In Iran, dance has become a popular form of protest against the authorities. Iranian are dancing everywhere classrooms, shops, stadiums. What is their demand? Priyanka Sharma tells

Gravitas: Iranians dance to protest the crackdown on happiness

The world's biggest container freight companies have temporarily stopped sending their vessels through the Red Sea, threatening to close a vital trade route for Israeli imports and exports from the Far East and their passage to Europe, as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants intensify their attacks on Israel-linked ships.

Houthi attacks on Israel-linked ships in Red Sea to raise prices in global market

West Asian waters continue to be fraught with danger. Iran has released a video showing the United States' aircraft carrier being forced to leave Persian Gulf on December 14th. This comes after an Iranian drone flew dangerously close to US Aircraft carrier d. Eisenhower a day prior. Washington has dubbed Iran's action as provocative and unprofessional.

Iranian video shows US warships leaving Gulf waters

Reports have now emerged that an agent of Israel's intelligence agency known as Mossad has been executed in Iran on Saturday. The agent was accused of working with foreign intelligence services and was charged with releasing classified information.

Iran executes Mossad spy who was charged with releasing classified information

A significant US aircraft carrier has departed the vital Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, according to the head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy. Under the guise of averting a possible escalation, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier has been dispatched to the region, and Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri stated on Friday that the IRGC naval forces were keeping a careful eye on it.

IRGC: US aircraft carrier Eisenhower exits Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf

Amid raging Arab-Israel tensions, Iranian authorities on Saturday (Dec 16) executed a man who was handed over the death sentence after he was found working for the intelligence services of Israel, Mossad, said the judiciary.

Iran executes man linked with Israel's intelligence service amid raging war in Gaza

Iran said on Thursday (Dec 14) that it was lifting visa requirements for 33 countries, including India and Saudi Arabia. According to the ISNA news agency, the Iranian Ministry of Tourism believed that an open-door policy would showcase Iran's determination to engage with different countries of the world.

Iran lifts visa requirement for 33 countries, including India, Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthis have targeted another cargo ship in the Red Sea. The incident comes after a series of attacks by the group. Have they officially joined Hamas? Hem Saroya reports.

Gravitas | Houthis target cargo ship in the Red Sea

Iran is becoming a top producer of powerful drones. Its defence-focused manufacturing is in line with its focus on advancing lethal drone technologies. Learn more about the country's new drone missile development in our report.

Karrar: Iran's new combat drones

At least 11 Iranian police officers were killed in a terrorist attack on a police station in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, as reported by an official on state television this Friday (Dec 15).

At least 11 Iranian officers killed in jihadist terror attack on police station

For the first time in over eight years, Iranian pilgrims will visit Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia from December 19, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday (Dec 13).

In a first, Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah route for Iranians since 2015

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- For the first time in over 8 years, Iranian pilgrims will visit Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia.

Images released by the Iranian Defense Ministry show the launch and demonstration of Karrar drones, which are equipped with air-to-air missiles, according to state media reports. The drones have an operational range of up to 1,000 kilometres and can fly at an altitude of 49,000 feet. Images also show the drone destroying an airborne target.

Iran bolsters its air defence capabilities with drones armed with Majid missiles

Narges, who is serving a 10-year sentence in Tehran, was honoured the Nobel Peace Prize “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.”

Nobel Peace Prize 2023: Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike, children accept her prize

The family has been banned from leaving Iran despite having a valid visa and their passports had been confiscated, their lawyer said.

Iran: Mahsa Amini's family blocked from leaving Iran to collect EU rights prize

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, currently jailed in Iran for her activism for women's rights, will begin a new hunger strike in prison as her prize is awarded in Norway. This strike will be a show of solidarity towards the Baha'i religious minority in Iran. Mohammadi is currently being held in Tehran's notorious Evin prison, where last month, she went on another hunger strike to protest against the obligation for women to wear the hijab in Iran.

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi starts hunger strike in Iran

Narges, who is serving a 10-year sentence in Tehran, was honored “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.”

Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi begins new hunger strike

Iran has unveiled advanced Karrar combat drones armed with air-to-air missiles, enhancing its air defence capabilities, according to state media. Dozens of Karrar drones with an operational range of up to 1,000 kilometres will be deployed along the country's borders.

Iran unveils advanced Karrar combat drones armed with Majid air-to-air missiles, to be used along border

The family members of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini have been banned from travelling to France by the Iranian authorities. The family was leaving for France to collect the Top Rights prize awarded posthumously on December 9th.

Mahsa Amini's family banned from travelling despite having a valid visa

Russian President Vladimir Putin got a royal welcome in Abu Dhabi, the first leg of his blitz gulf tour. UAE staged a lavish welcome ceremony with jets flying over the city leaving contrails in the colours of the Russian flag. Camel and horse cavalry guards lined the route of Putin's motorcade from the airport to the presidential palace.

Putin visits Saudi & UAE on West Asia tour; Putin all set to host Iran's Raisi in Moscow | World DNA

Iran said on Wednesday (Dec 6) that it sent a capsule into orbit carrying animals as the nation prepares for human missions in coming years. The official IRNA news agency quoted telecommunications minister Isa Zarepour as saying that the capsule was launched 130 kilometres into orbit.

Iran claims it just sent animals into space in a new capsule designed to carry humans

A Tehran court has issued a verdict demanding the US government to pay nearly $50 billion in damages for the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. The drone strike, ordered by then-President Donald Trump near Baghdad airport in 2020, resulted in the death of Soleimani and his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Iranian court demands $50 billion from US over General Soleimani's assassination in 2020

In an attempt to have discussions on matters of mutual interest with Iranian high officials, the president of Cuba traveled to Tehran. The Saadabad cultural complex in northern Tehran served as the venue for the welcoming ceremony.

Cuban President in Iran for bilateral talks | Raisi officially welcomes Cuban counterpart in Tehran

Major cyber thrash is impacting US water infrastructure. Iran linked hacking group is actively targeting multiple US facilities.

Iranian hackers target Israeli tech used by several US water facilities

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