U.S. has sanctioned Iran's attorney general Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, the chief of the Basij Cyberspace Headquarters, the commander of IRGC forces in Tehran Hassan Hassanzadeh, among others
1 year agoSanandaj, western Iran: Protesters are establishing roadblocks and chanting: "Death to Khamenei." "Death to the dictator
Netblocks: Internet service disruption lasted for two days in Iranian Kurdistan
Khamenei: The US clearly admitted they created ISIS. Then they hold up the flag of human rights and speak about human rights & the rights of women. They have been disgraced in the Shahcheragh terrorist attack
Khamenei: The enemy's culpability in the Shahcheragh tragedy differs from many terrorist attacks. Sometimes, a military or political group is the target. That's different. Here, they struck a number of pilgrims who were seeking nearness to God. It wasn't a political target or a battle
British Defense Secretary: Russia intends to provide Iran with modern military equipment in exchange for drones
1 year agoUN Human Rights Council president Federico Villegas has appointed the members of the recently established Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran: - Sara Hossain of Bangladesh (chair) - Shaheen Sardar Ali of Pakistan - Viviana Krsticevic of Argentina
Khamenei: The tragic terrorist attack in the holy shrine of Shahcheragh made hearts grieve, but it will remain permanently in Iran's history. The hands behind this heinous act, the US who created Daesh, must be exposed
Khamenei: In addition to Daesh who carried out the terrorist attack in the Shahcheragh shrine, the main backers & creators of Daesh, US & allies, were partners in this crime. They deceitfully hoist the flag of human rights in words, but in practice, they create dangerous terrorist groups
Khamenei: Imam Khamenei met with families of dead of Shahcheragh terrorist attack
Israeli Defense Minister: Iran poses a threat first to the world and the region, and then to Israel
30 of 35 Russian drones were shot down overnight
1 year agoAt least 39 protesters are currently at risk of execution or being sentenced to death in Iran, the Oslo-based human rights group @IHRights has warned
Khamenei: I offer my condolences to the honorable family of the martyr and all the people of Baluchestan, especially the people of Khash and Iranshahr. I ask God to bestow His mercy on all of us
Khamenei: The villains who committed this crime are disgraceful mercenaries who are at the service of the enemies of the welfare of our Baluch countrymen & the unity of Iranian ethnic groups. The responsible government agencies must quickly & sternly pursue & punish the criminals
Khamenei: The tragic kidnapping of Mr. Molawi Abdulwahid Rigi (may God bestow His mercy on him) and the suicide attack of this courageous, benevolent cleric has brought my sorrow and grief
UK sanctions Russian military commanders, Iranian businessmen
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 46 km NNE of Tabas, Iran
German Foreign Minister: We have frozen the assets of those targeted by sanctions against Iran
German Foreign Minister: European sanctions targeted leaders in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard
Iranian Foreign Ministry: We believe in ensuring regional security across the countries of the region, and we will not allow anyone to interfere in our internal affairs
At 7 am this morning the family of Majidreza Rahnavard was called by government officials and told that he was executed, and that his body was buried as a cemetry in Tehran, according to @1500tasvir
Josep Borrell: The European Union will agree to tough sanctions against Iran
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 52 km NNE of Shūshtar, Iran
1 year agoIran-backed Houthi leader warns UAE following the meeting between UAE & Israeli leaders in Abu Dhabi, stating: "We warn against any cheap service to the Israeli enemy against our country as this will give us the full right to target it"
1 year agoUS "imposing sanctions on three Russian entities connected to Moscow's growing military relationship with Tehran – a relationship that includes the transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Iran," according to a statement from @SecBlinken
White House sounds alarm over 'harmful' Iran-Russia security partnership
NSC spox John Kirby: "I'm proud to announce that a new security package for Ukraine valued at $275 million will soon be on its way. They will provide Ukraine with new capabilities to boost its air defenses and counter the threats that Ukraine is facing from drones
NSC's John Kirby: Russia offering Iran unprecedented level of military and technical support. Iran has become Russia's top military backer. That is transforming their relatioship into a full fleged defense partnership
US & Canada jointly announce "coordinated sanctions actions against Iranian officials connected to human rights abuses, including those committed as part of the ongoing brutal crackdown aimed at denying the Iranian people their human rights and fundamental freedoms
