Iran
Khamenei’s sister speaks out against her brother’s ‘despotic caliphate’
It has brought nothing but suffering, she says, condemning the Iranian regime’s bloody crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Turkmenistan: A shining city in a book of records
Russia is proposing a major reconfiguration of the Central Asian gas market. Eurasianet’s weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
Anti-regime protesters in Iran call for three-day economic strike
Senior European diplomats quoted as saying country’s leadership is at irreversible turning point as they have “lost contact” with the Iranian people.
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Turkey’s Syria, Iraq air strikes conducted with knowledge of Russia, US, says academic
Professor also says she expects Iran to carry out land operation in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Tehran’s main street reverts to pre-revolutionary name on Google Maps
The late-night edit by an unknown actor is the latest tussle in a battle of wills between those who support the current Islamic regime and those who look back to the Pahlavi monarchy.
Tehran and Moscow will create a joint trade council
Economic ties between Russia and Iran are rapidly deepening as the two countries are driven together by sanctions from the West.
Iran demands 10-game ban for US World Cup team after flag displayed minus Islamic Republic emblem
American soccer officials say move was made in support of anti-regime protesters. Iranian counterparts say it breaches Fifa rules on “offending dignity”.
Frazzled Iran coach Queiroz tells media, ‘Why don’t you ask Southgate about Afghanistan?’
Ahead of Wales World Cup match, focus is again on whether Iranian players will sing national anthem.
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World Cup show of solidarity by Iran’s football team comes amid fears of surge in death penalties
In Qatar, soccer players bravely stand silent during anthem. Back in Iran, regime may be preparing a death penalty climate of fear.
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Activists say death toll exceeds 400 as protesters defy regime in Iran
As Iranians prepare to take on England in FIFA World Cup, authorities will be nervous about any signs of solidarity with protests shown by players.
bneGREEN: COP27 warns business cannot be trusted to police greenwashing
The UN has identified greenwashing by business and finance as the biggest danger facing the race to net zero, urging them to avoid a toxic cover-up and to ensure that any climate pledges they keep are in line with the 1.5-degree targets.
Security forces accused of opening fire in Tehran metro station as Iran’s protests enter third month
Human rights group warns mass executions could be ahead unless international community raises the political cost of the regime’s actions.
World population hits 8bn. Where do we go from here?
Greying of populations big dilemma for developed countries. Share of people on planet aged 65 years or above projected to rise from 10% now to 16% in 2050.
EU, UK slap sanctions on Iran on same day regime announces first ‘unrest’ death sentence
French president Macron steps up pressure, saying "grandchildren of the revolution are carrying out a revolution and are devouring it."
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TEHRAN BLOG: Iran takes aim at ‘gambler’ and ‘political dwarf’ Aliyev as Azerbaijan tensions simmer
Amid rows over Baku’s designs on Armenian territory, Iranian establishment figure claims Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev has been “taunting” Iran and implicitly threatening its neighbour with a military attack.
Iran warns Saudi Arabia it may lose ‘strategic patience’
On same day, Tehran, angered by media coverage of unrest, designates as “terrorist” Iran International, a London-based news broadcaster seen as having ties to Riyadh.
Iran bans in-person sales of forex as rial dives
Islamic Republic's latest troubles have set off another phase of currency depreciation.
Analyst warns more than 100 kamikaze drones in development around world
Warning sounded as Iran for first time admits sending UAVs to Russia. Ukraine’s president describes claim that deliveries were “limited” as lies.
Photos of ‘hijab-less girlfriend’ reportedly put Iranian roads minister in hot water
Images spark debate over double standards in country riven by protests sparked by police custody death of woman said to have breached Islamic dress code.
bneGREEN: No fairness but some hope at COP27
COP26 has not delivered so far on the promises made in Glasgow in November 2021, with companies failing to move towards zero emissions pledges and the world as a whole not meeting the targets and aspirations laid down.
