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FIFA promises Iran World Cup entry despite US travel ban

Iran's coach reveals FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised all teams can compete in the 2026 World Cup in North America, despite an ongoing US travel ban on the nation. Read the latest on the diplomatic sports row.

Iranian Currency Plummets to New Low Under Sanctions

Iran's rial currency has collapsed to a historic low of 1.2 million to the US dollar, intensifying economic hardship for citizens as nuclear sanctions bite. Discover the causes and consequences.

Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw Over US Visas

Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US limited visas for its delegation. The protest highlights ongoing political tensions impacting global sports.

UK Couple on Hunger Strike in Iran Jail: Son's Plea

Lindsay and Craig Foreman mark a birthday in an Iranian prison. Their son Joe reveals they are on hunger strike, having 'lost all hope' after nearly a year detained on 'ludicrous' spying charges.

Iran rejects UN atomic watchdog resolution

Iran condemns the UN atomic watchdog's resolution as 'anti-Iranian' and threatens further retaliatory actions, escalating nuclear tensions. Discover the latest developments.

Iran child bride faces execution unless £80k paid

A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.

British couple losing hope in Iran prison

Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.

Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests

Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.

UK troops sent to Israel in advisory capacity

British troops have been dispatched to Israel on a training and advisory mission as the nation prepares for potential conflict escalation with Iran. The Mirror reveals exclusive details of this strategic deployment.

UN Council Fails to Halt Snapback Iran Nuclear Sanctions

The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.

UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran

The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.

Hamas Files Lawsuit Against Iran in UK High Court

The militant group Hamas has launched a unprecedented lawsuit against Iran in the High Court, accusing the Islamic Republic of failing to pay hundreds of millions in promised financial support, in a major rift between long-time allies.

Brit Jailed in Iran for a Decade on Spying Charges

Exclusive: The harrowing ten-year ordeal of a British family whose son, Anoosheh Ashoori, remains imprisoned in Iran on widely condemned espionage charges. A desperate plea for justice from a heartbroken mother and father.

Princeton Student Freed from Hezbollah Hostage Ordeal

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student from Princeton University, has been released after being held captive by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Iraq for over a year. The intricate diplomatic operation securing her freedom is detailed here.

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