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US "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

Protesters in Khash in Sistan and Baluchestan province took to the streets and chanted: "Death to the Revolutionary Guards and Basij." The Guards and its Basij youth brigade have been at the forefront of suppressing Iran Protests2022

Saudi Crown Prince: Iran must abide by international covenants and treaties

Demonstrators today in Zahedan are chanting "death to Khamenei"

Canada imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, Iran and Myanmar, citing alleged human rights violations by their governments

Molotov attack on a government compound in Arak, Iran

Sanandaj, western Iran: Locals are on strike and continuing the nationwide protests against the government on the 84th day of the uprising

Ursula von der Leyen: Today we are stepping up the pressure on Russia with a 9th package of sanctions: 1. Almost 200 more individuals and entities added to our sanctions list 2. Sanctions against 3 more Russian banks 3. Cutting Russia's access to drones, directly and through potential third country suppliers like Iran 4. New export controls, particularly for dual-use goods that could be used by the Russian war machine. We also target the Russian propaganda machine by proposing to take 4 more channels off the air and we propose more economic measures against the Russian energy and mining sector

European satellite operator Eutelsat said Wednesday that it will request broadcasters to stop showing Iran's English-language news channel Press TV following sanctions over its broadcasting of "forced confessions"

IRAN IRGC patrol boat in "unsafe and unprofessional" with @USNavy ships in the StraitofHormuz, per @CENTCOM IRGC boat "attempted to blind the bridge by shining a spotlight and crossed within 150 yards of the US ships – dangerously close, particularly at night"

Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran Protesters in the city's Golshahr district chanting: "This is the year Seyed Ali (Khamenei) is overthrown

Khamenei: The IslamicRevolution caused the common attitude of "egocentrism and seeking fame" to be replaced with "sacrifice and selflessness" in the personal lives of individuals

Khamenei: The IslamicRevolution caused the mindset of "Infatuation with the West" to change into "Objecting to the West

Khamenei: "We can't" was a negative, wrong catchphrase before the Revolution in Iran. The Revolution changed this mindset, which led to major accomplishments such as: building dams, power plants, highways, oil & gas industry equipment, & many infrastructures by young, domestic experts

Khamenei: The Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with members of Iran's Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution in the Imam Khomeini (ra) Hussainiyah just moments ago

Bandar Abbas, southern Iran; Locals are on strike and continuing the nationwide protests against the government on the 82nd day of the uprising

Bukan, northwest Iran Locals are on strike and continuing the nationwide protests against the government on the 81st day of the uprising

Iranian Foreign Ministry: The West needs the nuclear deal more than Tehran needs it

Iran has lashed out at Western officials for cheering rioters in independent states while suppressing peaceful protesters in their own countries

Iranian Foreign Minister: Western countries are taking advantage of what happened in our country in order to interfere in our internal affairs

Iranian Foreign Minister: Washington and other Western countries encourage the ongoing riots in our country

The Iraqi army announces the start of implementing measures to control the joint borders with Iran and Turkey

The Iranian Public Prosecutor announces the dissolution of the morality police

A news agency affiliated with the Iranian judiciary says that the death toll from the ongoing protests has exceeded 200

Iran's Foreign Minister @Amirabdolahian has, in a phone call with EU Foreign Policy Chief @JosepBorrellF, criticized the "discourteous and ill-mannered" rhetoric of some EU foreign ministers against the Islamic Republic

Izeh, SW Iran: Locals chanted anti-government slogans during a ceremony to mark the 3rd day of the killing of Hamed Salahshouri by security forces. "Death to Khamenei." "Death to the dictator." "Seyed Ali (Khamenei) will be overthrown this year