Fifth Venezuelan Oil Tanker Seized by US Forces
US naval forces have intercepted another Venezuela-linked oil tanker, the fifth such seizure. This action intensifies pressure on the Maduro regime's energy exports. Read the full report.
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Paris Protests Support Iran Movement, Leadership Unclear
Protests in Paris near the Eiffel Tower show solidarity with Iran's unrest. Analysis reveals deep scepticism over a royal return despite Reza Pahlavi's claims, as Trump remains cautious. Read the full story.
Iran Protests Escalate as Vehicles Burn in Tehran
Fresh anti-government protests erupt in Tehran amid economic crisis. We analyse the regime's crackdown, international reactions, and the risks of foreign intervention. Read our full report.
Iran vows 'no back down' amid nationwide protests
Iran's government pledges a harsh response as nationwide protests over economic conditions escalate. Demonstrators torch buildings and demand political reform. Read the latest developments.
US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in sanctions move
The US government has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, the 'Empire', in a major sanctions enforcement action. Read the full details and global implications here.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Crackdown on Protests
Iran's supreme leader signals harsher crackdown on protests, blaming the US, as internet is cut nationwide. At least 42 killed and thousands detained in unrest.
Iranian women protest by burning images of Supreme Leader
Iranian women defy authorities by lighting cigarettes with burning photos of Ayatollah Khamenei. This symbolic act combines multiple offences as economic hardship sparks nationwide unrest. Read more.
Iran hit by internet blackout as economic protests spread
Iran experiences a total internet shutdown as demonstrations over the worsening economy continue nationwide. Authorities have a history of cutting access during unrest.
Iran's Khamenei warns protesters as internet blackout imposed
Iran's supreme leader accuses protesters of ruining the country to please Trump. Nationwide internet blackout imposed as demonstrations spread. Read the latest developments.
Iran's leader says protesters 'ruin streets' to please Trump
Iran's supreme leader claims demonstrators are destroying property to satisfy the US president, as a nationwide internet blackout is imposed amid widespread economic protests.
Tehran Residents on Iran's Economic Crisis and Protests
Young Iranians in Tehran speak out on shattered livelihoods, mass protests, and their visions for the future. Discover their stories of resilience and despair.
Iran blames US and Israel for protests, internet shut down
Iranian state media accuses foreign 'terrorist agents' of fuelling unrest as a nationwide internet blackout is imposed. Protests over economic crisis spread to 27 provinces. Read the latest.
UK Storm Chaos, US Shootings & Iran Blackout
High winds and snow cause UK travel chaos. Two shot in Portland, Iran faces internet blackout, and pub tax relief expected. Get the full briefing in 10 minutes.
Iran Blames 'Terrorist Agents' for Widespread Protests
Iranian state media claims foreign 'terrorist agents' ignited violence amid nationwide protests over economic woes. Get the latest updates on the escalating situation.
Iran internet blackout as protests intensify nationwide
Iran faces a nationwide internet blackout and phone cuts as major protests against the government and economic crisis intensify in Tehran and other cities. Read the latest.
Iran Internet Cut Amid Protests After Prince's Call
Nationwide protests erupt in Iran following exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's appeal, triggering internet blackouts and deadly clashes. Over 41 killed and 2,270 detained.
Iran Protests: Internet Cut After Exiled Prince's Call
Internet and phone lines cut across Iran as protests erupt following exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's call. At least 41 dead and over 2,270 detained. Read the latest.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Deadly Nationwide Protests
Iran imposes a nationwide internet blackout as protests over economic crisis spread. Human rights groups report at least 45 killed, including children. Read the latest.
Iran's Peace Overtures Contradicted by History of Violence
A reader challenges Iran's call for US talks, citing decades of proxy attacks on American interests. Can Tehran's actions match its new diplomatic rhetoric? Read the full analysis.
Iran Protests: Hospital Raids and Economic Anger Spread
Sky News investigation reveals violent crackdown on Iranian protests as economic collapse fuels nationwide unrest. Exclusive eyewitness accounts and verified data.
Iranian forces fire on Kurdish protesters, 36 dead
Security forces in Iran's Kurdish regions used live rounds and teargas against unarmed protesters. At least 36 killed as economic protests escalate. Read the latest.
US seizes sanctioned 'ghost fleet' oil tankers
American forces have intercepted two sanctioned oil tankers in international waters, sparking accusations of piracy from Russia. Read the full details on the escalating sanctions enforcement.
UK aided US seizure of Russian tanker in British waters
The UK's Ministry of Defence confirms RAF surveillance and naval refuelling supported the US capture of a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Iran sanctions evasion. Read the full details.
Translator's library survives Tehran missile strikes
Amir Mehdi Haghighat's personal library, containing his life's work, endured the June 2025 bombardment of Tehran. His story reveals translation as an act of defiance.
35 Dead in Tehran Bazaar Clashes as Protests Continue
Protests for political and economic change turned violent in Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Human rights groups report 35 dead and over 1,200 detained as the government offers risky concessions.
Iranian Forces Clash with Protesters in Tehran Bazaar
Iranian security forces used tear gas to disperse sit-in protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide demonstrations over the economy continue, with reports of casualties and hospital raids.
Iran Protests: Economic Crisis Sparks Major Unrest
Nationwide protests in Iran, sparked by a severe economic crisis, have led to at least 29 deaths and over 1,200 arrests. We explain the causes, scale, and international response to the most significant unrest in decades.
Iran offers £5 a month to stop protests over economic crisis
Iran's government offers citizens £5 monthly coupons to offset subsidy cuts, as protests over soaring living costs enter tenth day. At least 19 killed and 990 arrested.
Iran Attempts Economic Concessions to Quell Protests
Iran's government unveils risky economic reforms, including subsidy changes, as protests over inflation and corruption enter ninth day. Can it placate public anger?
US monitors tanker off Ireland in Venezuela oil blockade
A US military aircraft is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker 250 miles off Ireland, part of a major naval quarantine on Venezuelan oil. At least a dozen other vessels are attempting to evade the blockade. Read the latest developments.
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