Channel 4 News - Iran in Focus

Iran police clash with protesters

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

A rally marking the 30th anniversary of the storming of the US embassy in Tehran turns violent when police clash with supporters of Mirhossein Mousavi, the Iranian opposition leader. Jonathan Rugman reports.

Iran begins UN nuclear talks

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:10:00 +0100

Criticised for building a new uranium enrichment plant, Iran meets six world powers in Geneva to discuss its nuclear programme. Lindsey Hilsum reports.

Iran defiant over nuclear plant

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:30:00 +0100

A defiant Iran says its second nuclear enrichment plant will soon be operational and orders a defence exercise. John Sparks reports.

Iran protesters back on streets

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:05:00 +0100

There were fresh protests in Iran today as opposition supporters carried out demonstrations to coincide with the government-backed Quds day ceremony.

Timeline: Iran's election protests

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:08:00 +0100

Riots broke out when presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi claimed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory at Iran's 13 June general election was a "charade".

Iran's protest plans backfire

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:14:00 +0100

A protest against Israel in Tehran turns into an anti-protest demonstration against the President. International editor Lindsey Hilsum reports.

A journalist's 79 days in prison

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:35:00 +0100

It is now nearly three months since Iran's disputed elections which prompted street protests across the country.

'Outrage' as Iran tries UK Embassy worker

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:56:00 +0100

The Foreign Office has expressed its "outrage" over the decision of Iranian authorities to put on trial a worker at the British Embassy in Tehran today. Roz Upton reports.

Up-to-date tweets on Iran

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:52:00 +0100

Iran was gearing up for another day of protests today after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in for a second term as president.

White House backtracks over Ahmadinejad

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:28:00 +0100

As protests continue in Iran, the White House has made it clear it has not yet fully accepted Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory in Iran's presidential elections.

Boycott hits Iran election ceremony

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:05:00 +0100

Leading moderates in Iran boycott the formal ceremony endorsing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the country's leader.Â

Witnessing Neda's death

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:05:00 +0100

A doctor tells Channel 4 News how student Neda Soltan, who became an icon of the Iranian opposition movement, was shot dead during last month's demonstrations. Lindsey Hilsum reports.

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator quits

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 14:16:00 +0100

Ali Larijani, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and the country's main contact with the west, has resigned after months of tension over Tehran's plans to build a nuclear reactor.

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Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:24:00 +0000

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