Iranian assaulted in London amid concern over threats to regime critics
Iran International has received reports that an Iranian man was violently assaulted in central London. The Metropolitan Police are understood to be investigating.
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IRGC fires at Indian vessel in Hormuz
Two vessels, including an Indian-flagged supertanker, were forced back out of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after being approached by Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ naval units, shipping monitor TankerTrackers said.
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The Hormuz get out of jail card turned to a grave
For decades the IRGC relied on its ability to threaten closure of the Strait of Hormuz as its premier economic shield and golden get out of jail card.
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Too early to tell who is winning Iran war, experts say
As Washington signals that a deal with Tehran may be close, a central question remains unresolved: who, if anyone, is actually winning?
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Revolutionary Guard's outlets slam Araghchi over Hormuz reopening tweet
Media outlets affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued rare and sharply worded criticism of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran’s negotiating team after he announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on X.
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Three charged over attempted arson at Iran International office in London
British police on Friday have charged three people over an attempted arson attack near the London offices of Iran International.
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How Tehran bends its own red lines to boost state rallies
The screening of a concert video by a Lebanese female singer at a pro-government rally in Iran has drawn unusual attention for appearing to cross two of the Islamic Republic’s long-standing cultural taboos: women’s solo singing and compulsory hijab.
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US arrests Iranian national over alleged Basij-linked visa fraud
US immigration authorities have arrested an Iranian national accused of lying about past ties to a paramilitary organization linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told Iran International.
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Iran International says London attack part of campaign to silence it
An attempted attack near the London studios of Iran International has heightened concerns over what the broadcaster says is a growing campaign of intimidation targeting its staff.
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Statement by the Iran International Editorial Board on escalating threats and intimidation
Iran International condemns the attempted attack near its London studios on the evening of 15 April.
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Iran blackout cripples freelancer, small business incomes
Freelancers and small business owners say their incomes have collapsed and daily operations have halted during Iran’s prolonged internet shutdown, which NetBlocks said has caused $1. 8 billion in losses over 48 days.
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Iran halts petrochemical exports to supply domestic market
Iran has halted exports of all petrochemical products until further notice to prevent shortages of raw materials and stabilize the domestic market, state-linked media reported.
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Hope and anger in Iran as fragile ceasefire persists
Messages from Iran International viewers inside the country reveal a society grappling with a mix of hope, anger and deep uncertainty as a fragile ceasefire with the United States persists.
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US sanctions oil network tied to Iranian tycoon Shamkhani
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a network of companies, ships and individuals tied to Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, an Iranian oil trader whose business empire has become a major conduit for Iran’s sanctioned petroleum exports.
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Hardliners push Hormuz ‘red line’ as US blockade tests Iran’s leverage
Hardline voices in Tehran are escalating rhetoric around the Strait of Hormuz, calling for transit fees on ships even as a US blockade challenges Iran’s control over the strategic waterway.
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Ideology may be fading in Iran, but not in Kashmir's ‘Mini Iran'
Fundraising drives across Indian-administered Kashmir have collected nearly $2 million for Iran following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting the depth of religious and ideological ties between the region’s Shia community and the Islamic Republic.
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US blockade enters murky phase as tankers spoof signals and buyers hesitate
The US naval blockade of Iran is entering an opaque phase, with early signs of impact emerging through both buyer hesitation and deceptive shipping practices, rather than direct naval confrontations.
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US tightens financial squeeze on Iran, warns banks over oil money flows
The US Treasury has warned banks in the Middle East and East Asia to halt Iran-linked transactions or face potential sanctions, signaling a stepped-up enforcement push targeting the financial networks that move Tehran’s oil revenues.
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War damage amounts to $3,000 per Iranian, with blockade set to add to losses
War damage to Iran’s economy has reached $270 billion in 40 days, equivalent to roughly $3,000 per person, according to official figures, with losses expected to grow as trade disruptions deepen under a US blockade of Iranian ports.
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Iran negotiators ordered to return after internal rift over Islamabad talks
Sharp disagreements among members of Iran’s negotiating team led them to abandon US talks in Islamabad and return to Tehran on April 11 following an order from Iran's top security official, sources familiar with the deliberations told Iran International.
