Tag: #iran

Israel Declares War on Hezbollah as Ceasefire Lapses and Airstrikes Hit Beirut

Israel says it has begun an “offensive campaign” against Hezbollah after the ceasefire expired, with deadly strikes in Beirut and rockets fired toward Haifa.

#lebanon, #israel, #hezbollah, #beirut, #iran

Iran’s soccer chief hints at skipping 2026 World Cup after Khamenei killed in U.S.–Israeli strike

Iran’s football federation president says the team may not attend the 2026 World Cup in North America after Tehran confirmed Khamenei’s death.

#iran, #worldcup2026, #fifa, #israel, #us

U.S. and Iran Report ‘Significant Progress’ in Indirect Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Indirect U.S.–Iran talks in Geneva ended without a deal but with “significant progress,” as Oman mediates and technical talks shift to Vienna.

#iran, #nuclear, #diplomacy, #oman, #oil

U.S. Navy F-35C shoots down Iranian drone as IRGC boats threaten U.S.-flagged tanker near Hormuz

Pentagon says an F-35C downed an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, hours before IRGC boats tried to stop a U.S.-flagged tanker near Hormuz.

#iran, #usnavy, #straitofhormuz, #drones, #shipping

U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Interior Minister, Security Chiefs and Two U.K.-Registered Crypto Exchanges Over Protest Crackdown

Washington targets Iranian officials and U.K.-registered crypto exchanges it says financed a deadly crackdown, as the EU moves to list the IRGC as terrorist.

#iran, #sanctions, #irgc, #cryptocurrency, #humanrights

Iran Goes Dark as Protests Surge, Rights Groups Warn of Crackdown Behind Internet Shutdown

Connectivity in Iran plunged Jan. 8 amid nationwide protests. Rights groups say a deliberate blackout is obscuring killings, arrests and a widening crackdown.

#iran, #protests, #internetshutdown, #humanrights, #irgc

Death of Young Hairdresser and Trump Warning Raise Stakes in Iran’s Price Protests

Saghar Etemadi’s killing amid Iran’s economic protests and Trump’s “locked and loaded” warning intensify tensions between Tehran and Washington.

#iran, #protests, #trump, #humanrights, #economy

Iranian Football Federation to Boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Over U.S. Visa Denials

Iran boycotts FIFA World Cup draw due to U.S. visa denials, raising sports-politics tensions.

#fifa, #iran, #us, #football, #worldcup

9th Fajr International Handicrafts Festival Showcases Global Artisanship in Tehran

Tehran's Fajr Handicrafts Festival celebrates cultural diversity, featuring works from 21 countries, fostering innovation, and boosting exports.

#iran, #handicrafts, #festival, #culturaldiversity

Operation Rising Lion: Israel's Bold Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities Escalates Regional Tensions

Israel launches "Operation Rising Lion," striking Iran's nuclear sites, escalating tensions and raising global concerns about Middle East stability.

#israel, #iran, #operationrisinglion, #middleeast, #conflict

Iran Faces Environmental Crisis as Land Subsidence Threatens Infrastructure and Heritage

Iran's land subsidence, driven by water over-extraction and climate change, endangers infrastructure and cultural sites, demanding urgent action.

#iran, #environment, #landsinking, #agriculture, #climatechange

UN Security Council Rejects Russia-China Proposal; Sanctions on Iran Set to Reimpose

The UN rejects a resolution by Russia & China to delay sanctions, escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

#unitednations, #iran, #snapback, #nuclear, #sanctions

Operation "Rising Lion" Escalates Tensions in Middle East

Israel's "Rising Lion" airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites escalate regional tensions and international diplomatic challenges.

#israel, #iran, #nuclear, #conflict, #middleeast

Escalation of Tensions: A Deepening Conflict Between Israel and Iran

In 2025, Israel and Iran engaged in a major conflict, with significant military actions and international fallout.

#israel, #iran, #military, #conflict, #ceasefire

UN Security Council Rejects Resolution to Extend Sanctions Relief for Iran

UN Security Council votes against extending sanctions relief for Iran, reinstating UN sanctions previously lifted under the JCPOA.

#iran, #un, #nuclear, #sanctions, #jcpoa