by the Islamic State militant group.
Fifteen Dead In Islamic State Attack On Shi'ite Shrine In Iran RFE/RL 27 Oct 2022 -- At least 15 people were killed on October 26 in an attack on a key Shi'ite Muslim shrine in southern Iran, state media said, with the Islamic State (IS) militant group claiming responsibility for the assault.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,559 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Joint statement by women foreign ministers on events in Iran Canada 26 Oct 2022 -- "Following the virtual women foreign ministers meeting convened on October 20, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with her foreign minister counterparts from Albania, Andorra, Australia, France, Germany, Iceland, Kosovo, Libya, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and Norway have issued the following statement on the events unfolding in Iran:"
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the situation in Iran Germany Federal Foreign Office 26 Oct 2022 -- "The human rights situation in Iran is deteriorating day by day, with the security forces taking increasingly brutal action against the women and men on the streets, who are demanding nothing more than their universal human rights."
Iranian Protesters Mark 40 Days Since Mahsa Amini's Death VOA 26 Oct 2022 -- Hundreds of protesters marched Wednesday to the gravesite of Mahsa Amini in northwestern Iran to mark 40 days since her death while in custody of the nation's morality police.
Enemies directing Iran riots into dangerous path: Interior Minister IRNA 26 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Wednesday that enemies are directing the ongoing riots into a dangerous path, with terrorists now using the created environment to conduct acts of terror.
U.S. Imposes More Sanctions On Iranian Government Officials Over Crackdown On Protests RFE/RL 26 Oct 2022 -- The United States has designated 10 Iranian officials, including those overseeing Tehran's Evin prison, for sanctions over Internet censorship and a crackdown on protests ignited by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.
Designation of Iranian Officials and Entities Connected to Ongoing Protest Repression, Censorship, and Prison Abuses US Dept. of State 26 Oct 2022 -- It has been 40 days since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's so-called "Morality Police," and we join her family and the Iranian people for a day of mourning and reflection.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Officials and Entities Responsible for Ongoing Crackdown on Protests and Internet Censorship US Treasury 26 Oct 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 10 Iranian officials for the brutal ongoing crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran, as well as two Iranian intelligence actors and two Iranian entities involved in the Iranian government's efforts to disrupt digital freedom.
Gunmen Kill 15 in Attack on Iranian Holy Shrine VOA 26 Oct 2022 -- Gunmen in Iran opened fire inside a Shiite holy shine Wednesday evening, killing at least 15 people and wounding more than 40 others, according to official sources.
Attack At Holy Site In Iran Kills At Least 13 As Iranians Mark 40 Days Since Mahsa Amini's Death RFE/RL 26 Oct 2022 -- Gunmen attacked a major Shi'ite holy site in the Iranian city of Shiraz on October 26, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens, the IRNA state news agency said.
Takfiri terrorist attack on holy shrine in Shiraz 'won't go unanswered', vows Raeisi Press TV 26 Oct 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi has says the Islamic Republic will deliver a crushing response to those behind the Wednesday terrorist attack on the holy shrine of Shah Cheragh in the country's southwestern city of Shiraz.
Terrorist attack on popular Shia shrine in south Iran kills more than a dozen Press TV 26 Oct 2022 -- More than a dozen people have been killed and several others injured after a heavily-armed terrorist attacked a popular Shia shrine in Iran's southwestern province of Fars on Wednesday.
Iran terms UN investigation into drones used in Ukraine as illegal IRNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has announced that the investigation conducted within the framework of Resolution 2231 to assess the type of "unmanned aerial vehicles" used in Ukraine is illegal.
UN investigation into Iranian drones "illegal": Iravani ISNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani stressed on Tuesday that UN investigation into baseless claims about the use of Iranian drones in Ukraine is illegal in the context of Resolution 2231.
Iran gives Russia no weapons for use in war in Ukraine: FM ISNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister hosted the 18th general assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), during which the managing director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) took over as secretary general of the assembly for three years.
Iran rejects 'illegal' UN probe into alleged use of its drones in Ukraine Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran has warned the United Nations against implementing the West's "instructions" to conduct a so-called investigation in the context of Security Council Resolution 2231 to assess the type of unmanned aerial vehicles allegedly used in the current conflict in Ukraine.
COVID-19 kills 7 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,555 with seven more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iranian destroyers to be equipped with homegrown Abu Mahdi cruise missiles: Navy Commander Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the country's destroyers will be equipped with the indigenous Abu Mahdi naval cruise missiles.
AEOI chief says US sent message on JCPOA revival talks IRNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday that the US had recently delivered a message announcing its readiness to continue talks over the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Amir-Abdollahian: Several EU institutions, individuals to be added to Iran's sanctions list in coming days Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says several institutions and individuals from the European Union will be included in the Islamic Republic's blacklist of sanctions, days after some European countries imposed a set of bans on the country under false pretexts.
'Strategic information' obtained in French spies case: Iran Judiciary Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Judiciary spokesman Massoud Setayeshi says Iranian authorities made more arrests in the case of detained French spies and managed to obtain valuable "strategic information" from them.
Nabbed French spies charged with collusion against national security: Judiciary spox IRNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Two French spies, who were arrested in Iran, are facing charges of assembly and collusion to act against national security in the Islamic country, a judiciary official said.
Iran Says New Arrests In Case Of Detained French Nationals RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's judiciary says that new arrests have been made in the case of an imprisoned French couple as authorities look to complete their investigation of the case.
New Details Contradict Official Iranian Claims Over Teen's Death During School Protest RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- New details about the death of Iranian teenager Asra Panahi have emerged that contradict the Iranian government's statement that the official cause of death was heart disease. Panahi reportedly died of her injuries after being beaten for refusing to sing a pro-regime anthem when her school was raided by agents.
Iranian Anti-Government Demonstrators Indicted VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- Iranian judicial authorities have indicted protesters who had been arrested in recent weeks during anti-government demonstrations that rights groups say resulted in several deaths.
Iran determined to contain high inflation: Finance minister Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's finance minister Ehsan Khandouzi says the government is determined to contain high levels of inflation in the country through tighter fiscal and monetary policies.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,548 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
FM: Iran ready for talks with Ukraine over drone claims IRNA 24 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Monday announced his country's readiness to hold talks with Ukraine over claims that the Islamic Republic has sold drones to Russia to use in the Ukraine war.
Foreign minister: Iran ready to discuss allegations of drone exports to Russia with Ukraine Press TV 24 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the country is ready to discuss the Western countries' allegations about exporting drones to Russia in a joint session with Ukrainian officials.
Iran not involved in Ukraine war, not exporting arms to either side: Foreign Ministry spox Press TV 24 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly denied Western states' allegations about Tehran's involvement in the Ukraine war, saying it maintains cordial relations with both sides of the war.
Albania, Israel Discuss Cybersecurity After Iran Attack VOA 24 Oct 2022 -- One month after Albania cut diplomatic relations with Iran following a cyberattack, Albania's prime minister arrived Sunday in Israel for a three-day visit that includes meeting with Israeli cyber defense officials.
Iran supports Iraqi nation, government, determined to expand ties: Foreign minister Press TV 24 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reiterated the Islamic Republic's support for the Iraqi government and nation, saying Tehran intends to expand ties at all levels with Baghdad.
Iranian army holds 3-day drill People's Daily 24 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian Army's Ground Force started a three-day drill in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan on Saturday, official news agency IRNA reported Sunday.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Calls US Position on Talks on Revival of JCPOA 'Hypocritical' Sputnik 24 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday accused the United States of having a hypocritical position on talks aimed at the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran demands are legal, reasonable: FM spox IRNA 24 Oct 2022 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said here on Monday that Tehran's demands in the talks on the removal of the sanctions are reasonable, clear, and legal.
More Than 200 Indicted In Iranian Province Amid Crackdown On Protesters RFE/RL 24 Oct 2022 -- Iran's judiciary says it has issued indictments for 201 people over their participation in antigovernment protests in the central province of Alborz.
Americans' behavior very hypocritical: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman ISNA 24 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani stressed that the Americans' move in directly supporting the recent riots in Iran is a repetition of the wrong policy that yields no results.
Tehran slams West's 'illegal' approach to riots in Iran, vows reciprocal measures Press TV 24 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has decried as "illegal" the stance of Western countries, including the United States, on recent riots that erupted across Iran over a month ago, vowing to respond with reciprocal measures to "non-constructive" sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Iran to export turbines to Russia: Official IRNA 23 Oct 2022 -- Managing Director of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company (IGEDC) Reza Noshadi on Sunday announced the signing of a contract to export 40 Iranian-made turbines to Russia.
Iran says to export 40 homegrown gas turbines to Russia People's Daily 24 Oct 2022 -- Iran has signed a contract with Russia to export 40 homegrown gas turbines to the country, Shana News Agency affiliated to the Iranian oil ministry reported Sunday.
Iran signs deal to supply 50 gas turbines to Russia Press TV 24 Oct 2022 -- Iran has signed a contract with Russia to supply it with 40 turbines to help its gas industry amid Western sanctions, Shana news agency reports.
Iranian President stresses on all-round deepening of ties with China based on mutual interests, respect ISNA 24 Oct 2022 -- In a message congratulating Chinese President Xi Jinping on the new term of the Chinese presidency, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated, "The realization of the goals of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and China provides a model of comprehensive development of relations based on mutual interests and respect".
Iran arrests 10 people on charges of cooperation with Mossad IRNA 24 Oct 2022 -- Ten people have been arrested in Iran on charges of cooperation with the Zionist intelligence agency Mossad, according to the portal of the Iranian Judiciary.
Iran arrests Mossad-affiliated terrorist network in West Azarbaijan Press TV 24 Oct 2022 -- Iranian security forces have arrested 10 members of an espionage and terrorist network affiliated with the Israeli spy agency Mossad.
Iran Says It Has Arrested 10 Agents Working For Israel RFE/RL 24 Oct 2022 -- Iran says it has arrested 10 people who were working for Israel as "Mossad-related agents" in the province of West Azerbaijan.
COVID-19 kills one more Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,544 with one more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
West seeks to create crisis in independent states: Syria FM IRNA 23 Oct 2022 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has said that the West is seeking to create crisis in independent countries such as Iran.
Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss bilateral, regional, int'l issues ISNA 23 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a phone call with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad, exchanged views on some bilateral issues as well as issues of mutual concern in the regional and international arenas.
West seeking to throw independent countries, like Iran, into disarray: Top Syrian diplomat Press TV 23 Oct 2022 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mikdad has said that the West is seeking to plunge independent countries, like Iran, into confusion and disarray, stating that the US and its allies want the Islamic Republic to be dependent and in ruins.
Army Ground Force staging war game in northwest Iran IRNA 23 Oct 2022 -- Ground Force of Iranian Army is holding a maneuver as of Sunday in northwest of the country.
Army's Ground Force launches 3-day drill in northwest Iran Press TV 23 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian Army's Ground Force has launched a large-scale three-day military drill with the participation of combat forces in a border area in the country's West Azarbaijan Province.
Iran's Atomic Energy Agency Says Its E-Mail Server Was Hacked RFE/RL 23 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has said that an e-mail server belonging to one of its subsidiaries was hacked from a foreign country, state media reported on October 23. The agency said the hackers published some information online.
Hackers Breach Iran's Atomic Energy Subsidiary Network VOA 23 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said Sunday a hacking group broke into a subsidiary's network and had free access to its email system.
AEOI: Infiltration into subsidiary's emails mere psyops, lacks any value Press TV 23 Oct 2022 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the recent infiltration into the email server of one of its subsidiaries lacks any value and was only an illegal act committed out of desperation by the perpetrators.
Iran blasts 'destructive' Western measures after 'baseless' drone claims Press TV 22 Oct 2022 -- Iran has condemned fresh sanctions the EU and Britain have imposed against Tehran under the "bogus and baseless pretext" that Iranian-built unmanned aerial vehicles were used in the Ukraine war.
Iran Rejects Call For UN Probe Into Russian Use Of Its Drones In Ukraine War RFE/RL 22 Oct 2022 -- Iran has criticized a call by France, Germany, and Britain for the United Nations to investigate accusations that Russia has used Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine.
Iranian Missiles Threaten To Boost Russia's Deadly Air Campaign In Ukraine RFE/RL 22 Oct 2022 -- Ukrainians have increasingly woken up to the sound of suicide drones as Russia turns to Iranian-made imports to destroy civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Now they may have another deadly Iranian weapon to worry about - ballistic missiles.
COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,543 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
China opposes imposition of sanctions on Iran IRNA 23 Oct 2022 -- Spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wang Wenbin has announced that Beijing is against the imposition of any unilateral and illegal sanction on Iran.
Iran, Turkey discuss building new gas pipeline: Report Press TV 22 Oct 2022 -- Iran and Turkey have discussed building a new cross border pipeline that could allow an increase in exports of natural gas from Iran to Turkey.
Iran receives new US message, will neither leave negotiation nor give concessions to Americans: FM Press TV 22 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran has received a new message from the United States on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic never leaves the negotiating table but will not give any concession to the American side either.
FM: Iran receives US message, will take steps within country's red lines IRNA 22 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Saturday that Iran has received the US' message and will take steps within the red lines of the Islamic Republic.
US send message to Iran 3 days ago: Iranian FM ISNA 22 Oct 2022 -- Emphasizing that the US actions do not match its words, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, the Americans sent a message to Iran three days ago regarding the nuclear deal.
Iran Foreign Ministry censures EU-UK statement IRNA 22 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has categorically condemned a statement issued by the European Union (EU) and Britain, which claimed that Iran-made drones are being used in Ukraine war.
Iran strongly condemns UK, EU's new sanctions on Tehran under baseless excuses ISNA 22 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Saturday strongly condemned the imposition of new sanctions on Tehran by the EU's Foreign Affairs Council and the UK government under false and baseless excuses.
President: Iran saw 40% rise in exports despite sanctions Press TV 22 Oct 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has said that Iran witnessed a rise of 40% in its exports in the past year and a 13% growth in non-oil exports this year, despite the ongoing US sanctions.
Iranians Stage Solidarity Strikes As Nationwide Protests Enter Sixth Week RFE/RL 22 Oct 2022 -- Iranian factory workers and shopkeepers went on strike on October 22 as nationwide protests sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, arrested for "improperly" wearing a head scarf entered a sixth week, activists said.
Readout of White House Meeting with Iranian Human Rights Activists The White House 21 Oct 2022
3 European Missions to UN Urge Probe of Drone Use in Ukraine VOA 21 Oct 2022 -- France, Germany and Britain called Friday for the United Nations to investigate allegations that Russia is using Iranian drones for attacks in Ukraine.
Tehran rejects EU claim of using Iranian drones, missiles against Ukraine People's Daily 21 Oct 2022 -- Iranian foreign minister on Thursday rejected the claim of the European Union (EU) that Iran had sent missiles and drones to Russia to be used against Ukraine.
Iran envoy dismisses Ukraine's accusations Tehran violated UN resolution Press TV 21 Oct 2022 -- Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations refutes Ukraine's allegation that the Islamic Republic violated a UN resolution by, what Kiev calls, providing Russia with drones.
Iran asks nationals to leave Ukraine as clashes intensify Press TV 21 Oct 2022 -- Iran has asked its nationals to leave Ukraine and scrap their travel plans to the country, citing intensified military confrontations there.
Iran Warns Its Citizens To Leave Ukraine, Avoid Travel There RFE/RL 21 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Ukraine "due to the escalation of military conflicts and the increase in insecurity in Ukraine."
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,540 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Turkey calls for end to embargoes on Iran, Venezuela amid global energy crisis Press TV 21 Oct 2022 -- Turkey has called for removal of Western sanctions on Iran and Venezuela amid the global energy crisis triggered by Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, and the fact that skyrocketing energy prices are compounding a cost-of-living crisis for hundreds of millions of people.
Strategic naval fleet back home after seizing two US unmanned vessels IRNA 21 Oct 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) commander announced the homecoming of the 84th IRIN Information and Operation Naval Fleet at the end of their 86-day mission in free and international waters, in which two US unmanned vessels were seized.
JCPOA revival hinges 'entirely' on US readiness, political will: Russian diplomat Press TV 21 Oct 2022 -- Russia's permanent representative to the international organizations in Vienna says the fate of the Vienna talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal depends entirely on Washington's seriousness.
Iranian Teachers Call Strike Over Crackdown That Has Killed Students RFE/RL 21 Oct 2022 -- An Iranian teachers' union has called for a two-day strike in response to the government's deadly crackdown on students participating in nationwide protests over the death of a young woman while in police custody for "improperly" wearing a head scarf, or hijab.
CNN: White House in Talks With Elon Musk to Provide Satellite Internet Service to Iran VOA 21 Oct 2022 -- The White House is in talks with billionaire Elon Musk about setting up SpaceX's satellite internet service in Iran, CNN reported Friday.
Report: Classified Mar-a-Lago Papers Held US Secrets About China and Iran's Missile Program Sputnik 21 Oct 2022 -- The FBI searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in August as part of an investigation into potential mishandling of classified information, obstruction, and destruction of government records. With thousands of docs recovered, Trump and supporters have dismissed ongoing probes and suits as an attempt to undermine his legitimacy.
General Says Iranian Drones, Troops Operating in Ukraine DoD News 20 Oct 2022 -- The Defense Department assesses that Iranians have been in Ukraine to assist Russia with the drone operation there, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a media briefing at the Pentagon today.
Pentagon: Iranian Military in Ukraine, Helping Russia Launch Drone Attacks VOA 20 Oct 2022 -- Iranian military personnel are "on the ground" in Ukraine, assisting the Russian military with drone operations that have been terrorizing the country and targeting power facilities, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Iran strongly rejects drone deliveries to Russia for use in Ukraine: FM IRNA 20 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Thursday categorically rejected drone deliveries to Russia to use in the Ukraine war, adding that the Islamic Republic of Iran is trying to stop the conflict in Ukraine through diplomacy.
Iran FM: Iran's policy is not to send weapons, drones against Ukraine IRNA 20 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a tweet on Thursday said that sending weapons and drones against Ukraine is not Iran's policy.
Iran ready to help end Ukraine crisis: president People's Daily 20 Oct 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday rejected certain "unsubstantiated claims" about Tehran's stance toward the conflict in Ukraine, saying Iran is ready to play a role in ending the crisis.
Amir-Abdollahian: Arms, drones delivery to Russia to be used in Ukraine war 'not Iran's policy' Press TV 20 Oct 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's strong opposition to the war in Ukraine, dismissing Western-backed allegations that Iran sends weapons and drones to Russia to be used against the former Soviet country.
Iran, Russia reject claims on use of Tehran-supplied drones in Ukraine Press TV 20 Oct 2022 -- Iran and Russia have rejected baseless allegations that Tehran supplied Moscow with a fleet of drones for use in the war in Ukraine.
Iranians In Crimea 'Directly Engaged' In Helping Russia Use Drones To Attack Ukraine, White House Says RFE/RL 20 Oct 2022 -- Iranian personnel are "directly engaged on the ground" in Russian-occupied Crimea helping Moscow's forces conduct attacks on Ukraine with Iranian-made drones, the White House said on October 20.
Iran Rejects Claims of Providing Drones to Russia for Use in Ukraine - Envoy to UN Sputnik 20 Oct 2022 -- Iran rejects as unfounded the claims that it is providing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to Russia to use in Ukraine, Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Saeed Iravani said.
COVID-19 kills 5 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,536 with 5 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Ukraine: EU sanctions three individuals and one entity in relation to the use of Iranian drones in Russian aggression EC/CEU 20 Oct 2022 -- The Council today added three Iranian individuals and one Iranian entity to the list of those subject to restrictive measures for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. This is in view of their role in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) used by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
EU, U.K. Announce Sanctions Over Iran's Drone Deliveries To Russia RFE/RL 20 Oct 2022 -- The European Union and Britain have slapped sanctions on Iranian individuals and a weapons company that they say have supplied Iranian kamikaze drones to Russia that have been used in its wave of air strikes on Ukrainian civilian and infrastructure targets.
EU Slaps Sanctions on Iran for 'Military Assistance' to Russia Sputnik 20 Oct 2022 -- Previously, Tehran rejected accusations of providing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to Russia for the special operation in Ukraine.
UK sanctions Iran over kamikaze Russian drones UK FCDO 20 Oct 2022 -- The UK is implementing new sanctions on Iranian individuals and business responsible for supplying Russia with kamikaze drones used to bombard Ukraine.
Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in Iran US Dept. of State 20 Oct 2022 -- The United States is pleased to join the Freedom Online Coalition's consensus Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in Iran.
US Condemns Iran's Restrictions on Internet Access VOA 20 Oct 2022 -- The U.S. signed on to an online coalition's statement Thursday that condemned Iran's restrictions to internet access during nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini last month.
Nationwide Protests in Iran Continue for 33rd Straight Day VOA 20 Oct 2022 -- Nationwide demonstrations in Iran following the death of a young woman in police custody continued for a 33rd consecutive day, with overnight protests in Tehran, Sanandaj and Dehgolan, as citizens chanted Death to Khamenei," and students held rallies at several universities.
Iran imposes sanctions on British officials, institutes for "backing terrorism" People's Daily 20 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a number of British institutes and individuals for "supporting terrorism and terrorist groups, promoting and instigating terrorism, violence and hate-mongering and violation of human rights."
IRGC chief warns US, UK, Saudi Arabia against interfering in Iran's domestic affairs Press TV 20 Oct 2022 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly warned against any foreign interference in the country's domestic affairs, saying the enemies will receive a severe blow should they make any move against the Iranian nation.
Iran Holds Military Exercises on Border Amid Tensions With Azerbaijan VOA 20 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is conducting military exercises along the country's border with Azerbaijan amid signs of tensions between the two countries.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,531 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran to sanction a number of Western officials, institutions today IRNA 19 Oct 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian announced on Wednesday that four institutions and 15 foreign officials that had a hand in the sanctions against Iran would be added to the country's blacklist within the next few hours.
On Russia's Acquisition of UAVs from Iran US Dept. of State 19 Oct 2022 -- "Today, the United States joined the United Kingdom and France in raising the issue of Iran's transfer of UAVs to Russia at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where Council members received expert briefings from the UN Secretariat on reports of the transfer of these dangerous weapons."
Iran rejects untrue claims of dispatch of arms, military drones to Russia ISNA 19 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman reacts to some claims about shipment of arms including military drones by Iran to Ukraine.
'Submit evidence of Iranian drones if you have any,' Tehran asks Kiev Press TV 19 Oct 2022 -- Iran has once again denied providing Russia with drones in the Ukraine war, asking Kiev to submit evidence of such drones if it has any.
UN: Killings and Mass Arrests of Protesters in Iran Must Stop VOA 19 Oct 2022 -- U.N. human rights officials have condemned Iran's violent suppression of anti-government protests as a violation of international law and call on Iranian officials to end their deadly crackdown against peaceful demonstrators.
Sugar Factory Workers Join In Strikes As Unrest In Iran Continues RFE/RL 19 Oct 2022 -- Employees at the Haft Tapeh sugar factory in the southwestern Iranian city of Shush have joined in nationwide protests as demonstrators angry over the death of a young woman detained for an alleged Islamic dress-code violation continued to defy a violent crackdown by authorities.
Ershadi advises foreign governments not to interfere in Iran's internal affairs ISNA 19 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi condemned any violence against Iran's consular and diplomatic missions in European countries, advising the foreign governments and their embassies in Tehran not to interfere in Iran's internal affairs.
Iran to blacklist 19 Western officials, entities over medical terrorism, deadly riots Press TV 19 Oct 2022 -- Iran will add a number of Western officials and entities to its 'terror blacklist' for their role in imposing inhumane sanctions against the people of Iran as well as aiding and abetting recent deadly riots in the country.
Iran ready to use all its capacities to bring an end to war in Europe: Pres. Raeisi Press TV 19 Oct 2022 -- President Ibrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic of Iran opposes war and conflict in Europe and is ready to use all its capacities, including in the diplomatic sphere, in bringing an end to it.
Iran slaps retaliatory sanctions on British officials, entities over terrorism, rights abuse Press TV 19 Oct 2022 -- Iran's foreign ministry has slapped sanctions against a number of British individuals and entities for their support of terrorism, inciting violence, and violating human rights.
Iran's petroleum products exports rose 40% in value terms in H1 fiscal year Press TV 19 Oct 2022 -- Iran has reported a major surge in the value of its petroleum products exports in the first half of the calendar year 1401 which began in late March.
Canada To Host Online Meeting Of Female Foreign Ministers Over Situation In Iran RFE/RL 19 Oct 2022 -- Canada says it will host an online meeting of the world's female foreign ministers on October 20 to discuss the current unrest in Iran, which was sparked by the death of a young woman who was in police custody for "improperly" wearing a hijab.
Canada to Host Group of World's Female Foreign Ministers to Discuss Iran VOA 19 Oct 2022 -- More than a dozen of the world's female foreign ministers will join a virtual meeting hosted by Canada Thursday to discuss Iran's brutal crackdown against protesters, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday in a statement.
'Geraniums': The Kamikaze Drones Terrorizing Ukrainian Cities RFE/RL 18 Oct 2022 -- Experts say Iranian-made suicide drones being used against Ukraine are a sign that Russia's stock of domestic weaponry may be severely depleted.
Russia denies using Iranian drones in Ukraine war, says no information available Press TV 18 Oct 2022 -- Russia has rejected allegations concerning the use of Iranian drones in his country's military campaign in Ukraine, saying Russia is rather using domestically-manufactured drones.
Ukrainian FM Proposes Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Iran Over Drone Supplies To Russia RFE/RL 18 Oct 2022 -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says he will propose to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy cutting diplomatic ties with Iran over its supplying Russia with drones and other weaponry for Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine Invites UN Experts to Examine Iranian Drone Debris VOA 18 Oct 2022 -- Ukraine has invited U.N. experts to examine debris from what it says are Iranian-made drones sold to Russia in violation of international sanctions and used to attack Ukrainian towns and cities.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,527 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran dismisses dispatch of arms, military drones to Russia IRNA 18 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Tuesday dismissed some allegations about sending Iranian weapons and military drones to Russia for the Ukraine war.
Iran dismisses accusations it provided Russia with weapons Press TV 18 Oct 2022 -- Iran has once again dismissed accusations by some Western countries and their media outlets that it provided weapons, including drones, to Russia for deployment against Ukraine.
IRGC Ground Force to hold 3rd day of drills in Aras region IRNA 18 Oct 2022 -- The IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said on Tuesday that armored units, special forces, helicopters, and combat drones will take action tomorrow.
US' calculations in backing, intensifying riots in Iran wrong: President Raisi ISNA 18 Oct 2022 -- The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Sultan Oman emphasized their determination to improve the level of relations between the two countries in various political and economic fields.
US envoy for Iran: Reviving JCPOA 'not even on agenda' Press TV 18 Oct 2022 -- The US special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, has acknowledged that negotiations on a revival of the 2015 Iran deal are "not even on the agenda" for now, trying to shift the blame on Tehran for the stalled diplomatic process.
Human Rights Groups Call for UN Probe of Iran's Crackdown on Protesters VOA 18 Oct 2022 -- More than 40 human rights organizations are calling on the United Nations Human Rights Council to convene an emergency meeting to discuss the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters.
Canada's recent sanctions on Iran worthless: Kanaani ISNA 18 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Kanaani stressed that the issue of sanction removal talks have not been removed from Iran's agenda and the diplomatic developments show that the other parties are also committed to continuing these talks.
EU slams sanctions on Iran's morality police, minister People's Daily 18 Oct 2022 -- The Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday issued sanctions against 11 individuals and four entities in Iran over their role in the death of Mahsa Amini.
Spox condemns Borrell's garden/jungle comment IRNA 18 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman described EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell's garden/jungle comment as arising from colonial mentality.
Iran censures EU for interventionist remarks IRNA 18 Oct 2022 -- Secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi criticized the European Union (EU) for making empty gestures of support for human rights but sheltering the terrorists.
Iran FM calls EU sanctions "unconstructive act out of miscalculation" ISNA 18 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that down a well-worn path of ineffective sanctions, the EU today adopted further superfluous sanctions on Iranian persons.
Reciprocal sanctions to be imposed against relevant European individuals, institutions ISNA 18 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned a decision by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union to impose unilateral sanctions against some Iranian officials and institutions, describing it a violation of international law and a clear example of interference in the internal affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran slams Borrell's garden vs. jungle metaphor, says multipolarity on doorstep Press TV 18 Oct 2022 -- Iran has slammed the racist "garden and jungle" metaphor used by European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell to differentiate between the West and other parts of the world, saying an era of multipolarity is "imminent".
Iran: EU sanctions perpetrators of serious human rights violations EC/CEU 17 Oct 2022 -- The Council today added eleven individuals and four entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures in the context of the existing Iran human rights sanctions regime. This is in view of their role in the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent response to the recent demonstrations in Iran.
Brussels Seeks Hard Evidence Of Iranian Involvement In Ukraine War, Says EU's Top Diplomat RFE/RL 17 Oct 2022 -- The European Union is seeking concrete evidence for any Iranian involvement in Russia's war on Ukraine, the bloc's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said on October 17.
Iran condemns EU sanctions, vows to reciprocate IRNA 18 Oct 2022 -- Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned the latest European Union sanctions against a number of Iranian people and entities, saying that the Islamic Republic will soon reciprocate and impose sanctions against relevant European individuals and entities.
Iran says U.S. "contradictory behavior" main obstacle to nuclear agreement People's Daily 18 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Monday that the contradiction in the U.S. officials' words and actions is the main obstacle to an agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, according to the official news agency IRNA.
IRGC drills sending message Iran is ready for self-defense: Envoy IRNA 17 Oct 2022 -- Iran's ambassador to Azerbaijan Republic Abbas Mousavi said that the ongoing military drills by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps send the clear message that the country is ready to defend its borders and give a firm response to any threat by extra-regional countries.
IRGC Ground Force drills kick off in Aras region IRNA 17 Oct 2022 -- The Ground Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) started massive military drills in East Azarbaijan Province, northwestern Iran.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,523 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
IRGC Ground Force kicks off large-scale military drill in northwestern Iran Press TV 17 Oct 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Ground Force has launched a large-scale military exercise in Iran's northwestern border regions with the participation of various units.
Iran expands range of Bavar-373 defense system to 300 km: media People's Daily 17 Oct 2022 -- An Iranian commander said on Sunday that Iran has increased the operational range of the Bavar-373 surface-to-air missile defense system to 300 km, Tasnim news agency reported.
Rights Groups Condemn Deadly Crackdown As Iranians Continue Protests RFE/RL 17 Oct 2022 -- More than three dozen human rights groups have condemned Tehran's deadly crackdown on protests over the death of a young women while in custody for "improperly" wearing a headscarf as Iranians showed no signs of backing down in unrest that has shaken the entire country.
EU Hits Iranian Security Officials, Morality Police, With Sanctions RFE/RL 17 Oct 2022 -- The European Union has put sanctions on Iran's information minister, the country's "morality police," and other senior officials over the death of a young woman while in custody and the brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that have followed.
Iran Prison Fire Death Toll Rises To Eight As Anti-Regime Protests Continue RFE/RL 17 Oct 2022 -- Iran's judiciary has raised the death toll for a fire at Tehran's notorious Evin prison, saying that at least eight prisoners were killed, as nationwide protests continue over the death in custody of a young woman arrested for improperly wearing a mandatory Islamic scarf.
Iran FM calls EU sanctions 'unconstructive', says riots intolerable everywhere IRNA 17 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Monday that rioting and damaging public property are not tolerated in any part of the world, with Iran being no exception.
Foreign Ministry spokesman: Iran will soon impose reciprocal sanctions on European persons, entities Press TV 17 Oct 2022 -- Iran has strongly condemned the new sanctions imposed against a number of Iranian persons and entities by the European Union over the country's handling of recent riots, vowing reciprocal sanctions against European persons and entities.
EU Sanctions Iran 'Morality Police' for Crackdown on Protesters VOA 17 Oct 2022 -- The European Union on Monday sanctioned officials of Iran's morality police and Tehran's information minister for their role in the Islamic Republic's violent crackdown on protesters demonstrating against the death of a young woman held by the morality police for failing to properly cover her hair with a hijab.
Iran vows to take tit-for-tat action against Europe's 'meddling' in its domestic affairs Press TV 17 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has urged European countries to refrain from taking "meddlesome" actions, warning that Tehran would respond in kind to any interference in its domestic affairs.
Killings and detentions of children in Iran must end, UN child rights committee urges UN News 17 Oct 2022 -- As the number of children reportedly killed by Iranian security forces in relation to ongoing protests rises to at least 23, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child issued a statement on Monday condemning the killings, noting that hundreds more have been injured, detained and tortured during the Government crackdown.
Iranian Activist Alleges Prisoners Were Shot at During Fire VOA 17 Oct 2022 -- A human rights activist in Iran told VOA's Persian service that according to her sources, authorities at Tehran's Evin prison shot at prisoners who were fleeing the fire and smoke during a deadly blaze there Saturday.
Iran Judiciary chief: Fire in Evin Prison 'crime perpetrated by few of enemy's agents' Press TV 17 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei says the deadly fire incident in Tehran's Evin Prison was a "crime perpetrated by few of the enemy's agents."
Iranian Authorities Say 'Hostile Agents' Behind Evin Prison Fire Sputnik 17 Oct 2022 -- The deadly fire at the Evin prison in the Iranian capital of Tehran was made possible by the cooperation of "hostile agents" with Israeli, British and US supervisors to organize unrest, Chief Justice of Iran Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei said on Monday.
Biden meddles in Iran's state matters by supporting riots: Iranian spokesman People's Daily 17 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian foreign ministry said on Sunday that U.S. President Joe Biden meddled in Iran's "state matters" by supporting "riots" in the country, state-owned Press TV reported.
Iranian nation will not stand idly by in face of US hostile acts, will take initiative: President Raeisi Press TV 17 Oct 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Iranian nation will not stand idly by in the face of US' hostile acts and will take the initiative against Washington's hostility.
Sabotage team dismantled; 880 rioters arrested in Gilan: Iranian police IRNA 17 Oct 2022 -- Law enforcement officials in Iran's northern province of Gilan on Monday announced the arrest of 880 people in connection with the recent riots there.
COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,519 with three more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran Tests Air Defenses That Can Track Aircraft Flying Out of US Mideast Bases Sputnik 16 Oct 2022 -- Earlier this year, Iran's Noor-2 surveillance satellite surprised the Pentagon by taking a high-resolution satellite snap of the United States Fifth Fleet's headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. Two years earlier, the Noor-1 released detailed images of Al-Udeid Air Base - the Qatar-based home of the US Central Command.
Iran says has begun primary tests of Bavar373 defense system at 300 km range IRNA 16 Oct 2022 -- Commander of air defense of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said on Sunday that the country has begun initial tests of Bavar373 defense system at a range of 300 km.
Iran expands range of homegrown missile defense system, warns enemies of 'harsh response' Press TV 16 Oct 2022 -- Commander of Iran Army's Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi-Fard says Iranian military experts and technicians have expanded the operational range of the domestically-designed and manufactured Bavar-373 (Belief-373) surface-to-air missile system to 300 kilometers.
Iran won't tolerate terrorists behind its borders: Top comdr IRNA 16 Oct 2022 -- Iran would never tolerate the presence of 3,000 terrorists with a bomb-making center behind Iranian borders, the chief of staff for the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran said.
President Raisi says US favors insecurity in Iran IRNA 16 Oct 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Sunday that the United States feels angry with any act of innovation in Iran while being happy with the problems and insecurity in the country.
President Raeisi: US role, mischief evident in regional acts of sabotage, assassinations, riots Press TV 16 Oct 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has strongly condemned the United States' support for the recent riots in Iran, saying America's hands are evident in most acts of sabotage, assassinations and riots in the region.
Iran terms Biden's remarks as "interventionist" IRNA 16 Oct 2022 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that the United States is used to fishing in troubled waters; but here is Iran [and the US cannot do so].
Iran Says Four Die In Prison Unrest, Rebukes Biden For Backing Protesters RFE/RL 16 Oct 2022 -- Four people were killed in a blaze at a notorious prison in the Iranian capital that houses political prisoners and anti-government protesters, the Iranian judiciary said on October 16.
Iran Prison Fire Erupts Amid Continued Protests VOA 16 Oct 2022 -- Iran said four inmates were killed and 61 injured in a towering fire at Tehran's Evin prison, a facility where political prisoners and anti-government activists are detained.
Tehran prison fire kills 4, injures 61: Judiciary IRNA 16 Oct 2022 -- A Saturday night fire at Evin prison has left four prisoners dead and 61 injured, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced.
Calm restored to Tehran's Evin Prison after fire incident: Iran's Judiciary Press TV 16 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian Judiciary says conditions in Tehran's Evin Prison are "completely normal" and the facility's daily affairs are being carried out as usual after a large fire broke out in one of the prison's workshops.
Iran's exports to replace its oil revenues: Minister IRNA 16 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Reza Fatemi Amin said that the Islamic Republic's export is growing very fast, and that there is only a 3.5-billion-dollar gap to be able to omit oil revenues from the country's trade balance.
Iran starts refining its crude oil in Venezuela: Oil minister Press TV 16 Oct 2022 -- A first oil refinery processing Iranian crude oil outside of the country has started operations, according to a statement by the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji who says the project in Venezuela will be replicated in other parts of the world.
Iran top general vows strikes against Iraq-based terrorists will persist Press TV 16 Oct 2022 -- Iran's senior military commander vows that the Islamic Republic will keep up its defensive operations against US- and Israeli-backed separatist terror groups holed up near the country's northwestern borders in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
Iran gives "no weapons" to the sides involved in Ukraine war IRNA 15 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced the country has not given and will not give any weapons to the sides involved in the war in Ukraine.
Tehran has not sent arms to either parties involved in Ukraine war: Iranian FM Press TV 15 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic has not dispatched arms to either of the parties involved in the Ukraine war, reiterating the need for a political solution to the months-long conflict.
Iran Denies Providing Russia With Drones For Attacks Against Ukraine RFE/RL 15 Oct 2022 -- Iran has once again rejected allegations that it has supplied Russia with weapons to be used in the war in Ukraine, its Foreign Ministry said on October 15.
COVID-19 kills 6 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,516 with six more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran FM urges Iraq's Kurdistan to counter terrorist, apartheid groups based in semi-autonomous region Press TV 15 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government must shoulder their full responsibility and counter terrorist and apartheid groups based in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
IRGC Ground Force to hold drills in Aras region IRNA 16 Oct 2022 -- The Ground Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will soon hold massive military drills in East Azarbaijan Province, northeastern Iran.
Defense minister says Iran's electronics industry is at global scale IRNA 15 Oct 2022 -- Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Saturday that the enemies of Iran, that have been seeking to deal a blow to the country's nuclear industry, have no choice but diplomacy.
Unrest Breaks Out At Iran's Notorious Evin Prison; Officials Say Calm Restored RFE/RL 15 Oct 2022 -- Officials say calm has been restored at Tehran's notorious Evin prison after a fire broke out and shooting was heard amid weeks of protests and nationwide unrest over the death of a 22-year-old woman while in police custody for allegedly wearing a hijab improperly.
Biden Calls On Iran To End Violence Against Its Own Citizens, Says He Was 'Stunned' By Protests RFE/RL 15 Oct 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has called on Iranian leaders to end the violence against their own citizens who have taken part in antiestablishment protests in past weeks triggered by the death of a young woman following her arrest by the morality police in Tehran.
Scattered Antiestablishment Protests Reported In Several Iranian Cities RFE/RL 15 Oct 2022 -- Scattered protests are being reported in several cities across Iran where protesters have taken to the streets while chanting antiestablishment slogans, according to amateur videos posted online.
Iran not land of colorful or velvet coup d'états: FM ISNA 15 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell over the latest developments in the sanctions removal talks, Tehran's bilateral ties with the EU and the recent issues in Iran.
AEOI spokesman says enemy has no choice but diplomacy IRNA 15 Oct 2022 -- Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Saturday that the enemies of Iran, that have been seeking to deal a blow to the country's nuclear industry, have no choice but diplomacy.
Iran's nuclear industry invincible, no option left for enemies but diplomacy: AEOI spokesman Press TV 15 Oct 2022 -- The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country's nuclear industry is completely impervious to attempts to undermine it, stressing that enemies have no option but to pursue diplomacy vis-à-vis the Iranian nuclear issue.
Iran says it has revived oil swap deal with Kazakhstan after 10 years Press TV 15 Oct 2022 -- Iran has agreed to resume an oil swap deal with Kazakhstan some 10 years after the deal stalled due to technical and political problems.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Human Rights Defenders on Women and Human Rights in Iran US Dept. of State 14 Oct 2022
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,510 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Enemies suffered defeat in recent riots thanks to Iranian people's resistance, patience: President Raeisi Press TV 14 Oct 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi has lauded the resistance and patience of the Iranian people during the recent nationwide riots, which came after the death of a young woman in a police station, saying enemies bear grudges against the Iranian nation for the stunning progress it has managed to make in various fields.
Ayatollah Khamenei says unipolar world order losing legitimacy, calls for Muslim unity Press TV 14 Oct 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the unipolar world order in which one or two states impose their will on other countries is no longer accepted.
Some rioters funded by foreign states, received cash every 15 minutes: Iran's interior minister Press TV 14 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, in reference to the role of Western countries in provoking riots across Iran, says some of the rioters had been receiving money in their bank accounts every 15 minutes.
Amnesty Says At Least 23 Children Killed In Iran During Brutal Crackdown Protests RFE/RL 14 Oct 2022 -- Amnesty International says that at least 23 children are among the hundreds of people killed in Iran in widespread protests sparked by last month's death of a young woman arrested by the morality police over how she was wearing a headscarf.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Meeting with Civil Society Activists on Women's Rights and Human Rights in Iran US Dept. of State 14 Oct 2022
Iran's Baluchistan Under Lockdown, Blackout In Wake Of 'Bloody Friday' RFE/RL 14 Oct 2022 -- As scattered anti-government and anti-hijab protests continue across Iran, members of one beleaguered ethnic and religious minority who joined in the demonstrations are still assessing the toll from "Bloody Friday."
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 13 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,506 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran's Kurdish Region Becomes Epicenter Of Protests, Deadly Government Crackdown RFE/RL 13 Oct 2022 -- Anti-government protests have raged in cities, towns, and villages across Iran since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on September 16.
Iran Ratchets Up Crackdown Against Protesters, Several Deaths Reported RFE/RL 13 Oct 2022 -- Iranian security forces continue to ratchet up their crackdown on protests across the country as they try to quell unrest sparked by last month's death of a young woman while in police custody over how she was wearing a head scarf.
U.S. Encourages Technology Companies To Help Iranians Circumvent Internet Outages RFE/RL 13 Oct 2022 -- Top U.S. officials have met with representatives of technology companies to encourage them to work on ways to facilitate Internet access in Iran after a licensing change freed up the use of software and other technology used to circumvent Internet blockages.
Iran's Judiciary Chief Says Judges Must Issue 'Tough' Sentences To Protesters RFE/RL 13 Oct 2022 -- In a sign Iran's government is intensifying its crackdown on protesters angered by the death of a young woman while in police custody for allegedly improperly wearing a hijab, the head of the country's judiciary said "tough sentences" should be issued to those apprehended by police.
As Iran Protesters Demand Regime Change, How Should West Respond? VOA 13 Oct 2022 -- Anti-government demonstrations continue across Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody last month. She had been arrested by Iran's morality police for unsuitable attire. Where might the protests lead, and how should the West respond?
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,502 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran nuclear chief reacts to latest IAEA report IRNA 12 Oct 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami on Wednesday reacted to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying that the IAEA's recent published reports are derived from the official and apparent actions of the AEOI.
Iranian Officials Say Student Protesters Arrested, Sent To Reeducation Camps RFE/RL 12 Oct 2022 -- An Iranian official has confirmed that several high school students arrested during the protests have been sent to reeducation camps to "educate and amend" their behavior after they were detained during anti-government demonstrations sparked by the death of a young woman in custody for allegedly wearing a headscarf incorrectly.
Rights Group Says At Least 201 Dead In Unrest Rocking Iran RFE/RL 12 Oct 2022 -- Iran Human Rights (IHR) says that at least 201 people, including 23 children, have been killed in nationwide protests that have rocked Iran, and the Oslo-based group warned that more fatalities are likely as a "bloody crackdown" against protesters angry over the death of a 22-year-old woman for allegedly wearing a head scarf, or hijab, improperly continues.
Iran tells UN it used military force against terrorists in Iraq after diplomacy failed IRNA 12 Oct 2022 -- The Permanent Mission of the Islamic of Iran to the United Nations sent a letter to the head of the Security Council, elaborating on the country's reasons for its recent military action against terrorist groups in northern Iraq.
COVID-19 kills 8 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,498 with 8 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Rights Groups Warn Of Intensifying 'Military Attack' On Protesters In Iran RFE/RL 11 Oct 2022 -- Rights groups have accused Iran's security forces of launching "an all-out military attack" on protesters in Kurdish areas in the western part of the country as anger intensifies over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody last month.
Iran, Oman hold maritime security drill IRNA 11 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Army Navy and the IRGC Navy on Wednesday held joint maritime security drill with the Navy of Oman in the North Indian Ocean.
Senior official says US has asked for direct talks with Iran "thirty-odd" times IRNA 11 Oct 2022 -- Mohammad Jamshidi, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, said on Tuesday that the United States has made "thirty-odd" requests for direct talks with Iran.
Iran judiciary to react to saboteurs powerfully: Spokesman IRNA 11 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Judiciary will not fail to answer destructive measures made by main rioters, who have been led by foreign forces, a spokesman said.
Iran not supplies any party with any weapons to be used in war in Ukraine: FM ISNA 10 Oct 2022 -- Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and exchanged views on the horizons of cooperation between the two countries in various political, economic, and cultural fields as well as consular issues.
FM: Iran opposes arming either side in Ukraine war IRNA 10 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has not provided any weapon for either side in Ukraine war, as Tehran's basic stand is opposing to arm any side in order to help end the war.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,490 with 8 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran still committed to talks on reviving nuclear deal: FM spokesman Press TV 10 Oct 2022 -- Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to continue the talks aimed at reaching an agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal as the US and its European allies blame the protraction of the negotiations on Tehran.
Protests in Iran Spread to Oil and Gas Sector VOA 10 Oct 2022 -- Protests in Iran over the death of a 22-year-old woman have spread to workers in the oil and gas sector, online videos appear to show.
More Oil Workers Join Iranian Protests As Unrest Continues RFE/RL 10 Oct 2022 -- More than 1,000 workers at the Bushehr and Damavand petrochemical plants have joined in protests in Iran as demonstrators angry over the death of a young woman detained over an alleged Islamic dress code violation continued to defy a violent crackdown on dissent.
Comdr: Protests allowed in Iran IRNA 10 Oct 2022 -- Deputy Police Chief Brigadier General Qasem Rezaei said protests are people's rights, describing riots as police's red-line.
Iran wouldn't allow foreign interference: Spox IRNA 10 Oct 2022 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said that Iran would not let any country meddle in its internal affairs, saying that the United States and Europeans are linking the nuclear negotiations to the recent unrest in Iran.
West meddlesome policy: Britain imposes new sanctions on Iran over human rights allegations Press TV 10 Oct 2022 -- Britain has announced sanctions against Iran's morality police in its entirety and a number of Iranian political and security officials following unrest in the country that erupted after the death of a young woman in police custody.
U.K. Sanctions Iran's Morality Police; Gunfire Heard As Protesters Clash With Security Forces RFE/RL 10 Oct 2022 -- The United Kingdom has sanctioned senior Iranian security officials, as well as the country's notorious morality police, as a fourth week of protests over the death of a woman in custody saw further clashes with police.
UK sanctions Iranian 'Morality Police' and senior security officials UK FCDO 10 Oct 2022 -- The UK has imposed sanctions on Iran's so-called 'Morality Police' and senior security and political figures.
Official: Negotiations for increased Iran gas sales to Iraq underway IRNA 10 Oct 2022 -- The spokesman of Iraq Electricity Ministry said on Sunday that Iraq has paid its debt to Iran for gas exports and negotiations are now underway for increased gas imports from Iran.
COVID-19 kills 8 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,486 with 8 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iranian armed forces not to let foes interfere in internal affairs: Army cmdr. IRNA 09 Oct 2022 -- Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi stressed on Sunday that the army will not permit any interference and aggression by any foreign powers in the country's internal affairs.
Iran opposes war, sends no arms to any side of Ukraine war: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 09 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has once again reiterated the Islamic Republic's principled stance on the need to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying Iran has sent no weapons for any of the two sides in the ongoing war.
Russia preparing plan to develop 8 Iranian oil and gas fields Press TV 09 Oct 2022 -- Russia's state petroleum company Gazprom is expected to finalize deals in the near future to develop six oilfields and two gas fields in Iran, according to an Iranian deputy oil minister.
We will not allow any aggression, foreign intervention in Iran's affairs: Army commander Press TV 09 Oct 2022 -- The chief commander of the Iranian Army says Iran's Armed Forces will not allow any foreign interference and aggression against the country.
China opposes US illegal sanctions on Iran, interference in countries' affairs: Foreign Ministry Press TV 09 Oct 2022 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Beijing opposes "illegal" sanctions that the United States has imposed on Iran under the pretext of the ongoing riots in the country following the death of a young Iranian woman at hospital after being taken by police.
Iranian State TV Hack Puts Supreme Leader In Crosshairs, Shows Slain Protesters RFE/RL 09 Oct 2022 -- Activists in Iran have disrupted a live state television broadcast by airing images and messages in support of continuing protests against the government and the country's strict hijab law requiring women to wear head scarves.
German Foreign Minister Urges Tougher Sanctions On Iran Over Protest Crackdown RFE/RL 09 Oct 2022 -- Germany's foreign minister has called on the European Union to slap new sanctions on Iran for what she described as Tehran's brutal repression against anti-government protesters in several Iranian cities.
COVID-19 kills 7 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,478 with seven more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran Authorities Reportedly Fire On Protesters In Fourth Week Of Anti-Regime Unrest RFE/RL 08 Oct 2022 -- More scattered protests and crackdown violence struck Iran on October 8 as demonstrators angry over the death of a young woman detained over the dress code continued to defy officials' warnings of tough punishments to stem weeks of unrest.
Iranian Forensic Report Denies Amini Died From Injuries, Blames 'Underlying Diseases' RFE/RL 07 Oct 2022 -- An Iranian coroner's report says Mahsa Amini's death was not caused by blows to the head or limbs but was instead linked to disease, disputing family objections that the 22-year-old was in good health when taken into custody for purportedly wearing a hijab improperly.
COVID-19 kills 2 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,471 with two more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran condemns EU's interfering resolution IRNA 07 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has underlined that a recent meddlesome resolution issued by the European Union is fundamentally baseless and worthless.
Riots not acceptable anywhere throughout world: Iran FM IRNA 07 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian underscored that certain rioters aided and abetted by foreign TV networks have destroyed public properties and have attacked people and police that are not acceptable anywhere in the globe.
Iran's Armed Forces renew allegiance to Commander in Chief Ayatollah Khamenei IRNA 07 Oct 2022 -- The commanders of country's armed and police forces in a joint statement appreciated the support by Commander in Chief and Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei while renewing their loyalty and allegiance to him.
COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,469 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
U.S. Hits Hijab Compliance Officer, Other Iranians With Sanctions Over Crackdown On Protests RFE/RL 06 Oct 2022 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on seven high-ranking Iranian officials over the shutdown of Internet access in the country and the "continued violence against peaceful protesters" following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after her arrest by the morality police.
Amnesty Says Dozens Killed By Iranian Security Forces In Southeast Amid Protests RFE/RL 06 Oct 2022 -- Amnesty International said dozens have been killed by Iranian security forces in the city of Zahedan in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province as unrest across Iran continues to build.
HRW Says Iran 'Ruthlessly' Stifles Protests, Calls For International Action RFE/RL 06 Oct 2022 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Tehran of employing excessive repressive measures, including lethal force, against participants in weeks-long nationwide anti-government protests sparked by the death last month of a young woman arrested by Iran's morality police.
France Slams Iran After Video Appears To Show 'Forced Confession' RFE/RL 06 Oct 2022 -- Video from Iranian state media showing two French citizens "confessing" to being spies fomenting unrest in Iran has been condemned by France, which called the video "shameful."
Sanctioning Iranian Leaders Responsible for Human Rights Abuses or Censorship US Dept. of State 06 Oct 2022 -- The United States condemns the Iranian government's continued violent suppression of protests following the tragic death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the so-called Morality Police.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Leaders Responsible for Internet Shutdown and Violent Crackdown on Peaceful Protests US Treasury 06 Oct 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating seven senior leaders within Iran's government and security apparatus for the shutdown of Iran's Internet access and the continued violence against peaceful protesters in the wake of the tragic death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly wearing a hijab improperly, and died in the custody of Iran's Morality Police.
US Sanctions Iranian Officials Over Crackdown on Protesters VOA 06 Oct 2022 -- The United States on Thursday sanctioned seven senior Iranian leaders for their role in shutting down the country's internet access and the crackdown on dissidents protesting the death of a young woman in the custody of the country's morality police for failing to properly cover her hair with a hijab.
COVID-19 kills 8 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,466 with 8 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
FM warns EU against 'hasty political action' over Iran unrest IRNA 05 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Wednesday warned the European Union against any hasty political action over the latest unrest in the country, saying that the Islamic Republic will reciprocate in case of such an action.
Full text of Ayatollah Khamenei's speech on recent unrest in Iran IRNA 05 Oct 2022 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has underlined that the role of arrogant powers' policies in recent bitter events in Iran is obvious.
Jamaran destroyer provides Iranian ships with security in free waters IRNA 05 Oct 2022 -- Commander of Iran's Jamaran class destroyer has said that the indigenous destroyer could foil the consecutive attacks mounted by the pirates on the Iranian vessels in the international waters.
Bagher Namazi leaves Iran IRNA 05 Oct 2022 -- Mohammad Bagher Namazi, a dual national who had been arrested by the Iranian Judiciary on espionage charge, left Iran for Oman on Wednesday.
Belgian Court Backs Treaty That Paves Way For Prisoner Swap With Iran RFE/RL 05 Oct 2022 -- A court in Brussels has backed a fiercely criticized treaty allowing prisoner exchanges with Iran, potentially opening the way for an Iranian diplomat imprisoned on terrorism charges to return home in exchange for a Belgian aid worker.
Iran Summons British Envoy As Tehran Blames Foreign 'Enemies' For Unrest RFE/RL 05 Oct 2022 -- Iran has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran, accusing U.K. officials of trying to provoke further unrest in the country amid a wave of protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini after she was detained for Islamic dress-code violations over the way she was wearing a hijab.
On Baquer Namazi's Departure from Iran US Dept. of State 05 Oct 2022 -- Baquer Namazi is now in Abu Dhabi after departing Iran for Muscat; he has been reunited with his family and will soon receive urgently needed medical treatment.
COVID-19 kills 10 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,458 with 10 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran successfully tests orbital transmission system, space probe IRNA 04 Oct 2022 -- Iran successfully tested an experimental implementation of Saman orbital transmission system with a sub-orbital space probe, Ministry of Information and Communications Technology said on Tuesday.
Iran: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP debate on the death of Mahsa Amini and the demonstrations European External Action Service (EEAS) 04 Oct 2022
FM: Sanctions removal measures on right path IRNA 04 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said he believes that measures underway to remove the anti-Iran sanctions through negotiations and exchange of messages are on their right path.
Iranian Protests Broaden As Raisi Calls For National Unity RFE/RL 04 Oct 2022 -- Iranians have taken to the streets for a 17th consecutive day in anti-government protests triggered by the death in custody of a young woman as President Ebrahim Raisi appealed for unity.
Iran Increases Troops Near Kurdistan Region, Threatening Ground Operation VOA 04 Oct 2022 -- Iran has recently sent new military reinforcements to its western borders close to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and threatened to launch a cross-border ground invasion into Iraqi Kurdistan against Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, a senior Iraqi Kurdish official in Iraq who asked to remain anonymous told VOA.
COVID-19 kills 9 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,448 with 9 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Spox says Iran backs efforts to peacefully resolve Ukraine conflict IRNA 03 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that his country backs any efforts aimed at peacefully resolving the Ukraine conflict and has always announced its readiness to help achieve such a solution.
Canada Sanctions Iranian Security Chiefs Citing Death Of Mahsa Amini RFE/RL 03 Oct 2022 -- Citing the death of a young woman while in police custody, Canada has slapped a new round of sanctions on several high-ranking Iranian security officials for alleged human rights abuses.
Iranian Currency Hits Record Low As Unrest Intensifies Economic Concerns RFE/RL 03 Oct 2022 -- Iran's national currency, the rial, fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar amid a wave of protests triggered by the death in custody of a young woman.
Khamenei Warns Of Further Crackdown As Protests In Iran Over Woman's Death Continue RFE/RL 03 Oct 2022 -- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has blamed foreign influences for unrest that has spread across the country over the death of a young woman while she was in custody for breaking a rule on the wearing of the Islamic head scarf, or hijab, and warned that security forces had his full backing in quelling any dissent.
Iran calls for peaceful resolution of Azerbaijan-Armenia border dispute IRNA 03 Oct 2022 -- Major General Mohammad Bagheri, who is the chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, on Monday said that the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia should resolve their border dispute through peaceful means.
Statement by President Biden on the Violent Crackdown in Iran The White House 03 Oct 2022
COVID-19 kills 10 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 02 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,439 with 10 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran possessing upper hand in drone capability IRNA 02 Oct 2022 -- Western analysts claim that the Russian forces' usage of Iran-made drones has not only changed the situation on the ground in the Ukraine war but can also upgrade the Iranian military industry.
Terrorists to pay for their crimes, killing innocents: Intelligence minister IRNA 02 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib said that terrorists affiliated with global arrogance, will soon pay for their shameful acts, crimes and assassination of the innocent people, and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps will decisively respond to the crimes.
Southeast Iran is completely secured: Commander IRNA 02 Oct 2022 -- The security in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, southeastern Iran, is completely ensured thanks to the vigilance maintained by the people and efforts made by the security and military forces, a commander said on Sunday.
IRGC, Basij deaths in recent Zahedan unrest reach five IRNA 02 Oct 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said that another Basiji force was martyred in Zahedan on Saturday night, bringing the total number of IRGC and Basij deaths to five.
Zahedan terror attack: Intelligence minister vows harsh revenge on mercenaries Press TV 02 Oct 2022 -- Iran's intelligence minister has condemned the latest deadly terrorist attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, vowing the Islamic Republic will give a categorical response to atrocities committed by foreign mercenaries across the country.
Police Clash With Protesters At Tehran University RFE/RL 02 Oct 2022 -- Iranian security forces have clashed with students at a university in the capital of Tehran in the latest protests in Iran linked to the death in custody of a young woman.
Speaker calls for dealing with those undermining security IRNA 02 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Parliament speaker called on authorities to strongly deal with those who undermined the country's security, noting that providing security is the most basic task of a government.
Iran lawmakers support police, security forces IRNA 02 Oct 2022 -- Iranian lawmakers through a statement on Sunday threw support for measures taken by the police and security forces to settle the recent unrest across the country.
Senior MP: Iranians did not join rioters IRNA 02 Oct 2022 -- The spokesman for the Iranian parliament presiding board said that the Iranian nation did not join the rioters.
President Raeisi: Enemies failed in their plot to isolate Iran Press TV 02 Oct 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the enemies have failed to advance their latest conspiracy aimed at blocking the country's progress.
Enemies launch media, political campaign to make up for defeats, frustration: IRGC chief Press TV 02 Oct 2022 -- Chief Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has warned foreign powers against plotting against the Islamic Republic, stressing that enemies have launched a political and media campaign to make up for their failures.
At Least 20 Killed In Southeastern Iran In Separatist Attack RFE/RL 01 Oct 2022 -- At least 20 people have been killed in clashes between Iranian security forces and armed separatists in the southeast of the country, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said.
Global Solidarity Rallies Held As Amini Protests Continue In Iran RFE/RL 01 Oct 2022 -- Iranians and their supporters around the globe are holding rallies on October 1 to show solidarity with protests inside Iran sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the morality police for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely.
Iran Threatens Response If U.S. Targets Drones Used In Campaign Against Kurds In Iraq RFE/RL 01 Oct 2022 -- Iran has threatened retaliation against the United States if it targets drones that Tehran has been using to attack Iraq's northern Kurdish region.
Protests In Iran Continue Despite Violent Government Crackdown RFE/RL 01 Oct 2022 -- Iranians are continuing to protest the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody two weeks ago despite government warnings that a harsh crackdown will continue.
Students Protesting at Multiple Iranian Universities Amid Violent Security Clampdowns VOA 01 Oct 2022 -- Protests were reported Saturday at more than half a dozen Iranian universities as government security forces scrambled to crack down, firing at protesters in the capital, Tehran. The protests followed violent clashes between protesters and security forces in the Baluchistan capital of Zahedan, in which at least 20 people were reportedly killed, including three security force members.
Riot providing terrorists with best opportunity: Gov't Spox IRNA 01 Oct 2022 -- The Iranian government's spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi has warned that riot provides hired terrorists with the best opportunity to wreak havoc in Iran.
Iran's top govt. officials urge vigilance to maintain calm nationwide IRNA 01 Oct 2022 -- Heads of the three branches of the Iranian government, on Saturday called on relevant bodies to act vigilantly in confronting rioting and maintaining public order, security and tranquility across the country.
China says is against "unjustifiable unilateral" sanctions IRNA 01 Oct 2022 -- The spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, has said that her country's cooperation with Iran is under the international laws, and Beijing is against illegal and "unjustifiable unilateral" sanctions.
COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,429 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.

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