Iran News

• Winnipeggers gather in support of protests in Iran

  On the steps of the Manitoba Legislature this weekend, hundreds of Winnipeggers gathered to voice their concerns about a communications blackout in Iran as protests there continue.

  Jan 11
  
• U.S. issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies

  The U.S. issued a 'worldwide caution security alert' amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and urges Americans to exercise 'increased caution' if travelling abroad.

  U.S. News

  Jun 23, 2025
  
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• Iranians vote in snap election to replace president killed in crash

  Iranians voted in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, with the race's sole reformist candidate vowing to seek 'friendly relations' with the West.

  World

  Jun 28, 2024
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• Iran announces presidential candidates to replace leader killed in crash

  Iran’s Guardian Council unveiled six presidential candidates to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash. Five of those running are hardliners.

  World

  Jun 10, 2024
• G7 countries pushing for Iran sanctions over attack on Israel

  Germany, a staunch ally of Israel, has been among the chorus of European and U.S. leaders urging Israel to de-escalate tensions and not retaliate for Tehran’s attack.

  World

  Apr 17, 2024
• Executions in Iran up 30%, new United Nations report indicates

  Iran is carrying out executions "at an alarming rate," putting to death at least 419 people in the first seven months of the year, the United Nations chief said in a new report.

  World

  Nov 2, 2023
• Iran jails 2 journalists who covered Mahsa Amini’s death

  The office is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing the State Department's Iran policy and reports directly to the Secretary of State.

  World

  Oct 23, 2023
• U.S., Iran swap detainees after US$6 billion unfrozen

  A fourth U.S. citizen was also released into house arrest, while a fifth was already under house arrest. Their identities have not been disclosed.

  U.S. News

  Sep 18, 2023
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• Iran claims to have created its 1st hypersonic missile. How fast is it?

  The new missile - called Fattah, or 'Conqueror' in Farsi - was unveiled Tuesday as tensions remain high with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program.

  World

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Amid public anger, Iran’s top leader calls girls’ poisoning ‘unforgivable’

  Over 1,000 girls have suffered poisoning since November, according to state media and officials, with some politicians blaming religious groups opposed to girls' education.

  World

  Mar 6, 2023