Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy

Traders offered the new exchange rate as attempts so far to restart negotiations between America and Iran over its nuclear program appear stalled.

Iran Invites Lebanon's Foreign Minister to Discuss Bilateral Ties

DUBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi invited Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Raji to visit Iran in the near future to discuss bilateral ties, Iran's foreign ministry said on Thursday, amid a U.S.-backed roadmap in Lebanon to disarm the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group.

BBC World Service urges the UN to condemn Iran’s allegations of ‘media terrorism’ and ‘media warfare’

The BBC World Service has engaged with the UN over the protection of its Iranian journalists and their families since 2017

Nobel Laureate Says Iran Using Execution as ‘Tool of Repression’

A leading Iranian rights activist and Nobel laureate said state suppression in the Islamic Republic is getting worse as the country faces multiple crises, including regional isolation and a deteriorating economy.

Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran?

Young people across Iran have been leading a dramatic change in social mores in recent months. “We have a fearless young generation that is breaking taboos.”

Iran’s new naval power play revealed

Iran unveils new naval assets, expanding its military reach amid rising regional and U.S. tensions.

Iran boycotting 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington due to denied visas by Trump administration

Iran will not participate in next week’s World Cup 2026 group-stage draw in Washington, D.C., following the Trump administration’s decision to deny visas to its representatives.

Iran coach to attend World Cup draw despite boycott - report

Iran's national team coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., despite an earlier announcement by the country's football federation that it would boycott the event, Iranian media reported Thursday.

Iran to attend World Cup draw after boycott threat over visa issues

An Iranian delegation will attend Friday's 2026 World Cup draw after initially saying they would boycott the ceremony in Washington over visa issues, media reports said on Thursday.

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi is sentenced again in Iran as Hollywood's awards season starts

Panahi's latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.

Iran's rial currency falls to new low of 1.2 million to a US dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy

Iran's rial currency falls to new low of 1.2 million to a US dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy

Iran’s record drought and cheap fuel have sparked an air pollution crisis – but the real causes run much deeper

Schools are closing and hospitals are admitting patients suffering from lung diseases as Tehran and other Iranian cities face a severe air pollution crisis.