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Saturday, Dec 6

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Iran tried to pressure Thailand to pull 40K farm workers from Israel in exchange for Oct. 7 hostages: report

nypost.com

Tehran attempted to leverage Bangkok into crippling the Israeli economy by trying to broker a deal between Thailand and Hamas, who had captured 39 of its citizens.

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Iran arrests marathon organisers over women not wearing hijab

www.bbc.co.uk

Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.

Who will play World Cup matches in L.A.? Iran, Belgium, Switzerland and more join U.S.

www.latimes.com

Could Italy play World Cup matches in L.A.? A look at the teams and matchups in Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June and July.

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Iran Arrests Two Marathon Organisers After Hijab Breach

www.channelstv.com

The Islamic republic's judicial authorities have faced mounting criticism from ultraconservatives for failing to properly enforce a mandatory headscarf law for women, as fears grow of a surge of Western influence.

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What does Trump’s National Security Strategy mean for Israel, Iran, and Gaza? - analysis

www.jpost.com

Clearly, the White House will not welcome more wars between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, or Iran.

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Iran, Russia sign agreement on cooperation in AI

tass.com

The agreement was inked by Russian Deputy Digital Development Minister Alexander Shoitov and Iranian Deputy ICT Minister Meysam Abedi

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Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran for allowing women to compete without veils

www.france24.com

Two people who organised a marathon in Iran where a number of women athletes competed without wearing veils have been arrested, the Islamic republic's judiciary said Saturday. While women in Iran are required by law to cover their hair in…

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Iran probes Kish Island marathon after women ran without hijab

punchng.com

Iranian authorities launch a criminal probe into the Kish Island marathon after images showed women competing without the mandatory hijab.

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Iran files case against marathon organisers after hijab breach

www.thehindu.com

Earlier this week, a majority of lawmakers accused the judiciary of failing to uphold the hijab law; Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei later called for stricter enforcement

‘They can’t take away your imagination and creativity’: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on how sewing helped her in Iran jail

www.theguardian.com

Zaghari-Ratcliffe made clothes for her daughter while waiting for her eventual release. Now, the idea of creativity as a form of resistance is the theme of a new collaboration between London’s Imperial War Museum and the fabric department…

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Iran chief speaks out on World Cup tension with Trump after threatening to boycott draw over visa battle

www.dailymail.co.uk

Iran had threatened to boycott the glitzy ceremony - where Trump was honored with a FIFA Peace Prize - after FFIRI president, Mehdi Taj, was one of a number of figures denied a visa.

Friday, Dec 5

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Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

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GENEVA (AP) — Iran will play at least one of its World Cup matches in the United States though the…

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

www.ocregister.com

Iran’s participation in the tournament has already presented diplomatic challenges.

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

www.twincities.com

Iran’s participation in the tournament has already presented diplomatic challenges.

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

sports.yahoo.com

Iran will play at least one of its World Cup matches in the United States though the tournament draw on Friday avoided a group-stage clash between the geopolitical rivals. The Iranian team, representing a country targeted by U.S.…

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Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw

www.foxsports.com

Group G is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.

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Iran fires ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets near Persian Gulf

www.foxnews.com

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy is conducting military drills near the Persian Gulf involving ballistic and cruise missile launches, according to reports.

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Narges Mohammadi: Iran Is Still at War—With Its People

time.com

Decades of protest show Iranians are pushing for non-violent democratic change—and the world’s solidarity could help make it real.

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