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Protesting Iranian actors and director released on bail


Sunday, 11 December, 2022 , 18:59 AFP Iran released on bail Sunday two actresses and a male theatre director that were detained in November for making a video supporting the country's protest movement, local media reported.

Iran hands new 10-year sentence to Bahai figures: group


Sunday, 11 December, 2022 , 18:57 AFP Iran has jailed for 10 years each two prominent Bahai figures as part of a crackdown on its largest non-Muslim religious minority, the group representing the community at the UN said Sunday.

US forces kill two IS 'officials' in Syria raid


Sunday, 11 December, 2022 , 16:36 AFP US forces killed two Islamic State group "officials" in an overnight raid in eastern Syria, US Central Command said on Sunday.

Erdogan tells Putin to 'clear' Kurdish forces from northern Syria


Sunday, 11 December, 2022 , 13:59 AFP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sunday that it was imperative the Kremlin "clear" Kurdish forces from northern Syria.

Erdogan tells Putin to 'clear' Kurdish forces from northern Syria


Sunday, 11 December, 2022 , 12:00 AFP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sunday that it was imperative the Kremlin "clear" Kurdish forces from northern Syria.

Iran strengthens political, economic hold over Iraq


Sunday, 11 December, 2022 , 10:59 AFP Sanctions-hit Iran is consolidating its hold over neighbouring Iraq, an economic lifeline where pro-Tehran parties dominate politics, all to the chagrin of the United States, experts say.

More Iranians at imminent risk of execution: rights groups


Sunday, 11 December, 2022 , 10:40 AFP Several Iranians were on Sunday at risk of imminent execution over protests that have rocked the country's clerical regime, rights groups warned, after an international backlash over Iran's first hanging linked to the movement.

Iran again summons UK, German envoys: media


Saturday, 10 December, 2022 , 16:56 AFP Iran on Saturday again called in the British ambassador, marking the 15th time in less than three months a foreign envoy has been summoned, as protests shake the country.

Iran again summons UK, German envoys: media


Saturday, 10 December, 2022 , 14:31 AFP Iran on Saturday again called in the British ambassador, marking the 15th time in less than three months a foreign envoy has been summoned, as protests shake the country.

Iran hit with sanctions over first protester execution


Friday, 9 December, 2022 , 20:33 AFP Iran was slapped with new sanctions Friday and activists called for fresh protests after the Islamic republic carried out its first execution over demonstrations that have shaken the regime for nearly three months.