Iranian protests
Bereaved Iranians respond to Pezeshkian's claims to UNGA that US, Israel armed January protesters
“Our people have been in the streets every night to defend our Iran and to prevent those incited and armed by the US and Israel from creating insecurity within the country,” Pezeshkian said.
UN probe finds Iran committed crimes against humanity in crackdown, cites US and Israel for strikes
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UN chief Guterres slammed for ignoring Iranian regime executions in talk with President Pezeshkian
Iranian regime sentences 10 January protesters to death, six others receive 25 years in prison
According to rights groups' claims, more than 500 people have been killed by the regime since the protests erupted in January.
Facing exile and persecution, an Iranian dissident crossed from devout Muslim to student of Judaism
IRANIAN AFFAIRS: Iranian refugee Behnam Vali Heydarian recounts persecution, attacks, pro-Israel activism, and fears of deportation to Iran after his journey from Islam to Christianity and Judaism.
Tehran readies to crush renewed unrest, risking war to maintain control in Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would shift to a “fully offensive” posture after Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement.
Iran executes man convicted of running over police during January protests
Shahram Sadeghi was accused of driving a car into police officers in Karaj on January 8, injuring seven officers, one of whom was reportedly left in a coma for three months.
Basij singer abducted, tortured to death as group ‘Ashtara Zero Day’ claims responsibility
Four people have been arrested in connection with the killing, with one reportedly confessing to carrying out the act after being paid by a foreign “terrorist” group.
As the world looks away, Iran continues brutal hangings of protesters to crush the next uprising
IRAN AFFAIRS: Iran’s campaign of executions is part of a wider attempt to reverse the defiance of January, dismantle protest networks, and reassert control over society.
Iranian rapper sentenced to death for 'writing protest slogans on walls'
The 22-year-old musician was issued the death sentence on charge of “waging war against God through participation in the destruction of public property,” among other charges.
Over half of Iranians view Netanyahu positively, 40% see Israel-US strikes as ‘humanitarian' - poll
On the issue of the protests, which first broke out in December in response to the country’s economic crisis, 50% denied attending, while 25% said they had joined the street demonstrations.
Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change
Reza Pahlavi emerged as the most visible candidate to lead a post-regime Iran, but US resistance, donor frustration, and opposition divisions have weakened his campaign.
Iran publicly hangs January protesters in Isfahan's Alikhani Square, sparking outrage
The two protesters were named by Mizan news agency as Amirhossein Safari and Abolfazl Sepahi, who were alleged to have attacked police officers.
