A British Iranian national, Alireza Akbari, who once served as deputy defence minister has been executed in Iran on charges of spying for Britain. Britain's prime minister Rishi Sunak has described his execution as a callous and cowardly act by a barbaric regime.
Also in the programme: The president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, says she has no intention of resig ... Show More
Jan 2023
‘Killing spree’ in Iran as government crushes dissent
Iran has recently executed a British-Iranian national, Alireza Akbari, a former deputy defence minister, on charges of spying for Britain. Akbari’s execution comes as Iranian authorities have crushed anti-government protests and carried out four other executions. Western countrie ... Show More
27m 45s
Jan 2023
Arrests, Executions and the Iranian Protesters Who Refuse to Give Up
This episode contains descriptions of violence and injury. In September, protests began in Iran over the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, at the hands of the government. The demonstrations have since intensified, as has the government’s response, with thousands arrested and a ... Show More
34m 35s
Oct 2022
US sanctions on Iran, Thailand shooting, Jada Pickett-Smith memoir — Trending
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, the US has imposed sanctions on top Iranian officials, with the move coming days after President Joe Biden said Washington would impose “further c ... Show More
1m 25s