Iran launches animals into space as it revives bid for human missions | Space News

Iran launches animals into space as it revives bid for human missions | Space News

Iran’s ramping up of space launches in recent years has helped to spur additional tension with the West. Tehran, Iran – Iran has sent a capsule carrying animals into space as it boosts its Western-contested space programme in preparation for human missions. State media on Wednesday released a clip of…

New US sanctions target illicit financial network aiding Iran, military | Business and Economy News

New US sanctions target illicit financial network aiding Iran, military | Business and Economy News

US Treasury Department says Iran relies on brokers, front companies to finance proxies across region, including Hamas. The United States Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting 21 Iranians, foreign nationals, and firms accused of involvement in an illicit financial network for the benefit of the Iranian military….

Al Nassr vs Persepolis – AFC Champions League Group E match preview | Football News

Al Nassr vs Persepolis – AFC Champions League Group E match preview | Football News

Saudi club Al Nassr host Iran’s Persepolis FC for their AFC Champions League match in Riyadh as they look to book a place in the next round. Who: Al Nassr vs PersepolisWhen: Monday, November 27, 2023, 9pm (18:00 GMT)Where: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia When Saudi Pro League team Al…

New York Times spins Democratic conspiracy theory as fact
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New York Times spins Democratic conspiracy theory as fact

When is a single-source story good enough for The New York Times? When it appears to confirm a 40-year-old Democratic conspiracy theory. Peter Baker, the Times’ chief White House correspondent, published Saturday a bombshell report, “A Four-Decade Secret: One Man’s Story of Sabotaging Carter’s Re-Election.” It was indeed merely one…

China brokers diplomatic deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran
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China brokers diplomatic deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to re-establish diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, following four days of secret talks in Beijing. Diplomats from Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-open embassies within the next two months, according to a statement. “The agreement includes their affirmation of…

Russia, Iran to Co-Create Gold-Backed ‘Token of Persian Gulf’ Crypto Asset: Report

Russia, Iran to Co-Create Gold-Backed ‘Token of Persian Gulf’ Crypto Asset: Report

Russia and Iran, two countries that are looking to develop guidelines to regulate the cryptocurrency sector, are reportedly planning to form an alliance to co-develop a stablecoin. The crypto asset, which would be backed by gold as the reserve asset, could be named the ‘token of the Persian Gulf’. This…

Iranian actresses, Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi arrested after defiant stand against government
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Iranian actresses, Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi arrested after defiant stand against government

High-profile Iranian actresses Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi have been arrested after publicly sharing their solidarity with anti-Iranian government dissenters, As reported by the BBC, via Iran’s state news agency Irna, the women were accused of colluding and acting against Iran’s authorities. On Sunday, Ghaziani shared an Instagram video of herself…

Elon Musk Deploys Starlink Service in Iran Amid Country-Wide Internet Restrictions

Elon Musk Deploys Starlink Service in Iran Amid Country-Wide Internet Restrictions

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has deployed his satellite-based Starlink service in Iran amid widespread protests in the country following which authorities had restricted internet access. This Iranian government had cut off internet access for many of its citizens on Wednesday amid widespread protests over the death of a 22-year-old woman,…

Iran Places First Import Order Using Cryptocurrency, Could Help Dodge US Sanctions

Iran Places First Import Order Using Cryptocurrency, Could Help Dodge US Sanctions

Iran made its first official import order using cryptocurrency this week, the semi-official Tasnim agency reported on Tuesday, a move that could enable the Islamic Republic to circumvent US sanctions that have crippled the economy.  The order, worth $10 million (roughly 80 crore), was a first step towards allowing the country…