The US Navy has issued a navigational warning, instructing vessels in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea to keep a minimal 100-metre distance from US warships, otherwise they will be perceived as a threat.
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Iran courts sentence ten people to a total of 100 years prison for supporting monarchy
A court of appeals in Tehran has upheld the verdict against ten citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for reportedly supporting monarchy.
Critical lawmaker in Iran sentenced to prison at the end of his term
An outspoken member of Iran’s parliament, Mahmoud Sadeghi, says a Tehran court of appeals has upheld a decision, sentencing him to 21 months in prison, and a 100 million rial (roughly $2400) fine.
Arsalan Khodkam at imminent risk of execution
Arsalan Khodkam, a political prisoner at Urmia Central Prison, who his family say has not committed any acts of violence, was sentenced to death under pressure from the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). The sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Iranian Dissident told she cannot have full back surgery recovery prior to prison term
Iranian authorities have told a female dissident recently sentenced to more than three years in prison that she will get only two months to recover from a needed back surgery before having to start her jail term.
Iran’s Khamenei calls to “arm” Palestinians and attack Israel
Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday called for the West Bank to be “armed” and compared the Palestinians there to Hamas in Gaza.
Iran prepares to acquire some of the latest military technology
There is a reason why the U.S. seeks to extend the U.N.-sponsored arms embargo against Iran and it has become increasingly evident over the last few months, as it prepares to expire before year-end.
Lebanese man pleads guilty in Minnesota court to helping Iranian backed Hezbollah
A Lebanese man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Minnesota to conspiring to export drone parts and technology from the U.S. to Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon.
Iran sentences couple to death over money laundering
A special anti-corruption court in Iran has sentenced a couple to death on money laundering and other charges, the judiciary said Tuesday.
Iranian parkour athlete reportedly detained after posting romantic Instagram photos
Japalaghy reportedly said in a video posted before his arrest that he had been summoned by security officials just days after he posted photos and a video where he was seen kissing an unidentified woman who was wearing a sports bra and shorts on a rooftop in the Iranian capital.
Kazakhstan and Iran to expand legal cooperation
The Majilis of the Kazakhstan Parliament has approved the bill «On ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Iran on mutual legal assistance in civil matters», Kazinform correspondent reports.
