France24 14h

Iran escalates crackdown on protesters amid potential US nuclear talks

Iran intensified its suppression of domestic dissent on Monday, arresting reformist figures and activists weeks after a wave of nationwide protests. At the same time, Tehran left the door open to further nuclear negotiations with the United States, highlighting a dual approach of domestic control a»»»

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France24 14h

Iran will not give in to ‘excessive’ US demands in resumed talks, president says

Iran will not give in to "excessive" demands in its talks with the United States on its nuclear programme, the country’s president said Wednesday. Talks between the two countries resumed last week, and while Tehran wants the negotiations to stay focused on the nuclear programme, Washington wants to»»»

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BBC 14h

Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance

When clocks struck nine across Tehran on Tuesday, the night skies filled with sound in celebration of the 47th year of the Iranian revolution. We listened from our hotel balcony as chants of "God is greatest" rose from rooftops and roared from windows. Fireworks flared in a kaleidoscope of brillian»»»

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Al Manar 18h

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 18h

German Foreign Ministry: The Israeli plan regarding the West Bank is a step toward de facto annexation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 19h

Lebanon Ceasefire in Name Only as Israeli Drones Circle Southern Border Towns - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 19h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon says Israeli glider dropped stun grenade in the border town of Adaisseh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 19h

Islamic Jihad S.G. Ziad Nakhale sends two congratulatory messages to Supreme Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian on the 47th anniversary of Islamic Revolution - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Awsat 22h

Iran President Says Will Not ‘Give in to Excessive Demands’ 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that his country would "not yield to excessive demands" on its nuclear program, after Tehran resumed talks with the United States. "Our country, Iran, will not yield to their excessive demands," he said in a speech at Azadi Square in the capital fo»»»

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Al Manar 1d

A Sea of Flags: Iran Celebrates 47th Islamic Revolution Anniversary

Millions took to the streets across Iran for Islamic Revolution anniversary marches. People from all walks of life have participated in nationwide rallies marking the 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution. Crowds began gathering on Wednesday morning along designated routes in Tehran and mor»»»

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Al Awsat 11.02. 08:02

Anti-Khamenei Slogans in Tehran on Eve of Revolution Anniversary

Some residents of Tehran on Tuesday chanted slogans against supreme leader Ali Khamenei on the eve of the most significant annual commemoration of the 1979 Iranian revolution, according to footage posted on social media. Iran was rocked by protests last month opposing, which were put down by what a»»»

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Al Awsat 11.02. 06:50

Trump Hints at Second Carrier in Middle East as Iran and US Near Talks 

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at averting a new conflict. Oman facilitated talks between Iran and the US last week, which a spokesperson for Iran's»»»

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BNE 10.02. 20:27

Iran's younger Khomeini warns excluding people from destiny 'leads to conflict'

Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the Islamic Republic's founder and potential replacement to  current Leader Ali Khamenei, said the distinction between divine and non-divine politicians and rulers is not simply relying on God, but requires hard work combined with faith, Jamaran reported on Februar»»»

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Gulf News 10.02. 15:54

Iran pardons 2,000 but excludes protest cases amid US talks

Dubai: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday granted pardons or reduced sentences to more than 2,000 convicts, while explicitly excluding anyone linked to recent anti-government protests, as Tehran simultaneously stepped up diplomatic engagement with Washington through talks media»»»

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Al Manar 10.02. 15:20

Sheikh Qassem: In Lebanon, we fight in defense of Lebanon and Palestine as we have one enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 10.02. 15:20

Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei has elevated the Islamic Republic to the ranks of key and influential nations, built upon a foundation of faith and scientific advancement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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France24 10.02. 13:52

Iran escalates crackdown on protestors amid potential US nuclear talks

Iran intensified its suppression of domestic dissent on Monday, arresting reformist figures and activists weeks after a wave of nationwide protests. At the same time, Tehran left the door open to further nuclear negotiations with the United States, highlighting a dual approach of domestic control a»»»

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Al Awsat 10.02. 13:02

Iran Offers Clemency to over 2,000 Convicts, Excludes Protest-related Cases

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei granted pardons or reduced sentences on Tuesday to more than 2,000 people, the judiciary said, adding that none of those involved in recent protests were on the list. The decision comes ahead of the anniversary of the Iranian revolution, which along with other imp»»»

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BBC 09.02. 19:30

Iran arrests reformists as crackdown on dissent widens, reports say

The head of Iran's main reformist coalition, Azar Mansouri, is among at least five prominent opposition figures reported to have been arrested in recent days. The move represents a widening of the regime's crackdown on dissent in response to the mass anti-government protests in January. Iranian hum»»»

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RT 09.02. 19:00

Middle East on the brink of war: Why US-Iran talks may be the last chance for peace

Another round of talks between the US and Iran is expected to be held in the upcoming days. With regional allies on edge and militant groups warning of escalation, the outcome of the negotiations could determine whether diplomacy holds or whether the Middle East slides toward a broader war. What’s »»»

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Gulf News 09.02. 18:01

Inside Iran’s mistrust dilemma: Is Tehran managing risk by engaging the US?

Dubai: Iran’s renewed warnings of “deep distrust” toward Washington underline the central paradox shaping the latest round of nuclear diplomacy: Tehran is talking not because it trusts the United States, but because pressure, sanctions and internal strain leave it little room not to. The approach m»»»

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Al Awsat 09.02. 17:48

Iran Steps up Arrests While Remaining Positive on US Talks

Iran stepped up its crackdown on Monday after recent protests, with more arrests, while holding the door open to Washington for further nuclear negotiations. The arrests -- including that of Javad Emam, the spokesperson for the main reformist coalition -- came after Iranian and US officials held ta»»»

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Al Awsat 09.02. 15:23

Iran's Supreme Leader Urges Iranians to Show 'Resolve' against Foreign Pressure

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Monday called on his compatriots to show "resolve" ahead of the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution this week. Since the revolution, "foreign powers have always sought to restore the previous situation", Ali Khamenei said, referring to the period when Ir»»»

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Al Manar 09.02. 12:36

Imam Khamenei: Determination, resilience of the Iranian nation stronger than missiles and all weapons - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 09.02. 12:32

Leader calls on Iranians to Turn Feb. 11 Rally into Source of Disappointment for Enemy

In a televised message on the eve of the 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian people to take part in the nationwide rallies marking Feb. 11, describing the day as a symbol of national power and dignit»»»

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Al Manar 09.02. 11:06

Imam Khamenei: The enemy must be driven to despair, this can be achieved through unity of the Iranian people - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Awsat 09.02. 11:01

Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader to Visit Oman on Tuesday

Ali Larijani, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, will visit Oman accompanied by a delegation on Tuesday, the ‌semi-official Tasnim news ‌agency reported ‌on ⁠Monday. American and ‌Iranian diplomats held indirect talks in Oman last week, aimed at reviving diplomacy amid a US ⁠naval bu»»»

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Gulf News 09.02. 10:26

Khamenei breaks 37-year tradition, skips key air force meeting amid US tensions

Dubai: In a rare break from nearly four decades of tradition, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei did not attend the annual February 8 meeting with air force commanders this year — a ceremony he has personally led since becoming Supreme Leader in 1989, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Th»»»

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Al Awsat 09.02. 09:49

Crackdown on Dissent After Nationwide Protests in Iran Widens to Ensnare Reformist Figures

Iranian security forces have launched a campaign to arrest figures within the country's reformist movement, reports said Monday. That widens a crackdown on dissent after authorities earlier put down nationwide protests in violence that killed thousands and saw tens of thousands more detained. Detai»»»

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BNE 09.02. 02:44

Iran arrests four reformist figures on charges of supporting Israel and US

Iran's judiciary announced the detention of four political activists on charges of activity in favour of Israel and the United States, part of a broader crackdown following nationwide protests that began in late December 2025, Hamshahri Online reported on February 8. »»»

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BBC 08.02. 23:17

Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does not specify the rate that could be imposed, but uses 25% as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported »»»

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Gulf News 08.02. 15:35

Iran draws red line on uranium enrichment: ‘US military deployment does not scare us’

Dubai: The latest round of US–Iran nuclear talks risks sliding from diplomacy back toward confrontation, as Tehran draws a firm red line on uranium enrichment and shrugs off Washington’s growing military presence in the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would never give up»»»

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Gulf News 07.02. 18:42

Iran hints at new round of US talks amid tensions

Tehran: Iran's foreign minister said Saturday a fresh round of talks with Washington would take place "soon", while insisting that enrichment was Tehran's "inalienable right" and that building trust would take time. Abbas Araghchi said the first round of talks in Oman on Friday had been a "good sta»»»

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UPI 06.02. 22:02

French FM says Lebanon should stay out of U.S.-Iran war - UPI.com

France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot gives a press conference at the Pine Residence, the official residence of the French ambassador to Lebanon, in Beirut's Horsh district in 2024. File Photo by Fadel Itani/UPI | License Photo BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- French For»»»

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Gulf News 06.02. 08:00

‘Leave Iran now’: US issues warning ahead of talks in Oman, says ‘maintain low profile’

The US has warned its citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, citing escalating tensions with Tehran. The advisory, issued by the Virtual US Embassy, urged Americans to have a departure plan independent of US government assistance, due to security risks, travel disruptions, and ongoing u»»»

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Al Awsat 06.02. 07:21

Erdogan: Türkiye is Doing its Best to Prevent US-Iran Conflict

President Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye is working hard to prevent US-Iran tensions from tipping the Middle East into a new conflict, as the two adversaries signal that disagreement over Tehran’s missile arsenal threatens to torpedo a deal. Speaking to reporters on a return flight from a visit to Egy»»»

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BBC 06.02. 07:05

US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue

Senior US and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Oman later for direct talks amid a crisis that has raised fears of a military confrontation between the two countries. The discussions come after a US military build-up in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent repression of nationwide »»»

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France24 06.02. 05:58

US ‘ready’ to meet Iran, says Rubio, but talks must address ballistic missiles programme

Talks between Iran and the US must include Tehran's ballistic missiles programme, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding to the menu an issue that the Islamic Republic regards as an infringements of its sovereignty. The talks, planned for Friday, were to be held in Turkey, but the»»»

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Al Majalla 06.02. 05:03

What would regime change in Iran mean for Russia?

The United States’ Armed Forces (USAF) are moving all their pieces into position for a strike on Iran, but what kind of strike and to what end remain to be seen. Troop compositions are sufficient for a strike to eliminate Iran’s civilian and military leadership, for example. Intelligence has been i»»»

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Gulf News 06.02. 03:58

Iran filmmaker Panahi fears Iranians' interests will be 'sacrificed' in US talks

Dissident Iranian film director Jafar Panahi told AFP he believes ordinary Iranians risk being "sacrificed" in talks between Iran and the United States on Friday, with his country still "in shock" over a deadly crackdown on protests. Panahi, Iran's best-known director, offered support for anti-gove»»»

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Gulf News 06.02. 02:10

Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman begin: What each side wants and what’s at stake?

Dubai: Iran and the United States are set to hold high-stakes talks in Oman starting Friday, their first formal negotiations since last year’s war between Iran and Israel and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The meeting comes amid soaring tensions following Tehran’s deadly crackdown on nat»»»

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Al Manar 06.02. 00:36

Hezbollah Parliamentary Bloc Denounces Escalated Israeli Attacks on Lebanon

Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary Bloc in Lebanon held Thursday its regular session to discuss a number of political and parliamentary issues, condemning the Israeli escalation against Lebanon. The Bloc expresses its full solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran—its leadership, government, an»»»

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Al Manar 05.02. 16:42

Imam Khamenei’s Adviser Offers Condolences to Hezbollah on Loss of Sayyed Nasrallah’s Father

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sent on Wednesday a letter of condolence to Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem following the death of Sayyed Abdulkarim Nasrallah, the father of Hezbollah martyred secretary general Sayyed Hasan Nasral»»»

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BBC 05.02. 15:13

US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday

The US and Iran have agreed to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday, as President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the meeting would start at 10:00 (06:00 GMT) in Muscat. US officials also confirmed it wo»»»

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Naharnet 05.02. 15:06

What to know as Iran and US set for nuclear talks in Oman

Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran's nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June and the Islamic Republic launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. U.S. President Donald Trump has kept up pressure on Iran, sugg»»»

Al Awsat 05.02. 12:41

What to Know as Iran and US Set for Nuclear Talks in Oman

Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran's nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June and Iran launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. US President Donald Trump has kept up pressure on Iran, suggesting America cou»»»

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Gulf News 05.02. 11:29

Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’ as nuclear talks resume in Oman

Dubai: US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be “very worried,” even as Washington and Tehran confirmed their first formal nuclear negotiations since last year’s US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Tensions between the longtime foes have surged in rece»»»

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Naharnet 05.02. 09:15

Iran, US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman

Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place Friday in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high following Tehran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month. The announcement Wednesday by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragh»»»

France24 05.02. 05:47

Tête à tête - 'Iran's Revolutionary Guards converted to a monster,' co-founder Mohsen Sazegara says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the co-founder of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the exiled dissident Mohsen Sazegara, said the organisation has "converted to a monster" and is the "backbone of keeping the dictator in power," referring to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha»»»

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Al Awsat 04.02. 20:59

Trump Says Khamenei 'Should be Very Worried'

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News Wednesday that Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei should be "very worried," as the US builds up its military forces in the region, AFP reported. "I would say he should be very worried, yeah, he should be," Trump told the US broadcaster. "»»»

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