From sentencing foreign nationals to missile strikes, and even a film getting awards, Iran's recent events are riveting!
Iran finds itself in the spotlight recently for a multitude of reasons that blend serious international tension with a touch of cultural flair. In a court ruling that sent waves through diplomatic channels, a federal jury in the United States convicted Brian Assi, also known as Brahim Assi, for conspiring to export U.S.-made machinery to Iran, violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This conviction underscores ongoing tensions surrounding sanctions that aim to curb Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions and its influence in the Middle East.
As diplomatic tensions escalate, Israel has commenced a series of retaliatory airstrikes targeting military installations in Iran. This military action follows a substantial missile attack by Tehran earlier in the month, which saw nearly 200 ballistic missiles launched toward Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported several explosions occurring in Tehran and surrounding areas, indicating the serious nature of these strikes and the fragile state of relations in the region. It appears that the Middle Eastern political landscape is as unstable as ever, with the threat of further escalation looming large on the horizon.
In a surprising twist of events, amidst these serious international relations issues, the Iranian film "My Favourite Cake" has been winning hearts and accolades. This charming slice-of-life drama recently snagged two awards at the Berlin Film Festival, much to the chagrin of Iranian officials who had barred its makers from attending the festival. It seems that even in times of upheaval, cultural expressions find a way to shine through the cracks of serious political narratives, reminding the world of the human story underneath.
As tensions simmer between nations, with explosions rocking Tehran, life continues in more delightful forms. Did you know that the average Iranian consumes around 30 kilograms of cake per year? Or that Iran is home to the oldest known civilisation that dates back over 5,000 years shared in its intricate culture? Whether through diplomacy or delicious desserts, Iran remains a fascinating country at the intersection of history and modernity!
A federal jury convicted Brian Assi, also known as Brahim Assi, yesterday of conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ...
A U.S. jury has convicted a man for conspiring to avoid sanctions imposed on Iran by attempting to ship U.S.-made heavy machinery used in mining to the ...
Iranian film My Favourite Cake picked up two awards at the Berlin Film Festival - no doubt annoying Iranian officials who banned its makers from attending.
Israel is launching retaliatory strikes on Iran for the major missile attack carried out by Tehran earlier this month, according to an official familiar.
Several loud explosions were heard in Iran's capital Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj city early on Saturday, semi-official Iranian media said, ...
State media have reported several loud blasts in the capital Tehran.
Several explosions have rocked the Iranian capital Tehran and nearby Karaj City, local media reported, though the cause of the blasts is not known.
At least 5 explosions said heard near Iranian capital * Blasts also reported over Syrian cities of Damascus and Homs.
Latest news and live updates as Israel strikes at Iran in retaliation for an earlier launch of nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel.
Blasts have also been heard in the Damascus countryside and central region. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published ...
The Israeli military has confirmed it is conducting airstrikes on "military targets in Iran," as Tehran is rocked by a series of late night explosions.
Israel Defense Forces says it's conducting 'precise strikes on military targets' in Iran but does not elaborate.
The attacks, widely expected as a retaliation to a missile barrage launched by Iran on 1 October, could bring the Middle East closer to a regional war.
There are reports of explosions in Iran's capital believed to be an Israeli strike in response to Iran's ballistic missile attack earlier this month.
Israel hit back at Iran early on Saturday, with its military saying it was conducting strikes against military targets in response to Tehran's attacks on ...
Israeli military says 'precisely attacking military targets in Iran' as blasts heard in vicinity of capital Tehran.
Israeli military said it targeted military sites after explosions were heard in Tehran and city of Karaj.
Israel has begun striking military targets in Iran, the Israel Defense Forces said Friday, fueling concerns of further escalation between the two countries ...
Army says airstrikes a response 'to months of continuous attacks'; White House supports Israeli 'self-defense'; report says nuclear facilities and oil ...
The IDF says the attack is in response to "months of continuous attacks" from Tehran and its proxies.
FILE: Explosions light up Jerusalem sky during Iranian attack on Israel. Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed early April 14, 2024 that a drone and missile ...
Israel's army announced it launched an attack on Iranian military targets in the early hours of Saturday. Explosions were heard around Tehran and Iran's ...
The Israel Defense Forces said that the strikes are a response to Iran, which has been “relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7th.
The Israeli army has carried out strikes on military targets in Iran in response to what it said were months of attacks by “Iran and its proxies” in the ...
What is known about the Iranian attack on October 1? According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the aerial attack by Iran comprised more than 180 ballistic ...
Israeli army says its response to 'months of attacks' by Iran was complete and warns Tehran against retaliation.
Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to respond after Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting military sites in Iran overnight, saying the Middle East ...
Israel said on Saturday it had struck military targets inside Iran in response to earlier Iranian attacks, again raising fears that the long-running ...
Israeli military says retaliatory attack 'completed', as Iran says strikes led to 'limited damage'.
Iran's air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.
The Iranian government has belittled the scale and effectiveness of the Israeli attack on its military sites, but hardliners in the parliament insisted that the ...
Iranian officials told government broadcaster IRNA that the Israeli strikes targeted military bases in the Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces. Iran's air ...
A spokesperson for the Israeli military said on Saturday (October 26) a retaliatory strike on Iran had been completed, hours after Israel hit back the.
Iran says it will continue defending against Israeli attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, and Iranian officials. This is the first time Israel openly claimed an attack on ...
The strikes risk pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East, where militant groups backed by Iran ...
Biden had encouraged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “to design a response that served to deter further attacks against Israel while reducing risks of further ...
The UN Secretary-General on Saturday called for an immediate halt to all escalatory actions in the Middle East, following overnight attacks by the Israel ...
Initial reports indicate that the Israeli Air Force struck at least 20 military targets across Iran in the course of its unprecedented four-hour attack on ...
Iran's military suggests it would prioritise an agreement to end fighting in Gaza and Lebanon over any retaliation.
Around 20 military sites across Iran, Iraq and Syria were hit in retaliatory strike. But Israel held back from targets that would have crippled Iran.
With key air defenses disabled and Hezbollah weakened, Tehran knows the IAF could come back for more. That might prompt it to push for the bomb, and Israel ...
Iran insisted it had the "right and the duty" to defend itself, while its Lebanese ally Hezbollah said it had already launched rocket salvos targeting.
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