Israel Heightens Defense Measures Amid Iranian Threat

Israel increases defense readiness following threats from Iran. Suspends leave for combat units and mobilizes additional troops for air defense. Tensions rise after suspected Israeli air strike on Iranian interests in Damascus. Eko hot blog reports that Israel is on high alert following threats of retaliation from Iran after the suspected killing of Iranian generals … Read more

10 Things to Know About Jailed Nobel Peace Laureate Mohammadi

Eko Hot Blog reports the things to know about the Iranian women’s rights advocate, Narges Mohammadi. 1.  Mohammadi is a global phenomenal woman, who is prominent for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. She is a human rights activists notable for fighting the course of women and the female gender. 2. She … Read more

Jailed Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. Mohammadi is incarcerated inside the notorious Evin Prison, in the Iranian capital Tehran, … Read more

Iran: Dozens Of Schoolgirls Hospitalized After New Gas Poisonings

Many suspect the poisonings are a deliberate attempt to force girls’ schools to close The government has not said whether it believes they are premeditated More than 1,000 students have been affected since November Eko Hot Blog reports that Dozens of girls from 26 schools in Iran are reportedly being treated for poisoning at hospitals … Read more

Germany: Police Detain An Iranian For Chemical Attack Plot

German police have taken into custody a 32-year-old Iranian citizen suspected of having procured deadly poisons cyanide and ricin to commit an “Islamist-motivated” attack, authorities in western Germany said on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that The residence of the suspect in the city of Castrop-Rauxel was searched as part of the investigation, according to … Read more

Iran Protests: Family Of Football Legend Ali Daei Stopped From Leaving

Iranian football legend Ali Daei says an international flight has been rerouted to prevent his wife and daughter from leaving the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 53-year-old, who has voiced support for anti-government protests, said his family had tried to fly from Tehran to Dubai to join him on holiday on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Iran: Al-Shabab Releases 14 Fishermen After Years Of Abduction

Fourteen Iranian fishermen have returned home after years in captivity by al-Shabab militants in Somalia. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to reports, they were freed after “lengthy negotiations with government officials, tribal chiefs and Somali elders.” EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be Hotter … Read more

Iran: Guards Reportedly Arrest Injured Protesters In Emergency Rooms

Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces are using live fire and birdshot against protesters, but many severely injured people are avoiding hospitals, as reports circulate people are being arrested in emergency rooms. Eko Hot Blog reports that Volunteers with little or no medical training are attempting to treat people at home. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving … Read more

Iran: Leading Actress Who Supported Protests Arrested

Iranian authorities have arrested one of the country’s best known actresses, after she expressed solidarity with anti-government demonstrators. Eko Hot Blog reports that Taraneh Alidoosti was detained on charges of “spreading falsehoods” about the protest movement that has gripped the country, state media said. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses … Read more

Russia And Iran In Fully Fledged Defence Partnership – US

Russia and Iran’s relationship has warmed to a fully-fledged defense partnership, the US has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that US national security council spokesman John Kirby said Russia is giving an unprecedented level of military support. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s Governing Party Sit To Decide Cyril … Read more

Iran: 4 Men Executed Over Alleged Connections To Israel’s Intelligence Service

Iran has executed four men accused of working with Israel’s intelligence service, Iranian state media reported. Eko Hot Blog reports that the sentences for “intelligence cooperation” with Israel and “kidnapping” were carried out on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Biden Calls Putin’s Actions In Ukraine “Sick” US Approves $380 Million Missile Sale To Finland Former VC Of … Read more

Iran Abolishes Morality Police After Months Of Widespread Protests

Iran has abolished its morality police after months of widespread protests. Eko Hot Blog reports that Iran has announced the abolishment of its morality police which had triggered monthslong protests in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS  Why Lagos State Has Sustained the Frontline of Transformations COP27 Resolution: A Justification Of Tinubu’s Viral Climate Change Comments? Electoral … Read more

Iran: House Of Climber Who Competed Without Headscarf Demolished

The family villa of Elnaz Rekabi – an Iranian climber who competed abroad with her hair uncovered – has reportedly been demolished. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ms Rekabi, 33, broke Iran’s mandatory dress code at the contest in South Korea – but later said her headscarf had fallen off “inadvertently.” EDITOR’S PICKS Biden Calls … Read more

Iran: Security Forces Kill Protester Celebrating World Cup Defeat

A man is reported to have been killed by security forces in northern Iran during public celebrations by anti-government protesters following the national football team’s defeat against the United States on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Norway-based rights group Iran Human Rights (IHR) said Mehran Samak was shot in the head by security personnel … Read more

Pulisic Provides Update From Hospital After Injury In USA’s World Cup Win Over Iran

Christian Pulisic has Provided an update from the hospital after picking up an injury during USA’s 1-0 win over Iran. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea star, Christian Pulisic has given fans a major boost ahead of their World Cup last 16 clash against the Netherlands, after going off injured at half-time against Iran. Pulisic … Read more

World Cup: US Progress To Round Of 16 As Wales Miss Out In Group B (See Full Results)

The United States (US) has progressed to the round of 16 as Wales missed out in the Group B at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Eko Hot Blog reports that the US men’s national team beat Iran 1-0 on Tuesday night to book a place in the knockout stages. The Americans came into the … Read more

Iran: Supreme Leader’s Niece Arrested After Calling On Foreign Governments To Sever Ties With Iranian Govt

Farideh Moradkhani, the niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been arrested after calling on foreign governments to cut all ties with the Iranian Government. Eko Hot Blog reports that Moradkhani was arrested on Wednesday when she went to the prosecutor’s office in response to a court order, according to a tweet from … Read more