Iranian activists across Europe are targets of threats and harassment

Fifteen activists including in France, Germany and Spain believe Iranian regime behind campaign of repression

By Manisha Ganguly
The Guardian
September 22, 2023

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/22/iranian-activists-across-europe-are-targets-of-threats-and-harassment

Iranian Activists Renew Call On Canada To Designate IRGC

Iran International
September 22, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309220472

EU Condemns Iran's Arbitrary Detention of Europeans

Iran International
September 20, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309202757

Iran: High Representative Borrell meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian

The European External Action Service
September 20, 2023

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/iran-high-representative-borrell-meets-iranian-foreign-minister-amir-abdollahian_en

Russia's defense chief says ties with Iran reached new heights despite sanctions

By Tuqa Khalid
Al Arabiya
September 20. 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/09/20/Russia-s-defense-chief-says-ties-with-Iran-reached-new-heights

Russian defense minister inspects IRGC drones and missiles during Iran visit

By Yaghoub Fazeli
Al Arabiya
September 20, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/09/20/Russian-defense-minister-inspects-IRGC-drones-and-missiles-during-Iran-visit

Russia's Defense Minister Highlights Advancing Relations With Iran

Iran International
September 20, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309209057

Siamak Namazi Decries Islamic Republic's "Gratuitous Cruelty"

Iran Wire
September 19, 2023

https://iranwire.com/en/politics/120678-siamak-namazi-decries-islamic-republics-gratuitous-cruelty/

You Have Outdone All Dictators, Former Revolutionary Guard Says

Iran International

September 17, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309174812

See The Doom You Brought - Jailed Opponent Tells Iran's Khamenei

Iran International
October 16, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202310157735

Opposition Figure Condemns Murder Of Armita Geravand

Iran International
October 31, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202310319093

IAEA chief Grossi condemns Iran's 'unprecedented' barring of inspectors

By Francois Murphy
Reuters
September 16, 2023

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-watchdog-condemns-iranian-decision-bar-some-inspectors-2023-09-16/

Iran Bars Nuclear Inspectors As US Releases $6 Billion

Iran International
September 16, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309164191

EU slams exclusions of nuclear inspectors by Iran

Al Arabiya
AFP
September 17, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/09/17/EU-slams-exclusions-of-nuclear-inspectors-by-Iran

Iran Must Rescind Decision To Bar UN Nuclear Inspectors – US, E3, IAEA

Iran International
September 18, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309189458

Exiled Iranian Chess Grandmasters Go Head To Head Under Foreign Flags

Iran International
September 13, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309131934

Iranian Experts Warn About Unprecedented Wave Of Brain Drain

By Maryam Sinaee
Iran International
September 2, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309025013

The Costs and Consequences of Iran's Brain Drain

Iran’s brain drain has crippled its economy—but the government’s blatant reluctance to improve domestic political conditions will only exacerbate the problem.

By Dr. Massaab Al-Aloosy
Gulf International Forum
August 30, 2023

https://gulfif.org/the-costs-and-consequences-of-irans-brain-drain/#:~:text=In%202019%2C%20Iran%20had%20

Iran: Human flight and brain drain

The Global Economy
2023

https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/Iran/human_flight_brain_drain_index/

Iran: Coping With The World's Highest Rate Of Brain Drain

By Golnaz Esfandiari
Radio Free Europe
Radio Liberty 
March 8, 2004

https://www.rferl.org/amp/1051803.html

Britain, France, Germany to retain ballistic, nuclear sanctions on Iran

Al Arabiya
Reuters
September 14, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/09/14/Britain-France-Germany-to-retain-ballistic-nuclear-sanctions-on-Iran

US, E3 Threaten Iran With IAEA Resolution

Iran International
September 15, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309146623

Global Trade Union Condemns Escalating "Repression" in Iran

Iran Wire
September 13, 2023

https://iranwire.com/en/news/120437-global-trade-union-condemns-escalating-repression-in-iran/

Global Unions condemn the escalating violations of human and labour rights and civil liberties in Iran

The Council of Global Unions 
September 12, 2023

https://www.ifj.org/fileadmin/CGU_Statement_Iran.pdf

European Parliament Gets Into Hot Debate Over Bloc's Iran Policy

Iran International
September 13, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309124320

US House Overwhelmingly Passes Sanctions Bill On Iran

Iran International
September 13, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309139888

US Lawmakers Slam Biden's Hostage Ransom Deal With Iran On 9/11

Iran International
September 12, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309126163

US Nods $6b To Iran Amid EU Concern For Swedish Hostage In Tehran

Iran International
September 12, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309122214

US will be able to freeze Iranian funds transferred to Qatar if needed

Al Arabiya
AFP
September 13, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/09/13/US-will-be-able-to-freeze-Iranian-funds-transferred-to-Qatar-if-needed

'Not a ransom': White House defends US-Iran prisoner swap deal

Al Arabiya
Agencies
September 13, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/09/13/-Not-a-ransom-White-House-defends-US-Iran-prisoner-swap-deal

Russia Attacks Kyiv With Large Number Of Iranian Drones

Iran International
September 10, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309103277

Russia Launches 25 Iranian Drones Against Ukraine's South

Iran International
September 3, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309030647

US intelligence analysts warn against Iran's new 'UAV diplomacy'

More US sanctions on Iran’s drone program as defense ties with Russia grow

By Joseph Haboush
Al Arabiya
September 19, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/09/19/US-intelligence-analysts-warn-against-Iran-s-new-UAV-diplomacy-

US Issues More Sanctions over Islamic Republic's Drone Program

Iran Wire
September 19, 2023

https://iranwire.com/en/news/120713-us-issues-more-sanctions-over-islamic-republics-drone-program/

US displays drones from Ukraine it says Iran made

Al Arabiya
AFP
October 13, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/10/13/US-displays-drones-from-Ukraine-it-says-Iran-made-

Swedish EU Diplomat Detained In Iran for Over 500 Days

Iran International
September 4, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202309043604

Borrell confirms Swedish EU diplomat has been held in Iran for more than 500 days

Al Arabiya
AFP
September 5, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/09/05/Borrell-confirms-Swedish-EU-diplomat-has-been-held-in-Iran-for-more-than-500-days

Family of Swede detained in Iran calls for international support

By Marie Mannes and Mark Heinrich
Reuters
September 10, 2023

https://www.reuters.com/world/family-swede-detained-iran-calls-international-support-2023-09-10/#:~:text=His%20family%20said%20Floderus%20had,2022%20before%20leaving%20the%20country.

Iran's Khamenei Extols IRGC Ahead Of Protests Anniversary

Iran International
August 17, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308174074

Iranian President: IRGC A Protector Of Shias, Sunnis, Non-Muslims

Iran International
August 18, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308185188

Biden Accused Of Bypassing US Laws With Latest Iran Deal

Iran International
August 23, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308232003

Iran Prisoner Deal 'Dangerous Precedent,' Warns Ex-Secretary Pompeo

Iran International
August 16, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308163238

How Would Iran Spend Its Unfrozen Assets?

Iran International
August 16, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308166596

Impact And Concerns Surround US-Iran Frozen Funds Deal

Iran International
August 14, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308142986

Many See Biden's Iran Hostage Deal As Encouraging Enemies

Iran International
August 11, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308111708

Iran May Allow US Hostages To Leave Under $6 Billion Deal

Iran International
August 10, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308102412

Iran Bought Spy Tech From German, Chinese And Other Firms

Iran International
August 8, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308081259

Germany's Bosch Alleged To Aid Iran In Spy Tech Targeting Protestors

Iran International
August 7, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308074447

Politicians, Activists Express Urgency In Fight To Proscribe IRGC

Iran International
August 10, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308108930

Iran Is 'Biggest Threat To UK', Home Secretary Says

Iran International
August 6, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308069115

Iran's Downing of Flight PS752 Was 'Terrorism' - Ontario Court

Iran International
August 2, 2028

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308023756

Iran Invests In Syrian Weapons Plants Amid Poverty At Home

Iran International
August 3, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308039847

Locals Are Losers In Iran's Gold Fortune

Iran International
August 3, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308033652

Child Labor On Rise In Iran Amidst Poverty Crisis

Iran International
August 1, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308011543

Iraqi Officials Wary Of Dollar Smuggling To Iran

Iran International
August 2, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202308011793

Iran-Backed Militia Threaten US Forces After Sanctions On Iraqi Banks

Iran International
July 29, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202307288888

NATO Voices Concern Over Iranian Drones For Russia

Iran International
July 11, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202307117454

New EU Council President Urged To Initiate IRGC Terror Listing

Iran International
July 10, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202307091764

US, allies clash with Russia, Iran at UN meeting over uranium enrichment and drones

Al Arabiya
The Associated Press
July 7, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/07/07/US-allies-clash-with-Russia-Iran-at-UN-meeting-over-uranium-enrichment-and-drones

Over 165 Iranian Women Killed By Male Relatives Since May 2021

Iran International
July 5, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202307053380

15-Year-Old Iranian Girl Killed by Father in Latest "Honor" Killing

Iran Wire
July 11, 2023

https://iranwire.com/en/women/118392-15-year-old-iranian-girl-killed-by-father-in-latest-honor-killing/

Women's "Honor" Killings Continued Unabated in Past Year

Iran Wire
September 18, 2023

https://iranwire.com/en/special-features/120661-womens-honor-killings-continued-unabated-in-past-year/

Canada, UK, Sweden and Ukraine take Iran to ICJ over jetliner downed in 2020

Al Arabiya
Reuters
July 5, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/07/05/Canada-UK-Sweden-and-Ukraine-take-Iran-to-ICJ-over-jetliner-downed-in-2020

Canadian court rules Iran downing of Ukraine flight 752 'act of terrorism'

Al Arabiya
AFP
May 21, 2021

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2021/05/21/Canadian-court-rules-Iran-downing-of-Ukraine-flight-752-act-of-terrorism-

US F-35s Arrive In Mideast As Deterrent To Iran, Russia

Iran International
July 27, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202307270775

US sending F-35s and more F-16s to Middle East in a message to Iran: Pentagon

The US military also deployed a guided-missile destroyer to the Middle East over the weekend in response to Iranian attempts to seize oil tankers increased in recent weeks.

By Joseph Haboush
Al Arabiya
July 17, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/07/17/US-sending-F-35s-and-more-F-16s-to-Middle-East-Pentagon

US deploys guided-missile destroyer to Middle East after Iran threats

By Yaghoub Fazeli
Al Arabiya
July 16, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/07/16/US-deploys-guided-missile-destroyer-to-Middle-East-after-Iran-threats

F-16s being sent to Gulf this weekend in response to Iran ship seizures: Pentagon

"Iran wants us gone [from Syria] so they can complete the Shia crescent to continue to move lethal aid that might threaten Israel and push that over to Lebanese Hezbollah," a senior US military official said.

By Joseph Haboush
Al Arabiya
July 15, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/07/15/F-16s-being-sent-to-Gulf-this-weekend-in-response-to-Iran-ship-seizures-Pentagon

US vows response after Iran tried to seize oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz

The White House said the US would respond to Iranian aggression together with allies and partners in the Middle East region.

Al Arabiya
July 5, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2023/07/05/Shots-fired-at-oil-tanker-in-Arabian-Gulf-Maritime-security-bodies

US, UK navies say responded to distress call of ship being 'harassed' by Iran's IRGC

Al Arabiya
The Associated Press
June 5, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/06/05/US-UK-navies-say-responded-to-distress-call-of-ship-being-harassed-by-Iran-s-IRGC

US planning more 'robots at sea' in Middle East to combat Iran

Al Arabiya
Bloomberg
May 6, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/05/06/US-planning-more-robots-at-sea-in-Middle-East-to-combat-Iran

International Financial Watchdog Keeps Iran On Its Blacklist

Iran International
June 24, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202306242095

High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action

The Financial Action Task Force
June 2023

https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/Fatfgeneral/Call-for-action-June-2023.html

EU Intel Reports: Iran Sought Illicit Nuclear Weapons Technology In 2022

Iran International
June 22, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202306222006

US, Allies Urge UN To Act Against Iranian Drones For Russia

Iran International
June 24, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202306249034

Three killed in Russian Shahed drone attack on Odesa overnight: Ukraine

Al Arabiya
Reuters
June 10, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/06/10/Three-killed-in-Russian-Shahed-drone-attack-on-Odesa-overnight-Ukraine

Iran helping Russia build drone factory near Moscow for Ukraine war: White House

Al Arabiya
The Associated Press

June 9, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/06/09/White-House-says-Iran-is-helping-Russia-build-a-drone-factory-near-Moscow-for-the-war

109 Former World Leaders Urge Blacklisting IRGC, Standing Up To Iran Regime

Iran International
May 25, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305252278

Raisi Played Direct Role In Executing Prisoners In 80s: Ex-Warden

Iran International
May 29, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305292957

World Outraged And Disappointed Over Release Of Terrorist Diplomat

Iran International 
May 26, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305260719

France, US Accuse Iran Of Violating Nuclear Deal By Missile Test

Iran International
May 25, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305251475

G7 Communiqué Shows Iran Could Face Strong Western Pushback

Iran International
May 21, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305212606

Swedish Parliament Votes To Designate Iran's IRGC As Terrorist

Iran International
May 10, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305102418

US Lawmakers Call On Allies To Designate IRGC

Iran International
May 12, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305124682

US, UK and French naval chiefs transit Strait of Hormuz after Iran tanker seizures

Al Arabiya
The Associated Press
May 19, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/05/19/US-UK-and-French-naval-chiefs-transit-Strait-of-Hormuz-after-Iran-tanker-seizures

G7 Ministers Warn About Iran's 'Illicit Financial Activities'

Iran International
May 13, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305131446

G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers' Communiqué

U.S. Department of State
April 18, 2023

https://www.state.gov/g7-japan-2023-foreign-ministers-communique/

G7: Foreign Ministers' Statement

European Union
April 11, 2023

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/g7-foreign-ministers-statement_en

Bi-Partisan Group Of US Lawmakers Ask EU To Designate Iran's Guards

Iran International
April 11, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202304114229

In Comprehensive Report, US Lawmaker Urges Allies, EU To Designate IRGC

Iran International
April 14, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202304144082

Congress Presses Europe To Designate Iran's Military as a Terror Group

By Adam Kredo
The Washington Free Beacon
March 23, 2023

https://freebeacon.com/national-security/congress-presses-europe-to-designate-irans-military-as-a-terror-group/amp/

Consensus Growing Among EU Members To Designate IRGC: Lithuanian FM

Iran International
March 4, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202303049989

The EU Can, and Should, Designate the IRGC as a Terrorist Group

By Matthew Levitt
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
January 30, 2023

https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/eu-can-and-should-designate-irgc-terrorist-group

Why Declaring the Iranian Revolutionary Guards a Terrorist Group is a Trickier Business Than One May Think

By Friederike Grischek
Humboldt University

Verfassungsblog
February 2, 2023

https://verfassungsblog.de/why-declaring-the-iranian-revolutionary-guards-a-terrorist-group-is-a-trickier-business-than-one-may-think/

Listing the IRGC in its Entirety as a Banned Terrorist Entity Under Canadian Law

Iran Accountability Week

The Canadian Coalition Against Terror
May 2019

https://c-catcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CCAT_Briefing_Memo_IRGC_English.pdf

Waging Jihad by Other Means

Iran's Drug Business and its Role within the International Crime-Terror Nexus

By Paulo Casaca and Siegfried O. Wolf
South Asia Democratic Forum
June 29, 2017

https://www.sadf.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/WP.5.20170629.Iran-IRGC-Drugs.Casaca.Wolf_.pdf

Iran's Narco-Terrorism Policy

Organized crime provides Iran with plausible deniability because these acts appear to be carried out informally. Israel must institutionalize and strengthen global and regional collaboration to counter Iran’s Narco-Terrorism.

By Dr. Omer Dostri

The Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security

September 14, 2023

https://jiss.org.il/en/dostri-irans-narco-terrorism-policy/#_edn2

Criminal Kingpin Leads Drugs Trade Thanks To IRGC

Iran International
May 17, 2023

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305171838

Pentagon chief's trip to Middle East to focus on Iran threats: Official

By Joseph Haboush and Pierre Ghanem
Al Arabiya
March 4, 2023

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/03/04/Pentagon-chief-s-trip-to-Middle-East-to-focus-on-Iran-threats-Official