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Academic back in Canada after being freed from Iran detention
Canadian-Iranian academic Homa Hoodfar flew back into Montreal on Thursday, after authorities in Iran released her from custody.Canadian-Iranian academic Homa Hoodfar flew back into Montreal on Thursday, after authorities in Iran released her from custody.
Iran's supreme leader tells Ahmadinejad not to run again for president
Iran’s supreme leader has told former hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad not to stand again in next year’s elections, state media reported onIran’s supreme leader has told former hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad not to stand again in next year’s elections, state media reported on
Iranian cyclist killed in Paralympics road race
An Iranian cyclist has died following a crash during the Paralympics. Bahman Golbarnezhad, who was 48, was competing in the C4-5 road race when heAn Iranian cyclist has died following a crash during the Paralympics. Bahman Golbarnezhad, who was 48, was competing in the C4-5 road race when he
'Iran's last chance to seize the opportunities of Obama's administration'
This is an opinion piece by Mehrdad Khonsari, a former Iranian diplomat. Euronews seeks to represent All Views but does not endorse any politicalThis is an opinion piece by Mehrdad Khonsari, a former Iranian diplomat. Euronews seeks to represent All Views but does not endorse any political
Siamand Rahman, the strongest Paralympian ever
His name is Siamand Rahman, and he is the strongest Paralympian ever, breaking 300kg and winning gold in the men’s powerlifting heavyweight category.His name is Siamand Rahman, and he is the strongest Paralympian ever, breaking 300kg and winning gold in the men’s powerlifting heavyweight category.
Iranians protest against Saudi rulers as Hajj gets underway
Thousands of Iranians have protested in Tehran against Saudi Arabia’s ruling family, shouting “death to Al Saud the traitors” as the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the Saudi city of Mecca gets…Thousands of Iranians have protested in Tehran against Saudi Arabia’s ruling family, shouting “death to Al Saud the traitors” as the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the Saudi city of Mecca gets…
Iran and Saudi Arabia in pilgrimage row
Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have had an unusually harsh exchange in the lead up to the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca.Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have had an unusually harsh exchange in the lead up to the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca.
As Hajj pilgrims flock to Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Iran trade jibes
After last year's devastating stampede, Iran and Saudi Arabia's top clerics quarrel over management of the pilgrimageAfter last year's devastating stampede, Iran and Saudi Arabia's top clerics quarrel over management of the pilgrimage
British Airways resumes flights from London to Tehran
British Airways is resuming direct flights from London to Tehran which were suspended four years ago because of western sanctions against Iran.British Airways is resuming direct flights from London to Tehran which were suspended four years ago because of western sanctions against Iran.
Oil production freeze speculation increases
A freeze of oil output by major producers is looking more likely as Saudi Arabia signals a change in approach ahead of an OPEC meeting in Algeria later this month.A freeze of oil output by major producers is looking more likely as Saudi Arabia signals a change in approach ahead of an OPEC meeting in Algeria later this month.
Iran deploys air defence missiles at Fordo nuclear site
State media in Iran says the army has begun deploying a Russian supplied S-300 air missile defence system around the Fordo nuclear facility.State media in Iran says the army has begun deploying a Russian supplied S-300 air missile defence system around the Fordo nuclear facility.
Iran and Venezuela cooperate to boost oil prices
Venezuela’s president said he expects new measures to stabalise oil markets and strengthen OPEC to be announced soon.Venezuela’s president said he expects new measures to stabalise oil markets and strengthen OPEC to be announced soon.
Cuba and Iran exchange pleasantries in first stop of Zarif's business-boosting tour
The Iranian foreign minister and an entourage of around a hundred political and economic delegates have left Cuba for stage two of a whistlestop tour of Latin…The Iranian foreign minister and an entourage of around a hundred political and economic delegates have left Cuba for stage two of a whistlestop tour of Latin…
Russia stops using Iranian airbase to launch Syria air strikes
Russia has suddenly stopped using an Iranian airbase to launch airstrikes in Syria.Russia has suddenly stopped using an Iranian airbase to launch airstrikes in Syria.
Oil dips below $50 a barrel as production limit hopes fade
Crude oil prices have slipped back after hitting an eight-week high following their longest run of gains in four years in the belief that a limit on output will not be agreed by producers.Crude oil prices have slipped back after hitting an eight-week high following their longest run of gains in four years in the belief that a limit on output will not be agreed by producers.
Russian jets leave Iran for Syria sorties
The Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing jets taking off from an airbase in Iran.The Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing jets taking off from an airbase in Iran.
18-year-old becomes first Iranian female Olympic medalist
The first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal is eighteen-year-old Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin in Taekwondo who beat her Swedish opponent to take the bronze.The first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal is eighteen-year-old Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin in Taekwondo who beat her Swedish opponent to take the bronze.
Trumps claims Obama "lied" about cash for Iran's US prisoners
The US State Department has admitted for the first time that a 400 million dollar cash payment made to Iran ordered by a tribunal was withheld until four US prisoners were…The US State Department has admitted for the first time that a 400 million dollar cash payment made to Iran ordered by a tribunal was withheld until four US prisoners were…
Why has Iran let Russia use its bases for bombing Syria?
Images of Russian jets bombing Syria have become commonplace since Russia decided to enter the war in support of the Assad regime last September.Images of Russian jets bombing Syria have become commonplace since Russia decided to enter the war in support of the Assad regime last September.
Russia hits back at US claims over its Syria raids from Iran
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected US suggestions that it might be violating a UN resolution by using an Iranian air base to launch air strikes in Syria.Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected US suggestions that it might be violating a UN resolution by using an Iranian air base to launch air strikes in Syria.
Russia changes tactics and uses an Iranian base to launch airstrikes inside Syria
Russian military jets have taken off from an Iranian airbase to launch strikes at Syrian targets in a move which will cut flight times and increase bombing payloads.Russian military jets have taken off from an Iranian airbase to launch strikes at Syrian targets in a move which will cut flight times and increase bombing payloads.
War in Syria: Russia uses Iran airbase for the first time
Russian military jets have taken off from a base in Iran, targeting ISIL fighters and other militant groups in Syria.Russian military jets have taken off from a base in Iran, targeting ISIL fighters and other militant groups in Syria.
Iran and Turkey pledge greater cooperation on Syria
Despite their differences, the foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran are pledging greater cooperation on trying to resolve the Syrian crisis – after meeting in…Despite their differences, the foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran are pledging greater cooperation on trying to resolve the Syrian crisis – after meeting in…
Iran hangs nuclear scientist over US 'treason'
Iran has executed a nuclear scientist accused of providing the US with information about the country's nuclear programme.Iran has executed a nuclear scientist accused of providing the US with information about the country's nuclear programme.
State executions: a fate worse than death
Indonesia went ahead with the execution of four drug offenders early on Friday morning. Last-minute petitions were denied. Another 10 more are due toIndonesia went ahead with the execution of four drug offenders early on Friday morning. Last-minute petitions were denied. Another 10 more are due to
The state of Iran's economy one year after landmark deal over disputed nuclear programme
It has been one year since Iran, the US and five other world powers reached a landmark deal over Iran’s disputed nuclear programme.It has been one year since Iran, the US and five other world powers reached a landmark deal over Iran’s disputed nuclear programme.
Iran: thousands mourn film director Abbas Kiarostami
Thousands of people in Iran have attended the funeral of acclaimed director Abbas Kiarostami.Thousands of people in Iran have attended the funeral of acclaimed director Abbas Kiarostami.
Iranian film legend Abbas Kiarostami dies
Abbas Kiarostami was the international giant of Iranian cinema who managed to express himself as a director without falling foul of Iran’s notorious censors.Abbas Kiarostami was the international giant of Iranian cinema who managed to express himself as a director without falling foul of Iran’s notorious censors.
Lauded Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has died at the age of 76
Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has died at the age of 76 in the French capital, Paris.Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has died at the age of 76 in the French capital, Paris.
Iran: Mixed reactions to Brexit
There has been radio silence from much of the Middle East throughout the Brexit campaign, but in the wake of the UK deciding to leave the EuropeanThere has been radio silence from much of the Middle East throughout the Brexit campaign, but in the wake of the UK deciding to leave the European