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The infertile, women with facial hair and anyone with bladder stones 'banned from teaching' in Iran
List of rules based on physical attributes by Iran's education department goes viral.
Ewan Palmer Aug 25, 2017
What Europe can learn from Israel in its war against vehicle attacks and lone wolf terror
The van terror attack in Barcelona follows a similar wave of car rammings in Nice, London, Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm.
Richard Kemp Aug 21, 2017
Several people hospitalised following Iranian gas leak
Suspected chlorine leakage in Southern Iran saw hundreds suffer exposure symptoms.
Staff Reporter Aug 13, 2017
2 girls and 4 boys arrested in Iran for teaching Zumba
The arrests came almost 2 months after Iran proposed a ban on Zumba dance classes.
Divya Kishore Aug 10, 2017
Iran detains 64 'half-naked' young people at pool party for 'encouraging decadence'
It is the latest police crackdown on Iranian youth defying the country's strict Islamic rules.
Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 09, 2017
Two Iranian citizens facing US federal charges for hacking 'conspiracy'
The alleged plot involved hacking and credit card fraud by Iranian citizens.
Jason Murdock Aug 09, 2017
Maryam Mirzakhani dead: Iranian math genius and first female Fields Medal winner loses cancer battle
Tehran-born mathematician was praised for her groundbreaking work.
Paul Wright Jul 15, 2017
Five shocking bans women face around the world
There is only one country in the world where women are restricted from voting.
Lydia Smith Jul 12, 2017
Trump calls on Putin to end Ukraine conflict and drop support for 'hostile regimes'
US president issued plea a day before the two world leaders will meet for the first time at the G20 summit.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 06, 2017
Muslims tweet hilarious photos of their 'dangerous' grandparents amid Trump's travel ban
After months of court battles and controversy Donald Trump's travel ban was imposed on 29 June.
William Watkinson Jun 30, 2017
I was forced to watch my brother's torture as a political prisoner in Iran
The Iranian regime kidnapped me for speaking up for democracy and human rights as a student.
Shabnam Madadzadeh Jun 30, 2017
Qatar supports terrorism - Britain must rethink its relationship
Qatar's double-faced diplomacy should no longer be tolerated.
Ghanem Nuseibeh Jun 14, 2017
Businessman plans to airlift 4,000 cows to Qatar to maintain milk supplies
Moutaz Al Khayyat's original plan was to import the cows by ship for a new dairy facility near Doha.
Karen Noronha Jun 14, 2017
Donald Trump criticised for his 'you reap what you sow' reaction to Isis attack in Iran
The president said: 'States sponsoring terrorism risk falling victim to evil they promote'.
James Tennent Jun 07, 2017
How Donald Trump helped cause the Qatar diplomatic crisis
President Trump's arms deal with Saudi Arabia was "instrumental" in the re-emergence of the crisis.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jun 05, 2017
Iran: Rock art from unknown ancient civilisation discovered on sacred volcanic stone at top of mountain
Archaeologists have not been able to date the mysterious engravings yet.
Léa Surugue May 30, 2017
I was a political prisoner for 11 years in Iran – this election is a parody of democracy
Iranian voters will decide the fate of moderate President Hassan Rouhani.
Mostafa Naderi May 18, 2017
Clashes break out just 'minutes' after Syria de-escalation deal implemented
Talks did not involve representatives of Assad government or rebels.
Will Worley May 06, 2017
Explosion at coal mine in Iran kills 21 and injures dozens
At least 69 injured in blast in Zemestanyurt mine.
Brendan Cole May 03, 2017
Iranian CEO of Gem TV Saeed Karimian shot dead in Istanbul 'drive-by assassination'
Saeed Karimian, 45, founded Persian language Gem TV in London in 2007 and was sued by Iran.
William Watkinson Apr 30, 2017
Israel intercepts incoming 'target' from Syria using Patriot missile
The IDF confirmed that they fired a Patriot anti-ballistic missile in the Golan Heights.
William Watkinson Apr 27, 2017
British-Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe loses final appeal against jail term for spying
The mother was arrested at Tehran Airport in April 2016, while attempting to return to the UK after a holiday.
William Watkinson Apr 24, 2017
Iran bars Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from shock attempt to regain presidency
Hardline former leader still has support within Iran but will not be allowed to stand.
Tareq Haddad Apr 21, 2017
Rex Tillerson: Iran could become the next North Korea
The Trump administration will not pass the buck to a future government, the secretary of state said.
Romil Patel Apr 20, 2017
Ayatollah Khamenei warns Western nations against 'meddling' in Iran presidential election
President Hassan Rouhani, who is seeking a re-election, asks Iranian army to stay away from politics.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 20, 2017
US Defence Secretary James Mattis heads to Middle East to discuss Islamic State and Syria
Mattis will arrive in Saudi capital Riyadh on 18 April, before visiting Israel, Qatar, Egypt and Djibouti.
Pavitra Dwibhashyam Apr 18, 2017
Iran elections: The West must stand with Iranians against their abusive regime
The regime in Iran is among the worst human rights abusers in the world.
Tahar Boumedra Apr 12, 2017
We need to talk about Iran's key role in the Syrian war
Iran is deeply involved in fighting Assad's civil war for him. Its imperial ambitions must be stopped.
James Snell Apr 11, 2017
Rex Tillerson says Russia must choose between Assad, Hezbollah and Iran or the US and its allies
US Secretary of State asked whether the current alliances really serve Russian interests.
James Tennent Apr 11, 2017
Undercover probe exposes firms willing to sell shady spy technology to repressive regimes
The world of covert spy tech trading cuddles up to Iran and South Sudan.
Jason Murdock Apr 11, 2017
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