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EU keeps watch on Iran protests

Continuing anti-government demonstrations turn spotlight on Tehran

Iran

Eight elements behind the protests in Iran

There's no single cause driving Iranians to take to the streets but instead an intertwined web of older and newer issues coming together.

Iran

How Iran's recent protests are different from the 'Green Revolution'

Deadly protests around Iran have reached their fifth day, with many seeing similarities—and differences—to the 2009 Iranian presidential election protests

Iran

Iran blames enemies for deadly unrest

Supreme Leader Khamenei accuses the country's enemies of stirring unrest, as the death toll from anti-government protests rises.

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Iran

Anti-government protests in Iran turn violent

Videos appear to show clashes on the third day of protests in several cities, as the authorities warn people to stay away from 'illegal gatherings'.

Iran

Iran: Pro-government rallies held after two days of political unrest

Thousands gathered for the annual nationwide movement to mark 8 years since the end of major political demonstrations that rocked Iran in 2009.

Iran

Anti-government protests spread to major Iranian cities

Around 300 people gathered in the west Iranian city of Kermanshah amid the country's biggest wave of unrest in 8 years.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia intercepts missile aimed at Riyadh

The US envoy in the UN says that the Houthi missile shot down in Saudi Arabia 'bears hallmarks' of Iranian arms attacks

Iran

Tehran proposes 50% increase in domestic fuel prices

Measure prompts speculation and concern on social media.

World News

Husband is hopeful after Sunday court hearing postponed

The husband of Briton Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has told Euronews he hopes she could be home in time for Christmas. The 38-year-old mother-of-one from North London is serving a five-year jail term in Iran for alleged spying.

Iran

Diplomatic discussions: Boris Johnson meets Iranian counterpart

UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson meets his Iranian counterpart in Tehran for talks on the nuclear deal and dual national consular cases, including that of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

World News

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case: Johnson urged to bring jailed woman ho

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson heads to Iran in an effort to win release of dual national.

Argentina

Former Argentina president charged with treason

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has denied any wrongdoing and called the allegations politically motivated.

Iran

Male kabaddi coach wears headscarf to sneak into women's match in Iran

Pictures of the coach wearing the Thai team kit and makeshift headscarves in the Gorgan city stadium have circulated on social media

Iran

Legal action over new claims against mother jailed in Iran

Husband of jailed British-Iranian charity worker says legal action is planned in Tehran over new claims broadcast on state TV

World News

Iranian wrestler 'deliberately' loses to avoid fighting Israeli oppone

An Iranian wrestler's “deliberate” loss to avoid facing an Israeli opponent has caused outrage on Iranian social media.

Iran

Mounting concern over jailed British-Iranian woman

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says he’s attempting to go to Tehran urgently for a new court date on December 10

Iran

Iran airs more allegations against jailed British woman

Iran airs what it claims is proof that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was training Iranian journalists

USA

Iran promises to send warships to Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean

Iran's new naval commander has vowed to send warships to America's backyard.

World News

Arab League slams "Iranian aggression"

Saudi Arabia leads strong criticism of Iran at Arab League