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Sunni cleric kidnapped, killed in Iran's restive southeast


Friday, 9 December, 2022 , 15:10 AFP A Sunni cleric in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan was kidnapped and killed, the authorities said Friday -- the latest deadly incident in a region rocked by unrest.

Iran hit with sanctions over first protester execution


Friday, 9 December, 2022 , 14:54 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.

Iran showing 'restraint' in face of protests: ministry


Friday, 9 December, 2022 , 10:14 AFP Iran said it was exercising "utmost restraint" in the face of protests, after drawing condemnation for executing a man involved in demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran faces condemnation, more protests after execution


Friday, 9 December, 2022 , 09:45 AFP Iran faced international condemnation Friday after carrying out its first known execution over protests that have shaken the regime for nearly three months, leading to calls for even more demonstrations.

Iran triggers outrage with first hanging over protests


Thursday, 8 December, 2022 , 23:21 AFP Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over the protests that have shaken the regime since September, sparking an international outcry and warnings from rights groups that more hangings are imminent.

Iran triggers outrage with first hanging over protests


Thursday, 8 December, 2022 , 19:32 AFP Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over the protests that have shaken the regime since September, sparking an international outcry and warnings from rights groups that more hangings are imminent.

US, Sweden, Finland seek Turkey greenlight soon on NATO


Thursday, 8 December, 2022 , 18:20 AFP Finland and Sweden joined the United States on Thursday in asking Turkey for its greenlight soon to join NATO, saying they have been fulfilling promises sought by Ankara on militants.

Iran says 5 accused over Shiraz shrine attack face hanging


Thursday, 8 December, 2022 , 14:50 AFP Iran's judiciary said Thursday five people faced the death penalty over an October attack that killed at least 13 people at a Shiite shrine in the southern city of Shiraz.

Outrage as Iran carries out first hanging over protests


Thursday, 8 December, 2022 , 14:34 AFP Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over the protests that have shaken the regime since September, sparking an international outcry and warnings from rights groups that more hangings are imminent.

Outrage as Iran carries out first hanging over protests


Thursday, 8 December, 2022 , 13:16 AFP Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over the protests that have shaken the regime since September, sparking international condemnation and warnings from rights groups that more hangings are imminent.