Iran
Video shows Iranian security forces beating and shooting man as officials order investigation
Middle East
November 6, 2022
Video shows Iranian security forces beating and shooting man as officials order investigation
CNN — Iranian police said they would investigate an incident caught on camera showing security forces attacking and shooting a…
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 6, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a…
Iran acknowledges providing drones to Russia before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine
Middle East
November 5, 2022
Iran acknowledges providing drones to Russia before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine
CNN – The Iranian government acknowledged for the first time Saturday that it had sent a limited number of drones…
Cartoons and Quranic verses form the latest Saudi-Iran battleground
Middle East
November 5, 2022
Cartoons and Quranic verses form the latest Saudi-Iran battleground
Abu Dhabi CNN — The animated simulation shows a fleet of drones approaching an oil facility belonging to Aramco, Saudi…
Children among 10 feared dead in Iran crackdown, Amnesty says
Middle East
November 5, 2022
Children among 10 feared dead in Iran crackdown, Amnesty says
CNN – Up to 10 people, including children, are feared to have been killed Friday in a crackdown on protests…
Exclusive: Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intel officials believe
Middle East
November 4, 2022
Exclusive: Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intel officials believe
WashingtonCNN — Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intelligence officials believe, as Tehran looks for a…
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 4, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a top United Nations official. “Over…
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
Middle East
November 2, 2022
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
CNN – Iran has charged about 1,000 people in the Tehran province for their alleged involvement in nationwide protests sparked…
US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
Middle East
November 2, 2022
US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
CNN – United States and Saudi Arabia have shared intelligence with each other that indicates that Iran may be planning…
Hundreds of Iranian journalists call for the release of two colleagues jailed in Evin prison
Middle East
October 31, 2022
Hundreds of Iranian journalists call for the release of two colleagues jailed in Evin prison
CNN — Hundreds of Iranian journalists are calling for the release of colleagues Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who were…