Iran one year after the Mahsa Amini protests
A protester holds a portrait of Mahsa Amini during a demonstration in support of Amini, a young Iranian woman who died after being arrested in Tehran by the Islamic Republic’s …
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U.S. clears Iran prisoner swap deal that will release US$6B in frozen funds – National
The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer US$6 billion in frozen Iranian …
Canada slaps new sanctions on Iran over drone exports to Russia – National
Canada is imposing fresh sanctions on Iran, targeting the country’s drone and aviation industry with accusations of destabilizing the region and supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine. Seven people were added …
‘Fighting for all’: Vancouverite shares Iranian LGBTQ+ pride
Life of an Iranian trans woman Shaya Goldoust is gearing up for Vancouver’s annual Pride Parade in August. She is celebrating her pride in being both Iranian and Transgender. “It’s …
Iran begins two-day nationwide shutdown due to soaring temperatures
A motorcyclist has a drink from a bottle to cool off during a heat wave in Tehran on July 11, 2023. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Iran on …
Ontario court awards UIA Flight 752 victims’ families $142M in damages
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has awarded over $142 million to the families of eight passengers aboard Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 who died when the plane was shot …
Iran’s drones could reach a new South American market as Bolivia expresses interest
Remain of Shahed 136 at an exhibition showing remains of missiles and drones that Russia used to attack Kyiv on May 12, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Oleksii Samsonov | Getty …
Rights advocates condemn ‘gender apartheid’ as Iran’s morality police ramp up enforcement – BC
Editor’s Note: This article contains disturbing details that could trigger and upset some readers. Discretion is advised. It’s been more than 20 years since Lily Pourzand fled her home, fearing …
INSTC: Iran-Russia mulls forming shipping firm that could complement INSTC
Iran and Russia are mulling to form a shipping firm that could complement INSTC that connects India with Russia via Iran. Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali recently stated that …
U.S. sending F-16s to Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizure – National
The U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures, a senior defense official said Friday, adding that …