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Detained US citizen in Iran goes on hunger strike to seek release

"All I want, sir, is one minute of your days' time for the next seven days devoted to thinking about the tribulations of the US hostages in Iran," Siamak Namazi wrote in an open letter to Biden.

Won’t resume nuclear talks ‘under threat’; says Iran

Iran said on Monday that it will not accept the resumption of nuclear negotiations with the West under pressure or threat. Indirect talks between Iran, US on reviving nuclear deal remain stalled since August

IDF and US hold joint drills targeted at Iran

In order to mimic attacks on Iran's nuclear programme, the Israeli Air Force conducted extensive joint drills with the United States.

US imposed sanctions on Chinese companies associated with Iranian Oil trade

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on over a dozen companies based in China, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates that Washington accused of facilitating the sale of Iranian petrochemicals and petroleum products to buyers in East Asia.

Iran request by UN experts to stop indicting people with capital punishment charges

Eight people were charged on Oct. 29 by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran province, with crimes carrying the death penalty, including “waging war against God” and “corruption on earth,” the experts said in a statement.

Saudi Intelligence warns of an imminent Iranian attack from Iran

The United States is concerned about threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia and will not hesitate to respond if necessary, a White House spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Protestors in Iran defy ultimatum by the Revolutionary Guards

Protests in Iran entered a more violent phase on Sunday as students, who defied an ultimatum by the Revolutionary Guards and a warning from the president, were met with tear gas and gunfire from security forces, social media videos showed.

EU to discuss the future sanctions on Iran

European foreign ministers will on Monday discuss the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia and could come to a political agreement on future sanctions related to such activity

GVS Exclusive: The beginning of the end of Islamic Republic of Iran?

Najma Minhas, Managing Editor Global Village Space, discussed the current situation in Iran with Fatemeh Aman, a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council.

US President warns Iran to face costs for crackdown on protests

The United States stands with Iranian women and all the citizens of Iran who are inspiring the world with their bravery

Iranian protestors in London and Paris clash with police

French police used tear gas and employed anti-riot tactics to prevent hundreds of people protesting in the capital from marching on Tehran's diplomatic mission

Fear of sanctions, Musk willing to provide Starlink services to Iran

Musk did not specify from which country Starlink would seek exemptions, but Iran faces broad based sanctions.