Iran

Turkey could set up airbases in Syria’s desert, brief Damascus sources

bne IntelliNews February 5, 2025

Speculation over Ankara’s intentions mounts as interim Syrian president al-Sharaa meets Turkish leader Erdogan.

Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ if assassination attempt succeeds

bnm Gulf and Tehran bureaus February 5, 2025

Trump openly threatens Iran with destruction in the event of his own assassination

Iran demands France pay for dead illegal migrants as tensions grow between Tehran and Paris

bnm Tehran bureau February 4, 2025

Iran's deputy foreign minister Vahid Jalalzadeh has demanded France pay for two dead illegal migrants who died in a mass shooting in France's northern town of Dunkirk in December.

Tehran showcases advances ahead of revolution anniversary

bnm Tehran bureau February 3, 2025

Tehran Municipality has erected banners showcasing the nation's advances across various sectors ahead of the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on February 10.

Sweden says Stockholm mosque used as Iranian spy centre

bnm Tehran bureau February 3, 2025

The Swedish government has accused the Imam Ali Islamic Centre in Stockholm of serving as a platform for Iranian intelligence operations targeting Sweden and the Iranian diaspora, Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed announced on February 3

Iran eyes role as a digital hub in Persian Gulf region

bnm Tehran bureau February 3, 2025

Iran is aiming to carve out a role as a key data transit corridor linking Asia, Europe, and the Persian Gulf

Iran unveils new air defence system and ballistic missile

bnm Tehran bureau February 2, 2025

Iran unveiled an air defence system and a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to an exhibition of the Defence Ministry’s Aerospace Organisation.

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