Iran

• August 24, 2025

  As Deadline Looms, What Are 'Snapback' Sanctions On Iran?

  Britain, France, and Germany are threatening to trigger the 2015 nuclear deal's “snapback” mechanism, which would automatically reimpose sanctions on Iran unless it makes progress in nuclear talks. The process bypasses UN Security Council vetoes and could sharply escalate tensions.

• August 22, 2025

  Iran's Water Crisis Worsened By Taliban Dam

  This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at growing concerns in Iran about the Taliban’s new dam in Afghanistan that threatens the water supply of millions in northeastern Iran.

• August 18, 2025

  Iran's Supreme Court Upholds Activist's Second Death Sentence

  Iran’s top court has upheld the death sentence against imprisoned labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, months after overturning her first death sentence due to due ambiguities.

• August 15, 2025

  Iran's Water Crisis Opens A New Front With Israel

  This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at the back-and-forth between Iran’s president and Israel’s prime minister over Iran's water crisis.

• August 13, 2025

  Iranian Lawmaker Warns UN Sanctions Could Lead To NPT Withdrawal

  An Iranian lawmaker has warned European powers that re-imposing UN sanctions against the Islamic republic could compel Iran to withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

• August 12, 2025

  Iran Reports 21,000 Arrests During June War With Israel

  Iranian police say they detained around 21,000 people for alleged security violations during the 12-day war with Israel in June, a figure far higher than earlier official estimates.

• August 11, 2025

  Iran's President Says Rebuilding Nuclear Sites Futile Without Talks With Washington

  Iran’s President Masud Pezeshkian has warned that his country faces the risk of further conflict with the United States without pursuing diplomacy.

• August 06, 2025

  After The 12-Day War, Iran Turns To Veteran Politician Ali Larijani

  As the Iranian authorities grapple with the aftermath of the June conflict with Israel and the United States, the return of veteran politician Ali Larijani as secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council marks something of a political comeback but was not unexpected.

• August 06, 2025

  The US Wants To Squeeze Putin. Are Oil Sales To China The Answer? 

  Amid an approaching August 8 cease-fire deadline in Ukraine and ongoing US-China trade talks, the White House is looking to pressure China to stop buying Russian oil. But is Beijing willing to hurt Russia's economy?

• August 02, 2025

  Iran Accused Of Kidnap Plot As US, Allies Warn Of Growing Threats In West

  An Iranian-Belgian lawmaker tells RFE/RL how security forces were taken by surprise when they uncovered an Iranian plot to kidnap her. Darya Safai’s comments came as Washington and allies warned of efforts by Iranian secret services to “kill, kidnap, and harass people in Europe and North America.”

• August 01, 2025

  Dissenting In Iran? You Won't Be Needing Your SIM Card, Then

  This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at why Iranian authorities are cutting off mobile service to citizens who post critical content online, and what they’re demanding to restore access.

• August 01, 2025

  Speak Out, Lose Service: Iran Targets SIM Cards Of Dissenting Voices

  Iranian authorities are increasingly disconnecting citizens from mobile services for posting critical content about the Islamic republic on social media, a coercive tactic that links freedom of expression to access to essential digital tools.

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