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Tehran arrests 139 foreigners in central Iran during deadly protests

Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests. As many as 30,000 people are feared to have been killed during weeks-long demonstrations.

Europe Today

Russia wants to continue war in Ukraine – Polish secretary of state

In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, Ignacy Niemczycki warned that "Russia is not negotiating with goodwill right now" despite ongoing peace talks.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Tension is rising in Iran

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Qatar

Qatar drives mediation with regional partners on Iran crisis

Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation as tensions rise between Iran and the West. Doha is coordinating closely with Egypt and Turkey to keep diplomatic channels open.

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Iran

Explosions reported in Iran, Israel denies involvement

A powerful explosion rocked the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas earlier today. Reports are coming in of more explosions.

Economy

EU condemns Iran's bloody crackdown — but who trades most with Tehran?

The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Charles Michel

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Markets

Oil climbs as Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal

Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher.

Europe Today

'We are absent': Bettel urges direct European talks with Putin

"If we can't talk to them, we won't find a solution," Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel told Euronews ahead of a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU foreign ministers discuss fresh sanctions on Iran

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Iran

Trump says 'massive armada' headed to Iran as carrier group approaches

The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime.

Tech News

What defence tech is aboard the US carrier now the Middle East?

The American Navy describes the USS Abraham Lincoln as ‘the largest warship in the world,’ which can support over 65 aircraft and 97,000 tons of equipment.

Iran

Analysis: Promises unkept — Iran's protests and global responsibility

Analysts agree Iran's regime decided on mass killings to survive protests driven by economic collapse, with clear orders for lethal force against unarmed demonstrators.

Iran

Iran protests death toll could surpass 30,000, reports claim

Casualty estimates from Iran's protest crackdown range from 3,100 to over 30,000, with verification hampered by an internet shutdown. Human rights groups report thousands killed, including children.

Iran

Italy urges EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terror group

Placing the most powerful branch of Iran’s armed forces on the EU’s terrorist list would put the IRGC alongside groups such as the so-called IS, al-Qaeda, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Iran

Iran unveils billboard warning US against taking military action

The latest development comes days after US President Donald Trump said ships are being moved towards the region 'just in case' he decides to take action. In return, Iranian authorities warned its force is 'more ready than ever, finger on the trigger'.

Iran

Death toll in Iran's protest crackdown reaches 5,002, activists say

The US military meanwhile has moved more military assets toward the Middle East, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and associated warships.

Iran

Iran offers first government-issued death toll from protest crackdown

State television carried statements by the Interior Ministry and the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, an official body providing services to families of those killed in wars, saying 3,117 people were killed.

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: Iran under fire, protests, repression and the EU’s response

Why are Iranians protesting? What will the EU’s and the US’s reactions be?

Nationwide Iranian protests against rising inflation and cost of living demanding regime change.