English

iran / English

Stories published on Dec 1
  • Related stories in the last 90 days
  • Stories published on Dec 1

Monday, Dec 1

00

Iraq’s Election Shock Sets Off a West-vs-Iran Showdown

oilprice.com

Pro?West Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al?Sudani performed strongly in the 11 November parliamentary elections – the seventh since Saddam Hussein’s fall in 2003. With turnout around 56%, Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development…

23

Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison in absentia in Iran

www.avclub.com

The director has spent the last few months abroad, promoting his film It Was Just An Accident.

21

Iran sentences award-winning director Jafar Panahi to year in prison for ‘propaganda activities’

www.theguardian.com

Iranian film-maker won Cannes film festival’s Palme D’Or prize earlier this year for It Was Just an Accident

‘It Was Just an Accident’ Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Sentenced to One Year in Prison in Absentia in Iran

www.thewrap.com

The Palme d'Or winner also faces a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country his lawyer Mostafa Nili tells AFP

Iran Sentences Director Jafar Panahi to Prison in Absentia

The dissident filmmaker is currently in the U.S. and set to attend the Gotham Awards on Monday night, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

20

Jafar Panahi Gets Prison Sentence and Ban from Leaving Iran Amid ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Oscar Campaign

www.indiewire.com

Panahi, who just finished a U.S. tour promoting his Palme d'Or winner, has previously served prison time and been under house arrest in his home country.

Cannes Winner Jafar Panahi Sentenced in Iran to a Year in Prison in Absentia, Lawyer Says

variety.com

Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced in absentia in Iran to one year in prison, according to his lawyer via the AFP news agency. Panahi’s lawyer, Mostafa Nili, said the sentence includes a two-year travel ban and…

18

Iran discovers major gold deposit

tribuneonlineng.com

It said the newly discovered vein contains “7.95 million tonnes of oxide gold ore and 53.1 million tonnes of sulphide gold ore.”

Donald Trump Jr Drops Bombshells: Thomas Crooks, Gaza, Russia, Iran, Mamdani, 2026 Midterms

Donald Trump Jr Drops Bombshells: Thomas Crooks, Gaza, Russia, Iran, Mamdani, 2026 Midterms

16

Iran announces discovery of major gold deposit

www.vanguardngr.com

Iran has not officially disclosed the amount of its national gold reserves but claims to have significantly increased its purchases in recent years.

Iran’s New Naval Power Play Revealed

www.newsweek.com

Iran unveils new naval assets, expanding its military reach amid rising regional and U.S. tensions.

African state denies ownership of vessel seized by Iran

www.rt.com

Eswatini has said it has no ships under its flag after Iran seized a fuel-smuggling vessel allegedly belonging to the kingdom Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran arrests seven staff members of popular TV show over alleged ‘immorality’

www.jpost.com

Parts of this program included double-edged jokes, unconventional speech, and behavior outside of public etiquette, according to Shargh Daily.

15

Iran discovers massive gold deposit at Shadan Mine

punchng.com

Iran reports a significant new gold deposit at the Shadan mine, a discovery that substantially boosts the country’s proven precious metal reserves.

Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy

theconversation.com

Iran’s sprawling cities and irrigated agriculture, along with tight market controls, have left the country vulnerable to drought. There are steps that would help.

14

SCO anti-terrorist drills kick off in Iran

tass.com

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said that five countries will take part in the exercises, while 13 or 14 others will observe them

12

Outdoor Concerts? Uncovered Hair? Shimmying in Public? Is This Iran?

www.nytimes.com

Young people across Iran have been leading a dramatic change in social mores in recent months. “We have a fearless young generation that is breaking taboos.”

11

Iran Captures Fuel Tanker on Key Shipping Route

www.newsweek.com

The incident marks the latest in a series of Iranian maritime seizures in the Persian Gulf.

09

Iran To Boycott World Cup Draw Over Visa Issue

leadership.ng

Iran has announced plans to boycott Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in the United States due to the limited number of visas for their delegation. According to the Tehran Times, the US has issued four visas to Iran’s delegation, but these do…