Iranian president’s U.N. speech: Grotesque hypocrisy

Watching Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian address the United Nations General Assembly was not only nauseating but also infuriating for millions of Iranians. To hear a man with the blood of countless citizens on his hands lecture the world about...

Is US preparing for another attack on Iran?

The Middle East is once again on edge as signs point to a possible second round of military confrontation between the United States and Iran. From intelligence leaks to military mobilisation, the groundwork for escalation appears to be actively...

Iran Update, October 2, 2025

Information Cutoff: 2:00 PM ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

The Iranian government will hate this fantastic new movie

movie review IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT Running time: 105 minutes. Rated PG-13 (violence, smoking, strong language). In Persian with subtitles. In theaters Oct. 15. There is nothing accidental about the way Jafar Panahi makes movies. The Iranian...

US: At least 55 Iranians deported, hundreds more at risk, advocacy group says

Following Tehran's announcement this week that it will take in its citizens deported from the US, at least 55 Iranian nationals have already been put on a charter flight out, with "hundreds" more awaiting the same fate, the National Iranian...

U.S. to Deport Immigrants to Iran, Tehran Says, Raising Human Rights Concerns

The Washington Post 12:41 JST, October 2, 2025 The Trump administration has reached a deal to deport about 400 Iranian immigrants to Iran, a senior official in Tehran said, which would mark a rare display of cooperation between the two countries...

Iran, Turkey Defense Chiefs Eye Stronger Security Partnership

General Nasirzadeh, who has traveled to Ankara at the official invitation of Turkish Chief of General Staff General Yasar Guler, held talks with senior Turkish officials, saying the visit provided a platform for direct discussions on bilateral...

Is Iran cornered by Europe's sanctions with no escape left?

At midnight on Sunday, Europe pulled the trigger on the so-called snapback sanctions against Iran. France, Germany and the United Kingdom simultaneously activated the mechanism, a move that automatically reinstated long-dormant United Nations...

Israel-Iran Escalation Risk: Military, Political, and Information Warfare Dimensions

Executive Summary This report evaluates the likelihood and drivers of a possible renewed Israeli strike against Iran. It examines Tel Aviv’s strategic objectives, Tehran’s vulnerabilities and deterrence efforts, the evolving political environment,...

DFNI x Air4casts: Tracking the Travelling Luxury Consumer

In this latest edition of our Traveller Insights Series, produced exclusively for DFNI by leading travel retail data experts Air4casts, the focus is on the much sought-after affluent air traveller. This elusive group of travellers is often...

United States Denies Entry to Iranian Football Federation Delegation for World Cup Draw, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions

In a move that has reignited tensions between the United States and Iran, the U.S. government has denied entry visas to a delegation from the Iranian Football Federation (FFI) scheduled to attend the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on December...

Family of British couple detained in Iran express alarm over ongoing trial

The family of a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges have said they will keep pushing for their release for years if needed, as they express alarm over ongoing trial proceedings and the pair’s welfare. Lindsay and Craig Foreman,...

US-Tehran deportation deal: Hundreds of Iranians forced out of America, human rights groups cry foul

The recent deportation of Iranian nationals from the United States to Tehran marks a significant shift in American immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, while also representing a rare moment of cooperation between two nations...

Iran Update, October 1, 2025

The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability...

Iran blames US obstruction for failure of UNGA talks

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says US obstructionism blocked progress at UNGA, blaming Washington for the failure of talks with Europe and the US. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Washington of obstructing recent negotiations in New...

An interview with Umedjon Saidov—a visionary diplomat and tourism trailblazer

By Raza Syed In the vibrant tapestry of global tourism, Umedjon Saidov—a visionary diplomat and tourism trailblazer—shines brightly by unveiling Tajikistan’s hidden treasures. From scholar of international relations to orchestrator of the Dushanbe...

Why Prague is perfect for travelling with toddlers

Tired after a long flight with a toddler who refuses to sleep on planes, I braced myself for the moment I always dread when travelling solo with my daughter: the post-landing search for our buggy and car seat. Anyone who's flown with small...

Iran and Belarus Boost Their Partnership

Executive Summary: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, on August 19, met with Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Minsk following a string of previous high-level visits that expanded bilateral relations in commercial and military...

Türkiye, Iran plan new border crossing

VAN Technical delegations from Türkiye and Iran have begun discussions on the opening of a fourth border crossing, Koozeh Rash–Gelincik, between the two countries. The delegations conducted site inspections and field assessments in Van province in...