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Iran has executed three men charged in connection with political protests this January, authorities said, the latest in a wave of hangings against the backdrop of the war against the US and [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com
Iran spoke with opposition activists, human rights lawyers and independent journalists and found a mood of foreboding. There is a recurring fear: once the war is finally over the state will escalate its campaign
executive order](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/18/trump-cannabis-executive-order) directing the attorney general to move it from schedule I to schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. - Trump, apparently abandoning his attempt to frighten Iran’s leaders into negotiating
news of friends in detention. Shirin - not her real name - is constantly anxious. She is showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. Her left hand is no longer fully functional. "Whenever I hear a disturbing
political ally of Trump, despite having no prior military or defence leadership experience. Before entering government, Phelan was a businessman and investment executive, as well as a major Republican donor and fundraiser — a background that
news agency. For his part, President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran will continue dialogue within the framework of international law and has blamed Washington for “excessive demands” that have derailed any agreement, including on [Hezbollah
politics live Good morning. ‘We don’t comment on leaks,’ is the usual government response to an unsanctioned lobby scoop. But this morning **Peter Kyle**, the business secretary, took a different response. Asked about
political analyst and columnist, said. Over the weekend, Iran said that it had received new proposals from Washington, but also suggested that a wide gap remains between the sides. Issues that derailed the last round
executions](/news/2026/3/19/iran-executes-three-convicted-of-killing-police-in-recent-pre-war-unrest) and arrests of dissidents, and the hardline-dominated parliament were untouched during the war. State television and other media outlets remain directly controlled or influenced by the IRGC or factions like the hardline
political strategy organization, provided NPR with polling from around the 2024 election, finding that only 6% of people used Truth Social for news on even a weekly basis. That's compared to 30% who used
Iran. “I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our full agreed to Trade Deal, next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European
news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump arrived in Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.** The U.S. says the leaders discussed expanding American products into China. Meanwhile
Iran. On Monday, news broke that outgoing Apple CEO, Tim Cook, as well as SpaceX and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, would join the US president. Other guests from the tech sphere include Meta’s recently
news*** | Britain’s high military dependence on the US is [“no longer tenable”](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/22/britain-military-dependence-on-us-no-longer-tenable-lord-robertson) and the UK has to become increasingly independent of the special relationship, a former Nato chief has said
News Agency, close to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said Araghchi had relayed messages through Pakistan outlining Tehran’s red lines on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. These, it said, were
executives, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, to accompany him. As Trump and Xi prepare to wrap up two days of meetings on Friday, the expectations
executive power. The coded message to them was: you matter too, now get your act together. Charles’s [speech](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/28/king-charles-speech-congress) at the state dinner was similarly well received, gently nodding to Trump controversies
news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Federal prosecutors have charged Cole Allen, the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner,** with attempting to assassinate President Trump. Allen made
political elite. This was on display in recent rare and strongly worded criticism of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi when he posted a statement on social media on Friday saying the Strait of Hormuz
executive of the FDD, says the strategy is now ceasefire on one front and intensifying pressure on the other, including US Central Command increasing the pressure by seizing ships. The mix of blockade, sanctions enforcement