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Sweden says Iran used text messages to incite Quran-burning protests

There have been several incidents of Quran-burning in Sweden in recent years, and the Islamic Republic is being blamed for instigating an international backlash.

Iran

Dozens dead and 17 feared trapped after explosion at coal mine in Iran

A rescue effort is underway as 17 miners are believed to be trapped in the mine's tunnels at a depth of 200 metres below the surface.

Culture news

Iranian resistance on film two years after Mahsa Amini's death

Two years after the death of Mahsa Amini, two Iranian films which defy state censorship and expose the crimes of the Islamic State begin their European rollouts in cinemas. They remind us how fortunate we are to have filmmakers who dare to challenge oppression, misogyny and tyranny.

Culture news

How 'My English Persian Kitchen' brings the taste of Iran to the stage

Euronews Culture sat down with actor Isabella Nefar to discuss how she brought Atoosa Sepehr's story of escaping Iran to the stage, while also feeding an entire audience.

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Europe News

ISW: How Russia plans to use Iranian missiles?

The US-based think tank is scrutinising Russia’s plans to use Iranian Fath-360 missiles to attack Ukrainian infrastructure and boost its military campaign.

Europe News

EU weighs 'strong' response to Iran's missile deliveries to Russia

The bloc says it has 'credible' information Tehran is procuring Moscow with ballistic missiles.

World News

US intelligence says Iran sent ballistic missiles to Russia

Iran has supplied Moscow with its Shahed attack drone to use on the battlefield. Tehran has always denied this, saying the deliveries were made before the start of the war.

Iran

Iran summons Australian ambassador over ‘offensive’ LGBTQ+ post

Homosexuality is illegal in Iran, but transgender people are allowed to seek gender transition surgery.

Europe News

Top UN official warns of risk of widening war in the Middle East

With no Gaza ceasefire deal yet agreed, clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have raised the risk of all-out war in the Middle East.

Iran

At least 28 killed in Pakistani Shiite pilgrims bus crash in Iran

A bus carrying 51 Pakistani Shiite pilgrims to Iraq crashed in Yazd province on Tuesday night, killing at least 28 people and injuring 23, 14 of whom are in serious condition.

Culture news

Exiled Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof to head Busan jury

It is unclear whether Rasoulof will make it to South Korea in person, as the celebrated director fled his native Iran earlier this year.

Israel

US sends submarine to Middle East as Europe calls for ceasefire

As the US deployed its guided-missile submarine USS Georgia to the Middle East, international leaders have joined forces to demand de-escalation and stability in the region that is on the precipice of all-out war.

Europe News

France, Germany and UK urge restraint in statement on Middle East

The joint statement comes as Israeli intelligence reports that Iran could attack Israeli within days, following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

World News

Expert says response to last week assassinations may worsen tensions

According to Dr. Matthew Levitt, from The Washington Institute on Near East Policy, retaliation is almost certain.

Iran

Who are Iran-armed proxy forces poised to retaliate against Israel?

As Iran vows to retaliate against Israel for its alleged assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its territory, Tehran may make use of militias and regional allies to exact revenge.

World News

Iran vows to respond to death of Hamas leader

Iran blames Israel for the death of Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Tehran last week.

Iran

Thousands attend funeral for assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

After the funeral service in Tehran, Ismail Haniyeh’s remains are expected to be transferred on Friday to Qatar for burial where he lived in exile.

Europe News

Brussels defends presence of senior EU diplomat in Iran's inauguration

Enrique Mora, the deputy secretary general of the European External Action Service (EEAS), attended the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new president.

Gaza

Iran's supreme leader prays over coffin of Hamas leader Haniyeh

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in a shocking assassination blamed on Israel on Wednesday.

World News

Protests erupt over killing of Hamas' top political leader

Protesters across cities from Pakistan to Lebanon are condemning the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.