Jet fuel squeeze exposes Europe’s reliance on Middle East supply Lawmakers on the continent have been told to make "timely preparations in anticipation of a potentially prolonged disruption" in energy flows from the region. Iran
No ships transit Hormuz as Iran plans safe-passage tolls: What to know An Iranian lawmaker told Fars News Agency that Tehran plans to charge ships tolls to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, formalizing the country’s control over the strategic waterway. Iran
Meet Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, IRGC-vetted figure at center of US talks Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as one of the Islamic Republic’s most visible figures amid the conflict. Iran
Analysis Iran’s longest-ever internet blackout leaves 99% offline: What to know Facing a historic internet blackout, Iranians are locked in a struggle with authorities to find loopholes to get around this communications crackdown, leading to "shutdowns within a shutdown." By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Alternative supply routes emerge as Iran war tests Gulf food security By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Feature Iranians crossing into Turkey haunted by regime crackdown more than war By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Exclusive US-backed Kurdish forces poised to enter Iran from Iraqi Kurdistan 'within days' By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Iran FM talks nuclear deal as hard-liners defend bomb deterrence Iran’s top diplomat spoke with the EU foreign policy chief on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, but the meeting was strained against the backdrop of deadly unrest at home and hard-liners' push for nuclear weapons. Iran
Iran judiciary urges swift carrying out of sentences Despite backlash, Iran judiciary urges carrying out sentences “without delay.” Iran
Bipartisan bill targets US visas for children of Iranian officials New legislation aims to bring pressure on Iranian officials and their family members by denying them entry to the United States. Iran
As Iran's protests enter fourth month, ruthless judiciary dials up executions As notorious judges lead kangaroo trials and "mock executions", activists are sounding the alarm that the Islamic Republic is using capital punishment as a fear-mongering tool to crush the protest movement. Iran
Iran top Central Bank official removed as unrest triggers currency crash The dismissal of Iran's foreign exchange head follows the unprecedented depreciation of rial, following three months of anti-government protests. Iran
Iran removed from UN women’s rights body after US push Iran's removal from the 45-member Commission on the Status of Women comes as Tehran continues its brutal crackdown on its nationwide protests. Iran
Fate of Iran soccer player unclear as he faces risk of execution Iranian prosecutors are seeking to send Amir Reza Nasr Azadani to the gallows, as the Islamic Republic defiantly presses ahead with death sentences for protesters. Iran
Iran says Ukraine failed to prove drone claims Tehran continued to dig in heels over deliveries of Iranian drones to Russia and accused Ukraine of making "baseless" claims. Iran
Israeli intelligence sees genuine, lasting changes in Iran According to Israeli security sources, the blunt breach of human rights in Iran blocks world powers from advancing on a nuke deal. Israel
Iran publicly executes another 23-year-old in connection to protests Iran hanged on Monday protestor Majid Rahnavard, on charges of killing two members of the Basij force. Iran
Group of Iranian artists defies hijab in taboo-breaking video More Iranian women are beginning to post videos of themselves without the mandatory headscarves as part of the ongoing protests in the country. Iran
Raging backlash as Iran executes protester Iranians expressed horror, disbelief and anger at the ruling establishment and its judiciary, which hanged a 23-year-old protester over his participation in an anti-government demonstration. Iran
