Iran's nuclear body said it held "constructive" talks on Tuesday with the visiting head of the International Atomic Energy Agency amid tensions over a US bid to reimpose UN sanctions.

Iran hails 'constructive' talks with visiting IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

Iranian authorities have arrested five Iranians on charges of spying for Israel, Britain and Germany, convicting and handing down prison sentences on at least two of them, the judiciary said on Tuesday.

Iran: Two people convicted of spying for Israel, Germany, Britain

Authorities in Iran have reportedly halted the impending execution of three anti-government protesters amid social media protests. The internet access in Iran was disrupted on Wednesday after a social media campaign using Persian hashtag #do_not_execute was used 7.

Iran: Judiciary halts execution of three protesters amid social media protests

Britain's Foreign Office confirmed on Saturday that the country's ambassador in Tehran was briefly detained by Iranian authorities, denouncing the arrest as a "flagrant violation of international law".

UK denounces brief arrest of envoy in Tehran as violation of law