Iran’s ‘shadow oil fleet’ traced to New Zealand insurer

A New Zealand insurer is under investigation for allegedly helping vessels transport sanctioned Iranian and Russian oil, a Reuters special report said on Tuesday, as Tehran’s crude exports continue to flow mainly to China despite US sanctions.

Iran’s hijab enforcer, caught in a dress-code scandal

Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani – one of Iran’s most senior defence and national security figures and a close confidant of the supreme leader is facing an unusual public scandal after a leaked video of his daughter’s wedding ...

Iran yet to give IAEA access or reports on nuclear sites

Iran has not yet provided reports or set inspection dates for damaged nuclear sites under its Cairo access agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency, Wall Street Journal correspondent reported on Thursday.

MI5 warns Iran spying to influence UK lawmakers

Britain’s MI5 warned members of Parliament that spies from China, Russia and Iran are targeting UK politicians in an effort to influence policy, gather intelligence and undermine democracy, Reuters reported on Monday.

China uses secret network to pay Iran for oil

China is secretly funneling billions of dollars to Iran through a covert payment system that bypasses US sanctions by swapping oil for infrastructure projects, The Wall Street Journal reported, saying the hidden conduit enabled Tehran to receive ...