FIFA pressured over US decision to deny Iranian officials World Cup access
Iran says the US refusal to grant visas to its delegation for the World Cup draw could threaten its full participation in the tournament.
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US bars Iranian officials from New York shopping during UN summit
“We will not allow the Iranian regime to allow its clerical elites to have a shopping spree in New York while the Iranian people endure poverty,” US state department says.
Trump admin restricts Costco shopping for Iranian diplomats without permission
The U.S. restricted Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco and buying luxury goods without permission.
NGO: Iran executed over 1,000 people in 2025
Iran has carried out at least 1,000 executions in 2025, a record high since 2008, sparking accusations from NGOs of a “mass killing campaign” intensified in prisons amid limited international response
IHR: Iran’s execution rate hits highest level since 2008
Iran Human Rights says Iran has executed at least 1,000 people in 2025, calling it a “mass killing campaign” and urging international action.
Russia, Iran to sign deal on new nuclear reactors amid Western criticism
Iran and Russia will sign agreements to build new nuclear reactors, a move welcomed by Moscow but criticized by Western powers accusing Tehran of breaching the 2015 nuclear deal.
Russia, China, Iran spread false narratives after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Russia, China, and Iran amplified false claims about Charlie Kirk’s assassination to exploit U.S. divisions and undermine American democracy, a NewsGuard report shows.
Iran executes man convicted of espionage for Israel, Judiciary says
Iran has hanged a man identified by state media as Babak Shahbazi, convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad, a claim challenged by activists who say he was tortured into a false confession.
Trump nominates Obama-era veteran for Treasury role as senator presses on Iran sanctions
President Trump nominated Citi executive Jonathan Burke for a top Treasury post, where senators pressed him on U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Europe triggers U.N. ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran after war with Israel
France, Germany, and the U.K. have triggered the U.N.’s “snapback” sanctions process against Iran, escalating tensions over its nuclear program after the June war with Israel.