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The fourth annual "Iran: Transitional Justice" conference, hosted by the Norway-based rights group Iran Human Rights (IHR), was held in Oslo on Saturday to discuss Iran's future.

The British government on Monday imposed fresh sanctions against three Iranian individuals as well as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force's Unit 700, which is said to be a critical conduit for arming Iran's regional proxies.

A political analyst in Tehran asserts that the rift between the ultraconservative Paydari party and the rest of the Iranian conservatives has become irreparable following the formation of the new cabinet.

Iranian media launched a barrage of criticism against the country's former Oil Minister, Javad Owji, accusing him of spreading falsehoods and deceiving the public during his tenure.

Iran's Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref is facing widespread criticism from across the political spectrum after his controversial son attended an official meeting despite holding no position in the government.

Over a million Iranians have deposited approximately $3,800 each in banks, hoping to "win" one of the vehicles that Iran's leading automaker, Iran Khodro, raffled off last week pending the announcement of the results.

Iran’s Supreme Leader has approved diverting over $5.8 billion from the National Development Fund (NDF)—initially reserved for the nation's future—to settle the government’s immediate debts to wheat farmers and truck drivers.

The Australian embassy celebrated the annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day in Iran where homosexuality is strictly banned, and homosexuals face the threat of execution.

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated that he does not seek to be enemies with Iran but will not allow the country to possess nuclear weapons.

A final investigation report released on Sunday says poor weather was the main cause of the helicopter crash that killed Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage in May.

Mahmoud Sadeghi, a former Iranian lawmaker, has disclosed that over 1,500 university professors have been subjected to administrative punishments for their support of the Woman, Life, Freedom protests.

An Iranian company affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has employed Afghan fighters from the Fatemiyoun group and other former Afghan military personnel.

On August 27, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, told the newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and his cabinet that talking to the enemy may be useful.

Concerns about how President Massoud Pezeshkian's cabinet has been operating since taking office are steadily increasing, especially regarding inequality in areas such as media, access to Internet and treatment of men and women in Iran.

In his first televised interview as President, Masoud Pezeshkian attempted to maintain the persona of a relatively candid politician but carefully sidestepped major issues and questions.

Clashes erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters in the occupied West Bank on Saturday as Israel continued its military operation in the volatile city of Jenin amid fears of a "third front" emerging in Israel's war on Iran-backed militants.

Lovingly restored luxury classic and vintage cars, often showcased at events across the country, evoke nostalgia for many Iranians, reminding them of the 'good old days' when a Western lifestyle was within easy reach.

Iran's Judiciary on Saturday handed a total of 12 years in prison to Iranian blogger Hossein Shanbehzadeh who was arrested in June after posting a single dot in response to a tweet by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

In recent weeks, Iran has been consumed by concerns over a potential gasoline price hike. This anxiety stems not only from economic fears but also from the deep-seated distrust many Iranians have toward their government.

Iran's domestic economic issues, marked by fragmented growth and the dominance of powerful "mafias," are deterring investment, according to Sirous Talari, a board member of the Iranian & Foreign Joint Venture Investments Association (IFJIA).

The relationship between Iran and Russia is built on mutual benefits, and the strategic partnership formed in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine is now influencing Tehran and Moscow's foreign policies in their respective conflicts with Kyiv and Israel.