International Desk (EFE).- The European Union and some of its member countries, as well as the United Nations, condemned on Friday the blocking of internet and telephone services in Iran after 13 days of protests over the country’s economic and political situation. Without social media, messaging applications, or websites, information on the protests, which have … Read more
Tehran, Dec 29 (EFE).– Protests in Iran over the deteriorating economic situation continued Monday for a second day, spreading from Tehran to other areas of the country. The demonstrations were surrounded by security forces, who in some cases fired tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. On Monday, merchants in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran … Read more
Tehran (EFE).— Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian declared Iran is engaged in a “total war” against the United States, Israel and Europe in remarks published Saturday accusing Western powers of surrounding Iran politically, economically and militarily to weaken the country. “We are in a total war with the US, Israel and Europe. They do not want … Read more
Washington, DC (EFE).- The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on 29 vessels and their management companies for allegedly transporting Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, accusing them of being part of Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet” used to evade international sanctions and generate revenue for Tehran. The measures were announced by the Treasury Department’s Office … Read more
Moscow (EFE).- Russia criticized the resolution on Friday, and Tehran reacted by canceling a cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). “We consider this provocative initiative by the Western bloc to be a serious blow to international trust in the IAEA’s safeguards system and the global nuclear non-proliferation regime,” said Russian Foreign Ministry … Read more
By Jaime León Tehran (EFE).- Iran is opting for what it calls “strategic patience” in its standoff with the West following the reimposition of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program. Tehran had warned for weeks of “serious consequences” if sanctions were restored, but since their reinstatement on Sep. 28, it has taken no direct … Read more
Tehran (EFE).— Iran said Saturday it is prepared to resume stalled nuclear negotiations with the United States, but only under “new conditions” shaped by its recent 12-day war with Israel, insisting that mutual respect and sanctions relief are essential. “The negotiations cannot take the same form as before the war. It is not possible to … Read more
Tehran, Sep 1 (EFE) – Iran, China, and Russia sent a joint letter to the United Nations rejecting the United Kingdom, France, and Germany ‘s (E3) attempt to reimpose international sanctions against Tehran. “This action by the Foreign Ministers of E3 clearly contravenes the resolution, and therefore, it is by default legally and procedurally flawed,” … Read more
London, Aug 28 (EFE) – The United Kingdom, France, and Germany officially informed the United Nations on Thursday they are reinstating extensive sanctions against Iran, giving Tehran a 30-day deadline to grant access to its nuclear facilities or face increased global economic isolation. In the letter addressed to the president of the UN Security Council … Read more
New York, US (EFE).- United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday dismissed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), after the White House criticized a classified review that assessed the impact of American strikes on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed to local media. Hegseth also removed Vice Adm. Nancy, head of … Read more
Washington (EFE).- The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions against 22 foreign companies accused of helping Iran sell crude oil in violation of existing international sanctions. The entities allegedly operated as part of a “shadow banking system” that helps Iran evade sanctions and transfer proceeds from oil sales to its elite military force programs. “Today, … Read more
New York, US (EFE).- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him during a high-level government meeting in Iran, a plot he claims was foiled by Iranian intelligence. In an exclusive interview with far-right journalist Tucker Carlson, a close ally of United States President Donald Trump, Pezeshkian alleged that the Israeli military … Read more
Washington, DC (EFE).- The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said Sunday that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months, contradicting United States assessments following airstrikes on major Iranian nuclear facilities. “Iran has the capacities there; industrial and technological capacities. So if they so wish, they will be able to start doing this … Read more
Kabul (EFE).- More than 100,000 Afghans were repatriated in the last week through the western border of Afghanistan, amid a growing and serious humanitarian crisis that already has more than a million returnees to the country so far this year. In recent days thousands of people have crossed the Islam Qala border crossing, the main … Read more
By Blanca Escriche Tampa, US, (EFE).- Nearly 160 United States citizens landed Tuesday at Tampa International Airport after evacuating from Israel amid intensifying conflict and missile attacks linked to Iran. The operation was part of a broader rescue effort that has already brought close to 2,000 people back to the United States. Among the arrivals … Read more
Washington/Jerusalem/Tehran, June 24 (EFE).- Israel and Iran accused each other of ceasefire violations on Tuesday, warning of retaliation just hours after the truce was announced. Israeli rescue teams work at the site of a missile strike on a residential area in Be’er Sheva, southern Israel, 24 June 2025. EFE/EPA/ATEF SAFADI The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) … Read more
Washington/Tehran, June 22 (EFE).– The United States denied on Sunday that it is at war with Iran following Saturday’s bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, while Iran warned of “everlasting consequences.’” “We’re not at war with Iran. We’re at war with Iran’s nuclear program” Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with NBC. Vance added … Read more
Madrid, Jun 22 (EFE).- Israel welcomed the overnight airstrikes by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, while Arab and Latin American nations condemned the move, whereas the United Nations and European Union urged restraint and renewed calls for a diplomatic solution. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the strikes, accusing Washington of betraying … Read more
Jerusalem/Tehran, (EFE).- Iranian Health Minister Hossein Kermanpour confirmed on Sunday that the death toll from the Israeli attacks that have been going on since Friday has reached 224 people, in addition to registering more than a thousand wounded. Kermanpour published the figures in an X message, where he also reported that a total of 1,481 … Read more
International Desk, (EFE).- At least 34 people were injured, including two critically, following Iran’s missile strike on Israeli territory on Friday. Israeli emergency teams confirmed that multiple buildings in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, known as Gush Dan, were hit, leaving several individuals trapped under rubble. Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency medical service, stated … Read more
Jerusalem/Tehran/Washington, June 13 (EFE).- Israel struck more than 100 targets in Iran early Friday, killing top military commanders and nuclear scientists for which Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has vowed “severe punishment.” In a seven-minute address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had launched Operation Rising Lion “to roll back the Iranian threat to … Read more
Tehran (EFE).- Iran rejected the recent International Atomic Energy Agency report on its nuclear program on Saturday, calling it “unbalanced, inaccurate, and politically motivated.” In a joint statement, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country’s Atomic Energy Organization denounced the report as lacking balance and failing to provide a complete and accurate assessment … Read more
Cannes, France, May 24 (EFE) – Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s “A Simple Accident” won on Saturday the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Shocked, Panahi was initially glued to his seat, unable to get up, and once on stage, he was visibly moved. “It’s really difficult to speak,” said the filmmaker in Iranian, … Read more
Washington (EFE).- The United States government on Monday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program, targeting three Iranian nationals and a company called SPND, which it accuses of contributing significantly to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. “Iran continues to substantially expand its nuclear program and carry out dual-use research and … Read more
Tehran, Apr 12 (EFE) – Iran and the United States held talks in a “productive, calm and positive atmosphere” in Oman on Saturday in search of an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and will continue the dialogue in a week. “I think we are very close to a basis for negotiations and if we can … Read more
Washington (EFE).- The United States imposed new sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, just days before Washington and Tehran are due to hold talks on Iran’s nuclear program in Oman over the weekend. In particular, the US government sanctioned five Iran-based entities and one individual for their support of Iran’s nuclear development, the US Treasury and … Read more
Washington, Mar 28 (EFE). – United States President Donald Trump warned Friday that “very bad things” will happen to Iran if it does not agree to sit down and negotiate with Washington over its nuclear program. “I sent them a letter just recently, and I said: you have to make a decision, one way or … Read more
Tehran, Jan 11 (EFE).- Iran has seized an “American oil tanker” in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranian Navy said Thursday. The Iranian military claimed that the St. Nikolas was seized on Thursday morning “in retaliation” for the alleged “theft” of Iranian oil by the United States in 2023. “The Navy of the Islamic Republic … Read more
Baghdad, Nov 5 (EFE). – The pro-Iranian Islamic Resistance group on Sunday claimed responsibility for a new attack on the Ain al Asad military base housing US personnel in western Iraq, in the midst of United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s unexpected visit to Baghdad. The Iranian-backed alliance of Iraqi militias said in a … Read more
Washington, Oct 23 (EFE).- White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Monday that rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed groups against US military bases in Iraq and Syria have increased in recent days. “We are deeply concerned about the potential for a significant escalation of these attacks in the coming days,” Kirby … Read more
